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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WELCOME TO PARISH SECRETARY
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As a Parish community we extend
a warm welcome to Julie Binstead who, on
Thursday, commenced her employment as our new Parish Secretary/Office Administrator. We wish her all the best in this significant parish role.
CUPPA AFTER MASS
Please Note: You’re invited to a ‘Cuppa’ after both the 9am & 11am Masses this Sunday 12th April. Thank you to all who assist with the provision of food, the serving, and with both the setting up and the clean-up.
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BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God formally welcomes: Ziggy Akau, Alyssa Caputo and Levi Caputo
MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
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 – What is a Synod?
A Synod is a moment when the Church
deliberately pauses to listen, pray, and discern together. It is not simply a meeting or a conference, but a spiritual process rooted in faith that the Holy Spirit continues to guide the Church today. In a Synod, we ask not only “What do we think?” but more importantly, “What is God asking of us at this moment in our mission?”
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FUNERALS THIS WEEK
Funeral Mass for Maria Luca (RIP)
Tuesday 14th April at 11.30am (Rosary 11am)
(at OLA Church)
Funeral Prayers for Robyn Lomas (RIP)
Thursday 16th April at 10.30am
(at OLA Church)
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SPECIAL ANNUAL COLLECTIONS – THANK YOU
Good Friday Collection – Holy Places $1,401.00
Project Compassion (to date) $4,044.4
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PROJECT COMPASSION
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THANK YOU!
Caritas Australia sincerely thanks you for your generous support of Project Compassion this Lent. If you still have your Project Compassion box or donation envelope at home, please return it next week at Mass. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to bring hope and opportunity to people experiencing poverty and injustice. Together, we are Uniting Against Poverty and walking alongside vulnerable communities as they build stronger, more sustainable futures.
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Please donate today.
You can support Project Compassion 2026 by scanning the QR code, or online at:
www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate
Or by calling: 1800 024 413
Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.
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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.