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Simbang Gabi, meaning “Night Mass” is an adaptation of the Filipino Catholic traditional pre-Christmas devotion originally known as Misa de Gallo (Mass of the Rooster) or Misa de Aguinaldo (Mass of the Gift). It is a nine-day series of masses held in preparation for Christmas introduced in the Philippines by the Spanish friars. The liturgy was traditionally celebrated as early as four in the morning to accommodate the farm workers setting off early for the fields, hence the name “mass of the cock.” To accommodate the needs of today’s families, Filipinos have adapted this Christmas tradition all over the world according to location and social context. It is now common to celebrate this novena in the evening, hence the name Simbang Gabi  (Night Mass). For Simbang Gabi Novena Masses, Click Here...>>

SIMBANG GABI 2007

Filipinos throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and surrounding areas are invited to attend the nine-day Simbang Gabi masses leading to the celebration of Christmas. The masses will be held in different parishes starting on December 15th to December 23.
   This is the 6th year that Simbang Gabi, a devotional practice of a pre-Christmas novena of Masses will be celebrated in different parishes of the Archdiocese. It is a rich part of the Philippine Christmas tradition which we want to share with our non-Filipino brothers and sisters; hence the celebration in different parishes. 
   The Filipino Asian Council Members (FACM) representing the Filipino Catholic Ministry, Archdiocese of Milwaukee would appreciate your participation to make the celebration a success.  You can actively participate, aside from attending the mass, as follows:
□ Music Ministry
□ Ushers
□ Altar Servers
□ Communion Ministers
□ Donate non-perishable goods for the food pantry (bring to church)
□ Sponsor a Mass
□ Pray and sacrifice for the success of Simbang Gabi

If you are interested in the above activities, or if you have suggestions, questions, etc., please call:

Apol Ortiguera
Chairperson - Simbang Gabi Ministry
 

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