Posted December 21, 2017

The Bensalem parish opened its doors to an evening Mass Dec. 16 as part of the Filipino Catholic devotion of Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses on nine nights at different churches to welcome the Christ child before the feast of the Nativity. Read all about it in our Local News section. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The faithful pray during Mass at St. Ephrem Church, Bensalem, Dec. 16. (Sarah Webb)

  • Worshipers celebrate the evening Mass for the Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi on Saturday, Dec. 16 at St. Ephrem Church, Bensalem. (Sarah Webb)

  • Msgr. Kenneth McAteer, pastor of St. Ephrem Parish, consecrates the Eucharist during Mass on the Third Sunday of Advent, signified by the lighted rose candle on the church’s Advent wreath.