FOOD DRIVE TODAY

The Grotto is pleased to host a food drive for SnowCap Community Charities today, 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.

Holy Week Schedule

Wednesday, March 27

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Food Drive for SnowCap, The Grotto Parking Lot

10:30-11:45 a.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office

11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary

12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary

3-5 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office

Holy Thursday, March 28

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office

7 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Chapel of Mary

Good Friday, March 29

10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office

1 p.m.: Seven Last Words (Reflection & Prayer), Chapel of Mary

3 p.m.: The Passion of the Lord – Liturgy of the Lord and Veneration of the Cross, Chapel of Mary

Holy Saturday, March 30

10 a.m.-12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office

8:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil Mass, Begins in Plaza outside Chapel of Mary; Blessing of Fire and Preparation of Candle and Procession into Chapel.

Easter Sunday, March 31

6:30 a.m.: Jesus Meets His Mother (Encuentro/Salubong) Easter Procession, The Grotto Plaza

7:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary

8 a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary

9:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary

10: a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary

11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary

12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

10-11:45 a.m.

and 3-5 p.m.

Priest office is located inside the Visitor Center.

Loving Father, today we pray for peace and harmony in the family all over the world. Grant each member a sense of loving and commitment, ever ready to sacrifice one’s right and freedom when necessary for the sake and greater good of the family. Grant each of us the courage and strength to value our family more than our own desire and happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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

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

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