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June 2010
Greetings,
 
Summer is just around the corner, and here at The Grotto we have many wonderful events to look forward to. Concerts, festivals, celebrations and the opening of the new Grotto Labyrinth will fill the months ahead.
 
Please read on to learn about some of our upcoming activities. You can also keep updated by checking out our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.
 
We hope to see you at The Grotto very soon!
 
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And be sure to check out our website at www.thegrotto.org.

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The Grotto's June Hours
 
Welcome  Center
9 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. 
 
Visitor Complex
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
 

The Grotto Grounds
9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
 
Tokens to the upper
level gardens will be sold
until 7:30 p.m.
meditation chapel


Gift Shop Hours
9 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.  all days
 
Shop Online
or come in and browse


The Grotto's  Calendar

Thursday Afternoons
Through July 1
(except June 24)
"In the Footsteps of Jesus" Bible Study Series
3:30- 4:30 p.m.
 
July 3
St. Peregrine Mass
12 noon
 
July 4
Freedom Day
 
July 10
Labyrinth Retreat
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 
July 11
Concert in The Plaza
Pacific Crest Wind Symphony
6 p.m.
 
July 14
Labyrinth Retreat
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 
July 17
Labyrinth Retreat
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 
July 18
Blessing of the Animals
 
July 25
Dambana Festival
 
August 6
Michael Allen Harrison
Concert on the Lawn
7 p.m.
 
For details call:
The Grotto
503-254-7371
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Weekly Activities
at The Grotto
 
Sunday Masses
10 a.m.
in the Chapel of Mary

12 p.m.
in The Grotto Plaza
(Outdoors if weather permits)
 
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.
 
Remember The Grotto when making your estate plans.
 
For more information contact our Office of Gift Planning at 503-254-7371.
 
 
 
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Pacific Crest Wind Symphony
Concert in the Plaza
 
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Sunday, July 11
6 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza
 
Enjoy an evening of beautiful music as the Pacific Crest Wind Symphony performs a benefit concert for The Grotto. The beautiful setting of The Grotto Plaza, with its tall firs and spectacular cliffs and cave, will make this a night to remember.
  
This program has something for everyone.  From Sousa to Ticheli, Shenandoah to Scarborogh Fair. Featuring Ave Maria, an American Salute and much more.
 
Tickets
Adult $15
Senior (62+) $10
Youth (6-17) $10
Children under six are free
 
Tickets are available online, in advance at The Grotto, or at the door.
 
To ensure your ticket to this very special event,
click here or call 503-254-7371.

The Grotto Labyrinth Opening in July

Labyrinth Complete

Be one of the first to walk The Grotto's new Labyrinth, located in the scenic Upper Level Gardens.
 
Three retreats are planned for the opening week. Sr. Val Lewandoski, OSM, will be returning for the occasion and to lead the retreats.
 
 Retreat Dates 
 
 Saturday, July 10
 The Grotto Labyrinth: Walking on Holy Ground.
 
Wednesday, July 14
 A Sacred Quest:
 Following God's call to the heart of the Labyrinth.
 
Saturday, July 17
 
Bringing the Labyrinth Home: Daily Journeys of Faith.

 All retreats are from 9 a.m. until noon.
 
 $30 per person
 
Call 503-254-7371 to register or for more information.
 
 
Michael Allen Harrison
Concert on The Lawn
 
Friday, August 6
7 p.m.
The Grotto's Upper Level Gardens
 
Enjoy an evening of conversation and music with Portland's premiere artist Michael Allen Harrison on the Lawn in The Grotto's Upper Level Gardens atop the north face of Rocky Butte. Guests will delight in the serene setting amid towering firs, offering an enchanting backdrop for this evening.
 
After arriving in the main parking lot, you will be met and guided through the beauty of the grounds and escorted to the cliffside elevator for your journey to the upper level for this rare opportunity. Light evening hors d'oeuvres and selected wine are included in your ticket price.
 
Purchase tickets online by clicking here
or call 503-254-7371.
For more information, email
[email protected]. 
Car Donation
You can help The Grotto
by donating your car, RV or boat.
  

Call 503-254-7371
for more information.