Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The First Sunday of Advent begins our journey toward Christmas by inviting us to awaken our hearts to God’s coming. Advent is a season of hope, longing, and joyful expectation, reminding us that Christ comes to us in every moment—in our lives, our world, and at the end of time.
The first reading from Isaiah offers a vision of peace, where all nations stream toward the mountain of the Lord to learn His ways. God promises a future where swords will be turned into ploughs and people will walk in the light of His peace. The second reading from Paul urges us to “wake from sleep,” calling us to leave behind darkness and to live as children of the light. The Gospel from Matthew reminds us to stay alert and ready for the Lord’s coming. Just as people in Noah’s time were caught unaware, Jesus asks us to be watchful and prepared—not with fear, but with faithful expectation.
Today, we begin Advent by opening our hearts to Christ’s presence and renewing our readiness to welcome Him. We prepare not just for Christmas Day, but for Christ who comes to bring hope, peace, and light into our lives and our 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
First Sunday of Advent
ADVENT CONCERT Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 7.00pm in the church hall. Come and listen to your favourite Christmas hymns, carols and songs. Enjoy Christmas pies and mulled wine. All free. Please put your name on the sheet if you are attending.
ADVENT SERVICE will be on Thursday 4th December at 7.00pm.
LADIES RETREAT Wednesday 3rd December 2025. Phone Sister Denise on 07732 672 827 to book a place.
SVDP SOCIAL AFTERNOON is on Friday 5th December in St Lucy’s from 1pm till 4pm for St Joseph’s parishioners. Please put your name on the sheet.
ST ANDREW’S LADIES NIGHT Ladies come along and enjoy a fun night with music dancing and laughter. Friday 28th of November 2025, 7.30pm - 11pm. Venue: St Joseph’s Church Hall, Harmony Music from the 70’s. Tickets£5. BYOB. Call Heather for tickets 07872 527 351 or John 07702 013 559
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.
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.