Memorial of Blessed Bonaventure of Pistoia, OSM
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O Lord our God, give me the grace today to take the example of St. Bonaventure to heart and live faithfully as a Servant of Mary by following the wisdom of the Gospels. Allow me to share that wisdom with those looking for a deeper relationship with you as a spiritual guide. All of us are prone to choose our will over yours. May we find the wisdom that will guide us to choose rightly the better path among those open to me as St. Bonaventure did his lifetime. Give me the grace of your wisdom and prudence of judgement to choose according to God’s will.

I ask this today through the intercession of Blessed Bonaventure. Amen.

Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM
Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Festival Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Mass: 12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary: 11:30 a.m.
Priest's Office Hours: 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
Lights of Hope - Special Edition
These special edition Lights of Hope were hand crafted from lights which once shone in the darkness on the Chapel of Mary before its restoration earlier this year.

Only ten of these special edition ornaments were made. Each ornament comes in a decorative box, signed by the artist.

As we celebrate our 97th anniversary, we offer these one-of-a-kind ornaments for $97 each. Proceeds will support the Chapel's ministries throughout the year.

Free shipping is offered within the United States.
Festival Hours of Operation

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

Tickets

Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure admission. Nightly capacity restrictions are in place.


Covid Protocol

Proof of vaccination or negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours) required for those 12 and over. Masks required in all indoor spaces.


SnowCap Food Donations

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap, an East Portland food bank.

About the Festival

This year’s Festival will look a little different due to the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to produce a safe but fun Festival.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts in the Chapel. Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.

Parking

Parking on site and on adjacent streets is free, but we encourage you to come early if you wish to enjoy a particular concert.

Choir Schedule

We are still in the process of confirming our slate of performances for the 2021 Festival. Due to the pandemic, there may be fewer performers this year. However, we plan to fill the Chapel with music throughout the Festival.
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

Sunday Masses

8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 noon

Filipino Mass

First and Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. (No Mass on Jan. 2)

Spanish Mass

Second and Fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).

Christmas Masses

Christmas Eve Mass

4 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS MASS TO CONTROL CAPACITY


Christmas Day Masses

12 midnight in the Chapel of Mary
10 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary

New Years Day Mass

Saturday, Jan 1
10 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary

Filipino New Year's Mass

Saturday, Jan. 1
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

St. Peregrine Mass

This January St. Peregrine Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. This monthly Mass is usually celebrated on the first Saturday of the month, but this month that day falls on New Year's Day.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide selection of books, candles and other items for Advent.
Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos taken by Father Vidal, often during closed hours.

Today, enjoy view from the Peace Garden in December.

The Grotto Upper Gardens are open during the month of December from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Admission sold until 2:30 p.m.)
The Servite Friars (from left to right)

Father Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector: [email protected]
Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM: [email protected]
Father Leo Hambur, OSM: [email protected]
Father Edgar Benedi-an, OSM: [email protected]
Bible Study Livestream

Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.

All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.