Simbang Gabi Sa Konsulado 2005

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL - NEWS RELEASE
02 December 2005

New York, NEW YORK --- For Catholic Filipinos, one of the much-awaited religious devotions is the nine consecutive pre-Christmas dawn masses called “Simbang Gabi.”
Also known as the Misas de Aguinaldo (Masses of the Christmas Gift), this tradition is known to have been introduced by Augustinian Spanish missionaries in Mexico in the late sixteenth century. It was a custom called Posadas (“Inns”), a novena for the last nine days of Advent commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The Posadas symbolically re-enacted the Holy Family’s search for shelter in Bethlehem through a procession. In 1587, the Augustinians obtained for Mexico a papal decree authorizing a series of nine votive Masses from December 16 to December 24. Dramatic representations of the Nativity took place together with the novena Masses. The Misas de Aguinaldo were celebrated around five in the morning and became popular in Latin America and, later, the Philippines.

In keeping with this unique tradition, the Philippine Consulate General together with the following hosts organizations, invite all Filipinos and friends to attend the Simbang Gabi Sa Konsulado”. Masses start on Wednesday, 14 December 2005 through Thursday, 22 December 2005 at 6:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday at the Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036. A light salu-salo will be served after the mass.

DATE

ORGANIZATIONS

 

14 Dec. – Wednesday

 

U.N. SRC Philippine Cultural Society and Coalition of Alumni Associations:

Assumption College Alumnae Association Abroad

De La Salle University Alumni Association of the East Coast

San Beda Alumni Association

St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae Association of the East Coast

Ateneo Alumni Association

St. Theresa’s College Alumnae Association

College of the Holy Spirit Alumnae Association

Colegio De San Juan De Letran Alumni Association

Maryknoll College Alumni Association

 

15 Dec. – Thursday

 

Philippine American Communities Executive Council  (PACEC)

 

16 Dec – Friday

 

New York Jaycees

Filipino-American Human Services, Inc.

Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment

Diverse City Theatre

Kalusugan Coalition

 

17 Dec. – Saturday

 

Philippine American Association of Connecticut

Eastern Tagudinians Association, Inc.

Association of Filipino Teachers of America

Paaralan sa Konsulado; Parents Auxiliary Council

 

 

18 Dec.-Sunday

 

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Group

Filipino Apostolate of St. Patrick Community of Long Island City, Astoria

Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey

Philippine Nurses Association of New York

Lipeños East Coast Association

 

19 Dec. – Monday

 

University of the Philippines Alumni Association, New York Chapter

National Association of Filipino Americans

 

 20 Dec. – Tuesday

 

Cavinti  Laguna

Manhattanites Lions Club

 

21 Dec. – Wednesday

 

Philippine American Friendship Committee

Devotees of Peñafrancia

Bicolandia Association

Garden State Filipino American Association, Inc.

Philippine Women’s University Alumni Association

SOP Empire State Medical Lions Club

Philippine National Bank

 

22 Dec. – Thursday

 

Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Center Management Board

National Federation of Filipino American Associations Eastern Region

Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.

La Communidad de Zamboanga

DISH Network / Mabuhay Channel

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For more information:
Philippine Consulate General in New York
556 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10036 US
Email: newyork@pcgny.net
(212) 764-1330
Fax: (212) 382-1146
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Philippine and U.S. Holidays

Acceptance of Passport Applications:
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:00pm only


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