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Filipino ‘Simbang Gabi’ Christmas tradition returns Dec. 11
HOUSTON — On Dec. 11, some of the 50,000 Filipino Catholics in the Archdiocese will begin celebrating Simbang Gabi, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition that consists of a novena of Masses held in anticipation of the Nativity and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the Philippines, Simbang Gabi (“Mass at Dawn”) Masses are traditionally held in the early hours of the morning, but in Houston, the Masses are celebrated at night to allow more faithful to attend.
This year, 34 parishes are hosting a Simbang Gabi Mass, with six parishes hosting daily Masses during the entirety of the novena, starting on Dec. 11. Starting Dec. 15, individual Masses are celebrated at many parishes across the Archdiocese.
Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez will celebrate the final concluding Mass, also known as the Grand Culmination Mass, on Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church (2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland.) A dinner reception and cultural entertainment follow the Mass. Traditional attire is welcomed. For more information, visit the Filipino Ministry Council website.
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north houston schedule
Dec. 16-24: Daily Masses begin at St. John Neumann (2730 Nelwood Dr, Houston, TX 77038) at 5:30 a.m.- Dec. 15: Christ the Redeemer (11507 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX 77065), 7 p.m. and Sts. Simon and Jude (26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 16: St. Ignatius of Loyola (7810 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 17: St. Anthony of Padua (7801 Bay Branch Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 18: St. Anne (1111 S. Cherry St, Tomball, TX 77375) and St. Matthew the Evangelist (9915 Hollister St, Houston, TX 77040), both at 7 p.m.
- Dec. 19: Christ the Good Shepherd (18511 Klein Church Rd, Spring, TX 77379), 6:30 p.m.; Prince of Peace (19222 SH 249, Houston, TX 77070) and Sacred Heart (109 North Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20: St. Edward (2601 Spring Stuebner Rd, Spring, TX 77379), 7:30 p.m.
- Dec. 21: St. James the Apostle (22800 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, TX 77373), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 22: St. Maximilian Kolbe (10135 West Rd, Houston, TX 77064), 7 p.m.
- Culmination Mass
Dec. 23 at St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581) with carols at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m.
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west houston schedule
- Dec. 16: Epiphany of the Lord (1530 Norwalk Dr, Katy, TX 77450), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 17: St. Bartholomew (5356 11th St, Katy, TX 77493), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 19: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd, Houston, TX 77084); St. Faustina (28102 FM 1093, Fulshear, TX 77441); and St. Justin Martyr (13350 Ashford Point Dr, Houston, TX 77082), all at 7 p.m.; St. Edith Stein (3311 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77449), 7:30 p.m.
- Culmination Mass
Dec. 23 at St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581) with carols at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m.
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South Houston schedule
- Dec. 11-19: St. Francis de Sales (8200 Roos Rd, Houston, TX 77036), daily at 7:30 p.m. (Tagalog/Bilingual)
- Dec. 15-23: Notre Dame (7720 Boone Rd, Houston, TX 77082), daily at 5 a.m.; Corpus Christi (9900 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025), daily at 5:30 a.m.; and Sacred Heart of Jesus (6502 County Road 48, Manvel, TX 77578): Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.; Dec. 16 and 18 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 17 at 5 a.m.; Dec. 19-23 at 5 a.m.
- Dec. 15: Holy Family (1510 5th St, Missouri City, TX 77489), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 19: Mary Queen (606 Cedarwood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546) and St. Albert of Trapani (11027 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77071), 6 p.m.; St. Angela Merici (9009 Sienna Ranch Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459), 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20: St. Laurence (3100 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479); St. Luke the Evangelist (11011 Hall Rd, Houston, TX 77089); and St. Thomas Aquinas (12627 W Bellfort Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478), all at 7 p.m.
- Dec. 21: Queen of Peace (1224 Cedar Dr, La Marque, TX 77568), 4:30 p.m.
- Culmination Mass
Dec. 23 at St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581) with carols at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m.
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East Houston schedule
- Dec. 16-24: St. Dominic (8215 Reservoir Dr, Houston, TX 77049), daily at 5 a.m.
- Dec. 20: St. Jude Thaddeus (800 South Main St, Highlands, TX 77562), carols at 6:30 p.m., Mass at 7 p.m.
- Culmination Mass
Dec. 23 at St. Helen (2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581) with carols at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m.
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