Simbang Gabi is a devotional, nine-day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics as a spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas.
The Spanish missionaries brought the practice to deepen the faith of the people of the Philippines. The Simbang Gabi, a novena of Mass, first introduced in Mexico, was known as Misa de Gallo. The masses were celebrated as early as 4:00 a.m. to allow farmers to participate in the liturgy before they went to the fields. Simbang Gabi is a long Catholic tradition among many Filipinos not only in the Philippines but all over the world where Filipinos find homes.
Simbang Gabi masses are occurring throughout the diocese beginning December 15th. See the scheduled below
Kick-off of Simbang Gabi 2023 is on Wednesday December 13 at 7:00P M at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. The mass will be presided by Bishop Oscar Cantú. There will be Blessing of Parols (Star Lanterns) and a reception following the Mass.
-CAMPBELL-
St. Lucy Parish
2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell
December 16 – 24 5:30 AM
-CUPERTINO-
Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish
10110 North DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino
Dec. 16, 8:30 am
Dec. 17, 9:30 am
Dec. 18, 8:30 am
Dec. 19, 8:30 am
Dec. 20, 8:30 am
Dec. 21, 8:30 am
Dec. 22, 8:30 am
Dec. 23, 8:30 am
Dec. 24, 8:30 am
-GILROY-
St. Mary’s – Gilroy
11 First St., Gilroy
All are English Mass
Dec. 16, 6am
Dec. 17, 7am
Dec. 18, 6am
Dec. 19, 6am
Dec. 20, 6am
Dec. 21, 6am
Dec. 22, 6am
Dec. 23, 6am
Dec. 24, 7am
-MILPITAS-
St. Elizabeth Parish
750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas
Dec.16, 6:00 am – Bishop Oscar Cantu
Dec. 17, 6:00 am – Fr. Duong Nguyen
Dec.18, 6:00am – Fr. Jose Galang
Dec.19, 6:00am – Fr. Anthony Uytingco
Dec. 20, 6:00am – Fr. Celso Singson
Dec. 21, 6:00am – Fr. Andrew Garcia, SJ
Dec. 22, 6:00am – Fr. Justin Le
Dec. 23, 6:00am – Fr. Dan Urcia
Dec. 24, 6:00am – Fr. Andy Ligot, JCD Vicar General / Chancellor/ Pastor
St. John the Baptist Parish
350 South Abel St., Milpitas
Dec 15 – 23 7:00 pm
-MOUNTAIN VIEW-
St. Athanasius Parish
160 North Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View
Dec 16 to 24 – 5:30am
-MORGAN HILL-
St. Catherine Parish
17400 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill
Dec 16 5:30 PM
-SAN JOSE-
Church of the Transfiguration Parish
4325 Jarvis Ave., San Jose
Dec. 16, 5pm
Dec. 17, 630pm
Dec. 18, 630pm
Dec. 19, 630pm
Dec. 20, 630pm
Dec. 21, 630pm
Dec. 22, 630pm
Dec. 23, 5pm
Dec. 24, 630pm
Holy Cross Parish
580 East Jackson St., San Jose
Dec. 15-23, 7pm
Holy Family Parish
4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose
Dec. 16-24, 6am
Most Holy Trinity Parish
2040 Nassau Dr., San Jose
Dec. 16 Saturday, 5:30 am – Fr. Duc Vu, SJ
Dec. 17 Sunday, 5:30 am – Fr. Noel Sanvicente
Dec. 18 Monday, 5:30 am – Fr. Andrew Garcia, SJ
Dec. 19 Tuesday, 5:30 am – Fr. Francis Nguyen, SJ
Dec. 20 Wednesday, 5:30 am – Bishop Oscar Cantu
Dec. 21 Thursday, 5:30 am – Fr. Michael Gazzingan
Dec. 22 Friday, 5:30 am – Fr. Gener Geronimo
Dec. 23 Saturday, 5:30 am – Fr. Martin Silva, SJ
Dec. 24 Sunday, 5:30 am – Fr. Eric Piczon
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
2020 East San Antonio St., San Jose
Dec 15 6:00 pm
Dec 16 5:00 pm
Dec 17 – 22 6:00 pm
Dec 23 5:00 pm
Queen of Apostles Parish
4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose
Dec. 22, 7 PM
St. Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Rd., San Jose
Dec. 15 – 23, 7 PM
St. Frances Cabrini Parish
15333 Woodard Rd., San Jose
Dec. 19, 6 PM
Dec. 20, 6 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15111 San Felipe Rd., San Jose
Dec 15, Friday, 7pm – Fr. Rey Sarmiento
Dec 16, Saturday, 4pm – Fr. Robain Lamba
Dec 17, Sunday, 6pm – Fr. Lieu Vu
Dec 18, Monday, 7pm – Fr. Jeff Fernandez
Dec 19, Tuesday, 7pm – Fr. Tito Cartagenas
Dec 20, Wednesday, 7pm – Fr. Ritche Bueza
Dec 21, Thursday,7pm – Fr. Matt Stanley
Dec 22, Friday, 7pm – Fr. Victor Trinidad
Dec 23, Saturday, 4pm – Bishop Oscar Cantu
St. John Vianney Parish
4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 8 AM
Dec 17, 6 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 8 AM
St. Julie Billiart Parish
6410 Cottle Rd., San Jose
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 7 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM
St. Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Rd., San Jose
December 15-23 7:00 PM
Saint Victor Parish
3108 Sierra Rd.San Jose
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 5 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM
-SANTA CLARA-
Our Lady of Peace Parish
2800 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara
Dec. 16, 5am
Dec. 17, 5am
Dec. 18, 5am
Dec. 19, 5am
Dec. 20, 5am
Dec. 21, 5am
Dec. 22, 5am
Dec. 23, 5am
Dec. 24, 5am
St. Justin Parish
2655 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara
Dec 16- 24 6 AM
St. Lawrence Parish
1971 Saint Lawrence Dr., Santa Clara
Dec, 13, 7 PM Diocesan Celebration of Simbang Gabi Kick-off Mass with blessing of parols (lanterns) after.
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16, 5 PM
Dec 17, 6 PM
Dec 18, 7 PM
Dec 19, 7 PM
Dec 20, 7 PM
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM
-SUNNYVALE-
Church of the Resurrection Parish
725 Cascade Dr., Sunnyvale
Dec 21, 7 PM
Dec 22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM
St. Cyprian
195 Leota Ave.
Dec 15, 7 PM
Dec 16 & 17, 5 PM
Dec 18-22, 7 PM
Dec 23, 5 PM