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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HOLY WEEK 2026 – TIMETABLE
TUESDAY – 31st March, 2026
9am Mass [St Agnes]
6pm Mass (extended Penitential Rite) [OLA]
WEDNESDAY – 1st April, 2026
9.15am Mass [OLA]
HOLY THURSDAY – 2nd April, 2026
7pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper [St Agnes]
GOOD FRIDAY – 3rd April, 2026
9am – Way of the Cross [OLA]
3pm – Solemn Ceremonies [OLA]
HOLY SATURDAY – 4th April, 2026
7pm – Easter Vigil [St Agnes]
EASTER SUNDAY – 5th April, 2026
9am & 11am Masses [OLA]
Please Note: As is the Church's liturgical custom, no morning Masses are celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday.
RECONCILIATION (Individual)
Tuesday 31st March, 2026: 9.30am [St Agnes]
Tuesday 31st March, 2026: 6:45pm [OLA]
Wednesday 1st April, 2026: 9.45am [OLA
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PROJECT COMPASSION
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As Project Compassion 2026 comes to a close, we thank you for your generous support throughout Lent. This year, we shared the stories of four inspiring people whose lives are being uplifted through your compassion. Your support is helping them overcome challenges and build stronger futures. There is still time to donate! Together, we can continue nurturing hope and empowering communities facing poverty and injustice. 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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ST VINCENT DE PAUL – Cheltenham & Highett/Hampton Conferences:
The St Vincent de Paul Society – affectionately known as ‘Vinnies’ – is dedicated to shaping a more just and compassionate society.
The Society has volunteer groups around Victoria, known as Conferences, which provide support and a ‘hand-up’ to vulnerable members of their communities. Historically we have two conferences within Christ Our Light Parish: Cheltenham and Highett/Hampton.
Vinnies invites you to learn more about their work, and to this end, there’s information in each church’s foyer. Additionally, throughout the month of March, Conference members will be available in the churches’ foyers after Masses, to answer any questions you may have.
UPCOMING FUNERAL
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Maureen Thompson (RIP)
Funeral Prayers - Tuesday 31st March at 11.30am
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
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HOLY WEEK LITURGIES
Thank you to all those who volunteered for the various liturgical ministries across Holy Week. Please consult the updated sign-up sheets available on the table in both churches’ foyers, to confirm your participation/ministry in the Holy Week liturgies
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CUPPA AFTER MASS​
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PLEASE NOTE: There will be No ‘Cuppa’ after masses next Sunday morning, Easter Sunday. This month, April, the ‘Cuppa’ will be held after 9am & 11am Masses, on Sunday 12th April.
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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.