Mary, Star of the Sea Parish Observes Annual Tradition of Misa de Gallo The tradition of Misa de Gallo (Spanish for “rooster’s” Mass), while mostly observed by Spanish-speaking Roman Catholic countries in Latin America and in the Philippines, it is an annual event here at MSOS. Sometimes referred to as Simbang Gabi (Tagalog for “night Mass”) or Misa de Aguinaldo (“gift Mass”) the celebration of daily Mass at 5:30 am begins on December 16 and ends on December 24. After Mass, parishioners enjoy a myriad of Filipino holiday delicacies like bibingka and puto bumbong.