Find Out Where You Fit In

There are a number of groups that offer different opportunities for involvement in the spiritual, social, and outreach life of the parish.

Have a look at the options highlighted below and contact the coordinator concerned if you need additional information.

A Brief History of the Parish

On 11 February 1962, the Rt Rev. Hugh Boyle, Catholic Bishop of Johannesburg, blessed a hall that had been constructed by the lay members of the Rivonia Catholic Mission, led by Fr Kelly since 1956, on Church land. The site used for the building was originally bought in the early 20th century by the Church and intended for use as a seminary. The shape of the early half of that century, however, changed those plans. The intention was to use the building for all sorts of religious purposes until a proper church with a permanent constructed altar was built and dedicated.

This never quite happened. Instead, on the 30th anniversary of the blessing of the hall, Bishop Patrick Mvemve, Auxiliary Bishop of Johannesburg, dedicated the building and it became the proper church.

In 1963, Fr Kelly left Rivonia and its hall-church and was succeeded by Fr John O'Donoghue. Four years into his ministry at Rivonia, Fr O'Donoghue would make his lasting impression: in a relatively new departure for the Church, Parish Councils were being mooted, and on 9 May 1967 Rivonia established its first.

When O'Donoghue left Rivonia, he was replaced by Fr John Braniff OMI, who had previously served as the Catholic Church's chaplain to the armed forces. He was known colloquially as the Colonel (the rank he held) owing to his rather strict manner. A long rule over the parish certainly left his mark. He was then succeeded by another OMI, Fr David Adam, in 1972.

Fr Adam, throughout his career, had established a reputation as a caring, compassionate and concerned man. He was widely read and a gifted photographer. He had also first studied to be a draughtsmen and was generally eager to try anything and everything new and exciting. This firebrand led the parish for over 15 years and brought many welcome changes and improvements.

Between Fr Adam's departure in August 1987 and the arrival of Fr Ivan Bougaardt in December 1987, the parish was serviced by the Rosebank parish. Fr Bougaardt was to have only a brief stay, filling in until a permanent appointment would be made. In March 1988, new incumbent Fr Michael Austin (right) led Mass on Palm Sunday.

Fr Austin through his tenure endeared himself to the parish and was indeed the priest in charge when the permanent altar at Our Lady of Lourdes was consecrated and the old hall became the proper church. The fitting farewell he received in 1997 is testimony to his popularity in the parish.

Fr Graham Rose succeeded Fr Austin, although his appointment took several months to finalise. Fr Rose is a South African priest, having been born in Springs. He oversaw the affairs of Our Lady of Lourdes from (officially) December 1997 to December 2005, at which point he was replaced by Fr Peter Doherty. In August 2010 Fr Peter Doherty decided to plant a mustard seed by inviting a team of parishioners to develop a stratogic plan for the planning and development of a new for our Lady of Lourdes Rivonia. In March 2018 the new church was completed. Fr Peter Doherty retired in December 2019. Father Paul Beukes OMI was appointed  and is the current Parish Priest. The parish has grown from strength to strength.

Be part of the community!

We have set up this Parish Business Directory for parishioners to advertise their Services and Businesses to one another. If you would like to advertise here, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.

AUTO SYSTEMS SECURITY

Services: We have been established in your area Since 1989. Have your garage doors checked professionally as they can be dangerous if left for too long. We also install and service Electric Fences, Alarms and CCTV. Please call Jeff or Mary. (011) 802 7095 or 082 7701165 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.autosecurity.co.za

Address:  P.O. Box 343 Wendywood

Telephone: 0118027095

Cell No: 0827701165

Fax No: 0866619047

Website: Click Here

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MOVING HEADS PERSONNEL

Services:  Recruitment Consultants: Supply of temporary and permanent staff in banking, insurance and the legal sector. Counselling: Marital, work and relationship problems. R350 per session. Hours: 10h00 to 20h00. Monday to Saturday.

Address: Strathavon, Sandton

Telephone: 0116467800

Cell No: 0828967988

Website: Click Here

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KITCHEN CAPERS

Services: I can provide soup, cakes and biscuits, and other cooking fare to order. I also offer cooking classes for small numbers (1-3 people)from home, on a Saturday afternoon.

Address: Rivonia Village, Whelan Close, RivonIA 

Cell No: 083 450 7372

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HONEY JEWELLERY

Services: Selling of 24-carat gold plated costume jewellery and accessories.

Address: Orders to be delivered as required.

Cell No: 083-282-4789

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SCOTSON BREATHING TECHNIQUE

Services: We can assist with neurologically based conditions whether mild, moderate or severe; such as a disability caused by a delay in development, brain damage, brain injury or brain abnormality. We treat children and adults.

Address: Edenburg, Rivonia

Cell No: 0828541300

Website: Click Here

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 MANOR PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

Services: Manor Pre-Primary School, Gallo Manor: 2015 Registrations now open. Join the MPPS family and ensure the best quality education. We are a Play-With-A Purpose franchise, a registered and proven Early Childhood Development franchise with a Christian ethos. Playgroup Class (limited vacancies), Grade 000 and Grade 00: 2015 fees are: R2950.00 per month full day R2350.00 per month half day Includes a cooked lunch. **Beautiful facilities**Qualified teachers**Individual attention **Small classes**Safe and secure** Please contact us on 011 802 4721 or see www.manorpreprimary.co.za for more information.

Address: 1 Umgeni Crescent, Gallo Manor

Telephone: 011 802 4721

Cell No: 082 927 6597

Fax No: 086 694 4280

Website: Click Here

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 VANDRA PERKS PROPERTIES

Services: Our business offer: Property management, Property rental, Property sales. We also supply contracts towards: Lease agreements and Sales agreements. Furthermore we also do: Property cleaning services in between new tenants. All maintenance work with regards to structural damages. Currently, we have a number of properties for sale and properties for rent. Please give us a call 082 341 3995

Address:  133 MADISON SQUARE, 313 RIVONIA ROAD. MORNINGSIDE

Telephone: 011 706 4928

Cell No: 082 341 3995

Fax No: 011 706 4928

Website: Click Here

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 RORY SNELL DESIGN CC

Services: Moving, upgrading, relocating or downscaling? In need of a professional, qualified and experienced designer? For all your interior and exterior design/decorating requirements. Rory has 35 years of valuable experience in this wide and complex field.

Address:  105 St. Audley Rd, Bryanston. 2191

Telephone: 011 463 9116

Cell No: 083 255 2848

Website: Click Here

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PERUMAL ATTORNEYS & ASSOCIATES

Services: Family law, civil and commercial litigation, labour law, property disputes, drafting of contracts, ante-nuptial agreements etc, debt collection

Address: 19 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst and 4 Judith Road, Emmarentia

Telephone: 0110277208

Cell No: 0837978898

Fax No: 0866023539

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ALLWEST SOLAR

Services: Solar Geysers and Heat Pumps
I have designed and installed many Domestic and Industrial Solar Hot Water systems as well as Heat Pumps. Installations include but are not limited to Schools, Hotels, Blocks of Flats and High-Rise Buildings.
I currently make use of the Kwikot evacuated tube collector and the Heattech geyser as well as RETRO-FIT your existing geyser to solar, direct or in-direct – coming highly recommended from several popular sources for geyser replacements and upgrades to Solar.

Contact:  Mr.Hilton Melck

Address: 22 Ridderspoor Road, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort.

Telephone: 0114753561

Cell No: 0834420964

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 THE LASER GROUP SANDTON

Services: Complete ICT Provider: PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Printer Inks - Generic and Originals; New and Refurbished Laptops/Desktops; New and Refurbished Printers; Hardware and Software Sales; CCTV

Contact:  Shavon

Address: 22 Ridderspoor Road, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort.

Telephone: 0112340345

Cell No: 0614506025

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.lasergroup.co.za

PATTY SABBAGH PSYCHOLOGY

Services: Registered Counselling Psychologist, Patty Sabbagh, who is Catholic, has rooms in the Naturally Yours Centre in Bryanston. She works with adults only.
Her main areas of interest are: Marriage/relationship (and Break-Up) issues, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Stress (life and work), Self-esteem concerns and Life transition issues. She also does Couples counselling as well as Prepare and Enrich pre-marital counselling for all ages.  You can look her up on Therapists Directory to find out how she works.  Works daily and after hours as well as on Saturdays. Medical Aid Rates.
Please contact her by phone or email if you are interested

Contact:  Patty

Address: 2nd Floor, Naturally Yours Centre, Corner Main and Culross Roads  Bryanston

.Telephone: 0735634108

Cell No: 0735634108

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ASTRAFIN ACCOUNTING, TAX AND ADVISORY

Services: We provide accounting, tax and advisory services that make it easier for our Clients to focus on what matters to them. For Individuals, Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses, from compliance to guidance on your finances, we can take care of it for you. 
We are a qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body with more than 20 years of commercial experience and a registered SARS Tax Practitioner.

Contact:  Derrick Loo

Address: Gallo Manor, Sandton

Cell No: 0828519610

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: https://astrafin.co.za

EASY AS 123 PARTIES & CATERING

Services: Easy as 123 Parties specialises in personalised themed parties for birthdays, baby showers, gender reveals, special events, pamper parties and any parties under the sun... 
We also offer additional party offerings from party catering (options of platters for both children and adults), customised party packs (which include party bags, sweets, chips and a toy), sweets table, birthday cakes/cupcakes/cake pops and party hiring of tables, chairs, glasses, crockery, cutlery and entertainment such as jumping castles, waters slides, popcorn machines, candy floss station, slushy machines and more 
Lastly we can provide a selection of pre-packed healthy lunches.  We also make gift baskets, snack baskets and fruit baskets for all occasions. 
Contact Celeste either on cell or email for all planning and catering needs.

Contact:  Celeste

Address: Kyalami Boulevard Estate, Corner Robin Avenue and Swallow Drive, Kyalami Hills, Midrand

Cell No: 072 153 3885

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GISELE THE FRENCH TUTOR

Services : I am a French tutor  and can assist with homework, reading and writing. Children from 4 years and older, as well as adults, can enjoy learning from the comfort of their home. The Tutor will travel to your preferred residence or do online tutoring.

Address: N/A

Cell No: 083 207 6989

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 LARA CHIDRAWI LEGAL CONSULTANT

Services: Lara Chidrawi is an admitted attorney and provides various legal services through her consultancy firm, Lara Chidrawi Legal Consultants. The firm's service offerings, particularly in the fields of employment law, succession law, credit and consumer law, law of sale and lease, and contract law in general include-
1. providing legal advice and assistance;
2. drafting/reviewing legal documents, such as Ante-nuptial Contracts, Wills, Trust Deeds, and drafting other tailor-made agreements to suit the client's individual needs and requirements;
3. other general legal services.
As an additional service offering, the firm offers private tutelage for law students for selected modules.

Contact:  Lara Chidrawi

Cell No: 082 550 9021

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TRAVEL AND TOURS

Services:  Handle all Travel bookings,Visas and Holiday Packages around the Globe

Contact:  Cathy Chikwemba

Address:  1 Woodmead Drive, Sandton

Phone:  +27 11 005 5020

Cell No: +27 82 68 40142

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.travelandtours.co.za

TS ELECTRA SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

Services:
We are a registered company for professional solar and backup battery solutions as well as all electrical solutions for commercial and residential projects.
In today's times it is important to reduce our carbon footprint and to get rid of loadshedding. With our solutions you can have both - and you can save money every month as it can reduce your electricity bill.
Our equipment and workmanship is certified and guaranteed with best service delivery. Myself and my personnel are highly experienced in providing renewable energy solutions which suit your needs.

Contact:  Tony Mathew

Address: Midrand, Johannesburg

Cell No: 0725579089

Email:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: https://tselektra.co.za/

EXPERT TUITION

Services:
Expert Tuition is an education focused company offering Mathematics Tuition online to high school pupils. The Expert Tuition program provides maths tuition online to learners from grade 8 to grade 12 and is aligned with the CAPS and IEB curriculum. The program is accessible 24/7 and provides tutor support as well as exam preparation courses. The Expert Tuition program supports classroom instruction and covers every topic in every section by means of high quality video lessons, tutorial worksheets with solutions and mock exam question papers. The program is accessible by using a computer, laptop, tablet and also via a smart phone from an app.

Contact:  Paul Yon

Address: 40 Robin Avenue, Kyalami

Cell No:  0825636198

Phone:  0114669317

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.expert-tuition.co.za

PROFESSIONAL RESTAURANT SOLUTIONS

Services:

Restaurant consultant with many years experience in restaurant franchising, procurement and owning a restaurant. Can assist in all aspects of setting up and running a restaurant from restaurant design, equipment, fittings & furnishings suppliers, POS suppliers, menu content offering, food & beverage suppliers, operating standards & procedures, marketing plans etc.

Contact:  Patrizio Nebuloni

Address:  69 Long Island Complex, 7 Laing Street,  Paulshof,  2191

Cell No:  0832695868

Email:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BLUE HILLS KUMON

 Services: Maths and English Study Centre

Contact: Lorné Golden

Address: Office 1, Blue Hills Shopping Centre, Cnr Olifantsfontein Road and African View Drive, Blue Hills. Midrand 1685

Cell No:  0645432243

Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: https://www.kumon.co.za/blue-hills/

SANDRA'S CARE GIVING AND NANNY SERVICES

Services: I provide experienced part time and full-time care giving and nanny services. I speak French and English We provide our own transport which is also available should a lift be required.

Address: 18 Muller Str, Buccleuch 2090.

Cell No: 067 089 2665 or 063 987 3251

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TOUCH OF MAKEUP BY CC

Services: I'm a skilled makeup artist who creates looks based on the client's preferences that are satisfying and builds relationships with clients for repeat business. Contact me on WhatsApp on 0662745184

Contact: 

Address: 11E Helen Street Buccleuch.

Phone No:  0662745184

Cell No: 0662745184

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: https://instagram.com/touch_of_makeup_by_cc?igshid=ZmZhODViOGI=

MELISSA SIMONS PHOTOGRAPHY

Services: "Creating memories to last a lifetime". Specialising in Wedding, Lifestyle & Event Photography
Portraits - individual, family, friends, loved ones, couples, engagement portraits, maternity, etc.
Events - birthday parties, matric balls, graduations, bridal showers, baptisms, baby showers, corporate events, golf days, etc.
Weddings
Products and more!

Contact: Melissa Klaasen

Cell No: 0785530225

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website:  https://melissasimonsphotography.pixieset.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/melissasimonsphotography 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissasimonsphotography/

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Who We Are

The Rivonia Parish of the Roman Catholic Church in South Africa is known as Our Lady of Lourdes, a special devotion to the Holy Virgin and indeed the Marian apparitions in Lourdes in 1858.

We are privileged at Our Lady of Lourdes to have a vibrant Spiritual Home. This life is supported and strengthened in a number of ways. Amongst these are:

The opportunity to receive the Eucharist and hear the Word of God every Sunday and a number of times during the week.

The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism on a regular basis for children and adults.

A Catechetical programme that is designed to help our members come to a deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Small Christian Communities that meet on a regular basis

Regular opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with special Reconciliation Services during Advent and Lent.

A beautiful church building to worship in and celebrate special spiritual events

Sunday liturgies which create a sense of community that is both inspiring and challenging

A beautiful setting for the celebration of Marriages with a dignified Wedding Service or Nuptial Mass

A Christian funeral conducted with reverence and respect for those who have died in God's friendship

A Garden of Remembrance that provides a final resting place for the ashes of our loved one.

• All this is made possible by a vibrant, enthusiastic leadership team.
• It is our mission to make visible the presence of the Risen Lord in our community through vibrant liturgical celebrations, dynamic catechetical programmes, opportunities for personal and communal spiritual reflection in Small Christian Communities, and a variety of outreach programmes.