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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​BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God welcomes Fletcher, Scarlett, Dasher, Vin and Arya who will be Baptised this weekend.
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​RETURNING COMMUNION PYXES
Any parishioners who previously volunteered to minister Holy Communion to the sick, and still have, in their possession, a parish pyx, are asked to please return it to the Parish Office. Thanks.
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OLA FETE - 23rd November 2024
DO YOU HAVE A MARQUEE?
If anyone has a marquee that they could loan for the fete, please contact John Bardon at jkbardon@gmail.com ASAP & cc. fete@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au.
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PLANTS STALL
is seeking donations of flowers, herbs and succulent in plastic pots.
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LUCKY BOTTLES STALL
The Fete committee are collecting wine, bubbles or spirits for the lucky bottles stall. Bottles will be accepted right up to the week of the fete. Kindly drop your donations into the school office.
CAKE STALL
is seeking donations of jams, curds, oils and preserves. These items are always very popular so please make as many jars as you can.
Contact Kara Bogicevic 0409 353 957 for queries.
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CHOCTOBER
October is our Choc-O-Block drive month and the committee are kindly seeking donations of chocolate blocks and chocolate share packs for the Choc-O-Block stall. Donations can be left at the School Office
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CATHOLIC MISSION APPEAL 2024
In Mongolia, Chuluunbaatar suffered a life-altering injury while trying to rescue a submerged vehicle, leaving him unable to work and reliant on scarce support services for basic needs. Without shelter and food, Chuluunbaatar faces the real risk of freezing to death. Resources are limited, but the Church in Mongolia is working hard to provide essential services to people in need. This World Mission Month, we invite you to extend your generosity to help enhance these vital services. Your support can make a significant difference to the lives of many, offering hope and tangible assistance to individuals like Chuluunbaatar. A special collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
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YCW VETERANS ASSOCIATION
The Association is keen to hear from any parishioners who were connected to the Highett/Cheltenham YCW in the 1960s and who had sons or brothers balloted into the armed forces to fight in Vietnam. The Association is anxious to connect with any of these past members, and/or their families, as work is in process to assist any of the abovementioned who may be in need.
For more information, contact Frank Barber on 0421 349 937 or
via email: barberf@iprimus.com.au.
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​BASP TRIVIA NIGHT
The Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project Trivia Team are organising another Trivia Night, via Zoom, on Friday 8th November at 7.30pm. These Trivia Nights run by St Mary's church, Hampton, are great fun and raise funds for asylum seekers supported by the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project. They are well supported and professionally run, with around 15 teams taking part. If you would like to test your knowledge and enjoy good company, you can form your own team, or join others from Christ Our Light Parish. To register, go to https://cohdig.au/trivia or contact Adrian Foley at ade.foley@gmail.com or mobile 0497 780 233.
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.