Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to look more deeply at our hearts and to reflect on how faithfully we live God’s commandments in our daily lives.
The first reading from the Book of Sirach teaches that God has given every person freedom of choice. We are placed before life and death, good and evil, and we are invited to choose what is right.
The second reading from First Letter to the Corinthians reminds us that God’s wisdom is deeper than human understanding. St Paul explains that God reveals His truth through the Holy Spirit. This means that when we pray and listen to God, He helps us understand how to live as true followers of Christ, even when His ways seem challenging.
The Gospel from Matthew presents Jesus teaching His disciples that God’s law is about more than just rules. Jesus explains that it is not enough to avoid wrongdoing outwardly; we must also guard our thoughts, words, and intentions. He calls His followers to honesty, forgiveness, purity of heart, and faithful love. Through His teaching, Jesus shows us that true holiness begins inside us.
Today, we are encouraged to examine our hearts and renew our commitment to living God’s way with sincerity and love. God gives us freedom, wisdom, and guidance so that we may choose what is good.
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
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ASH WEDNESDAY - Ash Wednesday is on 18th February 2026
RCAG YOUNG ADULTS - Holiness in Ordinary Life. Young adults 18 - 35 are invited to Eyre Hall, 196 Clyde St Glasgow on Wednesday 12th February 7-9pm. Register at RCAGyouth.co.uk
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.