Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Year C)—also known as Corpus Christi—celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the sacred mystery at the heart of our faith. In the first reading from Genesis 14:18–20, we meet Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem, who offers bread and wine and blesses Abram. This ancient gesture prefigures the Eucharist, pointing to Christ as the eternal high priest who offers Himself for the life of the world.
The Gospel reading from Luke 9:11–17 recounts the Feeding of the Five Thousand. Faced with a hungry crowd, Jesus takes five loaves and two fish, blesses them, breaks them, and gives them to the disciples to distribute—and all are satisfied. This miracle not only reveals Christ’s compassion and divine power but also foreshadows the Last Supper and the Eucharist, where Jesus gives Himself as the Bread of Life.
This solemnity invites us to reflect on the abundance of God’s grace. In the Eucharist, Christ nourishes us, unites us, and sends us forth to be His Body in the world. We are not just spectators—we are participants in a divine mystery that transforms us from within.
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
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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
FEAST OF SACRED HEART - Friday 27th June is the Feast of Sacred heart and there is a Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 7pm followed by meditation and then cheese and wine afterwards
MASS FOR ANOINTING THE SICK - Sunday 6th July at 11.00am
BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION BY PAPAL NUNCIO - On Sunday 22nd June the Papal Nuncio will lead the Blessed Sacrament Procession in Croy at 3.45pm. 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.
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