Anglican Parish of Ararat

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Help me make a 'jailbreak' for a great cause organised by Cottage by the Sea!

I’m currently locked up in J-Ward, and between us, I’m a little worried my congregations in Ararat, Great Western, and Willaura might enjoy the peace and quiet too much to bail me out! In all seriousness, I’m doing this because I believe every child deserves a 'fair go.' Losing my dad at 11 was tough, but a kind soul named Mama John changed my life with just $15 a month. It wasn't just money—it was the joy of a movie or a treat with my best friends that made me feel like a kid again. Your donation creates those 'Mama John moments' for children who need them most, giving them the holiday and comfort every Aussie kid deserves. Let’s get me out of here and get these kids some sunshine!

Please visit this link to donate.
https://www.cottagebythesea.com.au/fundraise/jailbreak-fr-martin-nadarajan

11/06/2026

‘It is rather striking that Jesus enjoins his disciples to ‘pray’ that God will send his workers into the harvest—and immediately, those disciples become the answer to their prayer! But we should also note that Jesus is emphatic: this is his harvest, so the mission and the work belongs to God in the first instance, and not to his people. It is not that the church of God has a mission, but that the mission of God has a church.’

Get ready for this Sunday !

After the detours in Luke-Acts and John for the series of feasts ar...

10/06/2026

Looking for a bargain? Want to be ‘crafty’? How about visiting our Preloved Shop tomorrow?

Opening Hours
Wednesday - Friday - 10am to 4pm
Saturday - 10am to 1pm

10/06/2026

Ararat Food Caravan is ready to serve you now at Ararat Skatepark !

10/06/2026

And so it’s happening …. God renew us …

Martin Ball · Come To The Throne · Song · 1996

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

I baptise you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit….

These exact words are the traditional Trinitarian baptismal formula, famously spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:19) when commissioning his disciples to spread his teachings. It signifies a public declaration of faith and the believer's initiation into the Christian community, dedicating the individual to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Another two families of 6 baptised over the weekend !

Looking forward to our confirmation service next weekend, 21st June where 9 more will be confirmed !!!

Glory to God.

09/06/2026

I am seeing this happening in our parish lately… not only praying the rosary but intentionally praying for your children, grandchildren and family who are either unsure about Church or about God.

Prayers are getting answered…..

Ephesians 6:18: "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

Fr Martin

Anne Galea from Australia watched helplessly as her 17-year-old son, Rob, spiraled completely out of control. Rebellion. Bad influences. Isolation. He locked himself in his room, sobbing in despair and rejecting every offer of help. Her heart broke daily.

But every single night, this faithful mother stood outside his closed bedroom door… and prayed the Rosary. She listened to his cries through the door, tears falling, yet she never stopped. Hail Mary after Hail Mary, she entrusted her son to Jesus through the hands of Mary.

It looked completely hopeless.

Then God moved.

Through her persistent prayer, Rob encountered the living Jesus in a profound, personal way. The anger, loneliness, and darkness lifted. He experienced a total conversion that completely turned his life around!

Today, that same young man is Fr. Rob Galea — a Catholic priest, international speaker, award-winning musician, and author of the powerful memoir Breakthrough: A Journey from Desperation to Hope.

He is the founder of ICON Ministry, which reaches over 2 million people worldwide every year with the Gospel. He has performed at World Youth Days, appeared on Australia’s The X Factor, and continues to touch hearts across continents through music and evangelization.

In her deepest desperation, Anne even received a vision of Rob as a priest — guitar in hand, leading young people to Christ. At the time it seemed impossible. Today it’s reality.

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🙏 Mothers and fathers — never stop praying for your children. The Rosary is a weapon of grace. God hears every prayer offered with love and perseverance.

Have you witnessed the power of persistent prayer change a life? Share your story in the comments 👇

What mystery of the Rosary do you pray when you feel like giving up?