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PARISH STAFF MASS SCHEDULE Rev. Dr. Anthony M. Barratt, Pastor Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Helmut Neurohr, Permanent Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30am & 5:30pm-Life Teen Ann McCauley, Business Manager Daily: Wednesday & Friday 6:30am Erin Muir, P.A. for Liturgy & Pastoral Life Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am Tom Acemoglu, P.A. for Evangelization & Catechesis Communion Service: Monday 6:30am Debbie McKown, Faith Formation Administrative Secretary Holydays and Holidays subject to change Mark Trudeau, Life Teen for High School and Jr. High (see bulletin) Joan Welch, Parish Secretary Thomas Green, Parish Music Director Nancy Acemoglu, RN, Parish Nurse Dobkowski, PhD-Counselor, 859-4015 CHURCH OF ST. AMBROSE Jim LaBombard, Athletic Director 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110 371-1996 • email [email protected] 518-785-1351 ARISH RUSTEES P T WEBSITE: www.stambroselatham.com Catherine Halayko / Sinisgalli E-MAIL: [email protected]

ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL NEW OFFICE HOURS 518-785-6453 Website: www.stambroselatham.org Monday–Thursday 9:00am–6:00pm E-Mail: [email protected] Friday 9:00am–4:00pm Terri McGraw, Principal Saturday & Sunday CLOSED Lori McCoy, Secretary

ST. AMBROSE CHURCH, LATHAM, NEW YORK Pastor’s Page

SAINT PATRICK AND JOSEPH During our season of , we also have a number of special feasts and sprinkled along the way. They remind us of the wonderful witness of the and they can also provide something of a breather from all the rigors of Lent! This coming week is a case in point when on Tuesday we celebrate St. Patrick and then on Thursday, . The lives of both saints read like an adventure and they can both inspire us and encourage us as we continue our journey of Lent.

Saint Patrick was alive at a crucial and difficult time in history (at the beginning of the fifth centu- ry) when the was crumbling fast. Patrick was the son of a Roman civil servant and was a native Briton (nobody quite knows where he lived, but it was probably somewhere in the west of ). At the age of sixteen he was captured by Irish raiders and spent six years as a slave in tending the sheep. It was during this time that he experienced a deep spiritual con- version and became a firm of the Lord.

After those six years Patrick escaped and returned home, but soon he went to France to live as a monk. At some stage he was ordained as a , but always felt a call to return to Ireland to be the Lord’s instrument there. After sixteen years (around 432 AD) he was made a bishop and went to Ireland to spread the Gospel, travelling far and wide from his base in (that is still the principal Diocese of all Ireland). He did this with great enthusiasm and success, despite some setbacks and opposition.

Saint Patrick is known, of course, for many things. He had the idea of using the three-leaved to explain the three persons yet one God of the Holy . His poem or hymn called “Saint Patrick’s Breastplate” is a wonderful prayer and well worth reading and using. Above all, perhaps he shows how God can use apparent misfortune (Saint Pat- rick’s capture) and turn it to the good. Saint Patrick also reminds us that we are all called to spread the Gospel in whatev- er way we can through our own circumstances.

By contrast, St. Joseph always seems to be a background figure, often depicted as an old man in many pictures or statues of him. Yet all this is perhaps a bit of a disservice to St. Joseph as he was a key figure in Jesus’ life and ministry and because he can provide a wonderful example for us. In fact, he is the official patron of the universal church: a title given to him to indicate this important role and that he continues his work and presence even today.

We hear about St. Joseph a number of times in the Scriptures. He is described as a “just man” as he wishes to do the right thing when Mary is discovered to be with child. He is also a man of humility and faith. He did what the Lord asked him to do many times: in taking Mary as his wife, in escaping King Herod and going into exile in Egypt and in naming the child “Jesus” as he had been told to, even though it was his right to choose a name. He was, therefore, also a man of action and obedience in humbly doing what he was asked to do.

At the same time he was a man of prayer and contemplation: how else would he have listened and then heard what God wanted him to do with his life and with Mary and Jesus who had been placed in his care? We can imagine that prayer also gave him strength in his many trials and tribulations: in the desperate search to find a place for Mary to have her child, or in fleeing as a refugee with his family to a foreign land and then having to rebuild his business and connections from scratch as he and the family returned not to their home town of Bethlehem but to Nazareth, or as he and Mary searched for the lost twelve-year old Jesus in Jerusalem.

St. Joseph also provided for his family with his craft as a carpenter (although interestingly, some traditions say that he was a metal worker). His vocation was to be a guardian and foster father to Jesus, as a husband and protector to Mary and to support them with his . St. Joseph can be a great help and inspiration to all fathers as they try to do their best for their children. After all, to quote one writer, ‘it is easier to be a friend than a parent…!”

Let us be inspired by our two saints and ask their prayers and protection.

Fr. Anthony

2 MARCH 15, 2015

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the members of St. Ambrose Parish, Latham, New York believe that, through our faith and , we have been called to give witness to the values of Jesus as expressed in the gospel and teachings of our Church. As individuals and as a Parish Family we strive to:

Develop our spiritual life • Spread the Gospel message • Re-

spect the human dignity and rights of all persons Support family life: the role of married couples, singles, March 24, 2015 youth and children Join us for a Holy Hour of quiet prayer on Tues- Share our time, energy, talent and resources day, March 24th from 7 to 8 PM in the Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to make Church. We will pray for one another, our choices and decisions that will reflect and give evidence of what we say we believe and value as a Catholic Christian Faith families, friends, our community and all those Community. intentions that are close to our hearts. We will place all the intentions written in our “Prayer Wall” during Lent on the altar as well. Come for Sacraments a few minutes or stay for the hour! Join us!

RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00 PM or any time by appointment. Please Join Us! MARRIAGE Congratulations! So that proper preparation may be made, please make an appointment with Fr. Anthony at least six months before ~Prayer and Reconciliation~ the desired date. Either the bride or groom should be a registered parishioner of St. Ambrose parish. As we gather in the church for prayer, we will

BAPTISM also celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Congratulations! If you wish to arrange preparation for baptism, please call the Parish Office. Parents should be registered mem- in the Parish Center. Tuesday night, March bers of St. Ambrose parish. 24th from 7-8:30 PM we will have several RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) available for the Sac- For those inquiring into the Catholic Faith. Welcome! rament of Reconciliation. Please contact the Parish Office for program details. Join us for prayer and Rec- VOCATION If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or onciliation! religious life, please contact Fr. Anthony. If you have been reluctant to PARISHES OF OUR come to the sacrament or have been away for LOCAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES some time or just found it difficult to get to a Saturday afternoon confession time, this is a COLONIE St. Clare’s 456-3112 Sat: 4:00pm/Sun: 8:30 / 10:30am great opportunity to receive healing and for- LATHAM giveness. To remind you about the parts of Our Lady of the 785-0234 Sat: 4:30pm Assumption Sun: 7:30, 9:00 & 11am confession and the Act of Contrition, a bro- LOUDONVILLE chure will be available to guide you. Christ Our Light 459-6635 Sat: 4:00pm/Sun: 9:00 / 11:15am St. Pius X 462-1336 Sat: 5pm/Sun: 8, 10 & 12 noon

3 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

FAITH FORMATION NEWS CHURCH HEATING SYSTEM UPDATE AND APPEAL Our Lent with the Mystics As mentioned at the Masses last weekend, we need to make some significant and overdue repairs and improvements to the This Wednesday (3/18) at 7pm church heating system (that is also the system for part of the school). Our heating system is certainly feeling its age, espe- in the Parish Center cially after the cold winter that we have had. We also have the Baptism of the Lord issue that there are no thermostatic controls for the system: it is either on or off and we cannot zone areas for heating. Of St Francis de course, all of this means that we are wasting energy and that we Sales cannot control the heating in particular areas. We have also had a number of close calls over the winter when we nearly lost the whole system! Presented by Fr. Barratt We are looking at estimates for the cost of this necessary and overdue work and we hope to carry it out once the spring ar- A special rives: if it ever does! Again, as mentioned at Mass, we do budget for repairs and general maintenance and this is usually presentation and covered by our tithing and weekly offertory (many thanks, as guide to mystical ever for your amazing generosity), but, as you can imagine, this prayer with the project would be well beyond the usual amount. The total cost Church’s would be in the $45,000 range. It seems a good idea to have greatest masters mini capital project to help meet these costs and so special en- in prayer. velopes will be available in the church over the next few weeks. It must be stressed that this collection is entirely voluntary.

Many thanks again for your generosity and ongoing support. Wednesday, March 25th—Lent with the Mystics (St. Therese of Lisieux , led by Bob Martino) Fr. Anthony

St. Ambrose School’s Annual Trash-2-Treasure Sale SATURDAY, APRIL 25 , 9―4 PM (Early Bird Special 8:00AM $3.00 entrance fee) and SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 9―12 NOON

Donations welcomed! They can be dropped off on the gym Lent and Life stage beginning Wednesday, April 22. A video series to help you make the most WE CANNOT ACCEPT TV’S, COMPUTERS, BOOKS OR out of your Lent! CLOTHES. ALL proceeds to benefit the Music Department. The series is live now and you can find it on our website, on Facebook, and on St. Ambrose School will also be hosting a YouTube! Please share! RECYCLING DAY, Saturday, April 25, 9―12 Noon, near the Soccer Please check out field. Old TV’s, computers, lawn www.stambroselatham.com/media mowers, etc. will be accepted. www.facebook.com/saintambrosechurch Donations of $10 per car.

4 MARCH 15, 2015

5 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

AT ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL PARISH NURSE WE ARE “LEARNING TO BE ALL GOD WANTS NANCY ACEMOGLU, RN US TO BE.”

Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! This has been the most magical, Seussical week! Earlier in the week Thing One and Thing Two with their fluffy hair of blue were found reading to We will be collecting Easter students in grade 1 and grade 2. Green Candy baskets for children . eggs and ham was the food choice this Please bring them to my office by Monday, March 23, so they week. Some students liked them some can be delivered. This project is shrieked “EEEK!” One Fish , Two Fish, also being assisted by a Pastoral Red Fish, Blue Fish. Actually 356 Aidan Studies Student Melissa Argay. guessed was the number of Goldfish! Wockets in Pockets, some named Zock- EASTER BASKETS FOR THE ELDERLY We will be collecting baskets of candy, as et and one named ABCDEFGHIJKLM- well as flowers, lotions and powders NOPQRSTUVWXYZ! Who could mock for the Elderly. it? The Cat in the Hat was alive and Please return by Wednesday, March 25 to well. Who liked the books more the my office. For further questions please teachers or students? No one could call me at 785-1351 x304. tell! Our week is done but not the fun. Rhyming and timing are always a hoot. GRIEF–LOSS GROUP Now we await the leprechaun and his Wednesday, March 18th @ 7:00PM pot of loot! in the Resource Room All are welcome as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph.

Refreshments Bernie Amyot, MS Professional Grief Counselor

6 MARCH 15, 2015

SATURDAY: Sacrament of Reconciliation (28th. March) 3:00-4:10 pm Mass at the usual time with blessing of the palms at Mass.

PALM SUNDAY: Masses at the usual times with the blessing of the palms at each Mass.

Note: the 9:00 am Mass will begin in the Parish Center with the blessing of palms followed by a procession to the church for Mass.

MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK: Communion Service 6:30 am School Mass 9:00 am

TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK: Mass at 9:00 am

WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK: Mass at 6:30 am

HOLY THURSDAY: (Note: NO morning Mass) Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:00-9:45 am

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Dessert sharing in Parish Center Followed by watching until 10:30 pm (ending with Night Prayer)

GOOD FRIDAY: Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 pm Soup Supper – 4:00 pm – Parish Center Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30-6:30 pm “Living” Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm

HOLY SATURDAY: (Note: NO Morning Mass) Sacrament of Reconciliation 9:00 – 9:45 am Easter Egg Hunt – 1:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00 pm Reception following Mass in Parish Center

EASTER SUNDAY: Masses: 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:30 am (Note: NO 5:30 pm Mass)

7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Around the Parish

GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR EASTER FOOD BAGS Please join us for the The St. Ambrose Food Pantry Volunteers will again offer East- er dinner supplies for families in need. Market Bags will be Stations of the Cross available starting weekending March 1st. In addi- each Friday at 7 pm tion to the food list attached to the Easter bags, gift certificates from Hannaford or Price Chopper in the Church. in $5, $10 or $15 amounts would be most appreci- This week the stations ated. These will be distributed according to fami- ly size for purchase of a meat choice. Please DO will be led by the NOT PLACE GIFT CERTIFICATES IN THE Eucharistic Ministers. BAGS. Please place in an envelope or drop off no later than March 22nd at the office or in offertory collection marked St. Ambrose Food Pantry or Easter Dinner. The number of fami- lies requesting assistance have increased a great deal; together we can help these families experience a most BLESSED EASTER.

Please remember in the charity of your prayers the repose of the souls of Lydia Marie Carpenter, Emily Esposito, PARISH EASTER EGG HUNT: The Egg Dolores Burns, Mary Ellen Reddy Hunt Committee would appreciate your help in and all those who will be remembered donating small individually wrapped candy that in Masses this week. will fit inside plastic Easter eggs. There will be a basket available for the candy at the main entrance of the Church through March 29th. THANK Are you struggling with your emotions, YOU! a loss, an addiction, a relationship or family issues? COUNSELING is available in the evenings at St. Ambrose. A $25 donation is appreciated. Contact Dave Dobkowski, Ph.D. at 859-4015 to make an appointment.

P ARISHIONER R EGISTRATION/UPDATE R EQUEST

Name: ______Street: ______We Are A Tithing Parish City: ______Following “God’s Plan for Giving” Zip: ______Phone No: ______March 8, 2015 $14,537.14 Please Check March 9, 2014 $13,691.00  New Registration “Thank you for being so generous!”  Change of Address Thank you to all who are responding so generously to our financial need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.  Moving out of Parish Also, thank you to those who signed-up for electronic  Want Envelopes withdrawal. If you decide to sign-up for this option in the  Name Change (Please contact Parish Secretary) future, forms are available at the entrances to the church, or just call the Parish Office. Please cut out and drop it in the Collection Basket or Many Thanks. mail to the Parish Office. 8 MARCH 15, 2015

Monday – March 16—Lenten Weekday ALENDARS CHEDULES 6:30 AM Communion Service C & S 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Tuesday – —St. Patrick Sunday – March 15 6:30 AM Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption 10:15-11:45AM Faith Formation / OPEN HOUSE FOR 9:00 AM Elizabeth Burke by Husband Joe PRE K & K Members of the O’Leary Family by Erin Craven After 5:30PM Mass Life Teen-Parish Ctr Jim Danner by His Family Monday – March 16 Wednesday – March 18—St. 7:00PM Core-Chapel 6:30 AM Kevin Healey by Kirk & Kathleen Morgan Tuesday – March 17 Jack Frederick by Bob & Nancy Styczynski 7:00PM Magdalena Ministry-Lounge 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Wednesday – March 18 Thursday – March 19—St. Joseph 9:00AM School Reconciliation-Parish Ctr 6:30 AM Communion Svc at Our Lady of the Assumption 7:00PM LENT WITH THE MYSTICS (ST. FRANCIS DE 9:00 AM Richard Meher by Mary Ellen & Bill SALES, LED BY FR. BARRATT) IN THE PARISH CTR Alice Sage by Mary Ellen & Bill Thursday – March 19 Friday – March 20—Lenten Weekday 6:30-8:30PM AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN-Mtg Rms 6:30 AM Vincent Ciccarelli by Ted & Lesia Pettigrass 7:00PM Prayer Group-Chapel 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Friday – March 20 Saturday – March 21—Lenten Weekday 7AM-Midnight Eucharistic Adoration-Chapel 4:30 PM Louise Helene Scerbo by Susan Richardson 7:00PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS in the Church Ann G. Zubal by Susan Richardson lead by the Eucharistic Ministers Mary Surprenant by David & Frances Placido Saturday – March 21 Sunday – March 22—5TH SUNDAY OF LENT 10―1PM Magnificat-Parish Ctr 7:30 AM Stephen Lebentritt by Barbara & Donald Lebentritt Sunday – March 22 Jean Tracey by the Family 10:15-11:45AM Faith Formation / Parent Meeting 9:00 AM Parish Intention Grade 1 11:30 AM Patricia Terzian by Don & Susan O’Brien After 5:30PM Mass Life Teen-Parish Ctr 5:30 PM Mary Jane Damberg by Bob & Nancy Styczynski

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 22, 2015

MONEY COUNTERS, SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND TEAM #8 — LAWRENCE GIRARD, SUSAN O’BRIEN, SANDRA TRZCINSKI & DAVID PIUSIENSKI

4:30PM 7:30AM 9:00AM 11:30AM 5:30PM

SACTRISTAN: SACTRISTAN: SACTRISTAN: SACTRISTAN: SACTRISTAN: Joe Leombruno Bob Lamiano Fran Fiegler Pat Rayball Brent Masterson LECTORS: LECTORS: LECTORS: LECTORS: LECTORS: #1-John #1-Elizabeth Mahoney #1-Regina Brown #1-Mary Anne Egan Volunteers #2-Diana Spenard #2-John Bodnar #2-John Natale #2-Anne Schwenzfeier ALTAR SERVERS: ALTAR SERVERS: ALTAR SERVERS: ALTAR SERVERS: ALTAR SERVERS: Celeste, Ruth & Alyssa Mr. V. Coo, Mr. L. Carter Mary Elena Belskis, Sara Akhil & Sarah , Volunteers Hessinger & Volunteer & Therese Biazon Nicole Piusienski

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: J. Proctor, K. Maxwell, V. Gyurko, P. Lincoln, A. Robinson, C. & M. D. Piusienski, J. & L. E. Bullis, M. Searles, M. Trudeau, J. & M. Ray- C. Chabot, J. Rys, P. & R. Rosenthal, D. Sabatino, Natale, S. Rayball, D. & MA Frament, ball, M. Riley, B. Sage Szwedo, J. Bodnar M. Stewart, N. Styczynksi, MG Renda, J. Cyriac, S. Kolcow, R. LeClair, R. Zmijewski P. Rayball B. Masterson USHERS: USHERS: USHERS: USHERS: USHERS: Volunteer, D. Mason, J. Volunteer, J. Bodnar, R. J. Estep, B. Johnson, T. R. Mullen, J. Martin, Volunteers Couch, M. Commerford Haggerty, C. Cameron Maleski, K. Fuchs S. DeSess, D. Fuda MEDIA MINISTRY: MEDIA MINISTRY: MEDIA MINISTRY: MEDIA MINISTRY: MEDIA MINISTRY: Paul C. Harry A. Lynn W. Premila J. Nancy R. 9 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Parish Ministries & Contacts

ADULT MISSION ...... Mike Blair ...... 376-0082 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY ...... Cathy Boudreau ...... 785-3460 ALTAR SERVERS (Scheduling)...... Walter Ewing ...... 458-7540 (Training) ...... Lynn Wozniak ...... 456-5990 ATHLETIC PROGRAM ...... Jim LaBombard ...... 371-1996 BAPTISMAL PREPARATION ...... Helmut & Vicky Neurohr ...... 785-4630 BISHOP'S APPEAL (DDP) ...... Renee Hallock...... 785-3180 BUILDING AND GROUNDS ...... Rich Zmijewski ...... 785-3142 CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP ...... Mary Beth Pallack ...... 862-1623 CHURCH OFFICE ASSISTANCE ...... Parish Office ...... 785-1351 CONFIRMATION ...... Tom Acemoglu ...... 785-1351 x307 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ...... Nancy Hooley ...... 783-3411 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (Training) ...... Helmut Neurohr ...... 785-4630 (Scheduling) ...... Sue Laverne ...... 280-2387 FAITH, HOPE AND SHARE ...... Nancy Acemoglu ...... 785-1351 x304 FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION ...... Lenora LeMay ...... 664-4374 FOOD PANTRY ...... Pauline Kubizne ...... 785-7816 ...... Patricia Pyndus ...... 785-4664 GARDEN CLUB ...... Mary Sue Ray ...... 469-1329 GRIEF LOSS GROUP ...... Nancy Acemoglu [email protected] ...... 785-1351 x304 LECTORS ...... Joe Leombruno ...... 373-2353 LIFE TEEN & JR. HIGH LIFE ...... Mark Trudeau [email protected] ...... 785-1351 x309 MAGDALENA MINISTRY ...... Paula Borkowski ...... 944-5579 MARRIAGE PREPARATION MINISTRY ...... Erin Muir [email protected] .. 785-1351 x302 MARTHA MINISTRY ...... Donna Sabatino ...... 782-1470 ...... Frances Fiegler ...... 785-8763 ...... Rose Anne Szwedo ...... 783-6407 MARY’S CIRCLE OF LOVE MINISTRY ...... Mary Kay Frederick ...... 783-5186 MEDIA MINISTRY ...... Mary Alice Hunt [email protected] ...... 859-6743 MUSIC GROUPS ...... Thomas Green [email protected] ...... 785-1351 x306 P. A. EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS ...... Tom Acemoglu ...... 785-1351 x307 PASTORAL CARE ...... Ruth Lapierre ...... 785-0905 PRAYER & WORSHIP ...... Richard Ostiguy ...... 783-5175 RESPECT LIFE ...... Erin Muir [email protected] .. 785-1351 x302 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) ...... Tom Acemoglu ...... 785-1351 x307 SACRISTANS ...... Pat Rayball ...... 708-9615 ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL ...... PRINCIPAL ...... Terri McGraw [email protected] ...... 785-6453 SECRETARY ...... Lori McCoy [email protected] ...... 785-6453 x320 HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ...... Cary Lombardo ...... 785-6453 SCHOOL BOARD ...... William Miller ...... 785-6453 x320 ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY ...... Paul Wilkes ...... 785-1351 TRUSTEES ...... Catherine Halayko / Joseph Sinisgalli ...... 785-1351 USHERS ...... John Estep ...... 783-9266 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ...... Suzi Trzcinski ...... 466-8815 YOUNG AT HEART ...... Carolyn Chabot ...... 785-6315

MARTHA MINISTRY

With Easter coming soon ,

Martha Ministry is in need of volunteers to help with the Holy Thursday Dessert Sharing, Good Friday Soup Supper and Holy Saturday RCA Reception.

We will also need help with First Holy Communion on Saturday, Warren J. Fitzgerald May 2 at 9 AM and 11 AM Masses and the Confirmation on Donna Fitzgerald DeMarse ♦ Kelly Fitzgerald Castle Sunday, April 19th after 5:30 PM Mass. If you would like to

We appreciate our advertisers who make this bulletin help us please call Donna Sabatino at 782-1470. Please call Rose Ann Szwedo at 469-5367 to help with the Soup Supper. possible for our parish.

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