Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) invites us to embrace humility, generosity, and the quiet dignity of serving others.
In the first reading from Sirach 3:17–18, 20, 28–29, we are reminded to conduct our lives with gentleness and modesty. True wisdom begins with humility—recognizing our place before God and resisting the temptation to seek praise or status.
The second reading from Hebrews 12:18–19, 22–24a contrasts the fearsome encounter at Mount Sinai with the joyful gathering at the heavenly Jerusalem. We are part of a divine celebration, surrounded by angels and saints, with Jesus as the mediator of a new covenant.
In the Gospel reading from Luke 14:1, 7–14, Jesus observes how guests at a Pharisee’s house scramble for places of honor. He teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
This Sunday challenges us to rethink what it means to be honored. It’s not about recognition or reward—it’s about choosing the low place, welcoming the forgotten, and loving without expectation.
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
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
LADIES RETREAT - Ladies retreat will be held in the parish hall on Wednesday 3rd September at 10.30 - 3.00 pm. To book a place contact Sr Denise on 01236 356 018.
CUMBERNAULD SVDP - Cumbernauld SVDP are hosting an afternoon tea in Sacred heart on Saturday 13th September. There are 20 places available for St Joseph’s parishioners. If you would like to go please add your name to the list at the back of the church.
ST JOSEPH’S SVDP - St Joseph’s SVDP are running a bus to the Family Day in Carfin on 27th September after 10 am Mass. If you would like to go please add your name to the list
VOCATIONS MASS - Vocations Mass is on Wednesday 27th August at 7 pm in St Andrew’s Cathedral.
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