Welcome to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Cumbernauld
The Fifth Sunday of Easter continues to unfold the beauty of Christ’s love and the call to discipleship. In the first reading from Acts 14:21-27, we see Paul and Barnabas strengthening the early Christian communities, reminding them that “it is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God”. Their journey reflects the perseverance and faith required to walk in Christ’s footsteps, trusting in His guidance even through trials.
This theme connects deeply with the Gospel reading from John 13:31-35, where Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you.” His love is not passive—it is active, sacrificial, and transformative. Just as Paul and Barnabas encouraged the early believers, we too are called to strengthen one another, to build communities rooted in love, and to trust that God is making all things new.
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
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.
News and Updates
5th Sunday of Easter
COFFEE MORNING - next coffee morning is Wednesday May 21st
SVDP CUMBERNAULD - SVDP Cumbernauld have prganized a trip to Mackinnon Mills on Thursday 19th June. St Joseph’s have 15 available places. The coach will leave after 10.00am Mass and will leave Mackinnon Mills at 4.00pm. If you would like to come plaease add your name to the list. If more than 15 people wish to go then a ballot will be held.
MASS FOR POPE FRANCIS - There will be a month’s mind Mass for Pope Francis here in the parish on Thursday at 7.00pm
MAY DEVOTIONS - begins Thursday 8th May at 7.00pm
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