Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Fourth Sunday of Advent invites us into a quiet and trusting readiness as we draw very close to the celebration of Christ’s birth.
The first reading from Isaiah speaks of a sign given by God: a young woman will conceive and bear a son, and he will be called Emmanuel, meaning “God-with-us.” This prophecy reassures us that in moments of uncertainty or fear, God remains present, guiding His people with love and faithfulness.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans proclaims Jesus Christ as the fulfilment of God’s promises. Paul reminds us that through Christ, we are called to belong to God and to live in faith and obedience. The coming of Jesus is not only a gift to be received, but a calling that shapes how we live.
The Gospel presents Joseph’s quiet but courageous faith. Faced with a difficult and confusing situation, Joseph listens to God’s message delivered through an angel in a dream. Trusting in God’s plan, he takes Mary as his wife and accepts his role in God’s saving work. Through Joseph’s obedience, God’s promise of Emmanuel becomes reality.
Today, we should prepare not only for Christmas Day, but for Emmanuel, God-with-us, who comes to dwell among us and bring hope, peace, and salvation to the world.
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
News and Updates
4th Sunday of Advent
CHRISTMAS MASSES: Christmas Eve Vigil - 9PM | Christmas Day - 11AM | Friday 26th & Saturday 27th - Mass at 10AM. Mass times back to normal Saturday 27th December Vigil 5PM. Sunday 28th December - 11AM.
JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
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
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.