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
CUPPA AFTER MASS
You’re invited to join your fellow parishioners for a ‘Cuppa’ after both the 9am & 11am Masses this Sunday. Thank you to all who assist with the provision of food, the serving, and with both the setting up and the clean-up.
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 the Holy Spirit
At the heart of synodality is trust in the Holy Spirit. Without prayer, synodality becomes mere strategy. With prayer, it becomes a path of grace.
SEASON OF CREATION 2026
We conclude the Season of Creation this weekend with the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the beloved saint who inspires us to live simply that others may simply live, and to praise and thank God for the gift of creation, especially water.
On every continent, inspired by our faith, Christians are acting. Rivers are being restored, water sources are being protected from pollution and extractive industries, and arid lands are becoming green again. Wells are being dug and water provided for parishes, villages, and health care centres.
COMMUNION SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Communion Services on Mondays until November 2026.
POSITION VACANT
Parish Office Administrator / Parish Secretary
Christ Our Light Parish
Highett / Cheltenham
We are currently seeking a Parish Office Administrator / Parish Secretary to provide essential administrative support, manage parish records and communications, assist with liturgical provisions, and help keep the parish office running smoothly.
If you, or any one you know, would like more information about this important role in our parish, including a ‘Position Description’, please visit the Archdiocese’s Job Vacancies website.
Applications close: 9th October, 2026.
https://melbournecatholic.org/job-vacancies/parish-office-administrator
BASP ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT
is back on Friday 9th October supporting the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (basp.org.au).
Invite a team to your place or co-operate with a distributed team. Details and booking at cohdig.au/trivia. For further information, please email: basptrivia@gmail.com
The BASP Team would like to thank you all for your kind donations over the last few weeks.
OLA FETE: SATURDAY 7 NOV 2026
If you would like to assist or want further information, please contact either of our Fete Co- Chairs: Kim (0413 038 753) or Rachel (0413 348 768), or get in touch via email: fete@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au.
Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support!
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.