ST AGNES' CATHOLIC CHURCH, HIGHETT
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Welcome
Welcome, and thank you for visiting St Agnes' Catholic Church, Highett online. We hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Our Mission
We believe that the door to salvation is always open and so are the doors to our church. Our mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening our arms to those in search of the truth. We show God’s love and concern for our fellow man at every opportunity. Through works of charity and opening our doors to listen and love, we feel that we are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
Sacraments
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Christian initiation is accomplished by means of the sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life. The faithful born anew by Baptism are strengthened by Confirmation and are then nourished by the Eucharist."
Baptisms:
Are during the 6 pm Mass on Saturdays by appointment .
Enquires are to be directed to the Cheltenham Parish Office.
Mass Times
Weekend:
Saturday Vigil 6pm
Sunday 9am &11am (at OLA Church)
Weekday:
Tuesday, Friday: 9am
Tuesday : 6 pm (at OLA church)
Wednesday, Thursday: 915 am (at OLA Church)
Saturday: 9 am (at OLA church)
Monday: 915 am Communion Service (at OLA church)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday, 945 am (at OLA church)
Saturday, 930 am (at OLA church)
Baptisms:
Contact the Parish Office: 9583 6161
Weddings:
By appointment, 6 months notice required. Saturdays or weekdays
LATEST NEWS
SYNOD 2026
We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life. For more information please visit:
melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
SYNOD CORNER:
Synodality and hope.
A synodal Church believes that renewal is possible, even in difficult times. Hope is not naïve optimism—it is trust in God’s faithfulness.
MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
We extend our gratitude to Adrian Foley, a parishioner of Christ Our Light, who has been selected as one of 60 lay representatives to participate in the Synod from 4th – 6th December. The Synod’s purpose is to help shape evangelical and missionary priorities for the Archdiocese for years to come.
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
GROUP MEETING Sunday 8th November 2026 at 10.15am in Exodus Hall. Everyone is most welcome to attend our last meeting for 2026. Morning tea provided.
Our group is also having a picnic lunch at the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary, Mt Martha.
Everyone is welcome to join us. BYO picnic lunch.
Meet at the Briars Information Centre Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11.30am.
Please contact Phillip Steele on
phillipsteele1@gmail.com for more inform
BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God formally welcomes: Vera, Caden, Clara, Georgie, Alex and Mateo, who are to be baptised this weekend
MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Remembering Our Dearly Departed
The Cross of Remembrance
You are invited to inscribe the names of your dear loved ones who have died, on the November cross placed near the altar in each of our churches. These crosses will be in place from 1st – 30th November.
November Offering envelopes are available in the foyers of our churches and at the base of each Remembrance Cross, for those who would like Masses offered for deceased loved ones.
CHRIST OUR LIGHT PARISH WEBSITE
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned parish website:
christourlight.org.au
Please be aware the website is a living document and remains a work in progress. A special thanks to Jacob John, a parishioner, who has helped with the transition from two old parish websites to the new one. Hopefully, our new digital home will help parishioners stay connected.
Weekly Parish Bulletins
Care for Our Common Home Parish Update: click to read =>
NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.