Simbang Gabi

December 16–24  &  December 26–January 3

Father, in the wonder of the Incarnation, Your Eternal Word has brought to the eyes of faith a new and radiant vision of your Glory. In Him we see You, our God, made visible and are so caught up in love of the God we cannot see.

At Christmas, You fill our hearts with joy as we recognize in Christ the revelation of Your Love. No eye can see His Glory as our God, yet now He is seen as one like us.

Christ is Your Son before all ages, yet now He is born in time. He has come to lift up all things to Himself, to restore unity to creation, and to lead mankind from exile into Your Heavenly Kingdom.

At Christmas in Jesus a new light has dawned upon the world; God the  Eternal Word has taken upon Himself our human weakness, giving our mortal nature immortal value. So marvelous is this oneness between You, our God, and man, that in Christ You restore to man the gift of everlasting life.

For the love of Jesus, Your Divine Son become man for us, I beg of you, grant me rich graces during this joyful season of Christmas. I ask especially for this favor: (Mention your request).

In honor of the birth of Jesus, grant what I ask if it be Your Holy Will.

Simbang Gabi (Evening Mass) is one of the most important and popular traditions we have as Filipinos. It is during these nine evening liturgies that Filipinos come together to prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to celebrate our values of family, hospitality, and deep faith. It is also a time to reach out to everyone who may need fellowship, hope, and love.

To learn more about Simbang Gabi, check out the documents on the left side of the page! Schedule details for this year's celebrations are below.

From Dec. 15-23, you are invited to gather in our church at 6:30pm for the Rosary, followed by Mass at 7:00pm. There are three exceptions to this:

• December 15th — in the Fireside Room (same times)

• December 18th — Rosary at 5:00pm, Mass at 5:30pm

• December 22nd — in the Cafeteria (same times)

In lieu of the usual reception that follows the final Mass on 12/23, individual boxes of refreshments will be given away.