Lord, when you looked to the crowds of people following you, eager to listen to your words, you turned to your disciples and said, “The harvest is ready, but the laborers are scarce. Ask the harvest master to send laborers to gather his harvest.” You call each one of us, according to our abilities, to work in your harvest. Plant the seeds of good will, kindness, faith, and grace within each one of us. Throughout this day and every day, may we bring these gifts to harvest in our lives. Amen.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is back and will continue nightly 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.

Tickets are sold in advance. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Volunteers Needed for Festival

The Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours. Click the link below for more information or to sign up. Thank you for your support of The Grotto.

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.)

St. Peregrine Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Servite St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. At this Mass, those who wish may receive a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine.

Priest Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m.

Office is located inside the Visitor Center

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.

30 Seconds of Peace

Enjoy the beautiful colors of the mosaic at the St. Peregrine Shrine, located on the lower level at The Grotto.