Thursday of the First Week of Advent

Bible Verse of the Day: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (Psalm 118:26a)

The prophets spoke on behalf of the Lord; Jesus came in the name of the Lord. Each of us, having been baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, comes in Christ’s Name ... we are blessed.

Are you grateful? How can you share your blessing with another today?

Let us pray

Gracious and Mighty Lord,

Guide me today that I may come in your name. May my efforts draw others closer to you and your Son Jesus. 

Amen.

Festival Hours

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas

Join us nightly as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, more than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 31 nights in the Chapel of Mary, known for its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights, including our walk-thru Christmas tree!

Get your tickets now and consider taking advantage of our value nights tonight and Monday - Thursday of next week. There will be limited admission on busy nights, so make sure to get your tickets early.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 2:30 p.m.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary

Recitation of the Rosary take place 30 minutes before Mass in the Chapel of Mary.

Priest Office Hours & Sacrament of Reconciliation

10-11:45 a.m.

A priest is available during office hours for the blessing of items, spiritual direction, and confession. The office is located next to The Grotto Interpretive Center.

Christmas Festival of Lights Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Grounds close at 10 p.m.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thank You to Our Festival Sponsors