Pentecost Sunday celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and marks the birth of the Church.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes the dramatic coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While the disciples are gathered together, a sound like a mighty wind fills the house, and tongues of fire rest upon each of them. They are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin speaking in different languages so that people from many nations can understand them.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians teaches that although there are many different gifts and roles within the Church, all come from the same Spirit.
The Gospel from John tells of the risen Jesus appearing to His disciples, who are gathered behind locked doors in fear. Jesus greets them with peace and breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” He sends them out to continue His mission of forgiveness, reconciliation, and love.
Today’s readings invite us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit. Just as the apostles were strengthened and guided at Pentecost, we too are called to use the gifts God has given us to serve others and share the Good News.
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
Pentecost Sunday(Year A)
WALK WITH MARY - Rosary on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.40 am throught the month of May.
WALK WITH PRAYER SERVICES - On Saturday 30th May, we invite people from Sacred Heart, St Lucy’s and St Jospeh’s to take part in a walk with prayer services from here after 10am Mass to Sacred Heart then to St Lucy’s for lunch. All welcome to walk or drive
FOOTBALL MATCH - On Saturday 6th June, there will be a football match at 2pm between St Helen’s and Holy Cross at Rugby fields Condoratt. Refreshments afterwards.
MAY DEVOTIONS - A May retreat with Sr Denise for all on Thursday May 21. 7pm to 9pm.
SVDP COACH TRIP - To Mackinnon Mill is on Wednesday 27th May. There are 20 places. Please put your name on the list.
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.