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
MELBOURNE 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 the Eucharist
The Eucharist is the heart of synodality. Around one table, many are gathered as one Body. What we celebrate sacramentally must shape how we live communally.
WELCOME BACK
to Fr Alan after a well deserved holiday and a BIG THANK YOU to Fr Laurie for his support to our Parish over the past month.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP.
New boxed sets of Envelopes for Thanksgiving /Presbytery Giving are available in each church foyer. Thank you.
PARISH SOCIAL LUNCH.
Thursday 27th August, 12noon. Venue: Highett RSL. All welcome. RSVP by Tuesday 25th August: Tricia Hickey on 0421 275 853 or Adrian Foley: 0497 780 233
THE ARCHBISHOP’S CAMPAIGN
Please consider a one time or monthly pledge to support the vital ministries of our Archdiocese. Brochures with more information can be found at the church.
Online (direct debit or credit card) donations are the most secure and preferred method and can be made via the QR code above.
OLA FETE
FETE DONATIONS can be dropped off to: 9 Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham, by the 2nd October 2026.
For more information please contact: fete@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au
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.