The Sixth Sunday of Easter reminds us that Jesus never leaves His followers alone. As He prepares His disciples for His departure, He promises them the gift of the Holy Spirit, who will guide, strengthen, and remain with them always.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles tells of Philip preaching in Samaria, where many people welcome the message of Christ with joy. The apostles Peter and John later pray for the new believers, and they receive the Holy Spirit.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Peter encourages Christians to remain faithful, even in times of suffering or difficulty. St Peter urges believers to give witness to their hope with gentleness and respect, following the example of Christ, who suffered for us in order to bring us to God.
The Gospel from John contains Jesus’ promise to His disciples at the Last Supper. He tells them that if they love Him, they will keep His commandments. Jesus promises that the Father will send another Advocate—the Holy Spirit—to remain with them forever.
Today’s readings invite us to live as people guided by the Holy Spirit. Jesus calls us to show our love for Him through the way we live, speak, and care for 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
6th Sunday of Easter (Year A)
MAY DEVOTIONS - Rosary on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.40 am throught the month of May.
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.