Simbáng Gabí

Simbáng Gabí [pronounced “Sim-BONG gah-BEE”] is a nine-day celebration beginning on Dec. 15 in which Filipinos prepare for Christmas.

December 15 to 23, all are invited to join as a spiritual offering in preparation for celebrating the birght of our Lord Jesus. This December we will celebrate the Novena of Simbáng Gabí with our neighboring parishes.

St. Ignatius Church is celebrating with a 5 p.m. Mass December 16 (and not the 9 p.m. Mass).  This event will also include some of our favorite Filipino food and music.

Here is the Cathedral Deanery's 2023 Simbáng Gabí calendar:

Friday 12/15 St. Mary's Cathedral 7:30 am
Saturday 12/16 St. Ignatius 5 pm
Sunday 12/17 St. Benedict 10:30 am
Monday 12/18 St. Vincent De Paul 8:15 am
Tuesday 12/19 St. Agnes 12 pm
Wed. 12/20 Star of the Sea 6 pm
Th. 12/21 St. Monica/St. Thomas Apostle 6 pm
Fri 12/22 Most Holy Redeemer 8 am
Sat. 12/23 St. Dominic's 5:30 pm

We'll see you at 5 p.m. for Mass on December 16! All are welcome, so (as always) feel free to bring friends and family!

Learn more about Simbáng Gabí in this article by Maggie Warner, director of Liturgy and Music.