Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
You are patient, merciful,
and full of compassion.
Thank you for never giving up
on us, even when we fall.
Help us to grow in faith, to
overcome the weeds of sin in our hearts, and to bear the good fruit of love, kindness, and forgiveness. Teach us to be patient with others as You are patient with us.
May our lives reflect Your
goodness each day, until
we are gathered into the
harvest of Your Kingdom.
Amen
‘The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.’ Matthew 13:31
In the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30, the parable of the wheat and the weeds are not only in the world; they are also within each of us. We all have strengths and weaknesses, virtues and sins. Yet God never gives up on us. He patiently nurtures the good within us and invites us to grow in holiness.
Today’s Gospel also reminds us not to be quick to judge others. Only God sees the whole picture. We are called instead to be patient, merciful, and hopeful.
As we celebrate the Eucharist, let us thank God for His patience with us, and ask Him to help the wheat of faith, hope, and love grow stronger in our hearts each day.
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
CONFESSION SATURDAY 10H00-11H00
Parish Notices
Catechism Classes will resume on Sunday, 26 July at 08h30. Confirmation Classes will resume on Monday 27 July 2026 at 18h00.
St Carlo Acutis Display: Please come and see the exhibition outside this Sunday 19th July from 8.30 to 11.30am. To find out more about who he was, what he did and his secrets on how to become a Saint.
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.
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.