Happy Easter


Happy Easter from the Servite Friars, the Sisters who minister at The Grotto, and the entire Grotto staff. May you have a joyful and blessed day.

Easter Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.

Easter Procession

6:30 a.m.

Jesus Meets His Mother (Encuentro/Salubong)

Hispanic and Filipino Community (all are welcome)

The Grotto Plaza


Easter Sunday Masses

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

12 noon


All Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of Mary.


Recitation of the Rosary

The Recitation of the Rosary will take place 30 minutes prior to each Mass.

Almighty God, the resurrection of your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as a new people and give us the wisdom to know what you want us to do, the desire to do it, the courage that we need to do it, and the perseverance and strength to get it done. May we continue to be grateful for your love and sacrifice and salvation. Help us to walk in the Spirit of love, strengthen our hope and increase our faith in you, for you God, live and reign forever and ever.


Amen.

Today, the daffodils dance in the breeze.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.


Let The Grotto Gift Shop be your resource for all your Easter needs, including books, rosaries, cards, medals, jewelry and gifts.


The shop also carries a great collection of items for Confirmation and First Holy Communion.

Online Shop

Mass, Lunch & Learn



Join us every month for this special series. Gather in the Auditorium (directly under the Chapel of Mary) immediately after the noon Mass for lunch and a featured speaker discussing a new topic each month. Lunch will be provided. Attendance limited to 15 people, sign up required.

 

Tuesday, April 9 – Brian Martinek, Executive Director of Northwest Regional Re-Entry Center.


NWRRC supports and educates individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system back into their communities. They provide life skills and provide structure and supervision while ensuring positive change for their residents. Brian is a former Chief of Police for Vancouver and a retired Assistant Chief of the Portland Police Bureau. 

 

Sign up to attend: Mass, Lunch & Learn

Light a Candle for Easter

If you are unable to visit in person, you may purchase a candle to be lighted at The Grotto. Your candle will burn for seven days in the outdoor cradles.


Your support will allow our sanctuary to continue its mission of being a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty for all.

Purchase a candle
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