Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Third Sunday of Lent (Year C) calls us to repentance and renewal, as reflected in the Gospel reading from Luke 13:1-9. In this passage, Jesus tells the parable of the barren fig tree, emphasizing God’s patience and mercy. The landowner wants to cut down the tree because it has not borne fruit, but the gardener intercedes, asking for more time to nurture it.
This reminds us that while God is just, He also gives us opportunities to grow in faith and holiness. Lent is a season to examine our hearts, turn away from sin, and bear good fruit through acts of love, prayer, and service. The message of this Sunday encourages us to embrace God’s grace and allow Him to cultivate our spiritual lives.
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
Third Sunday of Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9.45am. Morning prayer - Tusday and Thursday.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES …
PARISH 40 HOURS - Begins on Sunday 16th March.
BENEDICTION - 7.00pm Sunday.
HOLY HOUR WITH BENEDICTION - Monday 7.00pm
JUBILEE MASS - Tuesday 7.00pm
FILM ABOUT THE LIFE OF ST. JOSEPH - Thursday 7.00pm at the church hall.
LADIES RETREAT - will be held in the hall on Thursday 3rd April 10.30am to 3.00pm. To book a place contact Sr Denise 356 018
SPUC TALK - In the hall by Josh Coghill Thursday 10th April at 7.00pm.
MARGARET SINCLAIR STORY - will be performed in Sacred Heart Hall on Friday 28th March. Call 0749 534 7884 for tickets
THREE PARISH WALK - Saturday 31st May beginning at St Joseph’s with Mass at 10am. Rosary at Sacred Heart and Benediction at St Lucy’s followed by lunch there. All welcome.
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.
COURAGE TO BE CATHOLIC - Aid to the church in need “Courage to be Catholic” Saturday 29th March, 9.30am - 4pm. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Hear from inspiring speakers. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EHSR
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