Simbang Gabi
We again invite you to participate in this annual pre-Christmas novena beloved by Filipino Catholics everywhere. Join Filipinos from these parishes in preparing for the birth of our Savior by honoring the Virgin Mother. Invite family and friends, Filipino and non-Filipino.
Please e-mail Fr. Tirso Villaverde at [email protected] with any questions.
Simbang Gabi 2023 Schedule
Theme: Growing in love for the Eucharist
2023 Guidelines (PDF)
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Pascal Baylon: Pray for religious men and women
- 6:30 a.m. – Sts. Peter/Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 6 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 6:30 p.m. – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 708 W. Belmont Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood Ave.; Glenview
- 7 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 7 p.m. – St. Julie Billiart, 7399 W. 159th St.; Tinley Park
- 7 p.m. – Mary, Mother of God - Saint Ita, 5500 N. Broadway, Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Mary Undoer of Knots, (SRB site) 4646 N. Austin; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Most Blessed Trinity @ IC, 508 Grand Ave.; Waukegan
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 1 – December 15: Pray for the religious men and women of our Church.
St. Pascal Baylon was a Franciscan brother in the 16th century. He would spend hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
For the religious men and women of our Church. We pray that they remain faithful in their vocations and charisms to help bring souls closer to God. We pray to the Lord.
Lord God, in this time of Eucharistic Revival,
we ask the intercession of Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Pascal Baylon.
Hear our prayers
and grant that we may never fail to trust the promise you give to us in the Eucharist.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Clare of Assisi: Pray for persecuted Christians
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 4 p.m. – St. Monica/St. Rosalie, 5136 N. Nottingham Ave; Chicago
- 4:30 p.m. – St. Edward, 4350 W. Sunnyside; Chicago
- 5 p.m. – Holy Family, 2515 W. Palatine Rd.; Inverness
- 5 p.m. – Our Lady of Ransom, 8624 W. Normal Ave.; Niles
- 5 p.m. – Our Lady of the Wayside, 434 W. Park St.; Arlington Hts
- 5 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 5 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 5 p.m. – St. Mother Theodore Guerin, 3020 N. 76th Ct.; Elmwood Park
- 5 p.m. – St. Paul VI, 2401 S. 10th Ave, North Riverside
- 5 p.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 6 p.m. – St. Mary of Celle, 1428 S. Wesley Ave.; Berwyn
- 7 p.m. – Queen of All Saints, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Francis of Assisi, 15050 Wolf Rd.; Orland Park
- 7 p.m. – St. Raphael the Archangel, 40000 N. US Hwy 45; Old Mill Creek
- 7 p.m. – St. Vincent Ferrer, 1530 Jackson Ave.; River Forest
- 7:45 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 2 – December 16: Pray for persecuted Christians.
St. Clare was a follower of St. Francis. During a raid by enemy forces, she held the monstrance at the gate of her convent. This frightened off the invaders.
For persecuted Christians. We pray that they may not lose hope or turn away from God’s love. We pray to the Lord.
God of all hope, in this time of Eucharistic Revival,
may Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Clare of Assisi
bring our prayers to you today.
May we remain courageous
even in the midst of those who refuse to embrace your love.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Dominic: Pray for priests
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 7 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 3 p.m. – St. Peter Damian, 109 S. Crest Ave.; Bartlett
- 4 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 4 p.m. – Our Lady of Unity (St. Helen), 2315 W. Augusta Blvd.; Chicago
- 4 p.m. – St. Mary of the Annunciation, 22333 Erhart Rd.; Mundelein
- 5 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 5 p.m. – St. Michael, 14327 Highland Ave.; Orland Park
- 5:30 p.m. – Our Lady of Mercy, 4432 N. Troy St., Chicago
- 6 p.m. – St. Benedict, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd.; Chicago
- 6 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem; Niles
- 7 p.m. – St. Gilbert, 301 E. Belvidere Rd.; Grayslake
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St; Des Plaines
Day 3 – December 17: Pray for priests, ministers of the Sacred Mysteries.
St. Dominic Guzman was the founder of the Dominican Order. He, too, held a special love for the Eucharist and prayed constantly before the Blessed Sacrament
For all priests—ministers of the sacred mysteries. We pray that they remain steadfast in their sacred duties. We pray to the Lord.
Lord, God, you call us each by name.
In this time of Eucharistic Revival,
we again ask the intercession of Our Lady of the Eucharist and also St. Dominic.
Keep us always faithful to the vocations to which you have called us.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Margaret Mary: Pray for mercy upon sinners
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 6:30 a.m. – St. Peter & St.Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 7 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Sacred Heart, 8245 W. 111th St.; Palos Hills
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 7 p.m. – St. Joseph, 114 Lincoln Ave.; Round Lake
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 4 – December 18: Pray for mercy upon sinners.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque became the promoter of devotion to the Sacred Heart. Through the Eucharist we experience the mercy of God and forgiveness of sins.
For mercy upon all sinners. We pray that the forgiveness that only God can give be embraced by all peoples of the world. We pray to the Lord.
Loving God,
we look to the prayers of Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Margaret Mary for guidance in our lives.
Keep us close to you especially in this time of Eucharistic Revival.
May we be instruments of your love and mercy in the world.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Peter Julian Eymard: Pray for those involved in Eucharistic Adoration
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 6:30 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 6 p.m. – Our Lady/Blessed Sacrament, 601 Biesterfield Rd.; Elk Grove Village
- 6:30 p.m. – St. Mary/Lake & OL Lourdes, 4220 N. Sheridan Rd.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Prince of Peace, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave.; Lake Villa
- 7 p.m. – St. Fabian, 7450 W. 83rd St.; Bridgeview
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 5 – December 19: Pray for those serving in Perpetual Adoration.
St. Peter Julian Eymard was a priest in France during the 19th century. He is the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers.
For those who serve and promote Eucharistic Adoration. May the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist shape all believers to building up the Body of Christ on earth. We pray to the Lord.
God of all goodness,
through Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Peter Julian Eymard,
you remind us in this time of Eucharistic Revival that you are constantly present in our lives.
Hear our prayers and grant us your grace to live as your Son has taught
for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Tarcisius: Pray for altar servers.
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 6:30 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 6 p.m. – St. Mary of Vernon, 236 US Hwy 45; Indian Creek
- 7 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 7 p.m. – St. Joseph the Worker, 181 W. Dundee Rd.; Wheeling
- 7 p.m. – Sts. Matthew and Hubert, 729 Grand Canyon; Hoffman Estates
- 7 p.m. – Queen of Apostles, 4412 N. Western in Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Stephen D&M, 17500 84th Ave; Tinley Park
- 8 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 6 – December 20: Pray for altar servers
As a young boy, St. Tarcisius served as an acolyte. He was killed because he refused to give up to enemies the Blessed Sacrament he carried close to his heart.
For all the youth who serve at the altar. May they be inspired to live holy lives and remain faithful to the teachings of our Savior. We pray to the Lord.
Lord God, in this time of Eucharistic Revival,
we invoke once more the intercession of Our Lady of the Eucharist together with that of St. Tarcisius.
May we defend with our lives the faith you have given to us.
Hear our prayers as we again pray through Christ our Lord. Amen
Our Lady of the Eucharist and Blessed Carlo Acutis: Pray for youth and young adults.
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 6:30 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 6:30 p.m. – All Saints, 8523 Georgiana; Morton Grove
- 7 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Old St. Mary’s, 1500 S. Michigan Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 7 p.m. – St. Paul the Apostle, 6403 Gages Lake Rd.; Gurnee
- 7 p.m. – St. Veronica, 1120 Douglas Ave.; Flossmoor
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 7 – December 21: Pray for the youth and young adults
Blessed Carlo Acutis will be the first millennial to become a Saint. He created a website documenting all the Eucharistic Miracles throughout history.
For all youth and young adults. We pray that God will protect their innocence and inspire older generations of believers to be role models in the faith. We pray to the Lord.
God of all, through Our Lady of the Eucharist and Blessed Carlo Acutis,
you show us the miraculous ways of your love.
Hear our prayers
and help us always to see your goodness at work in this time of Eucharistic Revival.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Pius X: Pray for those preparing for First Communion.
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 6:30 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 5:30 p.m. – Queen of Peace, 8747 W. Lawrence Ave.; Chicago
- 6 p.m. – St. Zachary, 567 W. Algonquin Rd.; Des Plaines
- 6:30 p.m. – Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Rd.; Schaumburg
- 6:30 p.m. – St. Odilo, 2244 East Ave.; Berwyn
- 6:30 p.m. – St. Padre Pio, 5601 N. California; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 7 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
- 7 p.m. – St. Damian, 5300 W. 155th St.; Oak Forest
- 7 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem; Niles
- 7 p.m. – Little Flower, 624 Douglas Ave.; Waukegan
- 8 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
Day 8 – December 22: Pray for those preparing for First Communion
St. Pius X was pope during the years of 1903 until 1914. He lowered the age a child could receive First Communion and promoted frequent reception of the Sacrament.
For those preparing for First Communion. May catechists be examples of faith and candidates for the sacraments grow into faithful disciples of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
Loving God, in this time of Eucharistic Revival
and through Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Pius X,
you invite all people to share in your heavenly banquet.
Hear our prayers and help us to receive your gifts with worthy lives.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Thomas Aquinas: Pray for those who do not believe in the Real Presence
- 5 a.m. – St. Ansgard, 2040 Laurel Ave.; Hanover Park
- 8:15 a.m. – St. Peter & St. Lambert, 8116 Niles Center Rd.; Skokie
- 4 p.m. – St. Brigid/OL of Humility, 10655 W. Wadsworth Rd.; Beach Park
- 5 p.m. – St. Ferdinand, 5900 W. Barry Ave., Chicago
- 5 p.m. – Blessed Carlo Acutis, 2136 W. Webster Ave.; Chicago
- 5 p.m. – Santa Maria del Popolo, 116 N. Lake St.; Mundelein
- 5 p.m. – St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles
- 6:30 p.m. – Mary Mother of Martyrs, St. Mary 794 Pearson St.; Des Plaines
- 7 p.m. – St. Albert the Great (with Bishop Casey), 8000 Linder Ave.; Burbank
- 7:45 p.m. – Holy Child Jesus Parish, 2324 W. Chase Ave.; Chicago
Day 9 – December 23: Pray for those who do not believe in the Real Presence
St. Thomas Aquinas is notably one of the most famous theologians of the Church. He loved the Eucharist that several hymns have been attributed to him as composer.
For those who do not believe in the Real Presence. We pray that the mysteries of our faith may move the hearts of all people to see the wonders that reveal God’s goodness. We pray to the Lord.
God of all the ages,
you always make yourself known to us
especially in this time of Eucharistic Revival.
With the prayers of Our Lady of the Eucharist and St. Thomas Aquinas to guide us,
hear our prayers
and grant that we may remain constant witnesses to your presence in the world.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
