Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
This Sunday’s readings remind us that God has given each of us gifts and talents, and He expects us to use them wisely and faithfully.
The first reading from the Book of Proverbs describes a woman who is hardworking, generous and caring. She uses her abilities to look after her household and reaches out to help the poor and those in need.
The second reading from St Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians encourages us to remain alert and prepared because we do not know when the Lord will come.This reading teaches us to remain committed to God and live each day in a way that reflects our Christian faith.
The Gospel from Matthew tells the story of a man who goes on a journey and entrusts his servants with different amounts of money, according to their abilities. Through this story, Jesus teaches us that God has entrusted each of us with gifts and talents, and we have a responsibility to use them well. We should not hide our abilities out of fear or keep them to ourselves. Instead, we are called to develop our talents, help others and use what God has given us to make a positive difference in the world.
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
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
MUSICIANS! - We would love to create a music group for 11am Mass. Please see the posters and scan the code
NEW READERS - New readers required, even if you can’t commit to read every week at Mass, please see Maureen McGeeney or Father John 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.