Now on its 10th year, the Kick-Off Mass of the Simbang Gabi will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 at All Saints Church in Hayward, with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ presiding.
This is the first time that the kick-off Mass is brought to a parish other than the Cathedral of Christ the Light, in the hope of engaging the local communities in a renewed zeal and hopeful anticipation of the coming Christmas, which is what the 9-day devotion – the Simbang Gabi novena Masses -- is all about.
Coming out of the pandemic, with food and social distancing restrictions lifted, details of the fellowship and entertainment are being ironed out.
Come and re-experience the warmth of Christmas and the joy of growing in faith as we celebrate this time-honored tradition — the Filipino way! Don your Filipiniana attire, with your parish banner and lantern for the procession, and enjoy the festive music from the choir
assembled by Ariel Mayormita.
Please contact [email protected] for updates as we approach the date.
Full list of celebrations throughout the Diocese of Oakland can be found here: