ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA CHURCH
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SIMBANG GABI

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SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION 

Prelude :
Preparing Altar Cloth, processing of Star Lantern (Parol), St. Lorenzo Ruiz, and St. Pedro Calungsod.
​Celebrated a bilingual Mass, shortly after the mass, fellowship was held in the Parish Hall.
Simbang Gabi is not just a tradition that is celebrated because we need to do so. But it is also the spiritual preparation for Christmas, in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Over the years, Filipinos communities have made some changes in the way that this event is celebrated. Some urban parishes now celebrates Misa de Gallo around 8- 9 in the evening in order to accommodate the needs of the members of the community who have different work schedules.
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Simbang Gabi is also recognized by Catholic Filipino communities who are living elsewhere in the world. No matter how or when this celebration takes place, Simbang Gabi provides a strong indication of the depth of Catholicism among the Filipino people.

SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION 2019 

Sincere gratitude to all for their participation and continued support, Than You!  Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and a prosperous, peaceful New Year!

​SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION 2018



SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION 2017

Spiritual preparation for Christmas as we live out our belief in the Incarnation.
​It was in or about 1660, during the early years of Christianity in the Philippines, that the "Simbang Gabi" or the "Misa de Gallo" became a Filipino religious tradition. During. Advent, in preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, the missionary friars held nine days of Masses to usher in the event of Christ's birth.  See the Mass on youtube.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqhMv3mo4co&feature=youtu.be
Fellowship following the Simbang Gabi Mass celebration.

SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION 2016

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 ​Ministry Center 7005 Brockton Ave. Riverside,
​​CA 92506

M-F: 9am - 5pm
St. Catherine of Alexandria Church
3680 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA  92506 

Telephone

Parish Office: 951.781.9855
Rectory: 951.683.0800
Fax: 951.781.3061
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Statement & History
    • Clergy
    • Testimonials
  • Mass Schedule
  • Bulletins
  • Sacraments
  • Ministries
    • Spiritual Formation & Evangelization
    • Parish Life
    • Social Concerns
    • Liturgy & Worship
    • Other Non-Parish Ministries
    • Minsterios Hispano
  • School
  • Registration
  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Communication Foundation For Asia
    • Diocese of San Bernardino
    • Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
    • Knights of Columbus
    • St. Vincent de Paul
    • Daily Readings
    • Spiritual Directors International
    • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    • Vatican
    • Catholic Relief Services
    • Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
    • Calendar
  • Ask the Clergy