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Dear Friends,
As Christmas nears, Isaiah's words, "Comfort, comfort my people" (Isaiah 40:1), resonate. These words, once aimed at those seeking solace after Jerusalem's fall and exile in Babylonia, hold contemporary relevance. In today's uncertain, divided world—with conflicts like Ukraine, Myanmar, Sudan, and the Middle East, cultural polarization, and climate concerns—there's a clear need for comforting words of hope and healing.
Amid La Salette's enchanting Christmas Festival of Lights, we gather to celebrate Jesus Christ, our wellspring of hope. Emmanuel, Jesus Christ, walks with us, inspiring and guiding us.
In this Advent and Christmas Season, may Isaiah's message and La Salette's Christmas Lights ignite hope and comfort. May Christ's presence bring you peace, serenity, and joy, inspiring you to share comfort with those who struggle and hope with those who are disheartened.
Warm wishes for a blessed Advent and Christmas Season.
The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES & CONFESSIONS
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MASS TIMES
Monday - Sunday
12:10 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
RECONCILIATION (DAILY)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please note:
there will be no Reconciliation on
November 24, December 25, & January 1
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2023 Holiday Mass Times
Thanksgiving Day Mass (Nov 23) - 4:00 p.m.
MARIACHI MASS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (Dec 10) - 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Mass (Dec 24) - 4:00 p.m. (Christmas Pageant) & 6:00 p.m.
Midnight Mass (Dec 25) - 12:00 a.m.
Christmas Day Mass (Dec 25) - 10:30 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Mass (Dec 31) - 6:00 p.m. (English) & 10:00 p.m. (French)
New Year’s Day Mass (Jan 1) - 12:10 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
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LA SALETTE RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE
Monday-Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year's Eve (Dec 31): 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New Year's Day: 1:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
**All Holiday Times are subject to change**
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NEWLY RENOVATED CRECHE MUSEUM
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NEW SECTION FEATURING a RECONSTRUCTION OF
GALILEE & JUDEA AT THE TIME OF JESUS
Monday-Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Food Court/Cafeteria & Snack Bar - Hot Chocolate/Cider - Clopper the Donkey - Carousel
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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FAQ
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Q: What time do the lights go on?
A: Believe it or not, this is our most commonly asked question. The lights will be on every night from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., November 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Even on Christmas night, when the Shrine is closed, the lights will still be illuminated.
Q: How much does entry cost?
A: Entry to the Christmas Festival is absolutely FREE for you, your friends, and family! There are many places, however, throughout the Shrine where you can make a free-will donation if you'd like to! You can also make a donation by clicking HERE!
Q: When should I aim to arrive to beat traffic?
A: Traffic tends to begin approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour before the lights illuminate. Be aware - on busy nights (weekends closer to Christmas), traffic can extend up to a quarter-mile in each direction! Best advice: If you're planning on attending the illuminations on any weekend, plan to arrive a little early! Directions to the Shrine can be found HERE.
Q: Where is the best place to see the lights?
A: The majority of the Christmas lights are on trees so they can be seen from (almost) everywhere on the property.
Q: Are all areas of the Shrine well-lit?
A: To maintain a darkened atmosphere where the lights can best be seen, some of the "illumination" areas tend to be darker than other parts of the Shrine. In addition, following "lights out" at 9:00 p.m., our parking lot can be dark in some places. For guests planning on staying until the end of that night's illumination, we encourage them to bring a small flashlight with them!
Q: When do the lights go out?
A: The lights (as well as all buildings open to the public) will turn off/close promptly at 9:00 p.m. If you are planning on visiting the Religious Article Store, Church, Cafeteria, or Creche Museum, please plan accordingly.
Q: Do you close due to inclement weather?
A: In some instances, yes. Because we have a very large staff of employees and volunteers during the Christmas Season and because we live in New England (where the weather can change at a moment's notice) there are times when the Shrine may close due to inclement weather to keep our guests and staff safe. If you have any questions about a night's Christmas Illumination, firstly, check our website and Facebook page or call us directly at 508-222-5410.
Q. When should I come so that it's not so busy?
A. Try coming throughout the week! Remember that during the Christmas Celebration (November 23, 2023,-January 1, 2024), we are open almost EVERY NIGHT** 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. - NOT JUST WEEKENDS!
**Please check our Holiday Hours above for illumination times.
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Christmas Celebration of Lights Gallery
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All photos are the copyright, Robert Gillis. Used with permission.
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