The Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A) invites us to reflect on how God brings light into our lives, helping us to see with faith and to recognise His presence.
The first reading from the First Book of Samuel tells the story of how God chooses David to be king of Israel. This reading teaches us that God sees the goodness within each person and often calls those whom others might overlook.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians encourages Christians to live as children of the light. Paul reminds believers that they were once in darkness but now, through Christ, they are called to walk in the light.
The Gospel from John recounts the story of Jesus healing a man who was blind from birth. This powerful story shows that Jesus not only heals physical blindness but also opens the eyes of our hearts so that we may truly see and believe.
Today’s readings remind us that God calls us out of darkness and into His light. Just as David was chosen for his faithful heart and the blind man was given new sight, we too are invited to allow Christ to open our eyes and guide our lives.
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
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Year A)
40 HOURS ADORATION begins next Sunday after 11am Mass
LENT - Lent devotions: Morning prayer before Mass, Stations of the Cross on Fridays before Mass
ST PATRICKS LADIES NIGHT - In the Hall on Friday 20th March, 7.30pm - 11pm. £5 a ticket BYOB, Call Heather on 07872 527 351 or John on 07702 013 559
RCAG YOUNG ADULTS - Holiness in Ordinary Life. Young adults 18 - 35 are invited to Eyre Hall, 196 Clyde St Glasgow on Wednesday 12th February 7-9pm. Register at RCAGyouth.co.uk
JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
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
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.