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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CHELTENHAM-HIGHETT DISCERNMENT SESSION
The second Discernment Session to discuss and plan for the forthcoming formal amalgamation of Highett & Cheltenham parishes, is as follows:
Session 2: 7–8.30pm on Thurs. 2nd May at Brigid Hall – OLA, 9 Centre Dandenong Rd Cheltenham
The invitation is open to all parishioners of OLA and St Agnes’, including the staff of both our parish schools, as well as all school families.
To register please visit: trybooking.com/CQYIM
The detailed ‘Implementation Plan’ for the ‘Reconfiguration of the Bayside Parishes’, can be downloaded directly from the following link: bit.ly/47JiBHr
Documents referred to in these sessions will be progressively added to the OLA News Page: https://olacheltenham.org.au/2024/04/19/discernmentsessions-phase-2-documents/
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OLA FETE - NOVEMBER 2024
Calling all plant lovers and green thumbs! The plant stall is one of the most successful and most loved stalls at our fete. This year we need your help to make sure it is blooming and bigger than ever.
We are looking for people who can:
• Donate indoor/outdoor plants, indoor/ outdoor plant pots (can be creative) or source donations for the stall; or
• Propagate plants that you may have in your garden/home to donate to the fete. Even if it is just a few – every little bit helps.
If you can assist, please contact Alysha on 0404 283 615.
JAMS & PRESERVES
Once again, our Fete Cake Stall will seek donations of jams, curds, oils and preserves. These items are always very popular so please make as many jars as you can. Any questions, contact Kara Bogicevic on 0409 353 957.
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GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY 2024
This Sunday we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday – the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pope Francis reminds us that: There can be no greater joy than to risk one’s life for the Lord! Let us not be deaf to the Lord’s call. If he calls you to follow this path, do not pull your oars into the boat, but trust him. Let us pray for the young people in our community, and in our families and circle of friends. May our prayers help them to be open to the Lord’s call to the consecrated life or to priesthood.
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BASP TRIVIA NIGHT
The Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project Trivia Team is organising another Trivia Night, via Zoom, on Friday 3rd May at 7.30pm. This event is to raise funds for asylum seekers and refugees. You can join in the quiz from your own home, or catch up with friends to play together. Register your own team, or join the ‘OLA/St Agnes’ team when you register. There is a suggested minimum donation of $30 per team member. To register, go to https://cohdig.au/trivia or contact Adrian Foley at ade.foley@gmail.com or mobile 0497 780 233.
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CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Engaging Your Faith – May 2024
Sign up for one of 9 online sessions offered in: Theology, Scripture, Meditation, Spirituality, Science & Faith. Choose what interests you from $25 per session. For more information and to register: ctc.edu.au/engaging-your-faith/
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NOTICE
THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. TO BOOK, PLS CALL 9532 0018.