Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Priesthood Prayer
Loving and gracious God,
we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through their ministry, we encounter Your presence in the sacraments,
and are drawn closer to You
and to one another in faith.
Strengthen them in their vocation, and fill their hearts with the fire of Your love, so that their service continues to reflect Your presence in our midst. Grant all our priests the wisdom, understanding and courage they need to follow faithfully in the footsteps of Jesus.
We ask all this through Jesus Christ, our Eternal High Priest.
Amen
30th Ordinary Time Year B
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes OMI
The episode of the healing of Bartimaeus in this weekend’s gospel (Mark 10: 46-52), has a lot to teach us. We find that the blind Bartimaeus yearns for healing and wholeness, longing to be free from his blindness. Reflecting on the life of the blind Bartimaeus, we discover that he represents our collective human situation. His story is our story. A story where we constantly yearn for healing and liberation from all the things that hold us down. Our blindness might not necessarily be the physical loss of vision. However, it could be whatever limits and prevents us from reaching our full potential as human beings.
Let us therefore never be afraid to acknowledge our limitations while calling upon the name of the Lord for healing.
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 Parish email:
parishoffice@rivoniacatholic.co.za
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office
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PARISH BANKING DETAILS:
Standard Bank
Account Name: Rivonia Catholic
Account Number: 220041059
Holy Mass Times
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Weekend Mass Times
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Saturday at 17h00 Confirmation Mass
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Sunday at 07h30
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Sunday at 09h30
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Sunday at 17h30
Weekday Mass Times
Monday : 08h00
Tuesday : 06h30
Wednesday : 08h00
Thursday: 08h00
Friday : 17h00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Holy Mass at 18h00
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Confession: No Confession this Saturday 26th October 2024
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Watch our Sunday 07h30 Holy Mass live streamed on our YouTube Channel
Parish Notices
Baptism of infants and Baptism Classes Parents wishing to baptise their children need to be registered with the parish they reside in. The attendance of Holy Mass is important. Should you be new in the parish please make sure you are registered as a parishioner for at least six months. Attendance of the Baptism Classes is important. ​​
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Food Parcel Packing will take place on Saturday, 9 November in the old Church building from 9:00 am. Donations of canned food items and helping hands are welcome.
Catechism and Confirmation classes have resumed. Catechism Classes are on Sundays at 08h30 . Confirmation Classes : Mondays at 18h00.
Pious List. November is the time when we remember all our departed family and friends . From next weekend, pious lists and envelopes will be available at the church entrance.
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​Youth Choir: children of all ages are welcome to join the Youth Choir.
Contact Bronwyn on 082 820 0879.
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.