Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
As we begin this Lenten journey, lead us into the desert with Your Son.
When we face temptation,
give us the strength to
choose Your will.
When we feel weak, remind
us that Your Word is our strength. Help us to trust You more deeply, turn away from sin, and walk faithfully towards Easter joy.
Amen
1st Sunday of Lent Year A
“Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned"
On this First Sunday of Lent, we see Jesus tempted in the desert. He faces hunger, power, and pride-temptations we know well. Yet He resists them by trusting in God’s Word.
Where Adam fell, Jesus remains faithful. He shows us that temptation is not sin; giving in is. He teaches us that God’s Word is our strength in moments of weakness.
Lent is our desert time. It is a season to confront what pulls us away from God and to choose trust instead. If we stay close to the Lord, He will lead us from temptation to victory.
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
​Catechism Classes are on Sundays at 08h30 and Confirmation Classes on Mondays at 18h00.
Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is taken up during Lent. The envelopes are available at the back of the church.
Parish Annual Golf Day- will be on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at the Country Club Johannesburg (CCJ) Woodmead. Contact Disebo Moephuli on 083 702.0336 or Thandi Ndlovu on 084 555 4482.
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.
Infant Baptism - Parents wishing to have their children (under the age of six) baptised are kindly asked to contact the Parish office at least three months in advance. This allows time to prepare for and attend the baptismal instruction classes. Unbaptised children over 6-year-olds need to attend Catechism Classes.
​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.
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.