Christmas Festival of Lights
Continues Tonight
Festival Hours and Admission

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)
Dry weather forecasted for tonight's Festival
 
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights opened last night and will continue every evening 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.
 
So get your tickets now, and consider taking advantage of our value nights coming up next week.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.
Volunteers Still Needed

The Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours.
Daily Prayer
On this Thanksgiving weekend, God, we ask that you watch over the millions of travelers who have joined with family and friends to count their blessings and give you thanks. Protect the students and military members who, many away from home for the first time, may travel far to return to their schools and bases as Thanksgiving weekend comes to an end. As we shop for Christmas gifts, keep us mindful to set aside money to care for those most in need, and to remember that the purpose of the season is Jesus, whose coming we eagerly and happily await. In your Holy Name we pray. Amen.
Today at The Grotto
Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Upper Gardens admission sold until 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Grounds close at 10 p.m.
Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary


Recitation of the Rosary
Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place 30 minutes before each Mass.
Priest's Office Hours
10-11:45 a.m.
Office is located inside the Visitor Center
The Grotto Gift Shop
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide selection of books, candles and other items for Advent, which begins tomorrow.

Guest Artist Returns Tomorrow

Daniela Mahoney will be back by popular demand tomorrow evening to personalize her beautiful, hand-engraved egg ornaments. She will be in the gift shop beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27.
30 Seconds of Peace
View the beautiful Nativity scene, located on the lower level at The Grotto. This Nativity can be enjoyed during the day and at the Christmas Festival of Lights.