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1 The Catholic Community of Rankin and Swissvale MADONNA DEL CASTELLO PARISH 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Swissvale, PA March 13, 2016 Word of God Catholic Parish 7446 McClure Avenue Swissvale, PA Administrative Office: 2021 S. Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA MASS SCHEDULE Daily: Monday (Madonna)... 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Wednesday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Thursday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Friday (Madonna)... 8:00 A.M. Saturday (Word of God)... 9:30 A.M. Saturday Vigil (Madonna)... 4:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil (Word of God)... 6:00 P.M. Sunday (Word of God)... 9:00 A.M. Sunday (Madonna)... 11:00 A.M. Consult the bulletin for Holy Day and Holiday Mass schedule PARISH STAFF Fr. John Lynam... Pastor Keith Kondrich... Deacon Ron Demblowski... Deacon/Pastoral Associate Edward Kapsha...Madonna Music Director Michael Burke...Word of God Music Director Kelly James... Madonna Parish Secretary Karen Flynn... Word of God Parish Secretary Marcia Murello... Coordinator of Religious Ed. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 12:00 Noon (Word of God church) SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Contact the Parish Office for an appointment at least 6 months before the wedding SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Parish Office for an appointment SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Available after Mass and upon request CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office (Madonna) Parish Office (Word of God) Parish Office Fax Religious Education Office Music Ministry (Madonna)... EKAPD5965@gmail.com Bp. Dattilo Social Hall Madonna Website... Word of God ... wordofgod1994@verizon.net Church Street Convent Parish Prayer Line East Catholic School Ardmore B1vd., Pgh., PA Sr. Judith Stojhovic, RSM... Principal School Website... A member of the East Catholic School Consortium Bulletin Deadline Monday at Noon.

2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 13, 2016 A NOTE FROM FATHER JOHN Parish Mission: Thank you to all who helped to organize and prepare for the Mission. Fire Fund: We are grateful to our St. Vincent de Paul conference and the people of the parishes for donating over $2,000 to those left homeless by the March 1st fire in Swissvale. Donations will be accepted until Monday, March 21st. Please make checks out to Swissvale Ministerium and memo Emergency Fund. You may put them in the collection or mail/deliver to the parish offices. Tuesday Holy Hour Reflection: March 15th, St. John at the Foot of the Cross. Please keep those who were confirmed by Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid on Saturday, March 12 in your prayers. Covering statues in Lent: The custom of covering or veiling the cross, statues and pictures stems from the Fasting Veil, a cloth that was hung up in front of ornate altars as a way to help people avoid distractions in the final days of Lent. Living Stations: East Catholic will present the Living Stations on Sun., March 20, 3:00p.m. in Word of God Church. Families displaced by the recent apartment fire in Swissvale are in need of furniture. You can help with any unused furniture that you would have. Please call St. Vincent de Paul to schedule a pickup, Six sisters of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Divine Mercy are re-opening the old convent on Kenmawr Ave. in Rankin. They are in need of all household items, including kitchen ware and bathroom items. Donations can be left in Dattilo Hall at Madonna or in the back of the church at Word of God. WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday - March 12 - Vigil 4:00 PM Thomas Coffee (Lynn & Dave Perla) 6:00 PM Gertrude Schott (Bernie Stecik) Sunday - March 13 - Fifth Sunday in Lent 9:00 AM For the People 11:00 AM Kay Scaramucci (John Scaramucci, MD) Monday - March 14 7:00 PM Dec. Memb. Battaglia & Giordano Families, Edward Farren & Christopher Savinell (Kimberly Battaglia) Tuesday - March 15 9:30 AM Joseph Powers (Sr. Mary Victor & Geri Green) Wednesday - March 16 8:00 AM Robert C. Jennings (M/M John Buettner) Thursday - March 17 - St. Patrick 9:30 AM Jerry O Carroll (Eileen & Phil Macioce) Friday - March 18 - St. Cyril of Jerusalem 8:00 AM Tony Caliendo (Fr. Joe Mele) Saturday - March 19 - St. Joseph 9:30 AM Joseph Barbish (Family) Saturday - March 19 - Vigil 4:00 PM For the People 6:00 PM Andrew Haydu (Family) Palm Sunday - March 20 9:00 AM Norm DeLuca, Death Anniv. (Wife, Betty) 11:00 AM Gloria & Dominic Sciulli (Margie/Joel Williams) THIS WEEK Sunday - 2nd Collection - Utilities; St. Vincent de Paul Sarris Candy Order Pick-up; Daylight Savings Time Begins 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Gift Shop open, Parish Center Monday 7:00 PM Word of God Choir Rehearsal - Word of God Tuesday 7:00 PM Holy Hour, Rosary/Lenten Reflection-Madonna Wednesday 10:30 AM Legion of Mary - Dattilo Hall Thursday 1:30 PM Mass-Swissvale Towers Community Rm., 1st Fl. Friday 12:00 NN Stations - Word of God 12:00 NN to 7:00 PM - Fish Fry - Dattilo Hall 7:00 PM Holy Hour - Madonna Stations, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM - 40 Days for Life - Planned Parenthood, Downtown Pittsburgh 12:00 PM Reconciliation - Word of God Parish Palm Sunday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Gift Shop open, Parish Center 3:00 PM Living Stations - Word of God Church Readings for March 20, Palm Sunday 1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 The Lord s Servant will stand firm even when persecuted. 2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Christ was obedient to death but God has exalted him. Gospel Reading: Luke 22:14 23:56 Luke s description of Jesus s Passion includes events not found in the other gospels such as Jesus speaking to the women on the way to Calvary and his dialogue with the good thief on the cross.

3 MADONNA DEL CASTELLO & WORD OF GOD PARISHES LOOK FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA KIOSK AT BOTH PARISHES It takes great humility, great strength, great courage to be a true prodigal son. In this life, it is never too late to ask and to receive forgiveness. Search for your strength whether it be through the lives of saints, their prayers, or all the other spiritual tools at our fingertips be selfish! Please be sure to place your suggested donation in the money slot on the display so the ministry can be selfsupporting. PALM CROSSES: The Youth Group of Madonna will be selling palm crosses at Dattilo Hall the weekend of Palm Sunday. Cost is $15 each. Call Deneen at with any questions. SWISSVALE FOOD PANTRY LENTEN OFFERINGS: As a Lenten sacrifice, you can bring to church non-perishable food/ non-food items each Sunday, which will be given to the Swissvale Community Food Pantry. Ideas for needed items: 5th Sunday of Lent-March 13-non-food items: bathroom tissue, paper towels, hand soap, dish & laundry detergent, toothpaste & deodorant; Palm Sunday-March 20-pancake/ muffin, cake mix, jam/jelly preserves, snacks (crackers, pretzels, chips & nuts). On Wed., March 23rd, every one of our 200 parishes is asked by Bishop Zubik to hold Euchristic Adoration as we pray for a victory for religious freedom. On that day, Bp. Zubik will be present at the U.S. Supreme Court as the Justices hear arguments challenging the HHS Mandate. Our parishes will be holding Eucharistic Adoration Tues., March 22, 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m., at Madonna; and Wed., March 23, before the 8:00a.m. Mass (7:00a.m.-7:45a.m.) at Madonna. Please come and spend some time in the presence of Jesus, praying for religious freedom. Fraternity of Priests Healing Mass-Wed., March 16, 7:00p.m., St. Bonaventure, 2001 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA The Fraternity of Priests of the Pittsburgh & Greensburg Dioceses is comprised of priests who believe that the gifts of the Spirit were not limited to the early Church, but are present to us and for us today. The Spirit is clearly realized during the Mass and then afterwards when healing is sought in individual prayer. For info. call MASS-Thurs., March 17th, 1:30p.m., Swissvale Towers, 1826 Monongahela Ave., Community Room, 1st floor. THE ROSARY is said at the Swissvale Towers Library, 1826 Monongahela Ave., 1st floor, every Mon., 3:30 p.m. Pictorial Directory short-term help needed: Please see the last page of the bulletin for opportunities to help with the new directory. Please return it to the parish office by Monday, March 28 th. There is a particular need for people to assist with sign ups after Masses in April and May, people who can make reminder phone calls, and people who can be on hand in shifts to greet people during the photography sessions which will take place from 2:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on May and June Details will be provided to those who volunteer. Questions: contact Deacon Ron, SWISSVALE, PA PRAYER AND PRAISE GROUP meeting times in April will be taken up by the Life in the Spirit Seminar. Life in the Spirit Seminar Easter to a New Pentecost April 7,14, 21 & 28. The Holy Spirit fills us that we may know God s love in the abundant life that Jesus brings. Come and be blessed with intimacy with God by a new release of the Holy Spirit. Evenings will include praise, singing, personal witness talks, group discussions and individual prayer for a greater release of the Holy Spirit. Thursdays, 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. - Madonna del Castello Church, 2021 S. Braddock Ave, Swissvale. For more info. call Mike or rekindlethespirit@gmail.com. On Mission for Church Alive Update is on blue colored paper in the racks and on the tables. Christians in Pittsburgh are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life campaign. The mission is to unite the Body of Christ in the spiritual battle to end abortion. Join us for 40 days of prayer & fasting, a peaceful vigil held every day from 7:00a.m. 7:00p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood at 933 Liberty Avenue, and community outreach. To find out more, and to sign up to receive the daily devotional prayers via , go to or contact Nikki Bruni, , nbruni@40daysforlifepgh.com. Our parish s date is Sat., March 19, 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. THERE ARE INFORMATION PACKETS IN THE LITURATURE RACKS AND ON THE TABLES. LENTEN PILGRIMAGE-Wed., March 16th, 7:00p.m., Pastor Dai Morgan will preach at the Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S. Braddock Ave. A free will donation will be taken up for the 2 area food pantries. Via Dolorosa ("Way of Sorrows ) Walk: Good Friday, March 25 th. The walk is a 1/2 mile prayer walk in imitation of the 1/3 mile that Jesus Christ carried His cross through the streets of Jerusalem. The walk begins at 11:30 a.m. in Word of God Church, 7446 McClure Ave., continues through the business district, and ends at noon on the steps of Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 So. Braddock Ave. Rain or shine. You can also join along the way or at the end. Sponsored by the Swissvale Churches. Questions: Deacon Ron Demblowski, Seven Church Walk: Holy Thursday, March 24 th, approximately 8:15 p.m., bus leaves from the Madonna Locust Street exit. We plan to visit St. Mary of Mercy, Epiphany, St. Benedict the Moor, Our Lady of the Angels and St. Paul s Cathedral/Holy Door as well as local parishes. Bus space is limited and reservations required. Contact the Word of God Parish Office at Free will offering for the bus driver accepted. RETREAT: One of the best ways to deepen your Relationship with God (or any friend) is to spend time together. Bathe in God s Presence on Holy Ground and share faith with participants from other parishes. The Men's Spring Weekend Retreat - April For info. call the Retreat House, or Rege Rhodes,

4 Madonna del Castello The Tabernacle Lamp is in memory of Thomas Coffee from Leanna & Mark Ballog. The Altar Candles are in memory of Thomas Coffee from Leanna & Mark Ballog. The Altar Bread & Wine are in memory of Thomas Coffee from Leanna & Mark Ballog. PSP Donation in memory of Patti Aducci from William & Karen Wiest. Rest in Peace: Edward Kovar, brother of Tom Kovar. Offertory for March 3 $3, ANNUAL FISH FRY held Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) in Dattilo Hall, Noon-7:00p.m. Baked or fried cod dinners, eggplant, shrimp basket, sandwiches, haluski, macaroni & cheese, pasta e fagiole, applesauce, bread/ butter & beverages available; also children s menu & take-out orders. Deliveries made within a reasonable distance until 2:00 p.m. We are asking for donations of butter or margarine (no spread), noodles, cabbage, onions, sugar, flour, coffee, lemon blend, or cash donation would be appreciated. Drop items off at social hall before or after all weekend Masses or call Lois Petrarca, or Mary Iannucci, Baked goods needed for Lenten Fridays call Mary Iannucci. We appreciate the help we get every year from our wonderful volunteers, but need more volunteers to help with this year s Fish Fry setting up, cooking, serving, drivers to deliver take-out orders & for clean up sign up sheets in Dattilo Hall. Anyone who would like to have any or all of the gifts celebrated in memory of or tribute to a loved one(s) at Madonna del Castello Parish, should complete the form below, place information and money in a plain envelope and deposit the sealed envelope in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office or deposit in the mail slot Madonna del Castello Memorial/Living Tribute Request I would like to offer: Altar Flowers ($50) Altar Candles ($10) Altar Bread ($25) Tabernacle Lamp ($10) Altar Wine ($25) Complete Offering ($120) In Memory of In Tribute to From Phone WORD OF GOD THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK IN WORD OF GOD PARISH LITURGIES, we will use the Altar Bread, Wine, Candles & Sanctuary Lamp in memory of Michael Pascarella from Sister Rose Greely & Son Nicholas Pascarella. IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the souls of Betty O Brien, wife of the late Joseph, who was buried recently from Word of God Parish; and Patrick McAndrew, brother of Kay Berry, who was buried recently. May their souls rest in peace with Christ. WORD OF GOD COLLECTIONS March 3...$ Missions...$ Please consider remembering the parish in your will. Canterbury Corner Gift Shop: Visit the Gift Shop in its new location on the first floor of the Word of God Parish Center. Hours of operation: 9:00a.m.--11:00a.m. Sundays only. Look at the unique and new designs of greeting cards and special remembrance gifts for the upcoming celebrations of St. Patrick s Day, St. Joseph s Day, Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. There are some new prayer cards (I Said a Prayer for You Today, God is in Control, Acceptance, Holy Spirit, and Just a Memory Away)--perfect for placing inside get-well or sympathy cards for sending just a little extra kindness. Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 9/April 10! A Grand Re-opening event is planned for the Gift Shop with refreshments, door prizes, and a huge clearance sale! MEMORIAL EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES are in your envelope packet. Please return them by Mon., March 21. MEMORIAL OFFERING: Any or all of the gifts at Word of God Parish can be celebrated in memory of a loved one(s). Please fill out the form below and drop it off at the parish office, send through the mail or put it in the collection basket. You may request a particular week. Dates requested will be scheduled on a first-come/first served basis. WORD OF GOD PARISH MEMORIAL OFFERING REQUEST FORM I would like to offer: ALTAR BREADS $30 SANCTUARY LAMP $ 5 ALTAR WINE $15 COMPLETE OFFERING $60 ALTAR CANDLES $10 IN MEMORY OF FROM WEEK PHONE PRO-LIFE CORNER: Jesus, God, became one of us, a human being with flesh and blood and all our likenesses and feelings hunger, thirst, heat, cold, fatigue, anger, frustration, pain to become our servant! -Lynette Auch

5 EAST CATHOLIC SCHOOL East Catholic School, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, will host an informational Open House, Sun., March 13, 1:30p.m., in Keane Hall (school cafeteria) for families who are exploring educational options for their children in grades Pre-K through eight. An informal program is planned with school tours and an opportunity to discuss grade level curriculum. Admission information will be available including details about tuition, financial aid, after-school care, and extra-curricular activities. Looking for a way to deepen your Lenten experience this year? If you re in the Forest Hills area of Pittsburgh, consider attending a performance of The Living Stations of the Cross at St. Maurice Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, Tues., March 15, 1:00p.m. & 7:00p.m. or at Word of God Church, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, on Sunday, March 20. The Living Stations will be presented by the 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders, who are members of the East Catholic School Fine Arts Club, under the direction of Miss Mary Beth Koontz. The Living Stations is an experiential musical journey through Christ s Passion, as well as a spiritual wake-up call that provides a visual realization of what Christ went through on His way to the Cross. The music evolves and propels the participants through the story so that each feels present at the foot of the cross, not just as an observer, but as an active participant in salvation history. The Living Stations is an ideal way to grow in love for each other and for Christ. These Stations reflect deeply on the Scriptural accounts of Jesus Christ s Passion to help us prepare for Holy Week. We hope you can join us as we proceed on our Lenten journey. Admission is free. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO MADE THE HONOR ROLL AT EAST CATHOLIC: Highest Honor-Alexander Busch, Vincent Kaschauer, Gia Scaglione & Mallory Sherman; High Honor-Thomas Kondrich, Matthew Michalko, Jessica Pekor & Megan Swanson; Honor- Ryan Feczko, Havanna & Kendall Gomez, and Violet Wright. EASTER EGG HUNT-Holy Sat., March 26, 1:00p.m., on the church grounds at St. John Fisher church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill. This fun-filled experience for the children will be their special way to begin the celebration of Easter. Registration is required (no cost) and must be in no later than Wed., March 23. For more info. call the church office, Catholic School Families applying for the Bishop s Education Fund, please submit your Student Aid Form to the parish office as soon as possible so Father can verify that you are eligible for the Fund. Child Protective Services Law: Report any acts of child abuse to Commonwealth of PA Hotline Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: Diocesan website, under Protecting God s Children. Sessions available on-line. Diocesan Safe Environment Certification: Contact Kelly James Learning to Pray as a Family: A Workshop for Moms and Dads-Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh, 2308 W. Hardies Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044, will be hosting a family prayer workshop presented by Sr. Mary Michael Fox, a Nashville Dominican sister Tues., March 15, 7:00p.m. 9:00p.m. Topics of discussion: Why Pray as a Family? Obstacles to Family Prayer; The Love of Husband and Wife; Praying with Your Spouse; Sacred Time and Sacred Space; Drawing Your Family Together Through Prayer; and Pitfalls, Pointers, and Practical Notes. Contact Joe Austin, ex. 20, austin@aquinas.pvt.k12.pa.us, or check A light reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Catechetical certification enrichment credits are available to teachers and catechists of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 21st EMPTY BOWLS DINNER Sun., March 20, 1:30p.m.-6:30p.m., Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest are co-hosing the dinner, serving up a simple meal of soup and bread as a reminder that too many people throughout our region are facing hunger. Attendees will begin by choosing a ceramic bowl to take home. Nearly three dozen restaurants and caterers donate bread and soup including Thai Corn Chowder and Chicken Noodle. Included are children s activities, bake sale, entertainment, silent auction of ceramic art, and soupto-go. Tickets are $22 in advance (call , or showclix.com/event/emptybowls2016). Tickets available at the door for $25. Proceeds benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. SERVICE OF APOLOGY-March 21, 7:00p.m., St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. Bishop David Zubik will be leading a special service. If you, a loved one, friend or family member has been harmed in any way by the Church, please prayerfully consider attending. As Church we seek forgiveness from Jesus and at the same time as church we seek to exercise forgiveness like Jesus. When we forgive and are forgiven, we are healed. When we are healed, we are healthy, strong, and able to truly celebrate Easter, and to live the mission that God designed for each of us. ROW ON FOR BRENDAN-Thurs., March 31, 7:30p.m., a concert in tribute to Brendan Foley and fundraiser for the rowing team at Central Catholic H.S., 4720 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA Featured will be Cherish the Ladies, Garrett Coleman, Jason Oremus & Colin Aikins. Tea and scones served at 6:00 p.m. For tickets check VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS BACK: June 13-17, 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m., at the former Word of God grade school. We will once again be spreading the Word of God among 6 to 9 year olds in our church and community. We need youth counselors and adult helpers. If you can help one day or all five days we can accommodate you. Please contact Dario Donatelli c/o Deacon Ron at the parish office, No experience necessary. What better way to grow your faith than to see it unfold though the eyes of a child.

6 HOLY WEEK 2016 SCHEDULE (M) Madonna Parish (WG) Word of God Holy Week Triduum: (No Eucharistic Adoration before Triduum Masses & Services) Holy Thursday (March 24th) 7 pm, Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper (M) Seven Church Walk after Mass (Note: Word of God Church will be open from 8:30 pm to 10 pm for prayer) Good Friday (March 25th): 11:30 noon, Ecumenical Via Dolorosa (Begins at Word of God) 12 Noon-Stations (WG) 12:30 pm, Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (WG) Divine Mercy Novena following the Passion of the Lord (WG) Holy Saturday (March 26th) 11:30 am, Blessing of Baskets (WG) Divine Mercy Novena: (WG) (following Blessing of Baskets) Noon, Confessions (WG) 7 pm, Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (M) Easter Sunday (March 27th) 9 am Mass (WG) 11 am Mass (M) Divine Mercy Novena: (M) (following the Mass) CONFERENCE FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN-Sat., April 16, 8:00a.m.-2:30p.m., Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School, Cranberry Township. Women in The Church Alive! will not want to miss this conference. Dynamic speakers include Helen Alvare, George Mason University law professor; Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a CNN hero award winner and director of St. Monica School in Gulu, Uganda; and Rebecca Dussault, 2006 Winter Olympian, and 2010 World Champion. The day also features Mass with Bishop Zubik and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Cost is $45; free transportation will be available from 12 locations throughout the Diocese. For information check Registration deadline is March 15. TORAH STUDIES FOR CHRISTIANS With Rev. George Balasko and Rabbi Joseph P. Schonberger. Join us at Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Rd., Villa Maria, PA Wed., March 16, 1:00p.m. 2:30p.m. This Bible education session is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on the Scriptures under the guidance of a rabbi. There is no charge, but pre-registration is requested. Go to or call for more information or to register. SEDER DINNER-Tues. March 22, 6:30 p.m., Parish Social Hall, Corpus Christi Parish, 2515 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, PA The Seder is an occasion for praise and thanksgiving. Advance registration ($12/person) is required by contacting Mary or Wayne Fleckenstein, ; deadline is March 20. Hosted by the South Central Cursillo Ultreya. CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC-Good Friday, March 25, 7:30p.m., St. John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill. Presented by the University of Pittsburgh Men s Glee Club under the direction of Richard Teaster. All are invited to this sacred and uplifting evening of music marking the death of Jesus Christ. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information call EASTER BLESSING OF FAMILIES-March 27: Bishop David Zubik, Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid & Retired Auxiliary BishopWilliam Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh beginning at 2:00p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops as they also take the opportunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us.

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