Mission:

to live as disciples of Christ,

embracing his teaching of LOVE AND SERVICE TO ALL  

St. Matthew’s Glenroy/Hadfield 30 Widford St., cnr. Melbourne Avenue, Glenroy 3046

St. Linus’ Merlynston 21 Glyndon Avenue, cnr. Delta Avenue, Merlynston 3058

Parish Phone - 9306 9528 For Hall Hire enquiries and bookings, please phone - May 0417 140 643

There is Disability access to Church, Hall and Toilets at St. Matthew’s and St. Linus’

The Parish of St. Matthew’s Glenroy with St. Linus’ Merlynston, are committed to promoting and protecting the interests, rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and providing a supportive environment where every child has a place and a voice. This Parish has no tolerance for abuse or harm to children and young people. The Parish understands it has legal, moral, pastoral, and biblical responsibilities to keep children and young people safe, also creating a place for all people to feel safe and to learn about Jesus.

‘Everyone has a role in Child Safety’

https://www.melbourneanglican.org.au/safe-ministry

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday 22nd. December Fourth Sunday of Advent 9.00am. Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

CHRISTMAS SERVICES Tuesday 24th. December 11.00pm. Kids Christmas Story at St. Matthew’s Christmas Eve 11.30pm. Midnight Mass at St. Matthew’s

Wednesday 25th. December 10.00am. Christmas Day Eucharist at St. Linus’

Sunday 29th. December First Sunday after Christmas 9.00am. Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

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WHAT’S ON - LOOKING AHEAD

Foodbank Pantry at St. Matthew’s is now closed for 2024, if you have any emergency food needs, please come to the 10.30am. Sunday service at St. Matthew’s, and after the service, we will be able to help you access what stock remains in the Foodbank Pantry. 2025 opening date to be announced in due course.

Sunday 29th. December First Sunday after Christmas 9.00am. Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

Saturday 1st. February 2025 10.00am. to Noon Connect Bookshop: Second-hand books on sale at St. Matthew’s

Thursday in February 2025 (when School returns ) 10.00am. to 11.30am. Playgroup at St. Linus’

Monday 3rd. March Connect Meditation: 1.30pm. at St. Matthew’s

Parish Sermon Podcast

PEW LEAFLET

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 22-12-2024

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 15-12-2024

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 08-12-2024

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 01-12-2024

CHRIST THE KING (Last Sunday After Pentecost) 24-11-2024

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost 10-11-2024

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 03-11-2024

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 27-10-2024

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 20-10-2024

TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 13-10-2024

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 06-10-2024

PARISH RESPONSE TO COVID-19 CRISIS

• Hand sanitiser is now at the entrance of each church and you are asked to use it

• Greeting of peace is no longer with handshake Holy Communion, during the current crisis, is now only offered in one kind.
  Practice of intinction introduced is now not encouraged due to understanding of how the virus is transmitted.

• Passing of collection plate at the Offertory will no longer occur. You are encouraged to place your offering in the plate at the back of the church on entry or exit or consider giving electronically using the following direct deposit details: Indue Ltd Acc: 05004414 BSB: 703122 The account is in the name of - St. Matthew’s Glenroy/Hadfield with St. Linus’ Merlynston

• If you are unwell, for whatever reason, it is advised you remain home to reduce risk of exposure for others

• In the event of a diagnosed COVID-19 case in either church, that church will close to allow deep cleaning and also to prevent the chance of infection from surface [rather than human] contact. The closure will be temporary

• If you have a family member affected, where the potential for cross infection exists, undertake self-isolation until clearance has been provided [i.e. the suspected case has been tested negative]

• Where a case of COVID-19 has been confirmed and where there has been contact with that person, self isolation is a mandatory requirement.

• Changes to fellowship and morning tea practices after church are being reviewed and when finalised this notice will be revised.