Parols are ornamental star-like lanterns that are part of the Filipino Christmas Celebration Simbang Gabi. They are traditionally made out of bamboo and paper and comes in various sizes, shapes and designs, however its star-shape façade and basic design remains dominant

Next Meeting Date

Our next meeting is scheduled for 11/22/09  at Our Mother Good Counsel Rectory after the 9:00am mass.


We will be discussing details for the Simbang Gabi.


If you want more information, please email jaime.raymundo@sbcglobal.net

Simbang Gabi

SIMBANG GABI is one of the longest and most popular among the Filipino traditions in the country. 
Simbang Gabi or Mass at Dawn is a nine-day novena to the Blessed Mother. The novena begins December 16 as early as 4 in the morning and culminates with the “Misa de Gallo” on Christmas Eve to welcome the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.


Our Mother of Good Counsel Church will celebrate Simbang Gabi on December 16th.