Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Baptism of the Lord marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and invites us to reflect on our own identity as God’s beloved children.
The first reading from Isaiah presents God’s chosen servant, filled with the Spirit and called to bring justice, hope, and light to the nations. This servant acts gently and faithfully, showing God’s compassion for the weak and the suffering.
The second reading from the Acts of the Apostles proclaims how God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and power. Peter reminds us that Jesus went about doing good and bringing healing wherever He went.
The Gospel recounts the baptism of Jesus by John in the River Jordan. As Jesus comes up from the water, the heavens open, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the voice of the Father declares, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” In this moment, Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, and His mission is clearly affirmed.
Today, we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord and are reminded of our own baptism. We are called to listen to God’s voice, to live as His beloved children, and to share Christ’s love with 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
Baptism of the Lord (Year A)
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.