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 2024
The work of Caritas Australia is only possible with generous supporters and the dedication, passion and tenacity of local partners who implement the programs. They are the heroes on the ground working tirelessly behind-the-scenes every day to create a better future for their communities. Please give generously to Project Compassion through either the boxes or envelopes that are available in each of our church foyers, or by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or calling 1800 024 413.
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HOLY WEEK 2024
Please find enclosed within the bulletin, a hard copy of the ‘Holy Week Liturgical Timetable’ for both OLA and St Agnes’ churches. The timetable can also be downloaded directly from both our parishes’ websites.
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HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL MINISTRIES / VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for volunteers for the various liturgical roles from Palm Sunday through Holy Week to Easter Sunday, as readers, special ministers, commentators and PowerPoint operators. A Sign-up sheet is available in each church’s foyer.
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HOLY THURSDAY WASHING OF FEET
Please add your name and phone number to sign up sheet if you would like to be part of this ritual on Holy Thursday, 28th March, at 7pm at St Agnes’ church.
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PARISH RENEWAL PROGRAM
For those who contribute to our parishes via envelopes, new sets of envelopes are available for collection from our respective church foyers. Thank you once again for your ongoing practical and financial support for the mission of both our parishes.
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RECONFIGURATION OF THE BAYSIDE PARISHES
The detailed ‘Implementation Plan’ for the ‘Reconfiguration of the Bayside Parishes’, can be downloaded directly from the following link: bit.ly/47JiBHr
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FROM CO-DEPENDENCY TO ADULT FAITH
There will be a talk at the Hampton RSL on Wednesday, 20th March for Spirituality in the Pub by Robert Van Mourik. Bookings are essential by Monday 18th March. Meals from 6.00pm, followed by the presentation at 7.30pm, conversation and conclusion about 9.00pm. Sharing a meal is an important part of the evening. For bookings and enquiries contact Sr Michele Kennan PBVM: michelekennan@presvic.org.au or mobile 0415 956 107, or Catriona: catriona3171@gmail.com or mobile 0419 109 830.
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UPCOMING FUNERAL
Funeral Mass
Wednesday 20th March at 11.00am (OLA)
Bill Morley (RIP)
May his soul and the souls of all our faithful departed, rest in peace.
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.