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

Friday 4th. April 12.00 to 1.00pm. FOODBANK PANTRY will be open, but no new stock, after Friday Foodbank will be in recess

The remaining stock will now be used for emergency situations. If you have an emergency, please come to the 10.30am. Sunday worship service at St. Matthew’s and following the service assistance will be available.

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.

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

We welcome, Acting Vicar, The Reverend Mecka Ogende

Sunday 6th. April Fifth Sunday in Lent

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

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

HOLY WEEK and EASTER SERVICES Palm Sunday 13th. April 8.45am. Blessing of the Palms, Procession, Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Blessing of the Palms, Procession, Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

Maundy Thursday 17th. April 7.00pm. Service at St. Linus’ Good Friday 18th. April 10.00am. Service at St. Linus’ Resurrection Sunday 20th. April 9.00am. Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Eucharist at St. Matthew’s Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 10.30am. Service at St. Matthew’s HELP NEEDED, please, to organize/ co-ordinate, hide eggs. Donations of Easter eggs will be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

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

Friday 25th. April ANZAC DAY SERVICE 11.00am. at St. Linus’ on the Green

Saturday 3rd. May Second-hand Books on sale at St. Matthew’s

Sunday 27th. April Second Sunday of Easter 9.00 Eucharist at St. Linus’ 1030am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

Parish Sermon Podcast

PEW LEAFLET

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 06-04-2025

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 30-03-2025

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.