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Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord Jesus, you are near, and we rejoice in your coming. Calm our hearts, strengthen our Hope and fill us with the quiet Joy that comes
from trusting You.
Amen
3rd Sunday of Advent Year A
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. Indeed the Lord is near Phil 4:4-5"
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes OMI
As we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, the Church calls us to rejoice because the Lord is near. Our joy of rejoicing does not come from having perfect lives, but from trusting that
God is already at work in our imperfect situations. John the Baptist in the Gospels shows us that true joy grows when
we stop placing ourselves at the centre of everything, but allow for Christ to shine through us. At the same time, the prophet Isaiah reminds us that God comes to heal, to set us free and to lift up His people - that is why we rejoice.
As we light the rose coloured candle, may we carry a quiet, steady joy rooted in faith, and may our lives point others towards 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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Parish Notices
Gaudete Second Collection- This collection is for the for the poor and is taken up during Advent.
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 documentation.
Food Parcel and Christmas Giftbox Packing is taking place on the 13th of December in the old church from 9am. Please come through and help us to spread the Christmas cheer.​
Catechism and Confirmation Classes are in recess until next year
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.