Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day from the Servite Friars, the Sisters who minister at The Grotto, and the entire Grotto staff. May you have a joyful and blessed day.

We invite you to celebrate this special day at The Grotto, a shrine dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Summer Hours Begin Today: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 7:30 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary

Recitation of the Rosary takes place 30 minutes prior to each Mass.
Sunday Masses

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

The 10 a.m. and noon Masses will be celebrated outside in the plaza, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, all Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of Mary.

Spanish Mass

2 p.m.

Mass in Spanish is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Chapel of Mary.
Oh, Lord, my merciful God, we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, as he prepares his disciples for his ascension. Give me your grace to rejoice with the scripture readings of today for the coming of the Spirit that Jesus will send us after his ascension. I need the power of the Holy Spirt to live fully as a Christian and to be assured of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, giving me the grace I need to say no to temptations and keep my faith alive in hard times, and to fill my heart and keep me connected to Jesus. On this day, Lord, bless all mothers, as nationally we celebrate our mothers. Support them and keep them healthy and safe from harm. Amen .
Early Mother's Day Celebration

The Grotto will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2024.

Below: The First Celebration of the New Feast "Behold Thy Mother". Taken May 11, 1930.
Enjoy the reflection in one of the Peace Garden ponds in the Upper Gardens.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop carries a great collection of items for Mother's Day, including jewelry, home decor, accessories, books, rosaries and greeting cards.
Light a Candle for Mom
If you are unable to visit in person, you may purchase a candle to be lighted at The Grotto. Your candle will burn for seven days in the outdoor cradles.

Your support will allow our sanctuary to continue its mission of being a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty for all.
Mass Enrollment Cards

Perpetual Enrollment in The Grotto’s Guild of Masses and Prayer honors yourself, your family or your loved ones, and provides support for The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother.