29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.”
 
Lord Jesus, you yourself came into the world “not to be served but to serve.” You showed us that to be a servant leader, we need to be enriched by God’s mercy, so that we can pour blessings out on those we serve. You showed us, Lord Jesus, that as a servant leader, you knew and loved your followers. You also taught us that to be a servant leader, we need to show mercy to all people whom we serve.
Lord Jesus, through baptism, you called all the baptized to enter into the servant leadership. May your Spirit, O Lord, challenge us to be merciful in our service to others. May, through our servant leadership, Christ be made visible to all people, for he lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Celebrate the Return of the Christmas Festival of Lights!


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.

Tickets will be sold online in advance in order to control the nightly capacity.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features over two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest schools, churches, and civic choirs. The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.

Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

For more information about this year's Festival, including Covid-19 safety protocol, please click here.
The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.

Following state guidelines, masks must be worn in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, and outdoors where crowds are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained.
Sunday Masses

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

All Masses are celebrated in the Chapel of Mary.

Filipino Mass

2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary

This Mass is celebrated every first and third Sunday of each month.
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).
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit FINAL DAY TODAY

This exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century.

All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit.

Exhibit Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
The Grotto Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, listen to the tranquil sounds of St. Philip Benizi's Retreat, which is located on the lower level at The Grotto.

Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos and videos taken by Father Vidal, often during hours when the grounds are closed.

Today, enjoy the beauty of the forest which surround the Upper Gardens.

The Grotto is a sanctuary in the middle of the city. and a habitat for over 1,100 species of plants.

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
Priest's Office Hours

Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.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.
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.