The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that Jesus calls us to recognise who He truly is and to place our faith in Him.
The first reading from the Book of Isaiah tells how God removes Shebna from his position and appoints Eliakim to serve as a leader. God gives Eliakim authority and places the key of the House of David on his shoulder, giving him responsibility for God's people.
The second reading from St Paul's Letter to the Romans praises the greatness and wisdom of God. St Paul recognises that God's plans and ways are far beyond human understanding. Everything comes from God, exists through Him, and ultimately belongs to Him.
The Gospel from Matthew tells the story of Peter's profession of faith. Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" Peter answers, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus praises Peter for this declaration of faith and tells him that he will be the rock upon which He will build His Church. Jesus gives Peter the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven and entrusts him with a special responsibility to lead and serve the Church.
Today's readings invite us to ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked His disciples: "Who do you say I am?" Knowing about Jesus is not enough; we are called to recognise Him as the Christ and to place our lives in His hands.
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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
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC)CONFERENCE - Saturday 19th September https://spuc.org.uk/event/glasgow-one-day-conference-2026/
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.