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ST. CHRISTOPHER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, New York 14150 December 2, 2018 “We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives.” MASS TIMES Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 AM Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM CONFESSION Every First & Third Wednesday 7 8 PM Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 PM ADORATION Tuesday 8:45 AM - 7 PM Novena at 7 PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM (Closed 12:30 - 1 PM) Tuesday Evening 7 - 8:30 PM Saturday 9 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM www.saintchris.org (716) 692-2660 Sacrament of Baptism: Upon request, every Sunday at 12:30 PM, and at Mass. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Call the parish office for reservations two months in advance. Rite of Christian Initiation is the way the Church prepares an unbaptized person for their sacraments. Persons already baptized in other denominations are also welcomed through this process. Contact the parish office for more information. Prayer Network/Prayer Tree: To be added to the list, call the parish office or MaryAnn Kern at (716) 692-2033 or Laurie Wysocki at (716) 691-4378. Sacrament of Confirmation: High School students having completed tenth grade in either a Catholic school or our Religious Education program should contact the Religious Education office at (716) 694-4310. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 PM, first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, or by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements are to be made at least six months before the desired wedding date. Attendance at a marriage preparation program is required. Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation are available to registered members of our parish who have been Confirmed, attend Mass and receive Communion regularly, have their children in Catholic School or Religious Education (Gr. 110) and, if married, are in a marriage blessed by the Church. Call (716) 692-2660.
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ST. CHRISTOPHER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, New York 14150

December 2, 2018

“We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the

example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives.”

MASS TIMES Saturday 4:30 PM

Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 AM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 AM

Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM

CONFESSION Every First & Third

Wednesday 7 – 8 PM Saturday 3:45 - 4:15 PM

ADORATION Tuesday 8:45 AM - 7 PM

Novena at 7 PM

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM

(Closed 12:30 - 1 PM)

Tuesday Evening 7 - 8:30 PM

Saturday 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

www.saintchris.org

(716) 692-2660

Sacrament of Baptism: Upon request, every Sunday at 12:30 PM, and at Mass. Parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal Class held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Call the parish office for reservations two months in advance.

Rite of Christian Initiation is the way the Church prepares an unbaptized person for their sacraments. Persons already baptized in other denominations are also welcomed through this process. Contact the parish office for more information.

Prayer Network/Prayer Tree: To be added to the list, call the parish office or MaryAnn Kern at (716) 692-2033 or Laurie Wysocki at (716) 691-4378.

Sacrament of Confirmation: High School students having completed tenth grade in either a Catholic school or our Religious Education program should contact the Religious Education office at (716) 694-4310.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45 PM, first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, or by appointment.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements are to be made at least six months before the desired wedding date. Attendance at a marriage preparation program is required.

Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation are available to registered members of our parish who have been Confirmed, attend Mass and receive Communion regularly, have their children in Catholic School or Religious Education (Gr. 1–10) and, if married, are in a marriage blessed by the Church. Call (716) 692-2660.

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Clarabelle Eccleston (Cathy Healey’s mother)

Carolyn Morgante, Susan Winkle (wife of Donald Winkle)

SANCTUARY LAMP

The Mary Candle will burn for Mary Pistone by daughter, Jackie.

The Sacred Heart Candle will burn this week for David by Family.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 2: 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the Steck family by Family 9:00 AM For the People of St. Christopher Parish 11:00 AM Anna Riester by Solace Choir

Monday, December 3: 6:45 AM Mary Jane Mazurkiewicz by the Hayek family

Tuesday, December 4: 8:00 AM Larry Tokaczyk by Gerald & Kaye Brenon

Wednesday, December 5: 6:45 AM Sheila Steiner by Summerfest Committee

Thursday, December 6: 8:00 AM For the Children of St. Christopher School and Parish by Deacon Frank Zwack

Friday, December 7: 6:45 AM Regina Woodward by Carolyn Hillis 7:00 PM Catherine Drilling by Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Welka

Saturday, December 8: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM Tony Gatas by Wife & Family 4:30 PM John DiPasquale by Val & Sons

Sunday, December 9: 7:30 AM Shirley O’Brien by Ed & Diane Germain 9:00 AM Russell Healey by Family 11:00 AM For the People of St. Christopher Parish

FAITH MOMENT REFLECTION

"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a much-loved hymn sung during the Advent season, expressing hope in the coming of God's promised savior. Sometimes, as today's scripture readings remind us, we let the season of Advent become a whirl of buying gifts, decorating the house, going to parties and other activities. Instead of bringing joy, all this can actually heighten our stress. That's when we need to slow down and remember Emmanuel. The very meaning of "Emmanuel" is "God with us." Rejoice! God is with us! Meditate on this in the busy days ahead and turn to God to relieve your stress. Then think about how you might be "Emmanuel" to someone in need this season. The poor. The sick. The lonely. As today’s second reading instructs us – "increase and abound in love for one another." Today's Faith Moment was provided by Christ the King Seminary. You can listen to Faith Moments on WLOF 101.7 FM, WBEN radio 930 AM, or at www.faithmomentsonline.org.

VOCATIONS CORNER

Christ will come again! This we have been promised. The same Christ has called us all to different vocations, and some of these include Holy Orders and Religious Life. What greater way is there to honor our Lord and King than by faithfully answering His call. If God is calling you to a church vocation, call our pastor, Fr. Steve, or Fr. Andrew Lauricella at (716) 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.

All St. Vincent de Paul meetings will now be the first Wednesday of each month at 12 PM at St. Edmund Campus. The following are scheduled meeting dates: December 5, January 2 and February 6. You may contact Zach Vanderbrook or John Borczynski at (716) 692-2660, ext.

402, with any questions.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS Nov. 24/25, 2018 Nov. 25/26,2017 Difference

Offertory $10,440.73 $11,442.59 $1,001.86

Thanksgiving 425.00 312.00 113.00

Monthly 85.00 61.00 24.00

$10,950.73 $11,815.59 $864.86

NEIGHBORS IN NEED

Our next Neighbors in Need dinner will be held on the second Saturday in December, the 8th. St. Vincent de Paul Ministry will be hosting a Christmas Dinner, and are in need of volunteers for set up beginning at 5:30 PM and

assisting until 7:30. We are also asking for donations, such as side dishes (potato or macaroni salads) and dessert items like pies and brownies. Monetary donations are always appreciated! Last month, we had more than 30 neighbors visit us, and a very festive atmosphere was provided by the Christian Service Committee. Please email David Pohl at [email protected] or call/text (248) 760-9876.

Scripture for the week of December 2, 2018

2 SUN Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12—4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

3 Mon Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 4 Tue Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 5 Wed Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 6 Thu Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 7 Fri Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 8 Sat Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 9 SUN Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

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Dear Family,

Welcome to the season of Advent! This is an unusual season for us Catholics! We are so used to thinking of Advent as a time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas. And that is one aspect of Advent! However, Advent actually has a two-fold purpose. Our readings today give us insight into this unique season. The First Reading from the Book of Jeremiah confirms the concept of preparation for Christmas. The prophecy that is laid out in that reading is of the coming Messiah. The thing that we need to keep in mind is that that event took place more than 2000 years ago! The Messiah was born in Bethlehem! Our Christmas celebration is the anniversary of that amazing event when God appeared as one of us, taking on human flesh and being born of Mary. Our Gospel Reading from St. Luke has Jesus pointing us to the end times when Jesus will come again. That is the other purpose of Advent. The Church calls us to prepare for that time when Jesus will appear in all His glory, when time and creation as we know it will cease and we will all stand before God in His presence for all eternity. Jesus warns us to be prepared for that day so that we are not caught unaware and not in a state of grace. Our Second Reading from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians gives us a mini-course in how to live our lives as Christian people. These will be the themes of the readings for the weeks of Advent. Let us take heed of the call of the Church to prepare ourselves and to always be ready to meet Jesus whenever He comes for us! Let us all take advantage of the opportunities at our parish to spend time away from the busyness of shopping and baking and decorating and wrapping and meet Jesus in these days!

Praised Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!!!

Fr. Steve

The Seniors send a huge round of applause to Terry and Tom Reinagel who organized our Memorial Mass and luncheon. They did a fine job and we really appreciate their

efforts. As we enter the Advent season, we tend to overwhelm ourselves with decorating, sending cards, buying presents, baking cookies, and making travels plans. Let’s remember to take time to prepare ourselves for the Coming of the Christ Child. The Seniors will gather once more at Classics V Terrace Room on Wednesday, December 12 at noon. Jim and Janice Hoeflich are chairing our Christmas Celebration. Looking forward to seeing you. If there are any questions, please contact Sandy Radens at (716) 868-2865.

HELP WANTED

We are looking to fill a custodial position in the Parish and School. This is a full-time opening and duties include maintaining cleanliness of all facilities, all grounds work, snow removal, as well as other maintenance and repair work as assigned. A New York State Driver’s License in good standing and a reliable means of transportation from site to site is required, along with the ability to lift as much as 50 pounds. This position includes weekend hours. With any questions and if you are interested in applying, please contact Marie Schwab at (716) 692-2660 or [email protected].

PARISH ADVENT RETREAT AND PENANCE SERVICE

Join your parish family at 7 PM in the church on Monday, December 3 and Tuesday, December 4 as Fr. Steve leads us into and through the season of Advent! Fr. Steve will be using

selected Advent hymns, some very well known and others that are not, to explain the theology of Advent and why the Catholic Church puts so much emphasis on this season rather than jumping right into Christmas! We will then have our Parish Advent Penance Service on Wednesday, December 5 at 7 PM in the church. There will be many visiting priests to hear individual confessions. Please give yourself the gift of this quiet and prayerful time with God as we prepare for the great celebration of Christmas!

OPLATEK WAFERS Christmas Wafers will be available starting

December 8 in the Parish Office during

office hours and in the Narthex following

Masses, for a donation of $1.

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PARISH OUTREACH WARMTH NEEDS

Our Parish Outreach Staff & Volunteers are working hard on several projects in preparation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays including getting the

Clothes Closet stocked with warmth items for our families. Below are a few things that would help us in serving our families these next few months. You can leave any donations in the shed outside the Outreach Offices any time during the week.

*Winter coats – clean and in good shape please – our greatest need is for men and children.

*Gloves and hats – for children and adults.

*Clothing for Men – all sizes.

Thank you for assisting us with our needy and low-income families at Parish Outreach! Call the office at (716) 692-2660 Ext. 402 if you have any questions.

We begin the season of Advent, a time of hope, love, joy and peace in preparation for our Christmas celebration. We encourage all to attend the St. Nicholas party and

Parish Retreat as a way to take a step back and enjoy the peace of the season.

There are no classes during the week of December 2. We resume classes the week of December 9.There is a Friday night session for grades 6 through 9 on December 14 from 6 PM to 8:30.

Blessings,

Marie Sajsa, PCL

Parish Outreach Christmas Wish Tree

St. Christopher’s Parish Outreach & the Christian Service Committee decorated the Wish Tree in the Narthex the week of November 11 with ornaments

requesting gifts for children from ages newborn - 13.

If you would like to provide a gift for a child:

Purchase the gift or gift card and return unwrapped as soon as possible or by Friday, December 7.

Please attach the ornament to your gift. Gifts can be returned to the Parish Outreach on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 AM until 2 PM or to the Parish Office.

If you cannot find the requested gift, you may substitute the gift with a similar item.

The tree is up so early in the Narthex because we need the gifts back by early December to get them ready to give to our families.

Thank you for helping Outreach share the joy of Christmas with our families! Please call the Parish Outreach Office at (716) 692-2660 Ext. 402 if you have any questions.

We've heard about Global warming/Climate Change and even our Pope Francis is gravely concerned about it's affect on our home, our planet Earth. He has written a letter, an encyclical called "Laudato Si", expressing how we need to rethink and change the way we

use the goods of the earth. You can check this out yourself! Go online to look at this encyclical.

WALKING WITH GRIEF

Walking with Grief is a monthly lecture series and support group provided to assist any person 18 years of age or older in their journey of grief. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, at 6:30 PM at St. Edmund campus. Fr. Chuck Slisz will be our guest speaker, and will lead us in a discussion regarding “Spirituality in the

Midst of Grief.” We will explore seeing how the Lord touches us in our brokenness. All parishioners, friends and neighbors are welcome.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR

This year we are inviting children to sing during our Christmas Mass in church for our 4 PM Mass alongside our 9 AM Music group

Acclamation. This is open to all children age 15 and under provided they are able to read adequately and have a great love of music. We will be having a rehearsal for the kids to get ready on December 19th at 6:00 PM where they will receive all their music and rehearsal CD's. If you are interested please call the rectory so that Mr. Polen knows how many children to expect so he can have music for everyone. Come and join this wonderful Christmas celebration.

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Join us for an evening filled with classic and contemporary

Christmas songs performed by some of our area’s finest

professional musicians and singers, including St. Christopher

Choir members Bruce Rounds and Susan Fischer.

WHEN: December 8 and December 9

TIME: 7 PM - Doors open at 6:30

LOCATION: Hess Road Wesleyan Church, 2514 Hess Road,

Appleton, NY 14008.

ADMISSION IS FREE

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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Hello All,

We are participating in the X-STREAM Games and EXPO! On Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Joseph Collegiate Institute from 12 - 3:30 PM. Here are the details: ENTRANCE FEE: One canned food item per person to support SJCI Food Basket Drive. Come join us! We have representation in the Fab Fashion Academy and the Kitchen Chem Bake –Off!

EVENT SCHEDULE 11:15 AM Early Bird Robotics: Team Check-in and Staging 12 PM All other STREAM ACADEMY Courses: Check in and Set Up 12 PM Robotics Competition Begins: More than 30 teams every year! 1 PM Science Scrimmage Event: CSI Forensics Presentation 1 PM Academy Demonstrations until 2:30 1:30 PM “Shark Tank” for our Innovators 2 PM Kitchen Chemistry Bake-Off 3:30 PM Robotics Finals and Awards

We have completed the First Trimester and Report Cards will be issued this week. Next Tuesday, December 11, is St. Christopher Night from 6 - 8 PM at Barnes and Noble on the Blvd. There will be activities for the children, and I will be reading a book to the children. Any purchases made during this time (with a coupon) will earn St. Christopher School a percentage of the sales. Hope to see you here!

God’s Blessings,

Principal Bryk

WOMEN’S GATHERING

This is the last weekend for ticket sales after Masses. Come join us as we reflect on the Stations of the Nativity with an afternoon of peace, fellowship, good food, music and prayer. The cost is $12, and the event

is scheduled for December 8. Doors open at 12 PM, and our event begins at 1. If you have questions, please contact Marie Sajsa at (716) 694-4310 or email [email protected]

Seeking Alumni from St. Christopher School

If you or someone you know is a graduate of our school please provide the following contact information to Mrs. Nancy Kindred, Assistant Principal via email at [email protected] or by dropping this form in

the collection basket. Thank you!

Name:__________________________________ Graduation Year: ______

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Contact Number: ________________________________________________

______I would be interested in volunteering on a reunion committee for my class

SUNRISE SINGERS

Once again this year, we are asking the folks

who regularly attend the early morning Mass

on Christmas and Sundays for a little help in

celebrating the great holy day of Christmas in

a special way!! Do you like to sing and enjoy

the beloved songs of the season? Would you

be willing to give a little of your time to

preparing the music of the liturgy? If so, call

Sean in the music office at (716) 692-2660, ext. 331. Maria

Smith will prepare those of you who are willing to sing on

Christmas morning at 9 AM Mass. There will be one rehearsal

on Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 PM in church. We will

need at least six voices to be effective, so please consider this

opportunity. What better way to share your Christmas joy than by singing

special praises to our Messiah?

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 9 from 9 AM until 12 PM at the Madonna Hall, 755 Erie Avenue in North Tonawanda. There will be an “All you can Eat” buffet of

eggs, sausage, ham, pancakes, potatoes, French toast, biscuits with gravy, desserts, coffee, tea, juice and milk. Adults and children 12 and older pay $10 per ticket, and children ages 6 to 11 are $5. Children 5 years old and younger attend for free. Hope you can join us!

BEST ADVENT EVER

In preparation for Christmas this year, please consider joining

our Parish for BEST ADVENT EVER, a free email program from

Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on

what matters during the busy holiday season. Practical tips,

reflections, real-life stories and videos will be provided to help

encourage your faith journey. To sign up, visit

bestadventever.com/Christmas.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS KEY CONTACTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 10:00 AM Rel. Ed. Reconciliation Parent Mtg. Café 3:00 PM NRTG A Christmas Carol Theatre

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 2:30 PM Bound for Broadway WPC 5:30 PM Girl Scouts 31082 Rm. 102 6:30 PM Cub Scouts SPC 6:45 PM St. Vincent de Paul Rm. 103 7:00 PM Parish Advent Retreat Church 7:30 PM Celebration Bells Practice Church

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 9 AM/7 PM Adoration/Novena Chapel 10:00 AM Music with Mar Rm. 103 2:30 PM Bound for Broadway WPC 7:00 PM Parish Advent Retreat Church 7:00 PM RCIA Hosp. Rm.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 6:30 PM Acclamation Hosp. Rm. 7:00 PM Voice of Faith Church 7:00 PM Christian Service RR-L 7:00 PM Advent Penance Service Church

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 2:30 PM Bound for Broadway WPC 6:00 PM Music with Mar Rm102/03

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 6:30 PM 33 Days to Morning Glory Rm. 103

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 12:00 PM Women’s Retreat SPC 12:00 PM Cub Scouts Service Project Rm. 102 4:30 PM Response to Love Collection Narthex 5:30 PM Neighbors in Need Dinner Cafe

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 RESPONSE TO LOVE COLLECTION IN NARTHEX 10:15 AM SWAT Teen Talk Hosp. Rm. 12:30 PM Baptism Church

PARISH OFFICES Phone (716) 692-2660 FAX (716) 693-5639 [email protected] www.saintchris.org

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Steven Jekielek [email protected]

Deacons: Francis A. Zwack Thomas Healey David McDermott

Director of Music: Sean Polen [email protected]

Business Manager: Marie Schwab [email protected]

Bulletin Editor: Anne Yeskoot [email protected]

Parish Trustees: Maria Falbo & Anton Wopperer

PARISH SCHOOL Phone: (716) 693-5604 Fax: (716) 693-5127 [email protected]

Principal: Cynthia Bryk [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected] Telephone: (716) 694-4310 Director: Marie Sajsa [email protected]

OUTREACH & St. Vincent de Paul (716) 692-2660 ext. 402

Mission Coordinator: Cindy Vanderbrook [email protected] (716) 692-2660 ext. 402

Pastoral Council Joanna Robertson, President [email protected]

St. Francis High School will host a Vocal Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 13 at 7 PM in Alumni Hall Theatre. The concert will feature the Chorus classes, Men’s Choir and Senior Schola. On Tuesday, December 18 at 7 PM also in Alumni Hall Theatre, the School will present an Instrumental Christmas Concert, featuring Concert Band, Jazz Messangers and K-OS.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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possible by our advertisers. Please patronize the businesses highlighted in our bulletin.

Irish Christmas, starring Andy Cooney, with special guest star Eimer Reynolds, featuring the Irish Pops Ensemble and World Class Irish Dancers will perform on Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 PM at Lucarelli’s, 1830 Abbott Road in Lackawanna. Tickets are $40, and include dinner. Seating is limited. For

tickets and information, please call (716) 822-5962.

SPEND TIME IN ADORATION

Jesus chose the desert as a place to pray in solitude. He fought temptation, the temptations of the devil himself. He taught us how to be victorious over temptation. We must desire victory over it. Call upon the Lord to help you fight temptation, any temptation, every temptation. Often, we crowd out the opportunity to be victorious for Christ. We allow "My schedule", "My time",

"My life" to come before the voice of Christ which says, "Come to Me". When we permit this, temptation wins. Think about it! Try to pray as St. Augustine prayed, "God, give me the grace to triumph over my enemy, temptation." Desire victory. Go for it! Adoration is held in the chapel every Tuesday from 9 AM - 7 PM. Please sign up for a half-hour shift in the Adoration Binder in the Narthex or email Anita Herr at [email protected].

FATIMA SHRINE UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Fatima Shrine Baker’s Guild is hosting a three-day Christmas Bake Sale and Basket Raffle on Friday, December 7 from 12 until

7 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9 from 9 AM until 7 PM. In addition, the Festival of Lights started on November 17 and runs through January 6 at the Fatima Shrine. Admission is free, and the Festival goes from 5 until 9 PM each night.

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