Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
PRAYER
Lord, you call us the salt of the earth. Keep our faith alive and full of flavour. Help us to live the Gospel with love, integrity, and compassion, so that our lives may quietly reflect Your presence in the world. Amen
5th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A
“You are the light of the World" Matthew 5:13-16
In the Gospel of Matthew 5:13, Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth. When we reflect on the nature of salt, we begin to see what it means to live as his disciples. Salt is small and easily overlooked, yet it has great power. It brings out flavour, it preserves what would otherwise spoil, and it disappears into what it seasons. In the same way, our Christian witness is often quiet and hidden. We do not always change the world through grand gestures, but through small, faithful acts - kindness in a harsh situation, honesty when it would be easier to compromise, patience when others expect anger.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
​Telephone +27 11 8031229
Email: parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
Physical Address:
Cnr North & Rivonia Roads, Edenburg, Rivonia. Johannesburg South Africa
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Office : 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
Parish Notices
Our Patronal Feast Day is celebrated on 11th February. There will be a procession on Sunday 15th February, starting at 9.30am. All are most welcome.
​Ash Wednesday: 18th February 2026
A Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Abstinence. All parishioners are invited to attend Ash Wednesday Mass and the imposition of ashes at the following times: 06h00, 08h00, 13h00, 18h00.
During Lent Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 17h15 followed by Holy Mass at 18h00. Confession during Lent Fridays : 17h00 - 17h50 and Saturdays: 10h00 - 11h00
Catechism Classes are on Sundays at 08h30 and Confirmation Classes on Mondays at 18h00.
​SSVP Food Parcel Packing will take place on Saturday, 14th February, in the old Church building from 09h00. Helping hands are greatly appreciated.
Young Adults Evening (Ages 19–35) will take place every second Thursday at 18:30– 20:30 in St Mary’s Hall.
Youth Evenings (All teens from grade 7-12) will take place every second Friday at 18:30 – 20:30 in the Old Church. For more information, please contact: 081 302 1554 or 069 631 9544.
​Marriage Preparation - All couples contemplating marriage are kindly requested to complete a pre-marriage form from the Parish Office and to give Fr. Paul Beukes OMI at least six months notice. This allows sufficient time for proper marriage preparation and completion of all necessary documentation.
RCIA : Young adults Enquiry Class
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a Catechism program for young adults or any person wishing to participate in the Catholic Faith. Through this program, the candidates are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation/ Confession, the Blessed Eucharist /Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes begin after Easter every year. An intense program is followed to assist candidates in their journey to complete their participation in the Catholic Faith. Should you have questions regarding the RCIA program, please complete the form to register or enquire about RCIA
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.