Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to reflect on how our faith is meant to shine in the world through our words and actions.
The first reading from the Prophet Isaiah reminds us that true worship of God is shown in care for those in need. The Lord calls His people to share their bread with the hungry, welcome the homeless, and support the weak. When we live with compassion and justice, Isaiah tells us, our “light will shine like the dawn” (Isaiah 58:7–10).
The second reading from St Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians shows how God’s power works through humility. Paul explains that when he came to preach, he did not rely on clever words or human wisdom, but on the power of God’s Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:1–5). I
In the Gospel, Jesus speaks directly to His disciples about their mission in the world. He calls them “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–16). Salt gives flavour and preserves food, while light helps people see clearly. In the same way, Christians are meant to bring goodness, hope, and truth into society. Jesus encourages His followers to let their good works be seen, so that others may give glory to God in heaven.
Today, the Church invites us to reflect on how we live our faith each day. Through acts of kindness, honesty, service, and prayer, we become salt and light for our families, workplaces, schools, and communities.
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
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ASH WEDNESDAY - Ash Wednesday is on 18th February 2026
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.