Your word, O Lord, is spirit and life

Jesus, help us build our lives on solid rock by following you and your Word, not building them on the sand by choosing to follow other things that cannot save us or sustain us. Your Word, Lord Jesus, is a foundation that will never change, never give way, never let us down. We rely on you completely to survive the storms of life and are confident that even times of trial, tribulation, and sorrow, you are there to sustain us and support us. Your Word, Lord, is spirit and life. Help our unbelief.

“The season of Advent restores … a hope which does not disappoint for it is founded on God’s Word. A hope which does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! … Let us think about and feel this beauty”. - Pope Francis

Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

Sunday Masses

8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 noon

Filipino Mass

First and Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

Sunday Mass

Second and Fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.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).
Festival Hours of Operation

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

Tickets

VALUE NIGHT TONIGHT

Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure admission. Nightly capacity restrictions are in place.


Covid Protocol

Proof of vaccination or negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours) required for those 12 and over. Masks required in all indoor spaces.


About the Festival

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.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts in the Chapel. Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.

Parking

Parking on site and on adjacent streets is free, but we encourage you to come early if you wish to enjoy a particular concert.

Choir Schedule

We are still in the process of confirming our slate of performances for the 2021 Festival. Due to the pandemic, there may be fewer performers this year. However, we plan to fill the Chapel with music throughout the Festival.


SnowCap Food Donations

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap, an East Portland food bank.
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.
Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 2:30 p.m.

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

Mass: 12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
Recitation of the Rosary: 11:30 a.m.

Priest's Office Hours: 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.
Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos taken by Father Vidal, often during closed hours.

Today, view the Peace Pole in the Upper Gardens. This peace pole proclaims "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in English, Spanish, Japanese and Russian.

The Servite Friars (from left to right)

Father Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector: FatherVidal@thegrotto.org
Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM: FatherIgnatius@thegrotto.org
Father Leo Hambur, OSM: FatherLeo@thegrotto.org
Father Edgar Benedi-an, OSM: FatherEdgar@thegrotto.org
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.