Oh, Heavenly Father, the Gospel today tells of the multiplication of bread and fish. The lesson is clear that You want us to help provide along with You. Give me the grace today to share what I have with the poor, especially in these times when so many are homeless and going hungry due to war, economic hardship or displacement. Open my eyes to the needs around me that I may fulfill, to the extent of my capability, and share with others out of the generosity You have shared with me. Let St. Nicklaus teach me to be generous as he was in providing out of his means. Amen.

St. Nicholas, pray for me. 

Festival Value Nights Tonight and Tomorrow

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

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for SnowCap.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is underway! Open now through Dec. 30, except Christmas Day, this annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, more than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 36 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights! Back by popular demand - our giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

Tonight and tomorrow, take advantage of our final value nights of the season.

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.