“Be a giver also”

God our Father, we praise and bless you today. Your Beloved Son Jesus was so busy to address the needs of your people. Grant us the grace to become channels of his saving words and deeds. Although you can surely do everything, you also need our cooperation and participation in your works of salvation for all of us.

In this Advent Season, may we be able to prepare our very selves for his coming again. He may find us watchful and vigilant in doing good words.

We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. John Damascene, pray for us.       

Fr. Benidi-an, OSM
St. Peregrine Mass

First Saturday of the Month at 12 noon

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

Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

Sunday Masses

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

Filipino Mass

First and Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

Spanish Mass

Second and Fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

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).
Festival Hours of Operation

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Tickets

Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure admission. Nightly capacity restrictions are in place.


Covid Protocol

Proof of vaccination or negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours) required for those 12 and over. Masks required in all indoor spaces.


About the Festival

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.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts in the Chapel. Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.

Parking

Parking on site and on adjacent streets is free, but we encourage you to come early if you wish to enjoy a particular concert.

Choir Schedule

We are still in the process of confirming our slate of performances for the 2021 Festival. Due to the pandemic, there may be fewer performers this year. However, we plan to fill the Chapel with music throughout the Festival.


SnowCap Food Donations

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap, an East Portland food bank.
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.
Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 2:30 p.m.

Festival Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Recitation of the Rosary: 11:30 a.m.

St. Peregrine Mass: 12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

At this Mass, a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine is offered to those who wish. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
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.
Priest's Office Hours: 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Mon. - Wed., Sat.)

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

Each day, enjoy photos taken by Father Vidal, often during closed hours.

Today, view the Advent wreath in the Chapel of Mary.
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