God our Father, today the church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family. The Gospel tells of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt to ensure the safety of their newborn son. Help us remember that, like the Holy Family, countless people today flee for their safety. Help us – as individuals and as a country – find ways to welcome those who seek safety among us.

Amen.

Daily Mass: 12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary: 11:30 a.m.

Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 2:30 p.m.

Priest Office Hours: 10-11:45 a.m.

Office is located inside the Visitor Center.

Christmas Festival of Lights Final Night: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Grounds close at 10 p.m.

Festival's Final Night

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Tonight's Closing Night Line-up:

5 p.m.: Scottish Fiddlers of Portland

6 p.m.: Denise Tomasovic & Elisa Morelli & Friends

7 p.m.: Th Filipino Chorale

8 p.m.: Michael Allen Harrison

9 p.m.: The Grotto Carolers Combined Chorus

There will also be puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and music all around the grounds. And don't forget the millions of lights including our giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

Order tickets online in advance for better pricing. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Thank you to our 2023 Festival Sponsors

IBEW

DRAGONBERRY PRODUCE

MATER DEI RADIO

WEST BEARING INVESTMENTS

COCO DONUTS

Centennial Approaches

The Grotto will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2024. Stayed tuned next week for more details about a year's worth of commemorative events.

To kick the year off, The Grotto is partnering with the American Red Cross to collect 100 units of blood at our three-day blood drive in our Conference Center next month.

Save the dates:

Monday, Jan. 8

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Wednesday, Jan. 10

All times are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To register to donate blood at on one of these dates, click here.

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

The Grotto Gift Shop has a great selection books, jewelry, Rosaries, statuary, home décor, souvenir items and yummy treats. And there are still lots of Christmas items for your last-minute shopping. Come explore the store and enjoy!