Trinity Sunday

 On PENTECOST SUNDAY, we celebrate the feast of the Birth of the Church. The Holy Spirit, our Advocate promised by Jesus, descended upon the believing community in order to guide and protect it.

Since the first Pentecost as described in the Act of the Apostles, until now, it has always been the belief of the Church that the Holy Spirit directs and guides us collectively and individually. It gives witness that God is not a distant God and Jesus, who ascended into heaven, has not abandoned us. As the People of God, we have the Spirit of God living and working in our lives and in the Church.

During these days of lockdown, may the Holy Spirit rest gently upon us and fill us with the peace of Christ – for when we are filled with the peace of Christ, our hearts become like the deep sea, which remains peaceful even when its surface is swept by waves.

As we look forward to rejoicing together when the lockdown is completely relaxed, let us see where God’s grace through prayer leads us all over the next few weeks that lie ahead.

Keep in mind that Jesus says: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”. (John 14:27)

Stay safe, strong and secure in God’s love.

Praying God’s richest blessings over each one of you.

Fr Paul Beukes OMI
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rivonia

RE-OPENING OF PARISH CHURCH

Dear Parishioners

Kindly note that although 1 June 2020 serves as the date for the easing of the lockdown restrictions to Level 3, it does not mean that we will open our Parish doors immediately.

I am sure that most of you are excited about this news but I would respectfully ask that you practice just a little more patience. I will meet with the Parish leadership and thereafter, in line with the directives of the Archbishop, a date will be announced.

Thank you for your understanding.

Fr Paul Beukes OMI
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rivonia

Congratulations to….

Susie Grasmuck (Organist Saturday evenings) on the birth of her daughter Pia born on the 30 March 2010

We remember all our parishioners who celebrated their birthdays during May. 

Please send me your special celebrations for June  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please keep in your prayers the following parishioners:
Cliff Brooke, Belinda Versace, Hillary Klopper, Churchill Ebersey, Tom Ryan, Willem Crystal, Tracey Damons, Christopher Harrison, George Chadinha, Mike Morris, Mayusha Maheeph, Dave Kirby, Hermann Goëpel, Colin Botha, Zia Bietrix. 

Please keep Musenge Moseni and her family in your prayers 

Recently departed friends and family:

James Munyanta Moseni RIP 

We packed 500 food parcels we are busy distributing to various charitable causes. Thank you to all who volunteered and the generous donations received.  We are starting to collect for the winter

Blanket Drive please use the snap scan of EFT reference BLANKET the the parish bank account.