St Mary’s in Exile is a community of diverse people who come together in the light of the Christian mystery to act justly and give priority to those marginalised in our society

We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land where we are now gathered and recognise that it continues to be sacred to them.

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Liturgies

November 15th

Learning from Timor Leste – Liturgy, Nov 10

Richard Rohr says that retribution is a system that works best in prisons and courtrooms but is not the way of the Gospels. Our best selves need honest exposure to truth and a desire to restore relationships. Otherwise, we are controlled by the past. Homily by Liz Little

Liturgies

November 15th

Protecting our Native Forests – Liturgy, Nov 3

Our focus in our liturgy this week is protecting our Native forests. Renowned British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough some years ago informed us that, “Worldwide, we have now destroyed over half of the forest that once flourished on our planet. Not only are we losing the animals that once lived on them, we’re also changing the climate of the entire globe.”. Homily by Terry Fitzpatrick.

Liturgies

October 15th

Poverty – Liturgy, October 13th

Poverty affects over 3 million people in Australia and millions more around the globe. It affects some population groups more than others - First Nations people, children leaving foster care, disabled people, people leaving prison, mothers fleeing domestic violence. Homily by Michael Tansky. Photo by Akira Hojo.

Liturgies

October 12th

At One with the Guardians of Being – Liturgy, Oct 6th

Connecting to the natural world is a great antidote for our increasingly stressful world. From the 12th Century, Saint Francis knew of the connection and its powerful healing qualities. Our liturgy this week will invite us more deeply into this important relationship. Homily by Terry Fitzpatrick. Photo by Simon Berger.

Liturgies

October 1st

Journeying into the Unknown – Liturgy, Sept 29

Understanding our fear of the unknown helps us know ourselves. The fear of the unknown is a fundamental part of the human experience. From a biological perspective, it's a survival mechanism, helping our ancestors avoid potential environmental threats... Homily by Mark Thomson

Liturgies

September 25th

The Value of a Memory – Liturgy, Sept 22

Memories can be described as stories of the mind for the purposes of a homily, the importance to community and the recognition that nothing is ever static or lost. Everything from the past adds up to who we are today, whether we realise it or not. Memories may be disturbing or pleasurable. Homily by Ingerid Meagher. Photo by Kelly Sikkema.

Liturgies

September 16th

The Season of Creation pt.2 – Liturgy, Sept15th

This weekend following on from Heather’s wonderful homily and in keeping with the theme of Season of Creation we will be viewing a reflective piece by well-known theologian Dennis Edwards. He invites us to see that all is infused with the sacred. Photo by Masaaki Komori.

St. Mary's In Exile gathering at a chapel in Numinbah Valley

Liturgy Times

Saturday, 5pm

A contemplative liturgy celebration commencing with meditation, followed by Liturgy and Eucharist at 5:30pm.

Sunday, 9:30am

A morning liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.

Sunday, 5pm

An afternoon liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.