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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CUPPA AFTER MASS
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This Sunday 1st March, you’re invited to stay and join fellow parishioners for a cuppa after the 9am & 11am Masses, in the OLA Church Meeting Room.
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CHRIST OUR LIGHT SOCIAL LUNCH
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The next Parish Social Lunch will be held on Thursday, 5th March, at 12 noon, at the Highett RSL. All are most welcome. Please RSVP by Tuesday 3rd March to: Tricia Hickey: 0421 275 853 or Adrian Foley: 0497 780 233. Looking forward to seeing you!
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PROJECT COMPASSION 2026
invites us to reflect on the stories of those whose lives have already been transformed through our kindness and support and is a powerful reminder of what our collective generosity can help to achieve. Sisilia is a 13-year-old girl living in remote Tanzania. Life has been difficult for Sisilia since her father died when she was just a baby, leaving her mother to care for her and her siblings alone. To help the family, Sisilia would walk long distances each day to collect water. The water was dirty, causing frequent illness, and the walks left Sisilia exhausted and struggling to focus on her studies. Thanks to Project Compassion, water taps have now been installed in Sisilia’s school and village, meaning it takes her just minutes to collect clean, safe water. She now has more time to focus on her studies to fulfil her dream of one day becoming a pilot.
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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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. Applications close: 11thMarch, 2026.
melbournecatholic.org/job-vacancies/parish-administration-officer-parish-secretary
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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SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2026
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Christ Our Light Parish offers sacramental preparation for Reconciliation (Grade 3 and above), First Eucharist (Grade 4 and above) and Confirmation (Grade 6 and above) for students attending non Catholic schools. All sessions occur on select Mondays from 4-5pm in the Meeting Room of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. If you are interested and want more information, please contact the Parish Office on: 9583 6161.
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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.