The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that God is patient, merciful, and full of love. The readings teach us that although evil exists in the world, God gives people time to change and grow closer to Him.
The first reading from the Book of Wisdom speaks about God's power and mercy. Although God is all-powerful, He rules with kindness and patience.
The second reading from St Paul's Letter to the Romans reminds us that the Holy Spirit helps us when we do not know how to pray. Sometimes we struggle to find the right words, but the Holy Spirit prays within us and brings our needs before God.
In the Gospel from Matthew Jesus tells the story of a farmer who plants good seed in his field, but during the night an enemy plants weeds among the wheat. Rather than pulling up the weeds immediately and risking damage to the wheat, the farmer allows both to grow together until the harvest. Jesus explains that the wheat represents those who follow God, while the weeds represent evil. At the final judgment, God will separate good from evil.
Today's readings invite us to be patient with ourselves and with others. God never gives up on His people and always offers the opportunity to grow in faith and goodness.
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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
16th 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.