Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
when fear and uncertainty
trouble us, help us to
trust in Your loving care.
Give us the courage to
witness to our faith and
confidence that You
are always with us.
Amen
God watches over sparrows but has even more care for us. Matthew 10:26-33
Reflection
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples three times, "Do not be afraid." He knows that following Him will not always be easy. There will be moments of uncertainty, opposition, and even suffering. Yet Jesus reminds us that we are never alone. The God who cares for the sparrows knows each of us intimately and loves us beyond measure. Like the prophet Jeremiah, we may sometimes feel discouraged when doing what is right. But Jeremiah's confidence came from knowing that the Lord was with him. The same is true for us. Our faith does not remove life's challenges, but it gives us the courage to face them with hope. As disciples of Christ, we are called to trust in God's providence and to witness to our faith without fear, confident that we are precious in His sight.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Telephone +27 11 8031229
Email:-
secretary@rivoniacatholic.co.za
parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
Physical Address:-
Cnr North & Rivonia Roads, Edenberg
Rivonia, Johannesburg South Africa
Office: Charisse Evans and
Lisa Pereira
OFFICE HPOURS 08h00 to 16h00
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office
Mass Times
Monday - 08h00
Tuesday - 06h30
Wednesday - 08h00
Thursday - 08h00
Friday - 18h00
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 17h00 followed by Holy Mass at 18h00
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday - 17h00
Sunday : 07h30, 09h30 & 17h00
NO CONFESSION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
Parish Notices
Catechism and Confirmation classes - will be in recess from Sunday, 28 June and will resume on the weekend of the 26 July 2026.
Synod on Synodality Listening Circles will be taking place on the 23 June and 28 July at 18h00 in St Bernadette Centre (Old Church). For more information please contact the parish office.
World Youth Day Pilgrimage 2027 Bringing together young people from around the world for a pilgrimage centered on faith, dialogue, and celebration. The pilgrimage will take place in Asia: Seoul, South Korea, from 30 July to 10 August 2027. If you are interested in joining, please contact the parish office.
Programme For Teens and Young Adults- Join us as we delve into the teachings of St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) Ages 16 to 25. Meeting every Thursday until 25 June 2026 in St. Mary's Hall at 18h00 to 20h00.
Spiritual Accompaniment - Are you seeking a deep connection with God and yourself? For Spiritual Accompaniment under the Jesuit Institute, contact Tim Simba on 083 784 2504 or email: tsimba28@gmail.com.
Marriage Preparation - All couples contemplating marriage
are kindly requested to complete a pre-marriage form from the Parish Office and to give Fr. Paul at least six months' notice. This allows sufficient time for proper marriage preparation and completion of all necessary documents.
Our Vision:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Rivonia is a life-giving community that gives witness by serving God through inviting and involving all into communion with Christ.
Our Mission:
Being an inclusive parish by celebrating diversity Growth in spirituality and worship.
Treat each other with love, respect, and dignity.