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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PROJECT COMPASSION 2026
Since October 2023, Caritas Jerusalem staff in Gaza have endured displacement, personal loss, and danger alongside the communities they serve. Despite unimaginable challenges, they remain committed to providing lifesaving support, standing in solidarity with families enduring this conflict. Please donate today. You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes, envelopes or online at: 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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ST VINCENT DE PAUL – Cheltenham & Highett/Hampton Conferences:
The St Vincent de Paul Society – affectionately known as ‘Vinnies’ – is dedicated to shaping a more just and compassionate society.
The Society has volunteer groups around Victoria, known as Conferences, which provide support and a ‘hand-up’ to vulnerable members of their communities. Historically we have two conferences within Christ Our Light Parish: Cheltenham and Highett/Hampton.
Vinnies invites you to learn more about their work, and to this end, there’s information in each church’s foyer. Additionally, throughout the month of March, Conference members will be available in the churches’ foyers after Masses, to answer any questions you may have.
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COL GARDENING GROUP
There will be a ‘Working Bee’ next Saturday, 28th March from 9.45am. Anyone able to assist, either casually or more regularly, would be most welcome. Ordinarily we spend around an hour or so on these days. For further information contact John Tetteroo on 0432 649 659
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CHRIST OUR LIGHT PARISH - LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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Friday 27th March, at 6.30pm in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. All welcome.
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MUSIC FOR HOLY WEEK
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The OLA Choir warmly welcomes parishioners who would like to sing with us over the ceremonies of Holy Week. We begin Choir practice this Sunday 15th March at 10am for 30 minutes. Enquiries:
Tony: 0468 453 156 or Helen: 0432 866 039
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SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR THE LITURGIES OF HOLY WEEK
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Please see the sheets in the foyers of our churches and consider putting your name down to assist with the various ministries.
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UPCOMING FUNERALS
Ian D’Cruz (RIP)
Funeral Mass – Tuesday 24th March – 11am
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Isidoro Sonno (RIP)
Funeral Mass – Thursday 26th March – 11am
St Agnes’ Church
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.