Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) is a joyful celebration of mission, peace, and divine care. In the first reading from Isaiah 66:10–14c, God speaks tenderly to His people, promising comfort and abundance: “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” This maternal image of God reminds us that divine love is nurturing, intimate, and overflowing with peace.
In the Gospel reading from Luke 10:1–12, 17–20, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples in pairs to proclaim the Kingdom of God. He instructs them to travel lightly, trust in God’s provision, and bring peace to every household. When they return, rejoicing that even demons obey them, Jesus reminds them of a deeper joy: “Rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” This moment captures the heart of discipleship—not in power or success, but in belonging to God.
This Sunday invites us to embrace our mission with humility, to be bearers of peace, and to trust in God’s care. We are sent not alone, but together, as part of a Church called to share joy and healing with 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
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.
News and Updates
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
MASS FOR ANOINTING THE SICK - Sunday 6th July at 11.00am. Anyonecan be annoited at this Mass if desired.
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