Loving God,

On this fifth day of Christmas, the Gospel reading tells of the presentation of the child Jesus at the temple, according to the law of Moses. The devout man Simeon recognized the child as your anointed one, who would bring salvation to the world. Open my eyes and my heart this day, that I, too, may recognize the light of Jesus in others.

Amen.

Year-End Giving

The lights of Christmas shine bright at The Grotto, but your support keeps the Sanctuary glowing all year.

Make your year-end gift now and help us continue to offer beauty, faith, and hope to all who visit.

Make a Year-End Gift

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

Grounds close at 10 p.m.

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

Festival Information

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights will continue tonight, with the closing night tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 30. This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

More than 150 choirs have performed over the course of 31 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly 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.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Click here to purchase tickets

Michael Allen Harrison Performs Tomorrow

Once again, Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrison will be part of our closing show. Come listen tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m.

Admission to the all performances in the Chapel are included in the Festival ticket price.