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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ARCHBISHOP’S CAMPAIGN 2025
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The vital ministries of our Archdioceseare outlined in the campaign brochure which you will find in your pew and in the foyer this weekend. Tax deductible donations go to the Archbishop’s Charitable Fund which supports these ministries. Please review the campaign material and prayerfully consider pledging a recurring monthly gift. Tear-off pledge cards are attached to the campaign envelopes in the church. You’re also most welcome to make a gift online at melbournecatholic.org/archbishopscampaign or via the QR code on the campaign materials.
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​​​UPCOMING FUNERAL MASS (St Agnes)
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Tuesday 26th August at 11.30am
Geoffrey Doyle (RIP)
at St Agnes’ Church, Highett
May his soul and the souls of all our faithful departed, rest in peace
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​BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God formally welcomes Bowie Valerie, Wilder William and Goldie Alice, who will be Baptised this weekend.
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​​OLA KNITTING GROUP
would sincerely like to thank everyone who donated wool and supported our stall last Sunday. We have passed on to St Vincent de Paul, (OLA Conference) the wonderful sum of $1000.
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ST AGNES’ SCHOOL – NEWS
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr Lachie Foott for his leadership and dedication as Principal of St Agnes’ School, Highett, over the last six years. Lachie has made a significant contribution to St Agnes' community through his strong faith and leadership. I believe it’s appropriate to recognise Lachie’s passion for learning, teaching and wellbeing, and for working hard with the staff to ensure students at St Agnes' have enjoyed excellent learning and wellbeing opportunities, notably in the recently refurbished learning spaces, the work of which, Lachie has overseen.
We congratulate Lachie on his news this week, of his appointment in 2026 as Deputy Head of Junior School at Brighton Grammar.
In the coming months, as Lachie prepares to move on to his new role, we look forward to acknowledging the contribution Lachie has made to Catholic Education over his career as Teacher, Leader and Principal in several Catholic primary schools. We wish Lachie every success in 2026, and beyond.
With the assistance of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) we will now begin the Principal Appointment process, seeking to make an appointment for the commencement of the 2026 school year. Please keep St Agnes' School community in your prayers, as we embark on this recruitment phase.
- Fr Alan
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