Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
we thank you for the gift of the Holy Eucharist, Your Body and Blood given for the life of the world. Nourish us with Your presence and strengthen our faith, hope and love.
May the Bread of Life we receive transform our hearts, unite us as one family and inspires us to serve those in need with generosity and compassion.
Amen
In Jesus we are drawn into the life of God – the bread and wine in which we participate brings us into the life of the Lord himself and brings us to eternal life. John 6:51-58
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes
On Corpus Christi, we celebrate the gift of Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. He nourishes us with His Body and Blood, strengthening us to live as His disciples.
Just as Jesus fed the hungry crowd, He continues to feed us today with the Bread of Life.
The Eucharist is not only a gift to receive but a call to become Christ's presence into the world through love, service and compassion.
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven" (John 6:51).
May our love for the Eucharist deepen and our lives reflect the Christ whom we receive.
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
Parish Notices
Catechism Classes are held on Sundays from 08h30 and Confirmation Classes on Monday evenings at 18h00.
Synod on Synodality Listening Circles will be taking place on the 23 June and 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.
Programme For Teens and Young Adults- Join us as we delve into the teachings of St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) Ages 16 to 25. Meeting every Thursday until 25 June 2026 in St. Mary's Hall at 18h00 to 20h00.
Registration for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is open. Whether you are wanting to be baptised, coming from another faith, or a Catholic seeking Confirmation, we welcome you. Classes are held on Wednesday at 18h00. Please register on our website, using the QR code. Registration closes Tuesday 09 June.
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.