Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, You call us blessed in humility, mercy, and peace. Teach us to be poor in spirit, gentle in strength and hungry for what is right. May we show mercy as we have received mercy, work for peace in a divided world, and remain faithful even in trial.
Shape our hearts by Your Beatitudes, that we may live as true children of God.
Amen.
4th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A
“Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
The Beatitudes remind us that those who are blessed are the people detached from unnecessary worldly attachments, and have a humble attitude. Even if they have great riches, the riches do not possess them, nor are they boastful and proud about them. Grief is the price you pay for love, so if you have any capacity for love, then you will need to carry some tissues with you. If you never want to cry at a funeral, don’t ever love anyone. The meek and the gentle are the opposite to the bully, and they are the ones who are really powerful.
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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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
Catechism Classes are on Sundays at 08h30 and Confirmation Classes on Mondays at 18h00.
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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.
GRIEFSHARE:- A 13 week program to assist in dealing with the loss of a loved one, commences on Saturday 21 February at 10H00 at St. John’s Catholic church in Northriding. The cost of the workbook is R300. For more details please contact Arianna on 071 138 8401.
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.
Sermons
Sermons are recorded from the Weekend 07h30 Mass. Click on the link below for the video and audio of the sermon, you would like to listen to.
By Rev Fr Paul Beukes OMI
4 January 2025
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.