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April 2010
Greetings,

Spring has arrived at The Grotto. The bulbs are blooming and the trees are coming to life. The new leaves are a brilliant green and the rhododendrons are about to burst into color.

We have many exciting events coming up, including our delicious Mother's Day Brunch. Read on to find out more.

We are also honored to host the start of the 2010 Youth Pilgrimage Walk on Saturday, April 17. Hundreds of students will participate in the Pilgrimage, presented by the Archdiocese of Portland Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

We hope to see you at The Grotto very soon!

And be sure to check out our website at www.thegrotto.org

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The Grotto's
Spring Hours
 
Welcome  Center
9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. 
 
Visitor Complex
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
 

The Grotto Grounds
9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
Tokens to the upper
level gardens will be sold
until 5:30 p.m.
meditation chapel


Gift Shop Hours
9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.  all days
 
Shop Online
or come in and browse


The Grotto's  Calendar

 
April 17
Youth Pilgrimage Walk
9 a.m.
 
May 1
St. Peregrine Mass
12 noon
 
May 9
Mother's Day Brunch
 
Save-the-Dates
 
July 4
Freedom Day
 
July 11
Concert in The Plaza
 
July 18
Blessing of the Animals
 
July 25
Dambana Festival
 
August 6
Michael Allen Harrison
Concert on the Lawn
 
For details call:
The Grotto
503-254-7371
Peace garden
Weekly Activities
at The Grotto
 
Sunday Mass
10 a.m.
in the Chapel of Mary 
 
Weekday Mass
Monday-Friday 12 p.m.
 
Saturday Mass
8 a.m.
 
Sacrament of Reconciliation
                        
Saturdays 11 a.m.-Noon
 
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
First Friday
of the month 12:30 p.m.
 
St. Peregrine Mass
First Saturday
of the month
12 p.m.
Mother's Day Brunch
 Sunday, May 9
 
 
 
Enjoy an elegant buffet-style brunch in The Grotto Conference Center.
 
Two seatings:
Arrive 11 - 11:30 a.m.
 or arrive 1:30 - 2 p.m.
 
$30 per person
 
Menu
 
Artisan Cheese Board with Rustic Baguettes
 
Fresh Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppyseed Dressing
 
Spring Salad with Candied Pecans, Cranberries, Raspberry Vinaigrette
 
Seafood (Smoked Salmon, Scallops, Shrimp) Tetrazzini
 
Cheese Blintzes with Grand Marnier Strawberry Sauce
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Gouda B�chamel
Roasted Root Vegetable and Pastrami Hash
 
Chilled Juices, Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea
 
 Champagne Mimosas available
 on a non-hosted basis from waitstaff.
 
Make reservations online at www.thegrotto.org or call 503-254-7371
Carnations at The Grotto Altar
for Mother's Day
 
CarnationsHave a carnation placed at The Grotto altar for Mass on Mother's Day to honor your loved one.
 
The cost is $10 per carnation, and you will receive a greeting card insert telling your loved one about the carnation.
 
To honor a loved one with a carnation
call 503-254-7371 or email [email protected]
Volunteers Needed


Enjoy peaceful surroundings
and a friendly atmosphere while volunteering at
The Grotto.

Have fun, meet interesting people and rejoice in the knowledge that you are part of an 85-year old Portland treasure.

Volunteers are needed immediately
for the following positions:
 
  • Visitor Complex Cashier

  • Conference Center Kitchen Helper

  • Donut Cart Helper

  • Tour Guides

Training is provided. No experience necessary. Shifts vary but are available seven days a week for most positions.

Volunteers may work once a week, once a month, on call, etc. We will work around your schedule. High school students over age 16 welcome.
 
For more information or to sign up,
please contact Jane Tokito, Volunteer Coordinator,
at 503-261-2433 or at [email protected].

 
Car Donation
You can help The Grotto
by donating your car, RV or boat.
  

Call 503-254-7371
for more information.