St. Vincent de Paul
God of justice and mercy,
We are grateful that through the example of St. Vincent de Paul, you have shown us that we need to serve and help the poor, nurse the sick, the abandoned, and the ignored in our societies. Inspire us, Lord, by his example to do good works for the needy, to feed the hungry, to help the sick and the homeless and to offer hope to those who are hopeless. May we commit ourselves to do charitable works that St. Vincent did in his life. May the poor, the sick and the needy find you through all the helping hands of those around them. We offer this prayer, through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
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Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.
Updated Mask Mandate: Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, as well as outdoor spaces where people are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes all Masses at The Grotto.
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Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
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Recitation of the Rosary
Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).
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Priest's Office Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
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Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Opens Friday, Oct. 1
The Grotto will host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world beginning this Friday, Oct. 1, in The Grotto Conference Center.
The exhibit will open with a blessing by Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The blessing will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of Mary from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century.
The exhibit will be open Oct. 1-17. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit.
Exhibit Hours
Monday - Friday 1-3 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Saturday - Sunday 1-5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
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38th Annual Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 3
3 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza
All are welcome to join us for the 38th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets, properly restrained, to The Grotto Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.
People and pets of all faiths are welcome to join us for this special blessing.
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Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, the kneeling angels in the Upper Gardens welcome all to our beautiful sanctuary.
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Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.
Each day, enjoy photos and videos taken by Father Vidal, often during hours when the grounds are closed.
Today, the first signs of autumn are showing up on the leaves in the trees in the Peace Garden.
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The Servite Friars (from left to right)
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Bible Study Livestream
Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.
All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.
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