The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to reflect on the cost and joy of being a disciple of Jesus. .
The first reading from the Second Book of Kings tells the story of the generous woman of Shunem who welcomes the prophet Elisha into her home. Recognising him as a man of God, she prepares a room where he can rest whenever he passes by.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans reminds us that through Baptism we share in the death and Resurrection of Christ. Just as Christ was raised from the dead, we too are called to live a new life, leaving behind sin and walking in the freedom and hope that Jesus has won for us.
The Gospel from Matthew contains Jesus’ challenging words about true discipleship. He teaches that our love for Him must come before every other attachment and that following Him may require sacrifice.
Today’s readings invite us to place Jesus at the centre of our lives and to follow Him with generous hearts. Like the woman of Shunem, we are called to welcome others with kindness and hospitality. Like St Paul reminds us, we are to live the new life given to us through Baptism.
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
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.