Independence Day

Almighty God, source of freedom, peace and justice,

We give you thanks today for all the blessings that this country, the United States of America, has received, especially the gift of peace, justice and freedom.

As we celebrate the Independence Day, help us to continue to love one another and to see each other as brothers and sisters, as people of one nation and not divided by our race and color.

Free us, O God, from every fear and sin, but bring us the joy of celebrating your love this Independence Day. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Independence Day Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses

8 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary
10 a.m. in The Grotto Plaza
12 noon in The Grotto Plaza
Filipino Mass

2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary

The Servite Friars and the Filipino Community invite everyone to join us for our regular Filipino Mass, celebrated every first and third Sunday of the month.

Daily 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).
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop offers dozens of items devoted to St. Peregrine, the patron saint of those with life-threatening illnesses.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, inspired by the colors of the flag, we look back at the vivid red leaves found in the Upper Gardens in autumn.

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, the Rose Garden is full of vivid colors.

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. Masks required.
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.