The Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A) is often called Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings focus on Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for His people, calls them by name, and leads them to life.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles shows Peter speaking to the people after Pentecost. He tells them that Jesus, who was crucified, is Lord and Messiah. The people are deeply moved and ask what they should do. Peter calls them to repent and be baptised, and many respond.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Peter reminds us that Jesus suffered for us and gave us an example to follow. He is described as the shepherd and guardian of our souls.
The Gospel from John presents Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the gate for the sheep. He explains that His sheep hear His voice, and He knows them personally. He leads them safely, protects them, and gives them life in abundance.
Today’s readings invite us to trust in Jesus and listen for His voice in our lives. Like sheep who follow their shepherd, we are called to stay close to Him, knowing that He guides and protects us.
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
4th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
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.