The Third Sunday of Easter continues to unfold the joy of the Resurrection and helps us recognise how Jesus is present with us, even when we do not realise it.
The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles presents Peter speaking to the crowd at Pentecost. He boldly proclaims that Jesus, who was crucified, has been raised by God.
The second reading from the First Letter of St Peter calls us to live with reverence and trust in God. We are reminded that we have been saved not by earthly things, but by the precious sacrifice of Christ.
The Gospel from Luke tells the beautiful story of the road to Emmaus. Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, feeling sad and confused after Jesus’ death. Jesus comes and walks with them, but they do not recognise Him at first. He explains the Scriptures to them, helping them understand what has happened. Later, when they sit at table and He breaks bread, their eyes are opened, and they recognise Him. Filled with joy, they return to share the good news.
Today’s readings invite us to recognise Jesus in our daily lives. Like the disciples, we may sometimes feel confused or discouraged, but Jesus walks with us, guides us through His word, and reveals Himself in the Eucharist.
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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
Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)
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.