Loving Father,
Sustain us in our journey toward you. Fill the heart of your people with generosity and love, that, like the women who constantly followed Jesus and his disciples, we may constantly serve one another’s needs. So that by doing so, no one will ever be hungry in our midst. Grant us caring people in our company. Teach us to be more generous today.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
St. Robert Bellarmine, 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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Monday, Sept. 20 - Saving Lives
Inspiration: Jesus Christ
Blood Drive
11:45 - 4:40
The Grotto Conference Center
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Wednesday, Sept. 22 - Care and love for all creation
Inspiration: St. Francis of Assisi
Partners: Your local pet shelters
More information coming next week about shelters in your neighborhoods.
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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
Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center in Northeast Portland serving women and children experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life changes. Rose Haven was founded in 1997 as a program of Catholic Charities.
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Saturday, Sept. 25 - Caring for those with cancer
Inspiration: Servite St. Peregrine Laziosi
Partner: American Cancer Society
Stay tuned next week to learn 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 week for how you can help students in need at your local schools.
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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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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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Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
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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, watch the sun shine through the trees 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, enjoy the last blooms of summer.
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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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