As we start this Third Week of Advent, we thank you, God, for the message of the Prophet Isiah, a message filled with great joy and gladness. God, may we rejoice and bloom; may we all sing a joyful song, for we shall soon witness the birth of our Lord, Jesus. Father, thank you for the happiness Advent brings. As with so much we are given, Lord, we delight in the anticipation of the gift of your Son. We pray that everyone will share in that delight throughout this holy season. In your Holy Name we pray, 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

Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours.

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.)

Sunday Masses

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Spanish Mass

2 p.m.

Chapel of Mary

This Mass is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

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 sights and sounds of Servite St. Philip Benizi's Retreat, located on the lower level at The Grotto.