Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Solemnity of Pentecost (Year C) marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, igniting the mission of the Church. In the first reading from Acts 2:1-11, we witness the dramatic arrival of the Spirit—a rushing wind, tongues of fire, and the disciples speaking in many languages. This moment reverses the division of Babel, uniting people from all nations in the proclamation of God’s mighty works.
In the Gospel reading from John 14:15-16, 23-26, Jesus promises the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach and remind His followers of all He has said. The Spirit is not distant but dwells within us, guiding, strengthening, and filling us with divine peace. Pentecost is a celebration of this abiding presence—the Spirit who empowers us to live as Christ’s witnesses.
This Sunday invites us to embrace the Spirit’s movement in our lives, to trust in His guidance, and to proclaim the Gospel with boldness. As the Easter season concludes, we are reminded that the Spirit continues to renew and transform the Church.
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
Pentecost Sunday
THREE PARISHES WALK - Next Saturday 14th June you are invited to take part in a 3 parishes walk for the Jubilee Year. Starts here in St Joseph’s with 10am Mass, then walk or drive to Sacred Heart for 11.15am Rosary then to St Lucy’s for Benediction & Lunch with parishoners of all 3 parishes
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
FEAST OF SACRED HEART - Friday 27th June is the Feast of Sacred heart and there is a Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 7pm followed by meditation and then cheese and wine afterwards
MASS FOR ANOINTING THE SICK - Sunday 6th July at 11.00am
BLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION BY PAPAL NUNCIO - On Sunday 22nd June the Papal Nuncio will lead the Blessed Sacrament Procession in Croy at 3.45pm. All welcome.
SVDP CUMBERNAULD - SVDP Cumbernauld have prganized a trip to Mackinnon Mills on Thursday 19th June. St Joseph’s have 15 available places. The coach will leave after 10.00am Mass and will leave Mackinnon Mills at 4.00pm. If you would like to come plaease add your name to the list. If more than 15 people wish to go then a ballot will be held.
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