Wednesday, December 24, 2025

12/24 6:30 AM Novena Mass


 I attended the 9th Novena  Mass “Simbang Gabi” at Augustine’s.  It was doubly special for me because I had Father Oliver do a birthday blessing for me during the Mass.  I had found out at the other 6:30 AM Mass, I attended  that they did these things and I thought why not do one for myself.  So I did it, and I felt gratitude and I felt guilty at the same time.  I have to give my birthday up to others.


That’s me and Father Oliver.  He presided over the Mass and was assisted by Father John: a rare time to see both fathers at the Same Mass.

The darker lighting at Staug made it great to take a photo of the four lit Advent candles:


And the music & singing were wonderful.


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