Dioceses of Brechin, Iowa and Swaziland

Companion Dioceses Joint Intercession List 2014

DIOCESES OF BRECHIN, IOWA AND SWAZILAND JOINT INTERCESSION LIST 2014

B = Brechin I = Iowa S = Swaziland

Please pray for those listed in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, as well as those on this list, that we may feel ourselves truly a part of a worldwide communion of more than 70 million Anglicans

Pray every day for: The Anglican Communion Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury The Scottish Episcopal Church: David R. Chillingworth, Primus The Diocese of Brechin: Nigel Peyton, The Episcopal Church in the USA: Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop The Diocese of Iowa: Alan Scarfe, Bishop The Anglican Church of Southern Africa: Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop The Diocese of Swaziland: Ellinah Wamukoya, Bishop

Corrections should be submitted to Jackie Milton at the Diocesan Office Email [email protected]

Day 1 B Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Dundee: Provost: Jeremy Auld; Hugh Magee and other assisting Clergy; Pastoral Musician: Stuart Muir; Ark Nursery School Project; the Cathedral Chapter; Lay Reader: Elaine Hammersley.

I Trinity Cathedral, Davenport: John Horn, Judith Dalmasso; Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Des Moines: Cathleen Bascom, Jean McKinney, John Doherty, Jonathan Hansen, Sharon Mahood.

S All Saints Cathedral, Mbabane: Advent Dlamini, Reuben Malsebula, Malo Mthande, Percy Mngoezulu, David Gooday, Mcebo Sigudla; the Diocesan Justice and Peace Committee - Bheki Magongo

Homelessness: Runaways, those who sleep rough, those in B & B accommodation, asylum seekers and refugees; those who help the homeless.

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Day 2 B St. Mary the Virgin, Arbroath: St. Peter, Auchmithie: John Cuthbert.

I The Standing Committee and Board of Directors of the Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Iowa; all commissions and task groups; and Lay Readers of the Diocese. Diocesan staff: Elizabeth Adams, Julianne Allaway, Ellen Bruckner, Lydia Bucklin, Lacey Howard, Bob Joy, Torey Lightcap and Anne Wagner.

S Motshane Parochial District: Bonginkosi Malaza.

Seafarers: Pray that ongoing restrictions on catches will be to the benefit of both the fish and the fleet, and that decimation of either will not ensue. Pray for fishermen in their dangerous occupation, particularly many from other nations who have left homes and families to work on Scottish boats.

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Day 3 B St. Andrew’s, Brechin: David Mumford, Jane Nelson.

I St. Peter, Bettendorf: Lynne Carver, Pat Kirkland; St. Alban, Davenport: Brian McVey; St.Mark, Maquoketa Bob North

S Mankayane Parish: Gregory Makhuba, Abraham Gama, Galbert Zwane; Clergy wives, children and wider families.

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Day 4 B St. Margaret’s Home, Dundee: Manager: Mrs Elaine Kerr; Administrator: Nicki McRae; Chaplain: Jeremy Auld.

I St. Paul, Durant: Alice Haugen; Trinity, Muscatine: Cathi Bencken, Martha Lang; Church of the Saviour, Clermont: Kathryn Campbell, Sarah Lopez.

S Mothers Union: President: Carol Malima, Chaplain: Charles Kunene.

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Youth: For all our children and young people that they might appreciate the opportunities a free education affords and that they might find a place in the church and a faith for life.

*** Day 5 B St. James, Stonehaven: St. Philip, Catterline: Margaret Jackson, Elizabeth Campbell. Lay Readers: Anne Geldart, Arma Iles.

I Grace, Cedar Rapids: Curt Moermond; Christ Church, Cedar Rapids: Martha Rogers, Randall Lyle and Mark Eccles.

S Zombodze Parochial District: David Zunga.

Fair Trade: For those in developing countries who live in poverty as a result of corruption and greed; for nations crippled by debt and unfair trade agreements; for Justice, Peace and Creation work within our own Diocese and continued use of Fair Trade products in churches.

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Day 6 B University Chaplaincies: Dundee University: Annalu Waller, Jeremy Auld Abertay University: David Shepherd.

I Christ, Clinton: Peter Sickels; Trinity, Ottumwa; Vincent Bete; All Saints, Indianola; Ron Osborne, Frederick “Fritz! Kramer.

S Sigangeni Parish: Bheki Magongo, Mandla Bhembe, Petros Dlamini, Sibongile Dlamini, Diocesan Office: Diocesan Secretary Ian Stocks, Bishop’s Secretary; Beketele Thembe, Accounts Assistant: Gladys Shiba...

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Day 7 B St. Salvador, Dundee: Clive Clapson, George Greig.

I Christ Church, Burlington Patricia Cashman, Wayne Kamm, George Rogerson; St. Michael, Mount Pleasant: Mary Christopher; St. Timothy, West Des Moines: Mary Cole-Duval, Jeannie Smith, Milton Col-Duvall..

S Lomahasha Parish: Robert Nhlengetfwa, Elton Mahlalela, John Mahlalela. Men’s Guilds and men in parishes.

Communities: That local churches may appreciate the gifts and recognise the needs in their own communities; that church buildings will be open to the communities they serve, and that the worship and witness of the church may bring hope and transformation.

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Day 8 B Mission and Ministry Board: Convenor: Fay Lamont; Action Group Convenors and Members; Administration Board: Convenor: Patricia Millar and members; Diocesan Buildings Committee (DBC): Convenor: Peter Sharp and members.

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I St. Luke, Fort Madison: Ministry Development Teams: Lyle Brown, Barbara Easely, James Kannenberg, Shelley Dowling, Marilyn Wentzien, Alyce Lair, Kelly Shields, Bonnie Wilkerson; St. John, Keokuk: Larry Snyder.

S Community of the Holy Name at Usuthu Mission, Department of Training Director for training in the Diocese: Charles Kunene.

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Day 9 B All Saints, Glencarse: Kirrilee Reid.

I Grace, Albia and St. Andrew, Chariton: Fred Steinbach; St. James, Oskaloosa: Terry Kleven.

S Manzini Parish: Josiah Mahlalela, Sicelo Dlamini, Wandile Dlamini, Zephania Ngozo, Muzi Jele.

NHS: Rev. Gillian Munro, Head of Department of Spiritual Care, Spiritual Care Forum; Chaplains and all other staff; Trust members and Administrators.

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Day 10 B St. Laurence, Laurencekirk; St. John the Baptist, Drumlithie; St. Palladius, Drumtochty; St. Andrew, Fasque: Michael Turner.

I Trinity, Iowa City and the University of Iowa Chaplaincy: Lauren Lyon, Ben Webb, Raisin Horn, Catherine Quehl-Engel, Judith Crossett and Lori Erickson.

S Big Bend Parochial District: Nicholas Cox.

Agriculture: Pray for the centrality of food production in good agricultural area against the demand for land for leisure, housing, roads, factories and workplaces.

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Day 11 B St. Martin, Dundee: vacant. Interim Rectors: Francis Bridger and Helen Bridger; Lay Readers: Robert Pemble, Iain Turnbull, Jean Forbes.

I St. Andrew, Des Moines for discernment, Georgia Humphrey, St. Luke, Des Moines: Martha Kester; St. Mark, Des Moines: Jean McCarthy

S Anglican Woman’s Fellowship: President: Maria Mbelu, Vice President; Winnie Stewart, Secretary: Dorothy Mlambo, Chaplain: Advent Dlamini.

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Day 12 B St. Christopher, Royal Marine Base, Condor, Arbroath: Chaplain: Scott Shackleton.

I St. Anne, Ankeny: Robert A. Kem, Kathy Tripses; St. Martin, Perry and Grace, Boone: Steve Godfrey.

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S Lubombo/Siteki Parish: Jonathan Sigudla, Justina Mkhabela. The Cathedral Chapter, Finance Committee and Diocesan Trust Board.

Older People: That the wisdom and experience of the older generation will not be lost; give thanks for Church Lunch Clubs and Day Centres as they face the challenges of legislation and growing numbers of people needing care.

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Day 13 B All Souls, Invergowrie: Ashley Cummins.

I St. Paul, Grinnell and Grinnell College Chaplaincy: Wendy Abranhamson, Kevin Emge, Sallie Verrette; St. Stephen, Newton: John Thorpe, Merle Smith.

S St. Michael’s Chapelry: Chaplain: Dalcy Dlamini; Staff and pupils of St. Michael’s School: Stanley Dlamini, Head Teacher in the High School; Stanley, Head Teacher in the Primary School: Khumbalani Dlamini; Widows of Clergy: Phindile Mashwama, Elizabeth Mcanyana, Eva Mkhabela, Constance T. Ngwenya, Irene Skhosana and Bonsile Dube

Education: Schools, colleges and universities; Chaplains, teachers and ancillary staff; for all Christians as they seek to communicate the truth of the Gospel to our young people.

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Day 14 B Holy Rood, Carnoustie: vacant. Interim Rector: Steve Collis.

I Calvary, Sioux City: Ministry Development Team: Stacey Gerhart, Irene Bolton, Becky Fredregill, Kelly Houts, Daniel Pecaut; St. Paul, Marshalltown: Mary Jane Oakland.

S Anglican Youth Council: Anthony Dlamini, Programme Coordinator; Peter Zungu, Chaplain.

Tourism: Pray for all those involved in the business of tourism and for the promotion of our beautiful land.

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Day 15 B St. Mary and St. Peter, Montrose: St. David of Scotland, Inverbervie: Vacant. Interim Rector: John Cuthbert; Lay Reader: Peter Smart.

I St. Paul, Council Bluffs for discernment, Glenn Rankin; St. George, LeMars: Lil Johnston.

S Mhlume/Tshaneni Parochial District: for discernment...

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Day 16 B St. Ninian, Dundee: Fay Lamont; Mid-Lin Day Care: Gwen Joubert.

I St. John by the Campus, Ames: Alexander Aiton, Donald Payer; Iowa State University Chaplaincy, Ames: Jim Tener; Navy Chaplain: Michael Pumphrey.

S Lay Ministers serving in parishes and congregations throughout Swaziland; Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre: Richard Shiba, Manager, and staff.

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Day 17 B St. Margaret, Lochee, Dundee: vacant. Interim Rector: David Shepherd

I St. John, Glenwood: Ministry Development Team: Artis Ferrel, Kathy Halverson-Rigatuso, Bud Ferrel, Helen Glynn, Gene Glynn, Karen McCallan, Mark Triplett; St. John, Shenandoah: Artis Ferrl; All Angels, Red Oak:

S Luve Parish: for discernment.

Politics: Pray for Christians involved in politics; pray for vigilance and action over legislation and for the Scottish Churches’ and Evangelical Alliance Parliamentary Officers in London and Edinburgh.

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Day 18 B St. Luke, Downfield, Dundee: Vacant. Kerry Dixon, Missioner Designate; Lay Reader: Bruce Gowans.

I Trinity Cluster - St. Paul, Harlan; Trinity, Denison and Trinity, Carroll: Diana Wright.

S Ezulwini Parish: Orma Mavimbela, Richard Shiba; Anglican Church Schools. Staff ad pupils.

Prisons: Give thanks for the work of the Prison Fellowship, Prison Chaplains and for the Scottish Prison Service staff, dealing with increasing prison populations; pray for prisoners and their families, and that they may rebuild their lives.

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Day 19 B For all who work with children and young people; Youth Action Convenor: Mairi Cuthbert.

I For the Theological Seminaries, their Trustees, faculties and students: Kay Beach, Lydia Bucklin, Hannah Cornthwaite, Karen Crawford, Marcus Haack, Kris Leaman, Ken Messer, Holly Scherff, Judy Thayer, Kathy Travis, Mindy Valentine, Meg Wagner and for persons moved to seek the Sacred Ministry as their vocation

S Zandondo Parochial District: Philemon Kunene; HIV/AIDS Office and its work: Philile Ndela-Hlatshwayo, Supervisor; Thulie Ncongwane, Lungile Shongwe; Ven. Bheki Magongo, Chaplain.

Racial Justice: Pray for mutual toleration and respect in all relationships; pray for the

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Scottish Parliament’s initiative on Sectarianism and Racial Justice.

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Day 20 B Holy Trinity, Monifieth: vacant. Interim Rector: Bishop Nigel Peyton. Bill McAusland, Ken Gibson. Collaborative Ministry. Lay Readers: Bill McFawns, Linda Walls.

I St. Paul Indian Mission, Sioux City: Meshack Mabuza; St. Thomas, Sioux City: Torey Lightcap, Patricia Johnson.

S Pig’s Peak Parish: Charles Kunene, Joshua Fakudze.

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Day 21 B St. Ternan, Muchalls: Margaret Jackson, Elizabeth Campbell. Collaborative Ministry.

I St. Mark, Fort Dodge and Church of the Good Shepherd, Webster City: Richard Graves; All Saints, Storm Lake: Don Keeler.

S Liviyo Labofakazi: President: David Zunga

Human Life: Pray that scientific research will respect the life of all human beings; that all human beings will respect one another.

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Day 22 B St. Mary Magdalene, Dundee: David Shepherd.

I Trinity, Emmetsburg: Peg Jackson; St. Thomas, Algona: Mark Holmer; St. Alban, Spirit Lake: Carl Mann, Don Twentyman.

S UNISWA Chapelry: Dalcy Dlamini; The African Union and the United Nations and all working for reconciliation amongst peoples and nations.

Oil Industry: Chaplain: Rev. Gordon Craig. Pray for all those who work in the oil and gas industry and its related enterprises and especially those who face daily dangers off-shore.

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Day 23 B St. Drostan Church and Lodge, Tarfside: David Mumford, Jane Nelson. Administrator: Peter Nelson.

I Grace, Decorah: Ministry Development Team: Christine Gowdy-Jaehnig, James Griesheimer, Jeannette Pillsbury, David Smith; St. Andrew, Waverly: Judith Jones; St. James, Independence: Sean Burke, Sue Ann Raymond.

S The Bible Society and for the availability of good theological and spiritual books.

Employment: For all who are overworked and find their work stressful, unfulfilling or dangerous; for those who seek employment, but are unable to find it;

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for Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy; Tayside and North Fife: Charles Lidstone; Arbroath: Mr Peter Donald.

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Day 24 B St. John the Baptist, Dundee: vacant. Interim Rectors: Francis Bridger and Helen Bridger. . Lay Readers: Jean Forbes, Robert Pemble, Iain Turnbull. The Boomerang Project: Neil Ellis.

I New Song, Coralville: John Greve, Jennifer Masada, Jane Stewart; Church of the Savior, Orange City: Karen Wacome.

S Hlatikulu Parish: Joel Dlamini, Isaiah Dlamini; Victims of the HIV and AIDS and all caring for them and their welfare.

Scottish Justice System: For Christian values of justice, wisdom and truth to be upheld and for all personnel involved.

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Day 25 B St. Mary, Broughty Ferry: Francis Bridger, Helen Bridger.

I St. John, Mason City: for discernment, Michael Last, Barbara McCaulley, Michael Erhard; Grace, Charles City: James Griesheimer, Netha Brada; St. Matthew-by- the-Bridge, Iowa Falls: Elliot Blackburn, Warren Frelund.

S Usuthu Mission: Peter Zungo, Samuel Mkhabela, Samketi Dlamini, Amon Manzini, Jabulani Maseko, Thulani Makhuba; Neighbourhood Care Points’, children and their caretakers, and Home Based Care patients and their caretakers.

The Holy Land: Remember the beleaguered Arab Christian community in the Holy Land, all who administer and preserve the Christian holy sites and all visitors and pilgrims here.

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Day 26 B Other local Congregations and Ecumenism. Communications: Lorna Finley, Karen Willey; Grapevine: Michael Turner; Diocesan Website and IT, Brechin Bulletin: Jacqueline Milton.

I St. Luke, Cedar Falls: Elizabeth Popplewell, Liane Nichols, Ruth Ratliff; Cedar Valley Episcopal Campus Ministries, Cedar Falls: Maureen Doherty; Trinity, Waterloo: Suzanne Peterson,Charles Lane.

S Mhlosheni Parish: Masayithi Michael Dludlu.

Voluntary Agencies: Throughout Scotland, pray for the many people who volunteer in various capacities and for the funding and leadership of these agencies, the Anglican Communion.

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Day 27 B Hospital Chaplaincy: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: David Gordon, David Shepherd; Arbroath: John Cuthbert; Ashludie Hospital, Dundee: Fay Lamont; Stracathro Hospital, Brechin: David Mumford. Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven: Margaret Jackson

I All members, associates and companions of the various Religious Orders.

S Nhlangano Parish: Mandla Dlamini; Retired Clergy: Rt. Rev. Meshack Mabuza, Rt. Revd Lawrence Zulu, Phendu Dlamini, John Watson Dobson, Enock Mahlalela, Benjamin Shongwe, Bhekubuhle Mbatha, Alex Makhandeanje, Donald Ndovu.

HIV/AIDS: Pray for all people affected by HIV/AIDS, and those who work with them across the world, especially in the Diocese of Swaziland; pray against the growing complacency, particularly amongst sexually active young people, over sexually transmitted diseases.

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Day 28 B Those in training for Ministry; Diocesan Director of Ordinands: Kirrilee Reid; Diocesan Ministry Co-ordinator and Warden of Lay Readers: Dr. John Cuthbert; Theological Institute of the Scottish Episcopal Church: Michael Fuller, Denise Brunton.

I For Co-ordinators and Faculty of EfM, E-Seminary, Summer Ministry School and Retreat and Christian Formation; for Licensed Ministries: Pastoral Leaders, Worship Leaders, Preachers, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors and Catechists.

S Bhunya Parish: Peter Zunga, Samel Mhbela, Jabulani Maseko, Thulani Makhuba, Amon Manzini; The Swaziland Council of Churches:

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Day 29 B Diocesan Officials: Chancellor: Joseph J. Morrow; Registrar: John Thom; Treasurer: Allan Duffus; Secretary: Ann Greybe; Protection of Vulnerable Groups Officer: Cheryl Birse; Bishop’s PA and Secretary: Jacqueline Milton., Diocesan Archivist: David Bertie.

I Diocesan Officers: Co-Chancellors: Thomas Carpenter and Linda Neuman, Bill Smith, Treasurer, Thomas Colbert, Historiographer, Kathleen Milligan, Secretary of Convention.

S Hhohho Parochial District: Charles Kunene; Thandeka Zula; The Certificate Course in Christian Studies, the Higher Certificate Course and those studying other courses; other denominations and for unity.

Protection: Pray for wisdom and guidance for all those involved in the protection of children and vulnerable adults, and pray for the protection of those who are vulnerable.

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Day 30 B Diocesan Mission Officer: Fay Lamont. Church in Society Action Group Convenor: David Mumford, Deacon Missioner: Kerry Dixon. Lay Training Convener: vacant

I St. John, Dubuque: Kathleen Milligan, Kent Anderson, Diane Eddy; St. Mark, Anamosa: Anne Williams; For all those working in Prison Ministry.

S Sunday Schools: Sunday school teachers and pupils; Chaplain: Wandile Dlamini;Evangelism and the work of the evangelism committee.

Inter-Faith: Pray for all those working to build relationships between people of other faiths. Dundee Inter-Faith Group; Faith in Community Scotland; Faith in Community Dundee.

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Day 31 B Retired : Neville Chamberlain, Bob Halliday, .

I Non-parochial Clergy: James Davis, C. Christopher Epting, Tom Gehlsen, Peggy Harris, Aaron Hudson, Sherri Hughes-Empke; William Magie, Renny Martin, James Norton, Wayne Pelkey, Thomas Putnam, Kristy Smith, Stephanie Tramel, Paul Walker, Susanne Watson Epting, Randy Webster, Thomas Williams,

Retired : Arthur Becker, Elizabeth Coulter, Julia Easley, Robert Elfvin, Paul Fuessel, Robert Gamble, Larry Gatrel, Pat Genereux, Willa Goodfellow, John Hall, Douglas Haviland, K. Calvin Hedelson, Robert Holzhammer, Linda Hughes, Thomas Hulme, Robert W. Kem Sr., John “Jack” Kilby, Richard Lintner, Melvin Low, William Moorhead, Charles Pope, William Pugliese, Roger Rollins, Peter Sanderson, Barbara Schlachter, Mel Schlachter, Antoinette Scissons, Arthur “Paddy” Stanley, Charles Summers, F.David Titus, Tim Vann, Margaret Weiner, George Wharton, Marlin Whitmer,

Retired Deacons: Fred Berger, Roy Chrisman, Carl Gilland, Muffy Harmon, John Harper, Mary Hoffman, Elizabeth Koffron-Eisen, Dian Ong, Leon Pfotenhauer, Patricia Roberts, Patricia Triska

S Men and women exploring their calling to a vocation of Ministry in the Church; Self-supporting Clergy; Worship Teams in parishes.

Pray for those who continue to serve us with:-

Warrants: Ted Luscombe, Douglas Mackay, William McAusland;

Commissions: Elizabeth Campbell, George Greig, Jane Nelson, Annalu Waller.

Permissions To Officiate: Penny Balfour, Steve Collis, John Cree, Sylvia Dyer, David Elder, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Gordon, Geoffrey Hall, John Lyon, Grant Macintosh, Hugh Magee, Rosemary Mason, Joe Morrow, Robin Paterson. ***

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