The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us of God’s compassion for His people and His call for each of us to share in His mission.
The first reading from the Book of Exodus describes God’s covenant with the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. God reminds them of how He has cared for and protected them, carrying them “on eagles’ wings” and bringing them to Himself.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans speaks of the depth of God’s love for humanity. St Paul reminds us that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, demonstrating God’s immense mercy and love.
The Gospel from Matthew shows Jesus looking upon the crowds with compassion because they are “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” He tells His disciples that the harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few and urges them to pray for more workers.
Today’s readings invite us to recognise God’s love and respond generously to His call. Just as God chose Israel to be His people and sent the apostles to proclaim the Gospel, He calls each of us to be witnesses of His love in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
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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
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JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
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.