The First Sunday of Lent invites us into a season of prayer, reflection, and renewal as we begin our journey toward Easter. It is a time to turn our hearts back to God, to grow stronger in faith, and to trust in His mercy and love.
The first reading from Genesis tells the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. This reading reminds us that we are weak and can be led away from God, but it also shows how much we need His guidance and forgiveness.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans explains that where sin brought separation from God, Jesus brings grace, forgiveness, and new life.
The Gospel from Matthew presents Jesus in the desert, where He fasts for forty days and is tempted by the devil. He shows us how to trust in God’s Word and rely on His strength in difficult moments.
Today, as we begin Lent, we are invited to walk with Jesus in the desert through prayer, self-discipline, and kindness to others.
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
First Sunday of Lent (Year A)
LENT - Lent devotions Morning prayer before Mass, Stations of the Cross on Fridays before Mass
LADIES RETREAT - In St Joseph’s on Wednesday 4th March, 10.30am - 3pm. Phone Sr Denise on 01236 356 018
ST PATRICKS LADIES NIGHT - In the Hall on Friday 20th March, 7.30pm - 11pm. £5 a ticket BYOB, Call Heather on 07872 527 351 or John on 07702 013 559
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.