The Seventh Sunday of Easter falls between the celebration of the Ascension and Pentecost. The readings focus on prayer, unity, and hope as the disciples wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes the disciples returning to Jerusalem after Jesus’ Ascension. Together with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and other believers, they gather in prayer as they wait for the promised Holy Spirit.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Peter encourages Christians to remain joyful and faithful even when they suffer for following Christ.
The Gospel from John contains part of Jesus’ prayer to the Father before His Passion. Jesus prays for His disciples, asking that they may be protected, united, and faithful. He speaks of the glory He shares with the Father and entrusts His followers to God’s care.
Today’s readings invite us to remain united in prayer and trust in God’s guidance. Like the disciples waiting in Jerusalem, we may sometimes find ourselves in moments of uncertainty or waiting, but we are reminded that God is always at work. Jesus continues to pray for us and calls us to remain faithful, hopeful, and united as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
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
7th Sunday of Easter (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.