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
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
SYNOD CORNER
Why listening matters in the Church
Listening is not a sign of weakness. In the Christian tradition, listening is an act of humility and faith. We believe that God can speak through the experiences, joys, and struggles of His people. Synodality reminds us that listening is a form of love and a path to wisdom.
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME GROUP
The next meeting will be held in Exodus Hall at 10am on Sunday 17th May 2026.
Anyone wishing to learn more about the activities of the group is very welcome to attend.
Call Phillip Steele 0419 311 582 for more details.
CSIP: SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB
Next SIP evening coming up on Wednesday 27th May. Please note that it is an evening meal this time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Our guest is Lawrie Hallinan, who has a wealth of experience and who is coming to speak to us on Synodality in practice:
The ways we walk together as church.
Venue Hampton RSL, 25 Holyrood St, Hampton.
Bookings are essential by Friday 22nd May. Please do not contact RSL for bookings.
For bookings and/or further details contact: Michele: michelekennan@presvic.org.au
Catriona: catriona3171@gmail.com
PARISH SOCIAL LUNCH
The next Parish social lunch will be held Thursday 28th May, 12noon.
The venue is Highett RSL. All are most welcome. Please RSVP by Tuesday 26th May to:
Tricia Hickey 0421 275 853, or
Adrian Foley 0497 780 233
SUNDAY APPEAL
Thank you to Christ Our Light parishioners. We raised $2,252.60. You can still donate online at: catholiccarevic.org.au or call 99672515.
ANNUAL ATTENDANCE MASS COUNT
The 6th National Count of Attendance will continue this weekend and over the first four weekends of May. If you would like more information please visit: ncpr.catholic.org.au/national-count-of-attendance
JOURNEYS OF HOPE FROM VIETNAM
Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv’s testimony of coming to Australia as a refugee is part of a new ABC Education series, Journeys of Hope from Vietnam. Bishop Long’s story is offered not merely as a personal testimony but as a profound witness to faith, migration, and human resilience. The series showcases five individual stories of Vietnamese refugees fleeing the Vietnam War and communist regime, searching for safety, security, freedom and a new place to call home. Organised with the Vietnamese Museum Australia. Australia’s first museum dedicated to honouring and preserving the powerful stories of Vietnamese refugees and their journey to a new life in Australia – the series aims to educate students on the “migration stories, inviting them to reflect on themes of resilience, courage and belonging, while gaining a deeper understanding of the contributions Vietnamese Australians have made to our shared community.” Bishop Long’s episode describes his dangerous boat journey, his year in a refugee camp in Malaysia, and his eventual arrival in Melbourne in 1981. He details his experience of starting a new life in an unfamiliar place, learning a new language and pursuing his calling to the priesthood. His chosen motto as bishop, [plunge] “into the deep”, is a reflection of his boat journey across the ocean and the courage required to embrace the unknown.
cathnews.com/2026/05/05/bishop-long-features-in-abc-series-on-vietnamese-refugees
Weekly Parish Bulletins
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.