Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Lord, Jesus, You opened the eyes of the man born blind and brought him from darkness into light.
Open our eyes also, that we may see Your presence in our lives and recognise
Your love for us.
Help us during this Lenten
season to grow in faith,
to turn away from sin, and
to walk always in Your light.
Amen
4th Sunday of Lent Year A
"so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him will have eternal life" John 3:14
In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. While this is a physical miracle, it also points to a deeper truth about spiritual sight. As the story unfolds, the man gradually comes to recognise who Jesus truly is, while others who think they can see remain spiritually blind.
Lent invites us to reflect on our own lives and ask where we may need the Lord to open our eyes. Sometimes we fail to see God’s presence, our own faults, or the needs of others.
Through prayer, repentance, and faith, Jesus leads us from darkness into light. Like the blind man in the Gospel, may we grow in our ability to see the Lord more clearly and follow Him more faithfully.
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 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 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.
The Catholic Women’s League is collecting adult incontinence products to assist members of the Old Age home in Alexandra who are in need. Donations of these products may be left at the main entrance of the church.
We are grateful for your continued generosity and support.
Altar Server Training will be held in the Church on Saturday, 21 March at 9:30 am for new and existing Altar Servers. For more information, please contact Marvin on
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.