Simbang Gabi (Filipino for “Night Masses”) is traditionally a pre-dawn novena of Masses approximately from December 16-24 culminating at Christmas midnight Mass.
Bishop Barber will join the Simbang Gabi Kickoff Mass:
Church of the Good Shepherd (Pittsburg)
Saturday, December 9, 10:00am
The schedule of parishes participating in the Novena Mass (or alternate schedule as listed) can be found below (check back periodically for updates). Please note that each parish has their own schedule.
Church of the Good Shepherd (Bulletin Notice)
Daily Mass at 5:30 a.m., Dec. 16-24, 2023
Church of Santa Maria
All are welcome to join us for our first Simbang Gabi Mass at the Church of Santa Maria for one night only, 7 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2023.
Divine Mercy Parish, Oakland
Join us for Mass on December 20, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Holy Spirit Fremont
Daily Mass, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., December 15-23. After Mass, please join us in the Parish Center for a meal and fellowship.
Old Mission San Jose (contact Grace)
Join us for Mass on Saturday, December 16, 5:30-7 p.m. *Note: Due to construction in the main church we are unable to host the full nine day Simbang Gabi novena this year.
Our Lady of Guadalupe (Fremont)
Join the parish for daily Mass 6 a.m., December 16-24.
Queen of All Saints (contact Marilyn Olson)
Daily Mass, *5:30-6:30 a.m., December 16-24 (*note updated Mass time as of 11/21/23)
St. Catherina of Siena (contact Fr. Mike Nufable)
Join the parish for daily Mass 6 - 7 a.m., December 16-24.
St. Francis of Assisi (contact Beng Beza)
Join the parish for daily Mass at 5:30 a.m., December 16-24
St. Ignatius of Antioch Church
Daily Mass at 7 p.m., December 15-23, 2023
St. Joachim (contact Ariel)
Daily Mass at 5:30 a.m., December 16-24, 2023. A reception in the gym will be held after each daily Mass.
St. Joan of Arc
**Daily Mass at 7 p.m., December 16-23, 2023; Last Mass on December 24 celebrated at 6 a.m. (**note updated mass time as of 11/21/23)
St. John the Baptist
Daily Mass, 5:30 - 6:30 a.m., December 15-23, 2023
St. Joseph Basillica
Daily Mass and Breakfast, 5:30 - 7 a.m., December 15- 23, 2023
St. Leander (contact Tess at 510.826.8528)
Mass daily at 5:30 am, December 16-24, 2023. Breakfast reception follows Mass on Dec. 16 and 24.
St. Margaret Mary Parish
Join the parish for daily Mass at 6 a.m.*, December 16-24. (*Note: Mass on Dec. 17 and 24 will be at 5 a.m.)
St. Michael's Livermore
Daily Mass, 5:30 - 6:30 a.m., December 16-24, 2023
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rodeo
Join us for Simbang Gabi Novena starting, Saturday, December 16-24, 2023, at 5 a.m.
St. Raymond's
Daily Mass at 5:30 a.m., December 16-24, 2023