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.
Mass Livestream at 10 a.m.
Until in-person Mass resumes tomorrow, we will livestream Mass today at 10 a.m. from the Monastery of Our Sorrowful Mother at The Grotto.
You can find the stream on our YouTube channel.
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Mass returns to the Chapel of Mary tomorrow
We are delighted to resume in-person Mass, following the restoration of the Chapel of Mary.
Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, April 11, Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Mary daily and Sunday.
We are still under strict capacity guidelines due to the pandemic, so we are only able to register 80 people per Mass. Social distancing is required, and masks must be properly word the entire length of Mass.
To register for Mass, click the appropriate link below.
Sunday Masses: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon REGISTER
Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday): 12 noon REGISTER
Mass in Spanish: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month at 2 p.m. REGISTER
Mass in Tagalog: Third Saturday of the Month at 10 a.m. REGISTER
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Believe and Live
The end of Mark's gospel states that the disciples did not believe in the resurrection of Jesus, even though Mary Magdalene and the two disciples from Emmaus who experienced the presence of the resurrected Jesus had told them. Finally, Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples and condemned their unbelief.
Do we really believe in the resurrection of the Lord Jesus? What consequences does this belief have in our lives? As long as the belief is only informative, it often does not change anything in us. If we really believe, then we will be moved to proclaim it, because this is the message of Jesus, “Go into the whole world, and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”
There are many people who claim to believe in Christ, followers of Christ, but do not feel compelled to proclaim Him at all. They still live for themselves, hide behind their busy lives and completely do not want to be bothered with church work and preaching. They need to feel the presence of the Lord Jesus Himself.
Many changes occur when people really feel the presence of the living Lord Jesus, whether it's through extraordinary events in his life: recovering from illness, escaping accidents, being needed back by his family, etc., or through activities held by the Church: De Taize, Lectio Divina, Adoration, Meditation. Realizing the presence of the living Lord Jesus changes the orientation of our lives and changes our awareness of what is most important in life, so that we are active in proclaiming and serving God.
May we truly believe and live out our resurrected faith in all our words and deeds, and may the God continue to strengthen our faith in his risen Son, Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.
Fr. Leo Hambur , OSM
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Tour Guides Needed
Do you love The Grotto? Do you love sharing this special place with others? Are you interested in volunteering as a tour guide?
We are seeking individuals who would be available to give tours to groups of visitors. Times vary and we can work with your schedule. If you are interested, please email volunteer@thegrotto for more information.
All are welcome to our Tour Guide Training
Saturday, April 17
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Grotto Conference Center.
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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, enjoy the beautiful setting of the Meditation Chapel, perched atop the cliff in the Upper Gardens. On a clear day, the view of Mt. St. Helens, 52 miles to the north, is spectacular.
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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, talk a walk through the forest which surrounds The Grotto at sunset.
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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.
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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Upcoming Blood Drives
Friday, April 23
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
Wednesday, May 19
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
Wednesday, June 30
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
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If you are unable to visit in person, you may purchase a candle to be lighted at The Grotto. Your candle will burn for seven days in the outdoor cradles.
Your support will allow our sanctuary to continue its mission of being a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty for all.
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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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