Lord Jesus, as we celebrate this season of Advent, we are reminded that you came into the world to bring us salvation. You are the light we seek when we encounter darkness; you are our hope when uncertainty overwhelms us; you are the love that touches our heart that helps us reach out to those around us. May we live this day with your light, your hope, and your love surrounding us. Amen.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is back and will continue nightly through Dec. 30 (except Christmas Day). This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

More than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 35 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! New this year - a giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

Tickets are sold in advance. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Volunteers Needed for Festival

Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours.

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds and Chapel: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Upper Gardens: Last admission sold at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights: 5 - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Complete Mass Schedule

Daily Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass.

Bible Class

3 - 4 p.m.

The Grotto Conference Center

All are invited to join Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM, for an hour of bible class, giving those who desire an opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the word of God in the Sunday readings. Please bring your own Bible. There is no cost for attending this class.

This class will be offered virtually, as well. Livestream Link

30 Seconds of Peace

Enjoy the reflection in the Peace Garden pond as the trees dance in the wind.