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25 years of Simbang Gabi at St. Julie Billiart

Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych presided at a Mass at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park on Dec. 23, 2017 to celebrate Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses in preparation for Christmas celebrated by Filipino Catholics. It was the 25th anniversary of the novena at the parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Louis Tylka, pastor, concelebrates with Bishop Andrew Wypych during a Mass at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park on Dec. 23 to celebrate Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses in preparation for Christmas celebrated by Filipino Catholics. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
During a Simbang Gabi tradition, children process with flowers and candles to place near the creche.
Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych was the main celebrant at Mass.
Parishioners pray the Our Father during Mass.
Members of the choir sing during Communion.

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