Simbang Gabi (Evening Mass) is one of the most important and popular Filipino traditions. 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.
From December 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 16th and 23rd — Rosary at 5:00pm, Mass at 5:30pm in the Church
December 20th — Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria
A reception will follow Mass on Friday, December 22nd in honor of the 25th year of celebrating Simbang Gabi here at Holy Trinity!
December 16–24 & Dec. 26–Jan. 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.