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Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
as we journey through this second week of Advent open our hearts to your coming.
Help us to turn away from anything that keeps
us from you.
Make our homes and our
parish signs of your healing love, as you renew our hearts
once again.
Amen
2nd Sunday of Advent Year A
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight"
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes OMI
This Sunday John the Baptist calls us to prepare a place in our hearts for the Lord. Advent is not just waiting - it is choosing to let God reshape our lives. Isaiah’s vision of peace reminds us that Christ comes to heal divisions, restore hope, and lead us closer to one another.
May this week help us clear away whatever keeps us from God, so that His peace may take root in our homes, our parish, and our hearts.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
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Telephone +27 11 8031229
Email: parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
Physical Address:
Cnr North & Rivonia Roads, Edenburg, Rivonia. Johannesburg South Africa
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Parish Secretary: Marian Symons
Administrator: 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
Gaudete Second Collection- This collection is for the for the poor and is taken up during Advent.
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 documentation.
Carols by Candlelight - 7 December after the 17h30 Mass - bring a candle!
St Vincent de Paul Society - The final Sandwich Making for 2025 will take place on Sunday the 7th of December after the 9:30am Mass Only. Donations of Bread, Jam, and Peanut butter are appreciated. All help is welcome. Food Parcel and Christmas Giftbox Packing is taking place on the 13th of December in the old church from 9am. Please come through and help us to spread the Christmas cheer.​
Catechism and Confirmation Classes are in recess until next year
How to Advent!
During Advent life is hectic with Christmas shopping, parties, the school year ending, and so much more. But as Catholics – we really ought to enter into this season of joyful anticipation with purpose and intention! In How to Advent, we will discover the rich traditions that mark this season and how they aid us in preparing our hearts for the birth of the child Jesus at Christmas. Guided by priests, religious, professors, and a charismatic host, you will gain practical tips and spiritual reflection on the practices of the Advent calendar, Advent wreath, Jesse tree, and nativity scene. There are four episodes in this show that are between 12 and 15 minutes.
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.