Simbang Gabi

Monsignor Robert Servatius and his parish, Blessed Sacrament, hosted the first Mass in the Simbang Gabi novena, which began Dec. 15. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition; the Masses are a devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. In the Diocese of Salt Lake City, each of the novena's nine Masses was celebrated at a different parish; the last two are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 22 at Saint Mary Parish in West Haven; and Sunday, Dec. 23 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City. Both Masses are at 7 p.m. The Filipino Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Salt Lake City. IC photo/Marie Mischel