Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, drawing us into both the joy of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the sorrow of His Passion.
The Gospel at the procession recounts Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. Crowds gather, spreading cloaks and palm branches on the road, shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
The first reading from the Book of Isaiah presents the image of the Suffering Servant. Despite being mocked, beaten, and rejected, he remains faithful to God and does not turn away.
The second reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Philippians teaches us about Jesus’ humility and obedience. This passage reminds us that true greatness comes through humility and self-giving love.
The Gospel of the Passion tells the full story of Jesus’ suffering and death—from the Last Supper, through His arrest, trial, and crucifixion, to His burial.
Today’s readings invite us to walk with Jesus through both joy and suffering. As we begin Holy Week, we are reminded that through the cross comes new life, and through Jesus’ sacrifice comes our salvation.
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
Palm Sunday (Year A)
PASSION REFLECTION in Holy Family Kirkintilloch on Wednesday 1st April at 7pm
40 HOURS ADORATION begins next Sunday after 11am Mass
LENT - Lent devotions: Benediction on Thursday at 7pm. Morning prayer before Mass, Stations of the Cross on Fridays before Mass
EASTER EGG APPEAL If you would like to donate an Easter Egg for underprivileged children you are welcome to leave your donation in the hall. Thank you.
SVDP COACH TRIP - To Mackinnon Mill is on Wednesday 27th May. There are 20 places. Please put your name on the list.
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.