No one conceals good deeds
Loving Father, you called to be witnesses of your graces in the world around us. However, because of so much darkness or cowardness, we sometimes hide the light of your grace. As a matter of fact, we are even ashamed to publicly express our faith through the sign of the Cross. Father, grant us courage always. Like our Vietnamese brethren Saints and Martyrs for today, fill us with so much determination to witness our faith even if it demands our very lives.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Adrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions, pray for us.
Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
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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.
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For more information about the Seven Days of Service, keep reading the daily emails. You many also email events@thegrotto.org with any questions.
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Monday, Sept. 20: Saving Lives
Inspiration: Jesus Christ
Blood Drive
11:45 - 4:40
The Grotto Conference Center
There is a critical need for blood at this time. If you are unable to donate blood today, we invite you to donate at one of our future drives. Just click the link below to sign up for any of our dates.
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The Grotto is proud to have collected over 1,000 units of blood since the beginning of the pandemic. Thank you to all who contributed to this amazing achievement. |
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Tuesday, Sept. 21
Caring for the homeless
Inspiration: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Sock Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
Please bring NEW SOCKS ONLY. We will deliver them to Blanchet House so they can get them to those who need them the most.
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Wednesday, Sept. 22
Care and love for all creation
Inspiration: St. Francis of Assisi
Partners: Your local pet shelters
Stay tuned for more information on Wednesday about the shelters in your neighborhood and their greatest needs.
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Thursday, Sept. 23
Feeding those in need
Inspiration: Servite St. Philip Benizi
Food Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
Please bring non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items to fill the shelves of this Northeast Portland food bank.
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Friday, Sept. 24
Caring for women and children
Inspiration: Mother Mary
Diaper and Wipes Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
This NE Portland day shelter, founded by Catholic Charities, serves women and children experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life changes.
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Saturday, Sept. 25
Caring for those with cancer
Inspiration: Servite St. Peregrine Laziosi. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Partner: American Cancer Society
Stay tuned for more information on Saturday about ways you can support and be a friend to someone battling cancer.
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Sunday, Sept. 26
Supporting Education
Inspiration: Servite St. Clelia Barbieri
Partner: Your local schools
Stay tuned next Sunday for more information on how you can help students in need at your local schools.
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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.
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Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
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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).
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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.
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Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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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.
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Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, enjoy the peaceful beauty of a mossy rock found in the Upper Gardens.
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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, view a beautiful sunflower, blowing in the breeze by the Monastery of Our Sorrowful Mother in the Upper Gardens.
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The Servite Friars (from left to right)
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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.
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