Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
This Sunday’s readings remind us that we must remain faithful to God, keep our faith alive and always be ready to welcome Him into our lives.
The first reading from the Book of Wisdom reminds us that wisdom is precious and can be found by those who genuinely seek This reading encourages us to seek God's guidance in our daily decisions and allow His wisdom to direct the way we live.
The second reading from St Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians reminds us that because Jesus died and rose again, those who have died believing in Him will also share in His resurrection.
The Gospel from Matthew tells the story of ten bridesmaids who are waiting for the bridegroom to arrive at a wedding celebration. Five are wise and bring extra oil for their lamps, while the other five are foolish and come unprepared. When the bridegroom finally arrives, the wise bridesmaids are ready to welcome him, but the others have run out of oil and are not prepared.
Through this story, Jesus teaches us that we must always be ready for His coming. The oil in the lamps reminds us of the faith, love, prayer and good works that keep our relationship with God alive.
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
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.