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)
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)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday, 945 am (at OLA church)
Saturday, 930 am (at OLA church)
Baptisms:
Contact the Parish Office: 9583 6161
Weddings:
By appointment, 6 months notice required. Saturdays or weekdays
LATEST NEWS
SYNOD 2026
We’re invited to answer the call to deepen our understanding of synodality in parish life. For more information please visit:
melbournecatholic.org/synod2026
SYNOD CORNER:
Synodality and Scripture
From Abraham’s journey to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Scripture is full of stories of God walking with His people. Synodality places us within that biblical story.
BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
With great joy the Church of God formally welcomes: Kallie Patterson, Laurize Martindale, Ivy Wood and Huxley Wood, whose Baptisms we celebrate this weekend
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Please pray for our young parishioners who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the week ahead. Our parish Confirmation Masses will be celebrated this coming Friday 16th October at 5pm in OLA church, and within our 6pm Saturday evening Mass at St Agnes’ church, on 17th October. We sincerely thank all those who have helped with the children’s preparation.
COMMUNION SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Communion Service on Mondays throughout October.
POPE LEO'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who suffer without excluding them. He prays, ‘We bring before you our brothers and sisters who struggle with challenges to their mental health, who suffer in solitude with anxiety, depression or any other mental illness’. His prayer may be accessed online here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0IiPoyRLY
WORLD FOOD DAY 2026
World Food Day is observed globally on 16th October to raise awareness about global hunger, promote food security, and encourage action to eradicate malnutrition and poverty. For more details visit:
https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en
OLA FETE: SATURDAY 7 NOV 2026
If you would like to assist or want further information, please contact either of our Fete Co- Chairs: Kim (0413 038 753) or Rachel (0413 348 768), or get in touch via email:
fete@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au.
Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support!
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.