Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
Easter Sunday is the joyful celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the heart of our faith and the fulfillment of God’s promise of eternal life. The Gospel reading from John 20:1-9 tells of Mary Magdalene discovering the empty tomb early in the morning. At first confused and distressed, she runs to Peter and the beloved disciple, who come and see the burial cloths left behind. Though they do not fully understand yet, the scene is filled with quiet hope.
The Resurrection proclaims that sin and death do not have the final word—life and love triumph. Easter invites us to embrace this victory, to rise with Christ in our own lives, and to live as witnesses of His transforming power. The liturgical color changes to white or gold, symbolizing purity, glory, and triumph. With hearts full of joy, we proclaim: Alleluia! He is risen!—and we are called to carry that light into 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
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
Easter Sunday
HOLY WEEK SERVICES -
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Morning Mass at 10.00am
Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Morning Prayer at 10.00am
EASTER TRIDUUM -
Holy Thursday - 7pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Night Prayer at 9.00pm
Good Friday - 3pm, Solemn Veneration of the Cross; 7pm Stations of the Cross
Easter Vigil Mass - 9pm. (Please note no Mass at 5.00pm)
Easter Sunday Mass at 11.00am
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9.45am. Morning prayer - Tusday and Thursday.
SPUC (Society for Protection of Unborn Children) TALK - In the hall by Josh Coghill Thursday 10th April at 7.00pm.
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