And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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1 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Luke 21:27 December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent Church of St. Mary 201 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois Phone: information@churchofstmary.org Sunday Masses: 5:00pm (Satur day) 8:00, 10:00, 12 Noon & 6:00pm Weekday Masses: Monday, Thursday and Friday: 6:30 and 8:00am Tuesday: 6:30 and 9:00am Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:00am (9:00am Mass is at St. Patrick s) Saturday 8:00am Mass only Confession Schedule: Saturdays 8:30am (or by appointment with parish priest)

2 Weekly Calendar of Events Church of St. Mary Staff Sunday, December 2 Reverend Michael Nacius, Pastor 10:00am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church & MPR 2:00pm - Knights of Columbus Christmas Party - PCCR 8:15pm - Men s Basketball Club - UGC Gym mnacius@churchofstmary.org Reverend Mark Augustine, Associate Pastor Monday, December 3 maugustine@churchofstmary.org 8:30am - Café St. Mary - CCR 7:00pm - RCIA - PCLR Jack Herrmann, Deacon herrmann979@aol.com Tuesday, December 4 8:45am - Vision PCLR 6:30pm - Handbell Choir - CCR 6:30pm - COR Praise and Worship - YM Lounge 7:30pm - COR Bible Study - YM Lounge Joseph G. Krakora, Deacon Bob Thomas, Deacon bthomas@churchofstmary.org Wednesday, December 5 Lore Nugent, Pastoral Associate 8:30am - 7:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Church 9:00am - Immaculate Heart Prayer Group - PCLR 3:45pm - Sol - Youth Ministry Lounge 6:30pm - Rosary for Life - Church 6:50pm - Benediction - Church Lnugent@churchofstmary.org Terese Halm, Y outh M inister thalm@churchofstmary.org Rebecca Quackenbush, Business Manager Thursday, December 6 7:00pm - Adult Choir - Church rquackenbush@churchofstmary.org Friday, December 7 Saturday, December 8 ~ Immaculate Conception John Chapman, M usic Director jchapman@churchofstmary.org 8:30am - Confession - Church 8:30am - CRHP - CCR 9:30am - Baby Jesus Birthday Party - Church/UGC Gym 5:00pm - Sharing Tree Collection - UGC Oakwood Lot 5:00pm - Pack the Pantry Collection - CCR Jeannie Brunk, Director of Religious Education jbrunk@churchofstmary.org David Wieters, School Principal Sunday, December 9 7:30am to 1:00pm - Sharing Tree Collection - UGC Oakwood Lot 7:30am to 1:00pm - Pack the Pantry Collection - UGC Oakwood Lot 10:00am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church & MPR 8:15pm - Men s Basketball Club - UGC Gym World AIDS Day is an international day of celebration, observed in over 150 countries around the world. It is about people getting the facts about HIV/AIDS, getting involved in some way, and caring. The day addresses the stigma, discrimination and rejection which persons living with HIV/AIDS face daily. The Church is in a unique position to address these issues and offer education, hope, and compassion to persons living with the disease and their families. World AIDS Day invites each of us to pray in faith and solidarity with the human family to address all of the limitations and circumstances which can increase peoples vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Please remember those persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families, loved ones, caregivers, researchers and those millions orphaned by the disease in your prayers or dwieters@schoolofstmary.org Parishioners are encouraged to get the very latest news and info about our parish by joining our weekly newsletter list. It s as easy as sending your address to: information@churchofstmary.org Bulletin Submissions Bulletin submissions must be received no later than Noon on the Thursday which is eleven days before the requested publication date. Please submit to: bulletin@churchofstmary.org In an Emergency needing a priest please call If there is no response, please call

3 From the Desk of Fr. Mike Blessed Advent to you! For the next four Sundays we will be preparing prayerfully and faithfully for the birth of our Savior. It is a holy time. It is a joyous time. It is a special time. As we begin a new liturgical year, the first Sunday of Advent, we recall that God became flesh in Jesus Christ, who promised to return. The world may be busy shopping and decorating. We intentionally take time to remember that God is with us. We intentionally take time to ready ourselves for Christmas by watching for the Lord s presence in our midst, discerning what is truly of value in our lives, and when necessary, repenting or reorienting our lives to follow Jesus as John the Baptist preached. May our prayers and our efforts these Advent days ready ourselves for Christ to come into our hearts this Christmas. When we come together to share in the Eucharist this Advent, we are being nourished in Word and Sacrament. The first readings that we will listen to with our ears and our hearts look forward to the fulfillment of God s promises. The second readings look back to the promise fulfilled in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. John the Baptist is prominent in the Gospels during the Advent season, reminding us to prepare. These scriptures will enrich and deepen our preparation this Advent as we pray in community with parishioners, guests, and visitors to the Church of St. Mary. The preface for Advent proclaims; For He assumed at His first coming the lowliness of human flesh that when He comes again in glory and majesty.we who watch for that day may inherit the great promise in which we now dare to hope. We remember Christ s first coming, now, watching for His return, we live our faith in hope. Advent is a time of anticipation and joy. During the Advent season the Gloria is not sung, with the exception of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. The Advent wreath hangs in our sanctuary reminding us to prepare in hope. The lighting of each candle guides us in our Advent prayer, as we count down the days to Christmas. Special thanks to those who took the tags from the Christmas Sharing Tree last month. All gifts are to be returned to St. Mary s next weekend so they can be delivered to our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity in Waukegan. Thanks to the Guild and the parishioners for supporting this beautiful and generous effort of our parish. Next Sunday we are also welcoming parishioners generosity in helping support the Food Pantry at Most Blessed Trinity. Food donations can be brought to the Church Community Room or Parish Center before Sunday, December 9. On Sunday, the donations will be collected at the UGC Oakwood lot entrance. Thanks for helping those in need to have food on their tables this Advent season. St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta wrote, Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with God s own love and concern. As you leave church today there are a few Advent gifts for you to use in prayers these days. There are Advent key chain prayers and Purple Books that contain prayers and reflections for the Advent season. May these simple efforts deepen your prayer this Advent season. Also available are parish calendars for God bless you with a generous and receptive heart this Advent!

4 Advent and Christmas at the Church of St. Mary Saturdays at 8:30am - December 8, 15, 22 Sacrament of Reconciliation Renew My Church Grouping Advent Reconciliation Services 7:00pm nightly Monday, December 17 Holy Cross, Deerfield Tuesday, December 18 St. Mary s, Lake Forest Wednesday, December 19 St. Patrick s, Lake Forest Saturday, December 8-8:00am Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 4 th Sunday of Advent Masses Saturday, December 22 5:00pm Sunday, December 23 8:00am & 10:00am, 12:00 Noon and 6:00pm Monday, December 24 8:00am Mass Christmas Eve Masses Monday, December 24 4:00pm Church (carols begin at 3:30pm) 4:00pm Chapel Woodlands Academy 4:15pm School Upper Grade Center Gym Family Mass 6:00pm Church 11:00pm Church (carols with choir begin at 10:30pm) Christmas Day Masses Tuesday, December 25 (all Masses are in church) 8:00am 10:00am 12:00 Noon Wednesday, December 26 8:00am Mass Holy Family of Jesus Masses Saturday, December 29 5:00pm Mass Sunday, December 30 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon and 6:00pm Monday, December 31 8:00am Monday, December 31 5:00pm Tuesday, January 1, :00am 10:00am Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Masses

5 sponsored by the Church of St. Mary Men s Club All non-perishable items contributed help to stock the Holy Family Food Pantry in Waukegan. Families use the Pantry to supplement their personal pantries in times of need. Please see the Shopping List below, then drop off your donations before 1:00pm Sunday, March 9 at the Oakwood entrance of the Upper Grade Center. Volunteers will sort and transport all of the donations to the Food Pantry following the Noon Mass. Assistance is always welcome to load and deliver the donations to the Food Pantry in Waukegan. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at or visit Shopping List: = items of greatest need REQUESTED FOOD ITEMS: Canned Meat and Fish (5 to 12oz cans) Ground Coffee (12oz cans) Macaroni and Cheese (8oz box) Oatmeal (1lb or less) Pasta (1 to 2lb packages) Soup (10 to 18oz) White Flour (2 to 5lb bags) Peanut Butter and Jelly Bagged Pinto Beans (1 to 2lb bag) Bagged White Rice (1 to 2lb bag) Cane Sugar (2 to 4lb bag) Cereal Box (standard 1lb box) Cooking Oil (24 to 48oz plastic bottle) Canned Goods (green beans, corn, mixed vegetables) Canned tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce Ramen soup HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:* Dish Soap Laundry Soap Hand Soap Shampoo Deodorant Toilet Paper Paper Towels Kleenex Toothpaste and Toothbrushes *these represent items of daily necessity that are not purchasable with Food Stamps or other aid. All recommended in standard (not bulk) sizes. DO S Follow the shopping lists above Donate healthy food you would serve at home Choose single servings or smaller sizes Choose foods high in fiber and protein Choose foods low in salt, sugar, and fat Consider making a monetary donation (see website) DON TS Donate unhealthy or junk foods Donate homemade or home canned goods Donate damaged/expired/open items Donate items without labels Donate oversized or heavy items such as huge bags of flour or bulk items Baby Jesus Birthday Party Saturday, December 8 9:30am - 11:30am Church of St. Mary and UGC Gym Please join us for a fun and special Baby Jesus Birthday party! At 9:30am, we will meet at the Church of St. Mary where Fr. Nacius will read the children the story of Jesus birth. We will sing a few traditional Christmas carols with the children. Immediately following in the gym, we will decorate treats, color, and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus! All are welcome! Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children and grandchildren. It will be most appropriate for children up through age 10. There is no fee for this event. Please rsvp to St. Genevieve Circle to let them know if you will be attending: st.genevievecircle@gmail.com

6 Monday, December 3, 2018 Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached [Jesus] and appealed to him, saying, Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully. Throughout the laws recorded in the Torah, there is much concern expressed for those who are needy, especially widows and orphans. There s also concern for outsiders the traveler, the stranger, the foreigner, the refugee. Caring for others was a response to God s care for the Hebrew people. Did the Hebrew people keep these laws? Sometimes. Were people outcast or excluded in the name of the law? Yes. But Jesus boldly reinterpreted the law and he didn t limit his healing and forgiving to those who were Jewish like him. Everywhere he went, he cared for, reached out to, and loved all sorts of people: lepers, prostitutes, Gentiles, people suffering because of disease or disability, people who lived as outcasts. In today s reading, Jesus heals the servant of a leader of the occupying Roman government and then praises his faith. Holy, eternal God, your love and care are for all people. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 There shall be no harm or ruin on all my holy mountain, for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. Our writing schedule necessitates writing about four months in advance, which means thinking about Advent in the middle of the summer. This year, I am pondering Isaiah s hope for completely new and different kind of king and a kingdom where there is no harm or ruin even as children and parents are being held separately, often in different states, because of U.S. immigration policy. Will they have been reunited by the time this is published? Isaiah s vision of a world filled with peace and harmony sounds wonderful, almost too good to be true. Who among us has not longed for such a place, such a society, such a world? Of course, such a world doesn t just happen; it is, in large part, up to us to build it with God s help. May we be instruments of your shalom, holy One. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 Jesus summoned his disciples and said, Readings for the First Week of Advent My heart is moved with pity for the crowd. For many years, I have preached what I call my Bah humbug sermon. I often do this in the summer, long before anyone is even thinking about Christmas, but when holiday merchandise begins to appear in stores. Why? To help us ponder why we celebrate the birth of a baby in a stable with a multimillion dollar spending spree. When we spend too much on electronics, designer clothes, toys, decorations and food, less is available to respond to the needs of the poor, hungry, lonely and excluded. Unfortunately, our commercialized Christmas is not going to go away, which means that we, as followers of Jesus, must make deliberate decisions about how we are going to celebrate Jesus birth. Can we do what he did? Can we let our hearts be moved by peoples needs, whether next door or around the world? Be with us as we prepare for your birth, Lord Jesus. Thursday, December 6, 2018 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, Everyone who listen to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on a rock. As a Protestant Christian, I am not very familiar with all the saints and martyrs commemorated in other Christian traditions. But one I do know is St. Nicholas, who is often remembered on this day. Some people know him as Santa Claus, the jolly old elf who travels by sleigh and somehow manages to squeeze down chimneys to deliver Christmas gifts. But the real Nicholas was a fourth century bishop of what is now Turkey. Being a Christian at that time was dangerous and Nicholas was sent into exile for a time because he refused to proclaim that the Roman emperor was lord. He is remembered for his often-anonymous gift giving, his faith and his love of children. The solid foundation of his faith was visible in his life and ministry not so he would become a household name, but to point us to Jesus. Gracious God, help us build a strong foundation that our lives may point to you. Friday, December 7, 2018 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the tyrant will be no more and the arrogant will have gone. Isaiah s words sound eerily similar to Mary s song in Luke s Gospel: He has thrown down the powerful from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. And Mary s song is likely based on the song of Hannah proclaimed many years before Isaiah. If we ever wonder where Jesus learned at least some of his radical, upside-down priorities, it is more than a little obvious that all those new radical ideas had been around for centuries. Jesus learned the Hebrew Scriptures as he grew and heard Isaiah s words and Hannah s song that was later echoed in his mother s song. God s desire for mercy, justice and shalom for all God s children comes from Hannah to Isaiah to Mary to Jesus to us. Relying on your guidance, O God, may we work together to create a global community of love, respect, justice and peace. Saturday, December 8, 2018 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Immaculate Conception Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. She s young, she s not married, and now this angel shows up and tells her she will bear a son. And not just any son, mind you, but God s Son. Even though Mary questions how this is possible, she accepts Gabriel s explanation. I wonder, in those few moments, did all possible scenarios stream through Mary s mind? Joseph might accuse her of adultery. She might be stoned to death. Her parents would undoubtedly disown her. Anyone she considered a friend would avoid her. It doesn t sound very appealing, does it? But despite all the possible consequences, Mary said "yes" to Gabriel and to God. Sometimes it s very easy to say yes, but we generally find it much easier to say no: "No, I don t want to pay attention to the experiences of poor people;" "No, I don t want to listen to the stories of immigrants;" "No, I really don t want to consider what might be required of me to bring about God s shalom." For courage, wisdom and a willingness to say yes, we pray. Celebration Publications: CelebrationPublications.org

7 Sacraments: God s Gift of Grace to Us First Reconciliation on Saturday, January 12, 2019 Confirmation on Saturday, April 6, 2019 First Communion on Saturday, April 27, Upcoming Sacrament Related Events & Meetings 2 nd Grade First Reconciliation Retreat for Parents and Students Sunday, January 6 at 1:15pm OR Monday, January 7 at 6:30pm (UGC Multi-purpose room) 8 th Grade Confirmation Retreat Saturday, February 9 from 12:30pm to 6:00pm (UGC Gym) 2 nd Grade First Communion Retreat for Parents and Students Saturday, March 2 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (UGC) Saturday, March 9 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (UGC) PARISHIONERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP! Part of the 8 th grade Confirmation retreat will include the use of newspapers for a group activity. We ask all Church of St. Mary families to participate in our newspaper collection drive. Newspapers can be dropped off in the box indicated either at the Parish Center or outside the Religious Education office, Room S124 in the Upper Grade Center. Thank you for the great response! We can use even more newspapers! Second Graders of the Parish Gather for Candle Service Advent begins today and we focus on Christ, the Light of the World. The Light of Christ was evident as the 2nd graders of the parish and their families gathered with Father Nacius and Deacon Bob Thomas for a Candlelight Service in church last month. During the prayer service, everyone was reminded of the special celebrations in life when we use candles. The children then came forward with a parent to personally receive a candle lit from the parish Paschal Candle. Each child was greeted with the words, Receive the Light of Christ. After all the children had received their lit candle and together encircled the church, they raised their voices to God as they sang, This Little Light of Mine. Father Nacius reminded the 2nd graders they are on a special journey to receiving Jesus Christ in yet another very special way in First Eucharist this spring.

8 Youth Ministry UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, December 2nd Come sit with us in the front few pews of the 6:00pm Mass COR Meeting 7:00-8:15pm Tuesday, December 4th COR Praise and Worship 6:30-7:30pm COR Bible Study 7:30-8:15pm Wednesday, December 5th Sol Middle School Meeting 3:45-5:00pm Sunday, December 9th Come sit with us in the front few pews of the 6:00pm Mass COR Meeting 7:00-8:15pm *Sign up to bring presents online!! St. Andrew Christmas Novena This Sunday, December 2 COR Meeting: Advent Adoration Join COR for the 1st Sunday of Advent for Adoration with Confession and praise and worship! What better way to begin Advent then to adore Our Savior in the Blessed Sacrament, receive His Mercy through confession, and praise Him in song! Next Sunday, December 9 COR Christmas Sharing Tree Service Project Every year COR youth ministry sponsors five families for the Christmas Sharing Tree. There is a Google doc. on our website where you can sign up to donate presents! Then simply bring your presents to COR on December 9 and we will have a wrapping and organizing party with Christmas Music! Thank you so much! December 16 COR Candlelight Dinner Our annual Candlelight dinner is coming up!! COR and Kairos students and past participants are invited to join together for 6:00pm Mass, then head over for dinner, festivities, singing, and celebration.

9 Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Pierre Adam Beny Alvarez Alexa Anderson Baby Bower Triplets: Rose Marie, Adelaide Marie, and Josephine Marie Baby Mercer Elvera Baeza Brooke Barnes Dawn Barnes Wally Bergen Donald Birmingham Jack Brown Mason Jeffrey Browner Baby Virginia Bunimovich Francesco Camoletto Nova Carlson Sember Carlson Michael Carpenter Marianna Cimarrusti Charles Cook Virginia Cordoba Greg DeBoer Louis Degaetano Mimi Degaetano Mike Dellefield Lewis Dilts Joan Dolan Hannah Erickson Susan Ewert Abby Furco Barbara Gewalt David Gewalt Peter Gillespie Jenny Green Jesus Guzman Elizabeth Hand Bill Hartman Margaret Hartman Hannah Hodgson Juan Hurandas Rafael Ibarra Cecilia Jara Christian Jenko Dr. Mickey Jester Oceana Kashul Mason Kelly Genevieve Kluza Bernice Kozlowski Robert R. LeClercq, Jr. Patsy Leonard Fely Macalalad Carolina Malagon Angela Martinez Michael Marren Ralph Mastro Derrick Mathews Donna Mathews Janet McCue Margaret Mary McIntyre Mary Anne Minich Dolores Morrison Barbara Neis David O'Brien Peter O'Brien Jim O'Connell Karen Olson Joaquin Padilla Mary Margaret Pawl Mary Butterfield Peddle James Dean Penar Marianne Powers Carol Pozdel Suzi Ropiequet Mathew Rowley Susan Schey Leroy Schwaba Bill Shafer Tai (Paschal) Shin Maureen Skinner Joan Sparrow Debbie Sternberg John Sternberg Elzbieta Szymanska Leonard Teifeld Linda Trueblood-Lambert Joseph Urso Amanda Van Vleet Brittany Van Vleet Jim Wenzel Barbara Wilson Donald Wilson Robert Yale Mass Intentions Monday, December 3 6:30 - Natalina Nicolosi; Deceased Members of the Nicolosi-Giannelli Family 8:00 - Peter Kelley Smock; Raymond McCormack Tuesday, December 4 6:30 - Eleanor Nonnie Conway; Violis Elliott 9:00 - Dottie & Orlando Corra; Robert Beine Wednesday, December 5 8:00 - Grace Reynolds; June Houlihan; Lois Morahan; Fr. Brian McTommoney Thursday, December 6 6:30 - Aldo Raganelli; Ehret & Carey Families 8:00 - Paul R. Meosky; Gina Sutton Friday, December 7 6:30 - Joan Cook; Patrick Calabrese 8:00 - James & Mary Doyle; Lanzl Family Saturday, December 8 8:00 - Craigmile-Maurer Family; Margaret McManus 5:00 - Crane-Kerwin Family; Special Intention for Dennis & Shirley Coppi Sunday, December 9 8:00 - Michael Carnevale; Dr. James Mack 10:00 - James Labus; Carmela Stella Noon - Tom Walsh; Kaila Jennings 6:00 - People of St. Mary In Memory Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Pat Caringello (wife of Michael Caringello; mother of Michael, Jr. [Leslie] and Angelo Caringello) Emery Homor (husband of Nancy Homor) BANNS I Luke Corsiglia and Sarah Shappert

10 But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. (LUKE 21:28) We celebrate Advent each year in preparation of the birth of Jesus, His first coming, as we await His second coming. In this Advent season, use the sacrament of Reconciliation to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. It s never too late. Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall) 18 November 2018 $24,938 $28,000 ($3,062) 25 November 2018 $22,797 $28,000 ($5,203) Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2019 YTD $504,120 $588,000 $83,880) CCHD Collection Actual 18 November 2018 $8,475 Total CCHD Fiscal 2019 YTD $8,801 Total Thanksgiving Fiscal 2019 YTD $6,895 Ministers Schedule for Saturday/Sunday December 8 & December 9, 2018 Mass Times Priest Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Ushers 5:00pm Fr. Nacius / Deacon Herrmann J. Hanzlovic E. Rahn, M. Carlson, D. Gabrielsen, S. Hempstead, H. Le, A. Rahn, D. Ryske, D. Tomek 8:00am Fr. Nacius D. Hughes J. Mastro, D. Craigmile, M.J. Ori, A. Yoo, C. Conley, C. Demetrio, D. Palizza, M. Lucas C. Dedolph, S. Isola, W. Jenner, S. King, W. Kroll, G. Mosciano, M. O Connell, C. Pommer, W. Walsh D. Cimarrusti, J. Farrell, G. Newton, Ronald Kunda, T. Oddo, T. Ori, A. Romeiser, R. Sevcik, B. Turner 10:00am Fr. Nacius / Deacon Thomas H. Klepitsch C. Williams, A. Bartusiak, P. Bartusiak, T. Darraugh, J. Elwart, L. Hayes, J. Hlavecek, P. Pandaleon, M. Thomas Noon Fr. Nacius S. Bail M. Hogan, C. Bogen, R. Fiocchi, P. Hiller, M. Phillips, N. Shepard, M. Sommers A. Boese, B. Cleveland, C. Cosgrove, J. Pezza, G. Riseborough, B. Templeman, J. Sheridan C. McCormick, R. Peters, S. Potsic, J. Rand, T. Sullivan, B. Webber 6:00pm Fr. Kartje T. Kiwala K. Govorovska, C. Yehle P. Blahunka, J. Jastrzembski, B. Mikrut, B. Peter, F. Avellone

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