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July 2010
Greetings,
 
Summer has arrived at The Grotto. Now is a great time to come and stroll the peaceful paths of the Upper Level Gardens or enjoy the view from the Meditation Chapel.
 
Last week's Concert in the Plaza was a great success. Special thanks to the Pacific Crest Wind Symphony for making it such a special evening. You can find photos from the event on our Facebook page.
 
There are many more special events scheduled for the upcoming weeks. Please read on to learn about some of those 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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The Grotto's July 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
July 17
Labyrinth Retreat
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 
July 18
Blessing of the Animals
2 p.m.
 
July 25
Dambana Festival
Living Rosary 2 p.m.
Mass 3 p.m.
 
July 26
St. Anne Twilight Mass
7:30 p.m.
 
August 6
Michael Allen Harrison
Concert on the Lawn
7 p.m.
 
August 7
St. Peregrine Mass
12 noon
 
For details call:
The Grotto
503-254-7371
Peace garden
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.
 
Car Donation
You can help The Grotto by donating your car, boat or RV. Call 503-254-7371 for more information.
 
 
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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 select wine are included in your ticket price.
 
Purchase tickets online by clicking here
or call 503-254-7371.
For more information: events@thegrotto.org. 
 

The Grotto Labyrinth
Now Open

 Labyrinth Complete
 
Be one of the first to walk
The Grotto's new Labyrinth,
located in the scenic Upper Level Gardens.

Spots are still available at this Saturday's retreat,
led by Sr. Val Lewandoski, OSM.
 
Labyrinth Retreat
 Saturday, July 17  
Bringing the Labyrinth Home:
Daily Journeys of Faith.
9 a.m. - 12 noon
 $30 per person
 
Call 503-254-7371 to register
or for more information.
 
 
 
The Filipino Community invites you
to a Celebration at The Grotto.
 
Sunday, July 25
Living Rosary 2 p.m.
Mass at 3 p.m.
Presider: Rev. Cary Reniva
Concelebrant: Rev. Jack Topper, OSM
 
Light refreshments
and cultural presentation will follow.