October at The Grotto

Hours of Operation

Grounds: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary.

Priest Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m. and

3-5 p.m.

Office is located next to The Grotto Interpretive Center.

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, Oct., 8: Chris Dowhaniuk, President of the Young Catholic Professionals Portland Chapter

Chris just finished his first year as president and is now beginning his second term. He will illustrate how YCP lives out their mission of "working in Witness to Christ", and all the great works that YCP is doing amongst those in their 20's and 30's in the Archdiocese of Portland in Western Oregon. He will also expand on the team's vision heading into this next year. Chris was born and raised here in Portland. He is a parishioner at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit

Friday, Oct. 11 - Sunday, Oct. 13

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Grotto Conference Center

The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of miracles since the third century.

There is no charge to view the exhibit. All are welcome.

Gracious God,

Teach us how to pray, as you taught your first disciples. Make us humble of heart and forgiving. Help us pray for one another so that we, too, may experience your love, mercy and forgiveness all the days of our life.

Amen.

Autumn Update

Here is an update on the beautiful parking lot trees. They are getting closer to their peak.

Below: Two weeks ago, last week, and today.

Your Sanctuary of Peace

As we continue to celebrate this Centennial year, we will strive to bring you daily moments of peace.

Today, spend a moment in the Rose Garden, viewing the beautiful statue of the Assumption of Mary, and listening to the peaceful sounds of the fountain beneath her feet.

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

Have you visited The Grotto Gift Shop lately? We invite you to come and explore the wide variety of books, rosaries, cards, medals, jewelry, home accessories, yummy treats, and much more.

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