We are thankful for you
From the Servite Friars, the Sisters who minister at The Grotto, and the entire Grotto staff, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Day Mass
10 a.m.
The Chapel of Mary
Gardens and Shops Closed Today
The gardens and gift shop are closed today. The grounds will close immediately after Mass, but we hope you will all join us tomorrow as we celebrate the opening of the Christmas Festival of Lights.
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Thanksgiving Day
Loving God, thank you for everything that you have done for us. Thank you for everything that we have received from your bountiful mercy and kindness. Today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, may we be ever grateful for your love, especially for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, our Savior and the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, and for the communion of saints who help us on our journey of faith.
Loving God, let us always be aware that all gifts come from you: we thank you for the gift of our family, friends & relatives; we thank you for the gift of food and housing; thank you for our health and work. And we pray that all those who are alone, sick, homeless, hungry and suffering, may receive your help through the helping hands of others around them. May you open our hearts that we may be able to give to others as you have given us from your love, mercy and kindness. We ask you this, O God, through Christ Jesus, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
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Countdown to Festival
1 Day
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Celebrate the Return of the Christmas Festival of Lights!
This year’s Festival will look a little different due to the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to produce a safe but fun Festival.
HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS YET?
Tickets are sold online in order to control the nightly capacity.
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features over two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest schools, churches, and civic choirs. The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.
Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.
For more information about this year's Festival, including Covid-19 safety protocol, please click here.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
We could not host the Festival without the help of our wonderful volunteers.
We have multiple volunteer opportunities, including some indoors and some outdoors. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at the Festival, please click here.
Thank you!
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The Servite Friars (from left to right)
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Priest's Office Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
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Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
(Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10 a.m.)
Recitation of the Rosary
Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).
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Bible Study Livestream
Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.
All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.
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