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In the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, we hear a verse from the prophet, Isaiah echoed in the Gospel:<\/p>\n
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,\u00a0which means “God is with us.”<\/em><\/p>\n –\u00a0Matthew 1:23<\/p>\n How or where have I experienced God’s presence in my life?<\/p>\n “Angels Unawares” Statue Dedication and Mass –\u00a0Thursday, December, 18, 2025\u00a0–\u00a012:15 -2:00 PM\u00a0– Founders Chapel. For more information and register,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n Our student leadership team have come up with some excellent swag items that are available to order. Orders will be taken until\u00a0Friday, December 19\u00a0and will benefit the work of\u00a0RiseUp Industries, a company inspired by HomeBoy Industries in Los Angeles started by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. It assists previously incarcerated, formerly gang involved individuals to successfully re-enter society; thereby, reducing the gang population and the recidivism rate. We are happy to support such a ministry. The items should be in available soon after the holidays.<\/p>\n
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