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 10th. November Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

9.00am. at St. Linus’ 10.30am. at St. Matthew’s

Thursday 14th. November 10.00am. - 11.30am. Playgroup at St. Linus’. All Welcome

Friday 15th. November 12.00-1.00pm. Foodbank Pantry open at St. Matthew’s

Sunday 17th. November Twenty - sixth Sunday after Pentecost

9.00 am. Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30 am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

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WHAT’S ON - LOOKING AHEAD

Thursday 21st. November 10.00am. to 11.30am. Playgroup at St. Linus’. All Welcome

Sunday 24th. November 2024 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING at St. Linus’ 10.00am. Combined Parish Eucharist, followed by short time of fellowship, then APM, at conclusion of APM a Parish Lunch will be held at a The First and Last Coburg North. RSVP to Rev. Rob by 10th. Nov. Pay on the day for whatever you order for yourself. Please note: NO 10.30am. Service at St. Matthew’s on 24th. November

Thursday 28th. November 10.00am. to 11.30am. Playgroup at St. Linus’. All Welcome

Sunday 1st. December 4.00pm. Hundi Eucharist at St. Matthew’s, followed by Christmas ‘festivities’

Saturday 7th. December 10.00am to Noon Connect Bookroom: Second-hand books on sale at St. Matthew’s

Saturday 7th. December 3.00 to 5.00pm. Carols on St. Linus’ Green. Please bring your own Chair, Rug, Blankets. Sausage Sizzle, hot & cold drinks, SANTA will be in attendance, please bring your own camera. This is a ‘pay what you can’ Event

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’

Parish Sermon Podcast

PEW LEAFLET

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.