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 1st. June Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

Thursday 5th. June Playgroup at St. Linus’ All Welcome

WHAT’S ON - LOOKING AHEAD

PENTECOST SUNDAY 8th. June

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

Thursday 5th. June Playgroup at St. Linus’ All Welcome

Sunday 15th. June TRINITY SUNDAY 9.00am. Eucharist at St. Linus’ 10.30am. Eucharist at St. Matthew’s

Sunday 15th. June 4.00pm. Eucharist in Hindi at St. Matthew’s

Centenary of St. Linus’ Sunday 21st. September 2025 10.00am. Combined Parish Eucharist, Bishop Brad Billings, Presiding followed by Luncheon in St. Linus’ Hall, with display of Memorabilia in Church and Hall. NO 10.30am. Service at St. Matthew’s on 21st. September

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.

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 RESPONSE TO COVID-19 CRISIS

St Matthew's

Eucharist SERVICE 10:30 AM SUNDAYS

Eucharist SERVICE 10:00 AM Wednesdays

St linus'

EUCHARISt SERVICE 9:00 AM SUNDAYs