Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the unity and holiness of the Church—the living temple of God built from the hearts of His people. The Lateran Basilica, the “mother and head of all churches in the world,” stands as a sign of our communion in faith and the enduring presence of God among His people.
The first reading from Ezekiel describes water flowing from the temple, bringing life and healing wherever it goes. This powerful image reminds us that God’s grace flows from His dwelling place—Christ Himself—renewing the world with hope and mercy. In the second reading, Paul teaches that we are God’s temple, built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God lives within us, calling us to holiness and unity. The Gospel recounts Jesus cleansing the temple and declaring, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,” revealing that His body—and through Him, the Church—is the true dwelling of God.
Today, we honor the Lateran Basilica as a symbol of the universal Church and renew our own call to let God’s grace flow through us—bringing life, hope, and peace to all we encounter.
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
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
ENVELOPES FOR THE NOVEMBER LIST are available at the back of the church, please fill out your list and place it in the box provided. All will be prayed for at every Mass during November.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE Our Parish Book of Remembrance is available at the back of the church should you wish to add the names of Family or friends who have not been recorded in previous books.
VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD - Might you have a vocation to the priesthood? There is an evening of reflection on Thursday 30th October at 7pm in the Archidiocesan offices in Clyde Street. Contact Fr. Paddy Boyle on vocations@rcag.org.uk or 0141 952 1108
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