Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Upper Gardens admission sold until 5 p.m.
Masks must be properly worn at all times while visiting The Grotto. Please maintain six feet of space for social distancing and follow all instructional signs.
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Mass at The Grotto
Mass is celebrated daily in the Chapel of Mary at 12 noon. On Sundays, the 10 a.m. and 12 noon Masses will be celebrated outdoors in The Grotto Plaza, weather permitting.
We are still under strict capacity guidelines due to the pandemic, which is 80 indoors, and 150 outdoors, so please follow direction from the ushers.
When attending Mass, social distancing is required, and masks must be properly worn the entire length of Mass. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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St. Peregrine Mass Returns
We are pleased to announce the return of the monthly Healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, beginning Saturday, May 1, at 12 noon.
At this Mass, a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine will be offered. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. To learn more about St. Peregrine, please click here.
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday): 12 noon
Sunday Masses: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon
Spanish Mass: Second and Fourth Sunday of the Month at 2 p.m.
Tagalog Mass: Third Saturday of the Month at 10 a.m.
St. Peregrine Healing Mass: First Saturday of the Month at 12 noon
A blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine is offered at this Mass and at all Saturday noon Masses (beginning in May.)
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History means Quality
History is likened to a sidemirror of a vehicle. Small yet a very important part of a car. However, for those who have no interest in driving, it doesn’t matter at all. But history, however, is not totally like sidemirror. Whether you are driving or not, we need to know it. We should accept, as one whole thing, the good and the bad things of history. There were both sinners and saints in our history books. The bad side of history teaches us lessons and warns us, while the good side of the past gives us memories and inspiration. It is true that “history repeats itself”, that is, for those who forget and never learned from history. And that’s a crisis of our time. People today think that what really matters is “the now.” Some prefer to preach a Christ without human parents, without Mary and Joseph. They only want a Christ without the institution, the Church. St. Joseph as a carpenter knows very well about “quality” product. He knows that a Christ without human parents is like a church without history, or a vehicle without a sidemirror. In the context of St. Joseph, that is poor carpentry.
Today is the second day of our triduum in honor of St. Joseph the Worker. We heard today in the first reading, St. Paul, a great theologian, a convert to Christianity and a well-versed historian, narrate how the history of salvation in the Old testament was fulfilled in the Person of Jesus in the New Testament. As if Paul is telling us today, unless you know the history of your faith, you will never understand, appreciate and love the faith you have now. That part of our faith's history is the people, our ancestors like St Joseph. Unless we to history we will not be assured of our future. We would surely end up repeating the bad things done by our ancestors.
Prayer
Lord, help us to be transparent. Help us to accept both bad and good things which happened in the past. Help us to also accept and learn from the bad and good things which happened in our individual past. Help us to accept who we really are. and not just want we wanted to be. Heal the wounds caused by the evil of the past and help us let go and move on with confidence in your loving care. St. Joseph the worker, pray for us.
Amen.
Fr Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
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Remembering a year ago:
Bringing The Grotto to You
One year ago, in response to the growing pandemic, we began a series of daily emails called "A Place of Sanctuary: Bringing The Grotto to You." We closed completely a short time later, and that closure lasted for months.
The "Bringing The Grotto to You" series highlighted a feature at (or about) The Grotto each day. The series lasted for 88 days, the length of our closure.
We hope you enjoy this feature, "Looking Back", where we will share a piece of those emails every day for 88 days. Click the link below to view today's feature, which was originally shared this time last year.
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Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, listen to the tranquil sounds of the fountain beneath the statue of the Assumption of Mary.
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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, visit St. Joseph's Grove at sunrise.
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Plaza Office Hours
Monday - Saturday (Not available Thursday)
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A Friar will be in the office attached to the Visitor Center during the above hours.
They 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. Masks and social distancing are required.
You are also welcome to contact a Friar directly at the emails listed below.
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Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
Rector of The Grotto
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Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Let The Grotto Gift Shop carries a great collection of items for Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and the season of spring.
CURBSIDE PICK-UP AVAILABLE: call 503-261-2424
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Mass Enrollment Cards
Perpetual Enrollment in The Grotto’s Guild of Masses and Prayer honors yourself, your family or your loved ones, and provides support for The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother.
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