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
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We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life. For more information on the Synod please visit: melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
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SYNOD CORNER
Synodality is not a parliament.
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The Church is not a democracy where truth is decided by majority vote. A Synod is not about winning arguments or pushing agendas. Instead, it is a spiritual process of listening deeply—to God, to Scripture, to tradition, and to one another—so that decisions are shaped by faith and mission, not ideology.
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FUNERALS THIS WEEK
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Funeral Prayers
for Claudia Giuliano (RIP)
Tuesday 5th May at 11am (at OLA Church)
Funeral Prayers
for Brigida Del Balso (RIP)
Wednesday 6th May at 11.30am (at OLA Church)
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Catholic Mission and the Xavier Social Justice Network
are excited to welcome Cardinal Charles Maung Bo and Cardinal Mykola Bychok for an evening on social justice, humanity and faith. Hear from two prominent religious leaders coming from war-torn countries and the challenges that they face. The evening will begin with an introduction and welcome from Archbishop Peter Andrew Comensoli, followed by a guided panel discussion with both Cardinals, then a Q&A session a wonderful chance to engage directly with these inspiring leaders. For more information cathevents.org.au/event
CUPPA AFTER MASS
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This Sunday 3rd May, you’re invited to stay and join fellow parishioners for a cuppa after both the 9am & 11am Masses, in the OLA Church Meeting Room.
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This weekend we have the CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal.
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CatholicCare Victoria is the Church’s mission in action - empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full. Please donate to the CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal. You can donate using the appeal envelopes available, or donate online at: catholiccarevic.org.au or call (03) 99672515.
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ANNUAL ATTENDANCE MASS COUNT
The 6th National Count of Attendance will start this weekend and take place this year over the first four weekends of May. It is intended that the 2026 count will be conducted in all parishes and other Mass centres such as migrant communities. As we did in 2021 this year parishes are also asked to provide information on the age and gender of those who attend Mass and Sunday assemblies. Parishes will also be invited to provide the number of ‘views’ of Masses and Sunday assemblies streamed online. If you would like more information please visit ncpr.catholic.org.au/national-count-of-attendance
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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.