Dear Lord,

On this first Tuesday of Advent, as the winter light fades and our hearts awaken to the promise of your Son's coming, stir within us the vigilant hope that prepares the way for the Lord. Teach us your paths of steadfast love and faithfulness. Fill us with exultant praise, that we may run forth to meet Christ with good works and open hearts,

Amen.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Rosary

30 minutes before Mass

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

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

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.

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.

Festival Hours

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

Festival Value Nights Begin Tonight

Join us nightly as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy. This week, Monday - Thursday, save as you attend one of our value nights. There are also smaller crowds expected.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, more than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 32 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 coming up 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.