Christmas Festival of Lights
OPENS TONIGHT
Hours and Admission

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)
The Christmas Festival of Lights Opens Tonight
 
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is here! Opening tonight, Friday, Nov. 25, 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 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.

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
As the sanctuary opens The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights today, we thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to bring the whole community together in a joyous way, to celebrate the coming birth of your Son, Jesus. The Festival of Lights reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world, and that His light shines upon all of us equally. Give us the courage, God, to openly embrace one another, to greet each other with genuinely cheerful hearts. Bless this festival, and all who join in this celebration of the Savior’s birth.

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
Special Guest Tonight

We are excited to welcome back Daniela Mahoney to The Grotto Gift Shop. Daniela will be hand-engraving her beautiful ornaments. Stop by and get one personally engraved for your family. And it's fun to watch her work!

Extra Night Just Added - Daniela will return this Sunday, Nov. 27, beginning at 5 p.m.
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.