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Corner Sturt Ave & Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah ACT 2604
Fr Chris Eaton MGL
narrabundah@cg.org.au
(02) 6295 7879 (Parish Office) | (02) 6239 6772 (if you require a priest in an emergency);
Tuesday | Thursday | Friday 9am - 12pm

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Ash Wednesday Mass Times 

Lent is coming up starting this week! The 12.30pm Week day Mass will include and be led by the primary school for Ash Wednesday, plus an additional 5.30pm evening mass.


Weekend Mass Times

Saturday: 6pm (Vigil) 
Sunday:  9am 
6pm (Charismatic)


Weekday Mass Times 

Tuesday: 5:30pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm
Thursday: 5:30pm
Friday: 5:30pm (Healing Mass)
Saturday: 8am

 

Reconciliation (Confessions) 

Friday following Healing Mass from 6:15pm to 7pm
Saturday: 5pm-5:30pm or by appointment 

 

Eucharistic Adoration

  • Monday 7am-9pm
  • Tuesday 7am-9pm
  • Wednesday 1pm-9pm
  • Thursday 1pm-9pm
  • Friday 6am- Sat 8am (Overnight)

*Adoration must have at least one scheduled adorer for each hour. Subject to adorers availability, potential unscheduled cancellations can take place resulting in Adoration being temporarily closed within scheduled hours. Apologies for any inconvenience. 

Adoration Roster -Current hours to fill

If you would like to fill one of these regular slots, please sign up via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xUtBpCiRAEqHtqAcHhyWMwC_qRhaEaZIlcG3CKAYLspUODNNTExONUhPNTNEQjk3OUU2WkdNQzk0WC4u&route=shorturl!

 

Baptisms and Weddings

Baptisms are celebrated on the weekends or by appointment. Please see the Sacrament page for details on booking these.

Weddings are celebrated by appointment only. Please contact the parish office to discuss.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

First Reconciliation 2026: 

Our Parish and School are partnering to offer our First Reconciliation program for children and their families in the coming weeks. Key dates for the program are outlined below:

Information & Formation Night:

Thursday 19 February, 6-8pm — Collins Wing

Retreat Day:

Wednesday 18 March — during the school day

Celebration of the Sacrament:

Wednesday 25 March, 5:00–6:30pm — St Benedict’s Church

Families who wish to participate are invited to email the Parish Office to register.

Lenten Program 2026 – Visio Divina Group 

Beginning Tuesday 17 February, 6:45pm This Lent, enter into the heart of compassio—to “suffer with”—through a prayerful Visio Divina Lenten Group. Using sacred art and guided reflection, Visio Divina invites us to listen deeply to the Holy Spirit and renew our faith. Tuesdays for 6 weeks at Mattia & Adrian’s home in Narrabundah (address provided on registration). Sessions run for approx. 1 hr 45 mins and include a cuppa. Cost: $10 (book provided). All welcome. Register or enquire via Mattia Wellspring at the Parish Office. 

St Benedict’s Liturgical Training!

To be formed and equipped in the liturgy is more than learning what to do—it is allowing our hearts, minds, and skills to be shaped so we can serve God and one another with confidence and love. When we understand why we do what we do at Mass, our participation becomes more prayerful, intentional, and life-giving for the whole community.

To support this, our parish will be offering Liturgical Training and Formation, open to all current and prospective ministers. These sessions will combine spiritual formation with practical guidance, helping us serve reverently and as one body.

Dates:

Sat 14 March | 10am–4pm

Training & Formation for Readers, Sacristans & Eucharistic Ministers

Sat 21 March | 10am–4pm

Liturgical Music Training & Formation

All are warmly encouraged to attend as we continue to grow as a parish, serving not from routine, but from faith. 

Wednesday Meditation with Sr Ayanthi 

Sr Ayanthi’s Wednesday Meditation sessions will recommence on Wednesday 25 February and will now be held fortnightly in the Parish Centre. These reflective prayer sessions continue to be a beautiful opportunity to pause, pray, and deepen our awareness of God’s presence. All are warmly welcome to attend

2026 Alpha Course: SAVE THE DATE!

Curious about life, faith, and meaning? St Benedict’s is running the Alpha course next year starting in April 2026 (details to be confirmed).

Alpha is an 12-week series that creates a space for honest conversations in a warm, welcoming environment—no pressure, no judgment. Everyone is welcome. Come for the conversation, stay for the community. Interested? Stay tuned for more details to come in the new year!

2026 Parish Assembly: SAVE THE DATE!

All parishioners are invited to our Parish Assembly happening next year on Saturday 2nd of May. This will be a whole day event where we will be sharing the vision of the Parish, you won’t want to miss it!

Have You Seen Our Socials Yet? 

We’re sharing more stories, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of parish life — and we’d love you to be part of it! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected, grow in faith, and never miss what’s happening at St Benedict’s. See our socials at the bottom of the page!??

Parish Office and Collins Wing Relocation

The school has been in ongoing discussions with the parish regarding a potential building swap. The current plan is for the Collins Wing to be transformed into a new two-storey school facility. In turn, the parish offices — including the new Collins Wing — will move into the current school administration building on Tallara Parkway. This transition is scheduled to begin early next year. Details regarding interim temporary office and venue spaces are still being finalised and will be communicated once confirmed.

Seeking New Weekend Rosters Volunteers!

We’re reaching out to invite you to be a part of the beautiful work happening in our parish. We are eager to put some new names and faces on our ministry rosters—and there are plenty of ways you can get involved: Readers (for all masses), Welcomers, Eucharistic Ministers, Offertory Procession, Church Cleaning, Music Ministry, Mass Setup, Flowers and Altar Cleaning. If you feel called to contribute in any of these areas, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you're a familiar face or new to volunteering, your time and talents will be a blessing to our community. To express your interest or find out more, please contact the Parish Office at narrabundah@cg.org.au or call 02 6295 7879 during office hours.

Volunteer’s Reminder: WWVP and Code of Conducts!

Just a reminder for ALL volunteers if you haven’t already, to please send in to the Parish Office scanned copies of your WWVP card and signed the Code of Conduct. Thank you to those who have already!

Follow us on social media!

Our socials are a great way to stay connected and see what happening in the Parish life of the Community! Our Parish Social Accounts are below:
  • Instagram: stbenedicts.canberra
  • YouTube: St. Benedict’s Mission Centre
  • Facebook: St. Benedict’s Canberra
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