Celebrate Simbang Gabi

FALW

The Filipino Association of Leisure World is preparing for the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Simbang Gabi is a traditional, nine-day devotion of masses practiced by the Filipino Roman Catholics. The series paves the way for the anticipation of the coming of Christmas, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and the birth of her son, Jesus Christ.

The holiday is from Dec. 16-24. Usually the Christmas season in the Philippines ends in the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6.

Father Juan Caboboy, spiritual adviser of FALW and pastor of Holy Family Church, will celebrate the mass inside the church on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. Mass is limited to 100. Those who want to attend the Holy Mass must call and make a reservation. A to-go reception will follow. It will be first call, first seated, no exemptions.

For reservations, call Dove Sonza at (562) 477-5541, Aida Jose at (201) 566-3184 or Ren Villnueva at (562) 493-1406.