Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross invites us to contemplate the mystery of the Cross—not as a symbol of defeat, but as the sign of God’s victorious love.
In the first reading from Numbers 21:4–9, the Israelites complain against God and are afflicted by fiery serpents. When they repent, God instructs Moses to mount a bronze serpent on a pole, and those who gaze upon it are healed. This moment foreshadows the healing power of Christ’s crucifixion—where suffering becomes the path to salvation.
The second reading from Philippians 2:6–11 offers one of the most profound reflections on Christ’s humility. Though He was divine, Jesus emptied Himself, becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross.
In the Gospel reading from John 3:13–17, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, explaining that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up. Through this lifting—His crucifixion—eternal life is offered to all who believe. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” This is the heart of the Gospel: love poured out through sacrifice. This feast challenges us to see the Cross not as a burden, but as a gift. It is the bridge between heaven and earth, the place where mercy meets justice, and where death is conquered by love. We are invited to lift high the Cross—not in shame, but in hope.
Mass Times
Weekday Masses: 10.00am every morning
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5.00pm & Sunday 11.00am
Confessions: Saturday 4.15 -4.40pm by arrangement here
We, the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Cumbernauld, following the example of our Patron and Protector, believe that each member is called to ownership, discipleship, and evangelisation to our parish and local community.
The parish is a community of God’s people centered on the word of God and the Eucharist:
where all seek to be loving and caring, welcoming, forgiving, serving and healing;
where the poor can go for help, the lonely for company and the sorrowing for comfort;
where, with obedience to our own faith and respect for other faiths, we seek unity with all;
where, in a spirit of mission, we aim to promote God’s glory throughout the world;
where there is a passion for justice and peace;
where, as stewards of creation, we care and protect the environment locally and globally; and,
where Christ is the way and the truth and the life.
We do all of this as members of the Catholic community within the
Archdiocese of Glasgow and the universal Church.
News and Updates
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
CUMBERNAULD SVDP - Cumbernauld SVDP are hosting an afternoon tea in Sacred heart on Saturday 13th September. There are 20 places available for St Joseph’s parishioners. If you would like to go please add your name to the list at the back of the church.
ST JOSEPH’S SVDP - St Joseph’s SVDP are running a bus to the Family Day in Carfin on 27th September after 10 am Mass. If you would like to go please add your name to the list
VOCATIONS MASS - Vocations Mass is on Wednesday 27th August at 7 pm in St Andrew’s Cathedral.
LETTER FROM SVDP - There is a letter from SVDP on the noticeboard. If you know someone who would benefit from help please phone 07950950388 in confidence
NEW READERS - New readers required, even if you can’t commit to read every week at Mass, please see Maureen McGeeney with your availability and she will slot you in.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH - This is a prayer fellowship open to men 18 and over. They meet for Lectio Divina and Rosary 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Center - 25 Rose St., Glasgow, G3 6RE. Email: themosj.scotland@gmail.com
YOUTH EVENTS - Please have a look at the various youth events listed on the Archdiocesan Youth website www.rcagyouth.co.uk