Worship Opportunities
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Mass
Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. and during times noted below. |
Reconciliation
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. |
Hours
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (gates close at 5 p.m.). |
Ash Wednesday
March 1, 2017 (First day of the Lenten Season) Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the priest applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he speaks the words: "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." All are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. Even non-Christians and the excommunicated are welcome to receive the ashes. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year's palm Sunday Mass. 
Annunciation of the Lord
March 25, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel The great event of the Annunciation reveals the path to salvation and to cultural recovery. The little Virgin of Nazareth teaches us how to live our real lives in a real world! When the Angel of the Lord appeared, bearing the message and calling her to a special mission, she said "YES." We must say "Yes" as well and believe that "nothing is impossible with God." Let's consider her response to the message: "I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be to me according to your Word." It is in these words that we discover the heart of the Christian vocation. 
Palm Sunday
April 9, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave The great event of the Annunciation reveals the path to salvation and to cultural recovery. The little Virgin of Nazareth teaches us how to live our real lives in a real world! When the Angel of the Lord appeared, bearing the message and calling her to a special mission, she said "YES." We must say "Yes" as well and believe that "nothing is impossible with God." Let's consider her response to the message: "I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be to me according to your Word." It is in these words that we discover the heart of the Christian vocation. A week later, Christ would rise from the dead on the first Easter. 
Good Friday
April 14, 2017 Observe the Passion of Our Lord Reconciliation, 10:30 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Stations of the Cross, 12 p.m. along the bronze Stations of the Cross on Corpus Christi Lane Homily of the Last Seven Words, 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Liturgy of Good Friday, 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel (All activities will be moved to St. Mary's Chapel during inclement weather) Good Friday is the day on which Jesus Christ, having been betrayed by Judas and sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate, was crucified. On this day, Jesus died on the cross for us and saved us from our sin. Prior to death, Jesus spoke His last words, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 
Easter Sunday ~ Our Lord has Risen!
April 16, 2017 Sunrise Ecumenical Service, 6:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 8 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave (All activities will be moved to St. Mary's Chapel during inclement weather) At Easter, we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and his victory over sin and death. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus gives us new life and new hope. You and anyone you enroll will be remembered during this special Mass. Give the Gift of Prayer in the name of our Risen Lord! Enroll your loved one in the Easter Sunday Mass 
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 23, 2017 Reconciliation, 10 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Dedication, 1 p.m. Blessing and Dedication of the Divine Mercy mosaic memorial Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Among all of the elements of devotion to The Divine Mercy requested by our Lord through St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the Feast of Mercy holds first place. The Lord's will with regard to its establishment was already made known in His first revelation to the saint, as recorded in her Diary. In all, there were 14 revelations concerning the desired feast. Our Lord's explicit desire is that this feast be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. This Sunday is designated in "The Liturgy of the Hours and the Celebration of the Eucharist" as the "Octave Day of Easter." It was officially called the Second Sunday of Easter after the liturgical reform of Vatican II. Now, by the Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the name of this liturgical day has been changed to: "Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday." 
May Crowning
May 7, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave Blessing and Crowning, 1 p.m. Blessing and Dedication of the Divine Mercy mosaic memorial A beautiful ceremony accompanies the traditional Crowning of Mary in May - a month dedicated to her - let's honor her with both our prayerful thanks and petitions her powerful intercession. A 12 ft. long silk flower crown will be hoisted over 100 ft. in the air to crown our 25 ft. tall gold-leafed bronze statue of our Blessed Mother. Between the May Crowning, May 7, and Mother's Day, May 14, the National Shrine Grotto will place a rose for each donation made online at the altar of the Grotto's Chapel. Help us shower Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven, with roses! Place roses in front of our Blessed Mother in the name of your loved one 
Our Lady of Fatima
May 13, 2017 Rosary, 10:30 a.m. at the Grotto Cave (Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Crusade) Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese children received apparitions of Our Lady near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia. The third visionary, Lucia dos Santos, became a Carmelite nun and died in 2005 at the age of 97. For one hundred years, the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima have been inspiring the faith of millions. Ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima ~ In honor of the 100th anniversary this year, light a candle for you and your loved one 
Mother's Day
May 14, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace. Dear Mother, intercede for all of our mothers. May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love- the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. On this Mothers day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you... Between the May Crowning, May 7, and Mother's Day, May 14, the National Shrine Grotto will place a rose for each donation made online at the altar of the Grotto's Chapel. Help us shower Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven, with roses! Place roses in front of our Blessed Mother in the name of your loved one 
Ascension of the Lord
(Observed on Sunday, May 28, in the Archdiocese of Baltimore) May 25, 2017 Reconciliation, Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, Sunday, May 28, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven (Luke 24:51; Mark 16:19; Acts 1:9-11) 
Memorial Day (Observed) on Sunday
May 28, 2017 Reconciliation, Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, Sunday, May 28, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Prayer For Memorial Day —from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen 
Father's Day
June 18, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Be sure to wish your dad or grandfather a happy Father’s Day, or say a prayer for him if he has passed on. While you’re at it, be sure to say happy Father’s Day to your priest. Our spiritual fathers reflect the love of God to us on a daily basis as well. Father's Day Prayer God our Father, we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; may they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own fathers around the world whose children are lost or suffering; may they know that the God of compassion walks with them in their sorrow. We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice. We remember fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. R/. Amen Give the Gift of Prayer and ask for Our Lady's Intercession this Father's Day! Enroll your loved one in the Father's Day Mass 
The Sacred Heart
June 23, 2017 Novena, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel "I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment" (Jesus to St. Margaret Mary). Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you! 
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
June 27, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Mother of Perpetual Help, today we face so many difficulties. Your picture tells us so much about you. It reminds us to reach out and help those in need. Help us understand that our lives belong to others as much as they belong to us. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Model of Christian love, we know we cannot heal every ill or solve every problem. But with God's grace, we intend to do what we can. May we be true witnesses to the world that love for one another really matters. May our daily actions proclaim how fully our lives are modeled after yours, Mother of Perpetual Help. Ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
Celebration of Independence
July 2, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel A Prayer for Independence Eternal God, stir our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism on this Fourth of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our efforts to keep a government of the people, by the people, and for the people truly alive in our world. Grant that we may highly resolve on this great day to dedicate ourselves anew to the task of ushering in an era when good will shall live in the hearts of a free people, justice shall be the light to guide their feet, and peace shall be the goal of humankind: to the glory of your holy name and the good of our Nation and of all mankind. Amen. Prayer offered in Congress by Chaplain, Rev. Edward G. Latch, D.D. Wednesday 1974 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel During the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary we lift up our hearts in a time of repose. We contemplate Mary's beauty and recognize a time of consolation where we reflect on the reward that Mary enjoys. In the Assumption we look forward to sharing what Mary already possesses, the final glory marked out for her by God. Ask for the intercession of Our Mother Mary ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
Vietnamese Pilgrimage
September 2, 2017 Procession, 10:30, begins in front of St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave More than 3,000 Vietnamese Catholics celebrate Mass annually at the National Shrine Grotto. The pilgrimage brings together worshipers from 19 Vietnamese communities in the mid-Atlantic states. Several priests celebrate the afternoon Mass in Vietnamese, and other church members perform traditional songs and dances. Parking is limited. 
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel The Blessed Virgin Mary was born to be the mother of the Savior of the world, the spiritual mother of all mankind, and the holiest of God's creatures. Because of her Son's infinite merits, she was conceived and born immaculate and full of grace. Through her, Queen of heaven and of earth, & the will of the Trinity, the unbelieving receive the gift of faith, the afflicted are tendered through the works of mercy, and the members of Christ grow in likeness of Him. Ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
Respect for Life Sunday
October 1, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave For Catholics throughout the world: May the Holy Spirit help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living; We pray to the Lord... For all who are vulnerable, especially unborn children, persons with disabilities, and those who are poor, elderly, or suffering from illness: May they be respected and cared for according to their God-given dignity; We pray to the Lord... For women who are unexpectedly pregnant and filled with anxiety: May the Blessed Mother help them to know they are not alone; We pray to the Lord... 
Our Lady of the Rosary
October 7, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel The Handmaid of the Lord, the Virgin Mother of all the faithful, whose entire life is united in perfection and holiness to the Incarnate Word's mission of Salvation, returns again and again to us through the rosary, exercising her office as motherly intercessor, caring for her children, directing them always and everywhere to her Son. Ask for the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
All Hallows' Eve
October 31, 2017 Catholic Celebration of Church Triumphant 3:30 p.m. Gathering of the Saints 4 p.m. Rosary Procession to the Grotto 4:30 p.m. Litany of the “Little Saints” at the Grotto 5 p.m. Prayerful Treats along the lanes at the Grotto (kids will need to recite a short prayer at each station to get their candy) Please limit costumes to Catholic themes - ghosts, skeletons, and pagan themes are considered to be out of place at the Grotto - this is holy ground. Saints - past, present, and future - are welcome, as well as heroes of the Old Testament. The occasional cowboy, ballerina or firefighter is OK for the younger children. Please bring ONE BAG OF CANDY PER CHILD. (Commercially wrapped please.) We will be outdoors on the mountain – Please dress for the weather. Sunset will be at 6:08 pm. If you have Family Radio Service radios (GMRS radios), please bring them to listen to the rosary leaders. Bring something for the kids to carry their candy in! We are in need of volunteers to assist with distribution of treats to the kids. Helpers can be older kids (teenagers), grandparents and friends and CAN be in costume! Please call the National Shrine Grotto office for additional information at 301-447-5318 
All Saint's Day
November 1, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Today the Church celebrates all the saints: canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God. During the early centuries the Saints venerated by the Church were all martyrs. Later on the Popes set November 1 as the day for commemorating all the Saints. We all have this "universal call to holiness." What must we to do in order to join the company of the saints in heaven? We "must follow in His footsteps and conform [our]selves to His image seeking the will of the Father in all things. [We] must devote [our]selves with all [our] being to the glory of God and the service of [our] neighbor. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably shown by the life of so many saints in Church history" (Lumen Gentium, 40). All Saint's Day Prayer Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray, through the prayers of so many intercessors, an abundance of the reconciliation with you for which we earnestly long. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. R/. Amen 
All Souls Day
November 2, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Today, we celebrate All Souls Day. On this day and throughout the month of November, we remember and pray for the souls of our loved ones who still mean so very much to us. The passing of our loved ones is not the end. It is the beginning of eternal life, a life lived in and with Christ through all eternity. Send to the National Shrine Grotto the names of the souls of your loved ones, your dearly departed, and they will be remembered at Mass on All Souls Day and throughout the month of November. Supply what is wanting to the souls in purgatory by means of the Mass ~ Enroll your faithfully departed in the All Souls Day Mass 
Thanksgiving Day Hours
November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving and Christmas Days: Grounds ONLY will be opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (gates close at 5 p.m.). The chapels, Miller Family Visitors Center and St. Bernadette's Gift Shop will be closed all day. 
The Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Our Lady of Lourdes, your apparitions tell us so much about you. They remind us to reach out and help those in need. Help us to understand that our lives belong to those who are suffering and lonely. Help us to welcome them into our loving embrace like you did for Jesus. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the saving work of God in preserving the Blessed Virgin Mary from the stain of original sin. Because of His foreknowledge that Mary would consent to bear Christ, God kept Mary free from original sin from the moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne. Ask for the intercession of the Immaculate Conception ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12, 2017 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Our Lady of Guadalupe had this to say to the traveler Juan Diego: "Know for certain, least of my sons, that I am the perfect and perpetual Virgin Mary, Mother of the True God through whom everything lives, the Lord of all things near and far, the Master of heaven and earth. Here I will demonstrate, I will exhibit, I will give all my love, my compassion, my help and my protection to the people. I am your merciful mother, the merciful mother of all of you who live united in this land, and of all mankind, of all those who love me, of those who cry to me, of those who seek me, of those who have confidence in me. Here I will hear their weeping, their sorrow, and will remedy and alleviate all their multiple sufferings." The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrates the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary that marks the beginning of the massive conversion to Christ and His Church of the native peoples of Mexico. Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to be a source of consolation and hope, not only to Catholics of Hispanic descent but to all people, especially those undergoing great trials. Ask for the intercession of the Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ Light a candle to light your way to compassion! 
Christmas ~ Our Savior is Born!
December 24 and 25, 2017 This Christmas, peace and love will shine as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes! Christmas Eve, December 24 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel (The chapels, Miller Family Visitors Center and St. Bernadette's Gift Shop will close at 1:30 p.m.) Christmas Day, December 25 Grounds ONLY will be opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (gates close at 5 p.m.). (The chapels, Miller Family Visitors Center and St. Bernadette's Gift Shop will be closed all day.) Christmas Mass Enrollment December 24 through January 6 (Feast of the Epiphany) Consider giving the gift of prayer to your loved ones and friends this Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas will give pause to one’s heart… give praise to one’s spirit… and grant peace in one’s life. A special gift such as this, the gift of salvation from God, is the best gift one can give! Give the Gift of Prayer this Christmas ~ Enroll your loved one to be remembered during all Masses celebrated this Christmas Season 
Solemnity of Mother of God
January 1, 2018 (Holy Day of Obligation) Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. She consents to God’s invitation conveyed by the angel (Luke 1:26-38). Elizabeth proclaims: “Most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:42-43, emphasis added). Mary’s role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan. 
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 4, 2018 “Elizabeth Ann Seton is a saint. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is an American. All of us say this with special joy, and with the intention of honoring the land and the nation from which she sprang forth as the first flower in the calendar of the saints. Elizabeth Ann Seton was wholly American! Rejoice for your glorious daughter. Be proud of her. And know how to preserve her fruitful heritage.” –Pope Paul VI Celebrate her feast day where she is entombed, Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Only three miles distance from the National Shrine Grotto! 
March for Life
January 26, 2018 Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m., St. Mary's Chapel Dignity of Human Life Sermon,12:30 p.m., St. Mary's Chapel Sorrowful Mysteries Rosary, 12;45 p.m. , St. Mary's Chapel On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court invalidated 50 state laws and made abortion legal and available on demand throughout the United States in the now-infamous decisions in Roe v Wade and Doe v Bolton. The MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand. Around this time of year, we are especially reminded of the importance, necessity and power of prayer for our life issues. We would be most grateful if you would consider praying for the March for Life in these final days and moments, and more importantly, for the ultimate reason we exist— that a culture of life be fully restored in the United States. 
Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11, 2018 Rosary, 10:30 a.m. at the Grotto Cave (Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Crusade) Reconciliation, 11 a.m. in the Confessional near St. Mary's Chapel Procession, 11:30 a.m. from Grotto Cave to St. Mary's Chapel Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel (All activities will be moved to St. Mary's Chapel during inclement weather) On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus. A little more than three years later, on February 11, 1858, a young lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of visions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady identified herself with the words: “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Enroll a loved one, to be remembered during this Mass celebration, asking Our Lady to cast a merciful glance upon your intention, one who may be suffering, struggling against difficulties. May our Mother's intercession to her Son, Jesus, grant hope and peace to your loved one. Ask for the intercession of the Immaculate Conception ~ Enroll your loved one in the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Mass |
First Saturday Devotions
First Saturday of Every Month Mass, 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel During her July 1917 apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said to Lucy, “I shall come to ask... that on the First Saturday of every month, Communions of reparation be made in atonement for the sins of the world.” 
Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Crusade
Second Saturday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. at the Grotto Cave Bring your family and invite others to peacefully pray with Our Mother of Hope and us! Come rain or shine! 
Bilingual Mass
Second Saturday of Every Month Celebrate Sunday Mass in the beautiful blend of the Spanish and English languages. Mass 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel Please note, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Mass on Saturday, February 11, 2017, will not be a Bilingual Mass 
Outdoor Mass, Grotto Cave
First Sunday of Every Month (From May to October only) Mass 12 p.m. at the Grotto Cave 
Coffee and Donuts
First Sunday of Every Month (From March to October only) Join the National Shrine Grotto pilgrims and staff while we enjoy refreshments together. Volunteers take turns setting up the coffee and other items and cleaning up afterward. All are encouraged to donate toward the cost of the food to keep this ministry viable. After 12 p.m. Mass, 1-2 p.m. in Miller Family Visitors Center, Retreat Room Prayer and Devotion
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University 16330 Grotto Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Phone: 301-447-5318 MASS: Monday–Friday 11:00 AM Saturday 12:00 noon Sunday (English) 12:00 noon Sunday (Español) 2:00 PM ADORATION: Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM CONFESSION: Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 PM FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION: After 12:00 noon Mass every First Saturday 
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