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Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord God, as we draw near to the birth of your Son, give us the trusting heart of Saint Joseph. Free us from fear, deepen our faith, and help us to welcome Christ into our lives.
Amen.
4th Sunday of Advent Year A
“Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary for your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus” Matthew 1:22
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes OMI
In the Gospel of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Joseph shows us a quiet and faithful way of welcoming God.
Faced with uncertainty, he chooses mercy and trust. When told not to be afraid, he obeys and accepts God’s plan, even though it is unexpected. In doing so, he welcomes our Emmanuel, who is our God-with-us.
As Christmas approaches, Joseph invites us to set aside fear and make room in our hearts for Christ.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
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Telephone +27 11 8031229
Email: parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
Physical Address:
Cnr North & Rivonia Roads, Edenburg, Rivonia. Johannesburg South Africa
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Parish Secretary: Marian Symons
Administrator: Lisa Pereira
OFFICE HOURS: 08h00 to 16h30
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office
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PARISH BANKING DETAILS:
Standard Bank
Account Name: Rivonia Catholic
Account Number: 220041059
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Dear Parishioners & Friends of the Parish,
As we mark the Holy Feast of the Lord’s Nativity, I extend to you and your families my warm Christmas greetings and prayers.
I wish to express sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for sharing the gift of yourself in our parish during 2025. I thank you for your faithfulness, your generosity, and your continued support in the parish. I am especially grateful for your financial contributions and for the many ways you gave of yourselves in service. Thinking in a special way of our parish ministries, sodalities, all different groups and their leaders for their dedication and commitment, which enrich the life of our parish in so many ways.
At this time, I also would like to express my deep and personal gratitude to our parish secretary, Marian, who will be concluding ten years of faithful service in the parish office at the end of this year as she has chosen to step back and enter a new chapter of her life. She will, however, remain active in the life of the parish. Her dedication, professionalism, and generosity of spirit have been a true blessing to me and to our parish community. The PPC and PFC thank her sincerely and wish her God’s abundant blessings in the years ahead.
As we look to 2026, may the peace and joy of the Christ Child born on Christmas Day, fill your homes, strengthen your faith, and guide us as a parish family.
A Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
In Service and Prayer,
Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rivonia
How to Advent!
During Advent life is hectic with Christmas shopping, parties, the school year ending, and so much more. But as Catholics – we really ought to enter into this season of joyful anticipation with purpose and intention! In How to Advent, we will discover the rich traditions that mark this season and how they aid us in preparing our hearts for the birth of the child Jesus at Christmas. Guided by priests, religious, professors, and a charismatic host, you will gain practical tips and spiritual reflection on the practices of the Advent calendar, Advent wreath, Jesse tree, and nativity scene. There are four episodes in this show that are between 12 and 15 minutes.
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.