Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, as You ascended into heaven, You promised to remain with Your people always. Strengthen our faith, deepen our hope, and fill us with the joy of Your presence. Help us to live as Your faithful disciples, sharing Your love and truth with the world. Amen
The Ascension of the Lord
"God has gone up with shouts of joy. The Lord goes up with trumpet blast. ”
Reflections by Fater Paul Beukes OMI
Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord - the moment when Jesus returned to the Father, not to abandon His disciples, but to remain with them in a new and deeper way. Before ascending,
Jesus gives His followers a mission: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” He entrusts the work of the Gospel to ordinary people strengthened by faith and the Holy Spirit.
The Ascension reminds us that our faith is not meant to remain locked inside the church walls. We are called to carry Christ into our homes, workplaces, schools and communities through lives of prayer, kindness, forgiveness and hope.
As the disciples looked up toward heaven, the angels reminded them not to stand still gazing into the sky. In the same way, we too are sent out with courage and purpose. Christ has gone before us, but He continues to walk with us.
May this feast renew our hope and remind us that where Christ has gone, we are called to follow.
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 : Charisse Evans and
Lisa Pereira
OFFICE HOURS: 08h00 to 16h00
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
Catechism Classes are held on Sundays from 08h30 and Confirmation Classes on Monday evenings at 18h00.
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.
Golf Day - Thank you
A big thank you to everyone who supported our Golf Day! Thank you to our hardworking organisers who kept everything on course, to our generous sponsors who make the day possible, to all the golfers who bravely searched for balls in the rough, and to CCJ for so kindly making the venue available to us. Thank you for all your wonderful support. May God Bless you abundantly.
​Registration for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is open. Whether you are wanting to be baptised, coming from another faith, or a Catholic seeking Confirmation, we welcome you. Please note that we are starting earlier than usual this year, with our first session starting on Wednesday, 20 May. To register or learn more, refer to the parish website.
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 documentation.
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.