Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord, Jesus,
You continue to sow the seed
of Your Word into our hearts.
Remove whatever hardens our hearts, deepen our faith, and free us from the worries and distractions that keep us from You.
Make our hearts good soil, ready to receive Your Word with joy and to bear fruit through lives of love, mercy, and faithful service.
May your Word take root in us
and transform us each day, so
that everything we do may
give glory to You.
Amen
Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like seed that has been sown on good soil.
Matthew 13:1-23
God generously sows the seed of His Word into every heart. The question is not whether God is speaking, but whether we are listening. Our hearts can become hardened by hurt, shallow through lack of commitment, or crowded by the worries and distractions of life.
When we welcome God’s Word with faith and allow it to take root, it transforms us and bears fruit in love, hope, and service. As Isaiah reminds us, God’s Word never returns empty.
This week, let us ask the Lord to make our hearts good soil, ready to receive His Word and bear fruit for His Kingdom.
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 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.