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

May 24th

Contemplative Prayer – May 21st

In today’s liturgy we will be listening to Richard Rohr speak about the power of contemplation. He explores, how for most of us we were taught that prayer was talking to God. The prayer of silent contemplation was for those select few.

Liturgies

May 15th

Mother's Day – May 14th

The Earth is our mother. We need to realise that the Earth is not just our environment. The Earth is not something outside of us. Breathing with mindfulness and contemplating your body, you realise that you are the Earth. You realise that your consciousness is also the consciousness of the Earth. Look around you–what you see is not your environment, it is you. Homilist: Heather Eckersley.

Liturgies

May 8th

Fully human – May 7th

Michael Tanksy explores Steve Biddulph's latest book titled "Fully Human – A new Way of Using Your Mind". Our bodies are sending us messages every second we are alive. These messages are quicker, subtler and much smarter than our conscious brains at knowing what’s going on. Yet most of us ignore them but we do this at our peril.

News Articles

May 5th

Save the Koala @ Whites Hill

Please consider signing this petition to save koalas at Whites hill. Photo by Jordan Whitt.

Liturgies

May 1st

Yes - What a Win Would Mean – April 30th

This week we will hear from Lara Watson a proud Burri Gubba woman and a Trade Union Indigenous Officer. She will be sharing what a win for “Yes” in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum would mean for her people and the people of Australia.

Liturgies

April 24th

Anzac Day – Liturgy April 23rd

Terry speaks about the importance of remembering. As Christians we are disciples of Jesus. Jesus invited his disciples to remember him in the breaking of the bread. On Anzac Day every year we remember those who gave their lives for this country. He will be making a case for why it is important to remember ALL those who gave their lives.

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April 19th

Easter Octave – Liturgy April 16th

Margaret continues with the Easter theme and speak about the many ways we can experience awe and how it can transform our lives.

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April 4th

Palm Sunday – Liturgy April 2nd

Liz Little will be speaks about Jesus' alternate parade of peace which was a stark contrast to Rome's showy, intimidating display of power by oppression.

Liturgies

March 27th

Voice to Parliament pt. 5 – March 26th

As we continue our journey through Lent, we examine the social justice meaning of the season. How can this shape our commitment to Justice for First Nations People? Homily by Mark Taylor.

News Articles

March 17th

St Mary's in Exile Supports A Voice to Parliament

St Mary's in Exile unambiguously supports an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and stands behind First Nations peoples in their on-going journey for recognition and justice.

Liturgies

March 15th

Uluru Statement from The Heart – March 12th

This weekend we will be listening to a recording of Megan Davis, one of the authors of the "Uluru Statement from the Heart' who will be clearly outlining the reasons for a Voice to Parliament for First Nations peoples of Australia.

Liturgies

March 8th

Voice to Parliament – March 5th

Continuing our Lenten journey, this week reflects on Lent as a call to look clear-sighted at ourselves and our world, including the structures of power and violence in which we are implicated, unwittingly or not.

Liturgies

February 28th

New Life for Indigenous Australians – Feb 26

Listening deeply to this sacred voice in the land and its first peoples. As part of this journey, we will be exploring the Voice to Parliament and what this means for all Australians. Homily by Terry Fitzpatrick. Photo by Jason Ham.

Liturgies

February 23rd

Sacred Nature Part Three – February 12th

This week we have part three of a trilogy on Karen Armstrong’s wonderful book ‘Sacred Nature’. How we understand the Divine has enormous repercussions for Nature. We are invited to enjoy a visual presentation of Karen’s book by Brian Muaresku. Photo by Nikita Tikhomirov

Liturgies

February 15th

Sacred Nature Part Two – February 12th

Following on from last week's homily Terry will further explore what Karen Armstrong means when she says that in order to address global warming we need to not only act differently but we need to change our thinking about the Natural World.

Liturgies

February 12th

Sacred Nature – February 5th

Terry shares insights from Karen Armstrong's latest book, 'Sacred Nature. Karen is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs. She argues that if we want to avert the environmental catastrophe, it is not enough to change our behaviour: we need to think and feel differently about the natural world - to rekindle our spiritual bond with nature. Photo by Yousef Espanioly.

News Articles

March 30th, 2021

Our Submission from the Heart

For many years we have taken our commitment to work with and alongside First Nations people for justice. So we are making this submission to the Federal Government. Read our full submission here...

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, 9am

A morning liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.

Sunday, 5pm

An afternoon liturgy and celebration of Eucharist.