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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POSITION VACANT
Parish Office Administrator/Parish Secretary
Christ Our Light Parish
Highett / Cheltenham
We are currently seeking a Parish Office Administrator / Parish Secretary to provide essential administrative support, manage parish records and communications, assist with liturgical provisions, and help keep the parish office running smoothly.
If you, or any one you know, would like more information about this important role in our parish, including a ‘Position Description’, please visit the Archdiocese’s Job Vacancies, web page.
Applications close this Wednesday 11th March.
melbournecatholic.org/job-vacancies/parish-administration-officer-parish-secretary
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Please Note: the Parish Office will be CLOSED on Monday 9th March for the Labour Day Public Holiday. The Office will also be CLOSED on the following Monday, 16th March.
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PROJECT COMPASSION 2026
Monoranjon lives in a village in Bangladesh close to the sea, where floods and storms often damage his crops and his home. With support from Project Compassion, he learnt climate-resilient farming techniques and new ways to diversify his income, helping his family survive and build a safer, more sustainable future.
You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes, envelopes or online at: projectcompassion.org.au/donate
Or by calling: 1800 024 413
Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.
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CHRIST OUR LIGHT PARISH LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Friday of Lent through to the 27th of March, at 6.30pm, there will be a Lenten Way of the Cross in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. All are most welcome.
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MELBOURNE SYNOD 2026
On this third Sunday of Lent, Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli will formally convoked a Synod for the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Please pick up a copy of the Archbishop’s letter addressed to all within the Melbourne Church.
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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.