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Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church Rivonia
Rev Fr. Paul Beukes OMI
Parish Priest
Jubilee Prayer
(Shorten Version)
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout
the earth. To you our God,
eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
1st Sunday in Lent Year C
" Be with me, O Lord, when I am in distress"
Reflections by Father Paul Beukes OMI
Lent calls us back to living compassionately, not just praising the idea of it. To do this, we return to the compassion of God so beautifully mirrored in the teaching and ministry of Jesus. This compassion is more than an apt description; it is a way of life in which one truly embraces the suffering of another with genuine kindness, mercy, and unselfish care.
Lenten Fasting and Abstinence
The forty days of fasting before Easter incudes every day of Lent except Sundays, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday inclusive. Thus, there are forty-six days of Lent (including Good Friday and Holy Saturday), but only forty fast days since Sundays are excluded. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one small meal that is not equal to a full meal.
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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 16h00
For Mass Intentions please contact the Parish Office
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PARISH BANKING DETAILS:
Standard Bank
Account Name: Rivonia Catholic
Account Number: 220041059
Mass Times
Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday : 17h30
Sunday: 07h30, 09h30 and 17h30
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Week Day Mass Times
Monday : 08h00
Tuesday : 06h30
Wednesday : 08h00
Thursday : 08h00
Friday : DURING THE LENTEN SEASON
Stations of the Cross
at 17h00 followed by Holy Mass at 18h00
Confession from 17h00 to 17h50
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Confession
Saturday : 10h00 to 11h00​
Parish Notices
During Lent the Second Collection is for the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. Envelopes are available
at the back of the church.
Catechism Classes are on Sundays at 08h30
Confirmation Classes on Mondays at 18h00.
SSVP is hosting a Mental Health Awareness Seminar on Saturday 15 March from 10 am to 3 pm. This seminar aims to talk about depression, stress, and all mental health issues and to assist in learning some stress coping techniques. All are welcome. Please see the SSVP representative after Mass or contact the Parish Office.
RCIA (Adult enquiry class) - If you are interested in joining RCIA please register on the parish website to join the next group.
Lenten Programme :“Lord, Teach me to Pray.” Is a six week programme exploring the many different ways to pray. Commencing Tuesday, 11 March from 18h30 – 20h00 (in the St Mary’s hall). Please take a flyer for more information.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Election
During the month of March we will be having PPC Elections. Nominations for members to be elected to the PPC will be opening soon. This is a wonderful opportunity for members of our parish to get involved and help shape the future of our Parish.
“Dress for Dreams” aims to provide free secondhand formal attire to help create a memorable Matric Dance. For more details see the parish website. Donations can be handed in at the Parish office.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The RCIA program is for anyone wishing to participate in the Catholic Faith, this program prepares you to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation. If you are a young adult Catholic who would like to complete the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation you are welcome to join this program. The program starts after Easter every year. For more information please WhatsApp David Carey on 082 889 7627 or email the parish office marian@rivoniacatholic.co.za
RCIA ...it is time!
You are most welcome to join!
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.