Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
This Sunday’s readings remind us that everything belongs to God, and we are called to give Him the honour and place He deserves in our lives.
In the first reading from the Book of Isaiah, God chooses Cyrus to help fulfil His plan for His people, even though Cyrus does not know Him. This reading teaches us that God's power is greater than ours, and He can work through unexpected people and circumstances to achieve His purposes.
The second reading from St Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians praises the faith, love and hope of the Christian community. This reading reminds us that faith is more than words; it should be seen in the love we show, the good we do and the hope we place in Jesus Christ.
The Gospel from Matthew tells us how some people try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Through this encounter, Jesus teaches us that while we have responsibilities in our daily lives, God must always have His rightful place in our hearts. We are called to fulfil our responsibilities honestly, respect others and live according to God's teachings. We should not give God only our words, but also our time, our love and our willingness to do what is right.
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
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
OCTOBER DEVOTIONS - Continues this Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays at 7pm
MUSICIANS! - We would love to create a music group for 11am Mass. Please see the posters and scan the code
NEW READERS - New readers required, even if you can’t commit to read every week at Mass, please see Maureen McGeeney or Father John 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.