Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) challenges us to examine our relationship with wealth, time, and what truly matters.
In the first reading from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23, the author laments the futility of labor and possessions, declaring, “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” It’s a sobering reminder that earthly achievements are fleeting when disconnected from divine purpose.
The Gospel reading from Luke 12:13–21 presents the Parable of the Rich Fool. A man stores up wealth for himself, confident he can relax and enjoy life. But God calls him a fool, saying, “This very night your life will be demanded of you.” Jesus warns us not to place our security in possessions, but to be “rich toward God.”
This Sunday invites us to shift our focus from material accumulation to spiritual abundance. True wealth lies in generosity, trust in God, and living with eternal perspective.
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
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH BARBEQUE - Everyone is invited to a free BBQ in the church car park after 11.00am Mass on Sunday 10th August. If you like to come please put a sinlge tick on the sheets for each person who is coming to indicate your food & drink preferences. Please don’t write numbers in the boxes just a tick for each person. If it rains we will carry on with the fun in the hall and at the back of the church.
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