By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami
MIAMI- The Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Miami invites the community to celebrate Simbang Gabi, the traditional Advent novena of evening Masses which begins Wednesday, Dec. 15 and concludes Dec. 23.
The theme of this year�s novena is �Rejoice! A Son Is Given Us � Emmanuel.�
Each Mass will highlight a different theme.
The mission of the Filipino Apostolate is to promote spiritual unity and growth in the faith of the Filipino-American community, while preserving our Filipino culture, tradition and values; we will strive to support our community with resources to meet its spiritual needs. All of these, in a Christian spirit of faith, hope, and charity as God's people.
The schedule of Masses this year is as follows:
Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 7:30 PM St. Boniface Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Authentic Witnessing
8330 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines, 33026
Thursday, Dec. 16th, 7:30 PM Annunciation Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Clarity of One�s Life Mission
3781 SW 39th Street, West Park, 33023
Friday, Dec. 17th, 7:30 PM Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Compassionate Love for Our Roots
15801 NW 67th Avenue, Miami Lakes, 33014
Saturday, Dec. 18th, 3:00 PM Our Lady of the Holy Rosary � St. Richard Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Trusting Acceptance
7500 SW 152nd Street, Palmetto Bay, 33157
Sunday, Dec. 19th, 5:00 PM St. Bernard Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Humble Obedience
8279 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, 33322
Celebrant: Bishop Felipe Est�vez
Monday, Dec. 20th, 7:30 PM Visitation Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Faithful Surrender
100 NE 191st Street, Miami, 33169
Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 8PM Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Joyful Magnanimity
14187 SW 72nd Street, Miami, 33183
Wednesday, Dec. 22nd, 7:30 PM Little Flower Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Deep Gratitude
1805 Pierce Street, Hollywood, 33020
Thursday, Dec. 23rd, 6:30 PM St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Theme: The Grace of Hopeful Freedom
415 NE 105th Street, Miami, 33138
Celebrant: Archbishop Thomas Wenski
For more information, call Janet Macasero at (954) 981-7843, Carina Villa (786) 547-6796 or Denise Dano at (954) 436-2050 or visit http://filipinoapostolate.org
THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA ARE WELCOMED.
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