ST AGNES' CATHOLIC CHURCH, HIGHETT
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
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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
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES
St Agnes’ Highett / Our Lady’s Cheltenham
TUESDAY – 4th April, 2023
9am Mass – St Agnes’ Church, Highett.
9:30am Individual Reconciliation (after morning Mass) at St Agnes’ Church.
6pm Mass (with extended Penitential Rite) OLA Church, Cheltenham.
6.45pm Individual Reconciliation (after evening Mass) at OLA Church
WEDNESDAY – 5th April, 2023
9:15am Mass – Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Cheltenham.
9:45am Individual Reconciliation (following morning Mass) at OLA Church.
HOLY THURSDAY 6th April, 2023
7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper – St Agnes’ Church, Highett.
GOOD FRIDAY – 7th April, 2023
9am ‘The Way of the Cross’ – Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Cheltenham
3pm Solemn Ceremonies (The Commemoration of the Lord's Passion) Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Cheltenham.
HOLY SATURDAY – 8th April, 2023
7pm The Easter Vigil – St Agnes' Church, Highett. (Please note the later time)
EASTER SUNDAY – 9th April, 2023
9am & 11 am Masses – Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Cheltenham.
Please Note: As is the Church's liturgical custom no morning Masses are to be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – Individual Reconciliation
Tuesday 4th April, 2023 – 9.30am (after Mass) in St Agnes' Church. Highett.
Tuesday 4th April, 2023 – 6:45pm (after Mass) in OLA Church, Cheltenham.
Wednesday 5th April, 2023 – 9.45am (after Mass) in OLA Church, Cheltenham
HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL MINISTRIES / VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for volunteers for the various liturgical roles from Palm Sunday through Holy Week to Easter Sunday, as readers, special ministers, commentators and PowerPoint operators. A Sign-up sheet is available in each church’s foyer.
OLA CHOIR
welcome you to join them in singing on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Next practice is on Sunday 26th March at 10am in the church. For enquiries, please contact Tony 0468 453 156 or Helen 0432 866 039.
OLA CUPPA
Next Sunday 2nd April, you’re invited to stay and join fellow parishioners for a cuppa after the 9am & 11am Masses, in the OLA Church Meeting Room.
PARISH RENEWAL PROGRAM
For those who contribute to our parishes via envelopes, new boxed sets of envelopes for the year are available for collection from our respective church foyers. Thank you once again for your ongoing practical and financial support for the mission of both our parishes.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Project Compassion brings together Australian schools, parishes and supporters to raise funds for people in vulnerable communities across the world. This year, we introduced you to the story of four inspiring people whose lives have been transformed with your generous support: Laxmi, Tereesa, Priscilla and Thu. Today, they are creating a better world for their families, their communities and for all future generations.
Please consider donating to Project Compassion 2023. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow For All Future Generations.
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes/envelopes available from your parish, by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion, or by calling 1800 024 413.
RCIA
Please continue to pray for both our Catechumens, Jessica Cox& Paulette Stutterd, as they prepare for their formal reception into the Church at the Easter Sacraments
Weekly Parish Bulletins
Care for Our Common Home Parish Update: click to read =>
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