SIMBANG GABI 2018 Accompany Mary this Advent season by celebrating a centuries-old Filipino tradition. Simbang Gabi – which translates to “night-dawn Mass” is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin in response to the great gift of Christ. In the Philippines, this Novena is an expression of our accompanying Mary as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Masses December 14 to December 22*, 7 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish * Novena Closing Mass to be celebrated at 5:30pm All are invited to join and celebrate in this special Filipino tradition.