Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us that being a follower of Jesus means caring about one another, helping people choose what is right, and living together in love.
The first reading from the Book of Ezekiel describes Ezekiel as a watchman whom God has appointed to warn His people when they are going in the wrong direction. He is given the responsibility to speak up and encourage people to change their ways.
The second reading from St Paul's Letter to the Romans gives us a simple but powerful message: “Love is the fulfilling of the law.” St Paul explains that when we genuinely love our neighbour, we will not deliberately hurt, steal from, or do wrong to them. Love should guide everything we say and do.
The Gospel from Matthew teaches us how to deal with disagreements and wrongdoing.
Today's readings invite us to become people who care, forgive, speak truthfully, and seek peace. As Christians, we are called to build communities where people look after one another and where Christ is at the centre.
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
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN (SPUC)CONFERENCE - Saturday 19th September https://spuc.org.uk/event/glasgow-one-day-conference-2026/
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.