Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to listen closely to Jesus’ teaching about what it means to live as God’s people.
The first reading from Zephaniah assures us that God watches over a humble and faithful people—those who seek justice, walk gently with others, and place their hope in the Lord.
In the second reading from 1 Corinthians, St Paul teaches that God often chooses what the world calls weak so that His power may be clearly seen. Paul reminds us that our worth does not come from worldly success, but from belonging to Christ, who makes us wise, holy, and truly free.
The Gospel from Matthew presents the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount—the Beatitudes. Here, Jesus proclaims blessings on the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, and others who open their hearts to God’s ways. Jesus’ words show that God’s kingdom is not about human power, but about love, compassion, and trust in God.
Today, we are invited to reflect on Jesus’ teaching and to live it out in our daily lives. We are called to be humble, to show mercy, to seek peace, and to trust that God’s blessings are found not in the world’s measures of success, but in lives shaped by love and faithfulness.
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
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ASH WEDNESDAY - Ash Wednesday is on 18th February 2026
RCAG YOUNG ADULTS - Holiness in Ordinary Life. Young adults 18 - 35 are invited to Eyre Hall, 196 Clyde St Glasgow on Wednesday 12th February 7-9pm. Register at RCAGyouth.co.uk
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.