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Feast of Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross

The Feast of Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross takes place on the Friday following the Fifth Sunday of Lent, or just one week before Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord.

Besides a liturgical celebration in the Church in general, it is a major liturgical Feast in the Order of Friar Servants of Mary, the Servite Order. The Grotto is a ministry of the Servite Friars.

“In our commitment of service, the figure of Mary at the foot of the cross shall be our model. Since the Son of Man is still being crucified in his brothers and sisters, we, Servants of his mother, wish to be with her at the foot of those countless crosses in order to bring comfort and redemptive cooperation.” Order of Servants of Mary

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary

One half hour before each Mass in the Chapel of Mary

Priest Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m.

and 3-5 p.m.

Office is located inside the Visitor Center.

Prayer to Mary at the Foot of the Cross

Holy Mary, woman of sorrow, and Mother of all the living, we greet you!

You are the new Eve, the virgin bride at the Cross where love is consummated

and life comes forth.

Mother of disciples, inspire us to serve. Teach us to stand with you at the foot of those countless crosses. Where the Son of Man is still being crucified; make us living witnesses of Christian love, welcoming everyone as brother and sister.

Help us to escape our blindness to follow Christ, the light of all peoples.

O Holy Virgin of Easter, and glory of the Spirit, receive the prayer of your Servants.

Amen.

Food Drive for SnowCap March 27

The Grotto is pleased to host a food drive for SnowCap Community Charities on Wednesday, March 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please bring non-perishable food items to The Grotto parking lot, where they can be dropped off.

SnowCap is an East Portland charity. You can read more about them by clicking here.

Thank you for helping us help others.

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

The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide variety of items for Lent, as well as books, cards, Rosaries, jewelry, home accessories, statuary, yummy treats and much more.