The Fifth Sunday of Easter continues the Easter journey by reminding us that Jesus is the way to the Father and that we are called to live as His followers.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes a challenge faced by the early Church. The apostles choose seven men filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit to serve the community so that the apostles can continue preaching and prayer.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Peter reminds believers that Jesus is the living stone chosen by God. Through Christ, we are chosen to proclaim God’s goodness and live as people who belong to Him.
The Gospel from John contains Jesus’ comforting words to His disciples at the Last Supper. He tells them not to let their hearts be troubled because He is going to prepare a place for them in the Father’s house. When Thomas asks how they can know the way, Jesus replies, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Jesus teaches that to know Him is to know the Father, and that those who believe in Him are called to continue His work in the world.
Today’s readings invite us to place our trust in Jesus and follow Him faithfully. As we continue through the Easter season, we are reminded that Jesus leads us to the Father and remains with us as our guide, our truth, and our life.
Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
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
5th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
FIRST COMMUNION P4 - This will be on Sunday 10th May at 12 noon.
CONFIRMATION P7 - This will be on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm in Sacred Heart Church.
SVDP COACH TRIP - To Mackinnon Mill is on Wednesday 27th May. There are 20 places. Please put your name on the list.
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.