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)
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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)
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Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday, 945 am (at OLA church)
Saturday, 930 am (at OLA church)
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Baptisms:
Contact the Parish Office: 9583 6161
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Weddings:
By appointment, 6 months notice required. Saturdays or weekdays
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LATEST NEWS
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MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life. Consultation and dialogue months for our faith communities. For more information please visit: melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
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SYNOD CORNER:
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Synodality requires humility.
Walking together means recognising that no one has all the answers. Synodality invites humility from leaders and from communities, so that the Spirit can guide us beyond our limitations.
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MELBOURNE SYNOD CHRIST OUR LIGHT PARISH CONSULTATIONS
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Would you like to help shape the evangelical and missionary priorities for our Archdiocese for the years ahead?
The 2026 Melbourne Synod, to be held in December, will focus on three themes: Young Discipleship, Missionary Leadership and Formation and Participation. Parishes are invited to discuss the themes and forward responses to the group preparing the Working Document for the Synod members.
You are invited to a meeting on Monday 10th August at 7.00pm in St Agnes Hall, 1 Locinda St, next to St Agnes Church, Highett. All are welcome. To RSVP, please leave your contact details on the list in the church foyer, or notify the Parish Office (03) 9583 6161. Thank You!
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THIS SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST
All are invited to stay and join fellow parishioners for a cuppa after 9am & 11am Masses, in the OLA Church Meeting Room.
UPCOMING FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION:
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Saturday 15th August 2026. A gentle reminder for your diaries.
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SHAPE THE FUTURE: BE COUNTED AS CATHOLIC THIS CENSUS.
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National Census date:11th August 2026.
Catholics are encouraged to mark “Catholic” in the question on religion. It is vital the Catholic community is represented in our national statistics. Census data supports Church pastoral planning, contributes to government decision-making on health, education, infrastructure, and social services – guiding resource and funding allocations across Australia. By identifying as Catholic, you can help the contribution and needs of faith communities are recognised and considered in future planning and policy decisions.
VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK
Vocations come from families, communities
and parishes. Strong families and
communities are a place where vocations are
first nurtured. In National Vocations
Awareness Week, let us pray for all families
and for those preparing for marriage. Let us
also pray that our parish community may
always be welcoming and encouraging of all
vocations.
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.