The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the wonderful truth that, at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken up into heaven body and soul.
The first reading from the Book of Revelation presents a magnificent vision of a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She is confronted by a great dragon, but God protects her and ultimately brings victory.
The second reading from St Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians speaks about the Resurrection. St Paul explains that Christ has been raised from the dead and is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
The Gospel from Luke tells the story of Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting, the baby in her womb leaps for joy, and Elizabeth praises Mary for believing God's promise. Mary responds with her beautiful prayer, the Magnificat, proclaiming the greatness of the Lord and rejoicing because God has looked with favour on His humble servant.
Today's readings invite us to look to Mary as a model of faith, humility, trust, and joyful service. She said "yes" to God even when she did not know everything that lay ahead, and she remained faithful throughout her life.
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
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.