The Third Sunday of Lent (Year A) invites us to reflect on our deep spiritual thirst and how God alone can truly satisfy the longing of the human heart.
The first reading from the Book of Exodus describes the people of Israel journeying through the desert and suffering from thirst. God responds with compassion and instructs Moses to strike the rock at Horeb, from which water flows for the people to drink.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans speaks about the peace and hope that come through faith in Jesus Christ. This reading reassures us that God’s love is constant and freely given, offering hope even in our struggles.
The Gospel from John tells the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus speaks of “living water,” the gift of God that satisfies the deepest thirst of the soul.
Today’s readings remind us that every human heart thirsts for meaning, truth, and love. During Lent we are invited to come to Christ, who offers the living water that truly satisfies.
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
Third Sunday of Lent (Year A)
LENT - Lent devotions Morning prayer before Mass, Stations of the Cross on Fridays before Mass
LADIES RETREAT - In St Joseph’s on Wednesday 4th March, 10.30am - 3pm. Phone Sr Denise on 01236 356 018
ST PATRICKS LADIES NIGHT - In the Hall on Friday 20th March, 7.30pm - 11pm. £5 a ticket BYOB, Call Heather on 07872 527 351 or John on 07702 013 559
RCAG YOUNG ADULTS - Holiness in Ordinary Life. Young adults 18 - 35 are invited to Eyre Hall, 196 Clyde St Glasgow on Wednesday 12th February 7-9pm. Register at RCAGyouth.co.uk
JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
LETTER FROM SVDP - There is a letter from SVDP on the noticeboard. If you know someone who would benefit from help please phone 07950950388 in confidence
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.