Food Drive Wednesday

Please help us help others by participating in our Food Drive for Snow Cap, Wednesday, March 27, fro, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in The Grotto parking lot. Bring non-perishable food items to support this East Portland food bank.

Mater Dei Radio Interview

To listen to Executive Director Chris Blanchard’s interview on Mater Dei Radio about Holy Week and other activities at The Grotto, please click here.

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday, March 24 7:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 8 a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary 9:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 10: a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary 11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary 2 p.m.: Spanish Mass, Chapel of Mary Monday, March 25 10:30-11:45 a.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary 3-5 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office Tuesday, March 26 10:30-11:45 a.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary 3-5 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office Wednesday, March 27 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Food Drive for SnowCap, The Grotto Parking Lot 10:30-11:45 a.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary 3-5 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office Holy Thursday, March 28 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 7 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Chapel of Mary Good Friday, March 29 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 1 p.m.: Seven Last Words (Reflection & Prayer), Chapel of Mary 3 p.m.: The Passion of the Lord – Liturgy of the Lord and Veneration of the Cross, Chapel of Mary Holy Saturday, March 30 10 a.m.-12 noon: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), Priest Office 8:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil Mass, Begins in Plaza outside Chapel of Mary; Blessing of Fire and Preparation of Candle and Procession into Chapel. Easter Sunday, March 31 6:30 a.m.: Jesus Meets His Mother (Encuentro/Salubong) Easter Procession, The Grotto Plaza 7:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 8 a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary 9:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 10: a.m.: Mass, Chapel of Mary 11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Rosary, Chapel of Mary 12 noon: Mass, Chapel of Mary