The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that God's Word is like a seed planted in our hearts. Jesus teaches that the way we listen to and live out God's Word determines how much it will grow in our lives.
The first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah compares God's Word to the rain and snow that fall from heaven to water the earth. Just as rain helps plants grow and produce fruit, God's Word always accomplishes His purpose.
The second reading from St Paul's Letter to the Romans reminds us that although we experience difficulties and suffering in this life, God has prepared something far greater for us.
The Gospel from Matthew tells the well-known Parable of the Sower. Jesus describes a farmer scattering seed on different types of ground. Jesus explains that the seed represents God's Word, and the different soils represent the different ways people receive it.
Today's readings invite us to examine how we respond to God's Word. Are our hearts open like good soil, ready to receive His message? God continues to plant seeds of faith through Scripture, prayer, the Church, and the people around us. When we listen carefully and put His teachings into practice, our lives bear the fruits of kindness, patience, generosity, forgiveness, and love.
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
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF FR MCKAY’S ORDINATION - Father McKay will be celebrating his Diamond Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday 26th July at 11am Mass. Please join him in the hall afterwards
PARISH SUMMER BARBEQUE - The parish summer barbeque this year will be on Sunday 9th August after 11am Mass
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.