Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ … will surely not lose his reward
Lord Jesus,
Thank you for teaching us about tolerance as an exercise of Christian humility and charity. And thank you for all the gifts and talents which you have given to each person in this world. May we use all our gifts and talents for the glory of your name and for for the common good of all. May we humble ourselves enough to recognize that all our gifts and talents are from you, and help us to not be jealous of other gifts and talents that other people have received from your abundant love. Grant us, Lord, the grace to receive and to use our gifts and talents with humility, hope and trust in your goodness, and be led to a deeper knowledge about you, who live and reign, forever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
|
|
Seven Days of Service
This tradition began last year during the pandemic as a way to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and the anniversary of The Grotto.
Please join us for our second annual week of service as we celebrate our 97th Anniversary.
|
|
|
|
Day 7: Sunday, Sept. 26
Supporting Education
Inspiration: Servite St. Clelia Barbieri
Partner: Your local schools
|
|
About our Inspiration: St. Clelia Barbieri
St. Clelia Barbieri was born February 13, 1847 near Bologna, Italy. Her early years were passed in great poverty. In 1868, together with three companions, she founded a community to care for abandoned girls and to provide for their education. She died at the age of twenty-three on July 13, 1870. From the small group she founded was born the religious family of the Minims of the Sorrowful Virgin. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1989. Her feast day is July 13th.
|
|
How you can help
After 18 long away from the classroom, many students are back in school and happy to be learning in person once again. While this is exciting, it also means that some students and teachers may be struggling to provide basic classroom supplies for all. To honor St. Clelia Barbieri, consider making a donation of commonly needed school supplies to your children’s school, a school in your neighborhood, or an organization that focuses on youth and education. You may contact your local school, or go to schoolsupplies.org for ways to drop off donations in the Portland area.
|
|
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.
|
|
Sunday Masses
8 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary
10 a.m. in The Grotto Plaza
12 noon in The Grotto Plaza
In case of rain or cold, all Masses will be held in the Chapel
Spanish Mass
2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary
This Mass is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
|
|
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).
|
|
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
|
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.)
|
|
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.
|
|
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, as autumn arrives, take a look back at last fall, and the vivid colors in the Upper Gardens.
|
|
|
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 sun shines through the trees above Our Lady's Grotto.
|
|
|
The Servite Friars (from left to right)
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
