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October 2010

Greetings,

 

Autumn has arrived at The Grotto. This is a great time to visit our Upper Level Gardens and view all the beautiful fall leaves. During your visit, you may notice lights being strung as we prepare for our 23rd Annual Christmas Festival of Lights. We need hundreds of volunteers to make the event a success, so please read on to find out how you can help us have a great festival.

Also in this newsletter, learn of other ways you can support The Grotto, such as attending our Monte Carlo Night Benefit on Saturday, Nov. 13, or by becoming a "Friend of The Grotto." Your support will keep The Grotto the wonderful place it is for many years to come.
 
We hope to see you at The Grotto very soon!
 
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The Grotto's
October
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.
 
Chapel Closes - 6 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

 
Nov. 6
St. Peregrine Mass
12 noon
The Chapel of Mary

Nov. 11 - Dec. 16
Thursday Afternoons
3-4:30 p.m.
Advent Bible Study
The Grotto Visitor Complex
Theater Auditorium

Nov. 13 
Monte Carlo Night at
The Grotto Conference
Center
6 p.m. 

Nov. 26
Opening Night
The Grotto's 23rd Annual
Christmas Festival of Lights
 
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
and
12 p.m.
in the Chapel of Mary
(through October)

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.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW AVAILABLE

The Grotto now offers an annual elevator pass to the scenic Upper Level Gardens.

Visitors may choose between a Duo Pass or a Family Pass.
A Duo Pass allows two people to visit as many times as they would like for one whole year. The Family pass is good for up to six people. The owner of the card may bring different guests each time.
Both passes are available for purchase in The Grotto Gift Shop or the Visitor Complex, or by calling 503-254-7371. They may also be purchased as a gift for someone.
One-time-use elevator tokens are still available.

Family Pass - $55

Duo Pass - $35
 
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 503-239-7944 for more information or click here to donate your vehicle online.

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Monte Carlo Night at The Grotto
Saturday, November 13 � 6 p.m
The Grotto Conference Center

 A casino-style benefit for The Grotto

 $40 per person
Ticket price includes food, one beverage, and $40 in "Funny Money." (Additional funny money may be purchased at the event.)

Fun raffle prizes include a beach overnight package, food and wine, fine art, nights out on the town, family fun, and much more.
For information:
 call 503-254-7371 or click here.

Volunteers Needed for the 23rd Annual Christmas Festival of Lights 

In just over a month, The Grotto's 23rd Annual Christmas Festival of Lights will begin.

Now is the perfect time to sign up to volunteer or to organize your group to volunteer at the Festival. It takes over 800 volunteers to make this event a success.

There are numerous volunteer opportunities such as greeters, ticket takers, petting zoo helpers, food booth assistants and many more. Friends and family can volunteer together.

We hope you will consider volunteering at this special community event.

Sign up online by clicking hereFor more information, contact our Festival of Lights Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or call 503-254-7371.

Friends of The Grotto

Friends of The Grotto is an annual campaign to expand The Grotto's circle of friends and supporters. Our new and expanded program offers different levels of support and appreciation benefits. This is a wonderful way to help The Grotto and to enjoy special events and benefits.

Membership Levels

Friend - $500 Giving Level

Benefits include:

  • NEW! Annual family admission to The Grotto's Upper Level Gardens
  • Year-long 10% discount to The Grotto's Gift Shop
  • Four tickets to The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights, good any night
  • Two tickets to the Friends Appreciation Reception (Friday, Dec. 3, 2010)
  • NEW! Recognition on The Grotto's website and Friends of The Grotto Newsletter
  • A perpetual enrollment in The Grotto's Guild of Masses and Prayer

Donor - $1,000 Giving Level

all of the above, plus:

  • Two tickets to the Donors Appreciation Dinner (Saturday, April 9, 2011)
  • Eight tickets to The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights, good any night

 Sponsor - $2,500 Giving Level

all of the above, plus:

  • Invitation for two to an exclusive Benefactors Dinner and Tour at The Monastery, hosted by the Servite Friars (2011 date TBA)
  • Season-long admission to The Grotto's Festival of Lights for you and up to four guests per visit
  • Year-long 15% discount to The Grotto Gift Shop
  • Registration for two people for up to three Grotto Retreats, to be used during the membership year on a space-available basis
  • Tickets for two to The Grotto's Annual Crabfest (Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011)

Patron of Distinction - $10,000 Giving Level

all of the above, plus:

  • Annual family pass to The Grotto's Upper Level Gardens for you and all accompanying guests
  • Year-long 20% discount to The Grotto Gift Shop
  • A table for eight at The Grotto's Annual Crabfest (Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011)
  • Special recognition on The Grotto's Friends of The Grotto membership page on The Grotto's website
  • 20% discount on use of The Grotto Conference Center, on a space-available basis
  • A "Friend" membership to gift

Founders Circle $25,000 Giving Level

all of the above, plus:

  • Admission for all your employees to The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights, up to 100 employees
  • A catered dinner in The Grotto Conference Center for up to 100 guests
  • A private tour of The Grotto and Monastery for you and your guests, space limitations may apply
  • Recognition and website link on the membership page of The Grotto's website
  • Recognition at The Grotto's Annual Christmas Festival of Lights
  • Two "Friend" memberships to gift

 Click Here to Donate

 Or you may make 12 equal payments

(just $41.67 per month to be a "Friend")

 

For more information or to make payment

arrangements, please contact Jane Tokito,

Development Director, at 503-254-7371,

or email [email protected]. 

 



The Grotto Advent Bible Study

Thursday Afternoons 3:00-4:30

November 11-December 16, 2010

The Grotto Visitor Complex Theater Auditorium

(Plaza level, the building with the arches)

 

ADVENT is a time for new insight, for understanding more clearly how God touches our world and our lives. Mary's life and faithful response to God is a model for us today.

 

Spiritual directors Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM, and Patricia Flynn, will guide the study, reflection, and sharing. Cost for textbook: $15.

 

Registration is required; call 503-254-7371

or e-mail: [email protected].

Donations accepted for The Grotto Spirituality Program.