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

Thursday 27th. March 2025 10.00am. to 11.30am. Playgroup at St. Linus’ All Welcome

Sunday 30th. March Third Sunday in Lent

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

Today we say farewell to The Rev. Robert Koren. Rev. Rob’s 3 year appointment is concluding, and we congratulate him on his appointment to St. Thomas’ Moonee Ponds

Thursday 3rd. April 10.30am. to 12.00pm. Playgroup at St. Linus’ All Welcome

Friday 4th. April Foodbank Pantry Open, for last time. 12.00 to 1.00pm. There will not be new stock, only what is in the Pantry. The Parish deeply regrets the closure of Foodbank, but constraints on our resources makes continuing unviable. Please be assured that our prayers are with you, as you seek an alternate source of food to sustain your daily food needs.

Saturday 5th. April 10.00am. to 12.00pm. Connect Book shop: Second-hand books for sale at St. Matthew’s

Saturday 5th. April 10.00am. CLEANING BEE in St. Matthew’s Church, Meeting Room, Vestry, Front Entrance area and Stairs in Wiseman House.

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + WHAT’S ON - LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday 6th. April 2.00 am. Daylight Savings ends. Please turn your clocks back one hour.

We welcome, Acting Vicar, The Reverend Mecka

Sunday 6th. April Fifth Sunday in Lent

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

Thursday 17th. April Maundy Thursday Friday 18th. April Good Friday Sunday 20th. April Easter Day

Thursday 24th. April 10.30am. to 12.00pm. Playgroup at St. Linus’

Parish Sermon Podcast

PEW LEAFLET

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT 23-03-2025

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT 16-03-2025

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT 09-03-2025

TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD 02-03-2025

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 23-02-2025

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 16-02-2025

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 09-02-2025

THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE 02-02-2024

AUSTRALIA DAY - SUNDAY 26-01-2025

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 19-01-2025

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD 12-01-2025

THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD 05-01-2025

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 29-12-2024

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY 2024

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.