Simbang Gabi celebration will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21

FALW

The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) is preparing for its annual Simbang Gabi celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Clubhouse 2 at 5 p.m. Simbang Gabi is a devotional nine Masses that take place at dawn. Simbang Gabi is celebrated in the Christian population of the Philippines, most notably by the Roman Catholics and the Aglipayans.

Father Juan Caboboy, pastor emeritus of the Holy Family Catholic Church of Leisure World, will officiate the Mass. He has been instrumental in the way to celebrate the coming of the “Prince of Peace” and honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The biggest religious holiday in the Philippine Archipelago is Christmas. It starts on Dec. 16 and continues until the Feast of Epiphany on Jan. 6.

For Filipinos around the world, this celebration brings them together to reminisce about the good times they had with their families back home.

After the Holy Mass, there will be a short entertainment and followed by a traditional simple dinner for all to enjoy and dancing and karaoke to end the night. All are welcome to attend.

— Ren Villanueva