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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MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life.
For more information on the Synod please visit:
melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
SYNOD CORNER
Where does the word “Synod” come from?
The word Synod comes from the Greek
syn-hodos, meaning “walking together on the road.”
This reminds us that the Christian life is never meant to be lived alone. Faith is a shared journey, where we support one another, listen to one another, and discern together how best to follow Christ.
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FUNERALS THIS WEEK
Funeral Mass for Peter Lay (RIP)
Tuesday 21st April at 11am
(at OLA Church)
Funeral Mass for Theresa Williams (RIP)
Tuesday 21st April at 11.30am (Rosary 11am)
(at St Agnes’ Church)
BASP Online Trivia Night
Fri 1st May 2026
Supporting the Brigidine Asylum Seekers
Project (basp.org.au).
Gather some friends at your place for a fun Friday night and create a team,
or co-operate with a distributed team.
Details and booking at, email enquiries to
basptrivia@gmail.com
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FAITH FORMATION TALK:
Symbolism and Scripture’ with Fr Jerome Santamaria:
Wednesday 22 April 2026, 7.30pm–8.30pm.
Give your faith a boost with faith formation
talks. RSVP by Friday 17 April 2026 to
Jessica.Earle@cam.org.au
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HELPING KIDS THRIVE:
Developmental Changes and Digital Wellbeing
When: 7-8pm,Tues. 28th April, Online webinar.
A faith-centred webinar to help parents and caregivers of children aged 12 and under better understand key stages of childhood and adolescence, how current culture impacts, set healthy digital boundaries and respond with confidence and care. For further details please scan the above QR code.
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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.