Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
When we are weary and burdened, help us to turn to You.
Grant us peace, strength, and trust
in Your loving care.
May we find rest in Your presence and walk with faith each day.
Amen.
Reflection
In today's Gospel, Jesus extends a beautiful invitation: " Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Life can often leave us tired, worried and overwhelmed, but Jesus reminds us that we do not have to carry our burdens alone.
True peace is found not in escaping life's challenges but in walking with Christ through them. When we place our trust in Him, He gives us the strength and grace we need for each day..
May we accept the Lord's invitation, bringing our worries and struggles to Him, and find rest in His loving presence.
Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Telephone +27 11 8031229
Email:-
secretary@rivoniacatholic.co.za
parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
Physical Address:-
Cnr North & Rivonia Roads, Edenberg
Rivonia, Johannesburg South Africa
Office: Charisse Evans and
Lisa Pereira
OFFICE HPOURS 08h00 to 16h00
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office
Mass Times
Monday - 08h00
Tuesday - 06h30
Wednesday - 08h00
Thursday - 08h00
Friday - 18h00
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 17h00 followed by Holy Mass at 18h00
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday - 17h00
Sunday : 07h30, 09h30 & 17h00
NO CONFESSION FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
Parish Notices
Catechism and Confirmation classes are in recess. Classes will resume on the weekend of 26 July 2026
Synod on Synodality Listening Circles will be taking place on the 28 July at 18h00 in St Bernadette Centre (Old Church). For more information please contact the Parish office.
Men praying the Rosary will take place on Saturday, 11 July at 8am in the Church. For further information please contact the Parish office.
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.
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 documents.
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.