Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday, March 24

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

2 p.m.: Spanish Mass, Chapel of Mary

Monday, March 25

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

Tuesday, March 26

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

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 Mary Magdalene (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

Interview with Chris Blanchard

To listen to Executive Director Chris Blanchard's interview on Mater Dei Radio about Holy Week and other activities at The Grotto, please click the box below.

Thank you, Mater Dei Radio and Patrick Ryan for sharing this interview.

Loving and forgiving Father,

I am aware of your love by reminders of your abiding companionship each day in my life. We are reminded in the Gospel that Jesus’ words often fell on deaf ears. He reminds us to look at his works as signs of who he is and what he wants for us. Let me never forget the price Jesus paid for our salvation by his passion, death, and resurrection, manifesting for us his infinite love.

Amen.

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

11:30 a.m.

Chapel of Mary

Priest Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m.

and 3-5 p.m.

Office is located inside the Visitor Center.

Food Drive for SnowCap Next Wednesday 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.