St. Joseph Parish Summit Hill, PA 4th Sunday of Advent – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord/Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God – The Epiphany of the Lord 12/15/14 through 01/04/15 FR. JIM BURDESS • DEACON SKIP & DORIS LAPOLICE • PARISH OFFICE: 118 N. MARKET ST., SUMMIT HILL, PA 18250 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 9AM—2PM PHONE: 570-645-2664 FAX: 570-645-3037 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.STJSCATHOLICCHURCH.ORG DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: MS. WENDY S. KRISAK, M.A., NCC, LPC 800-791-9209 DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: SISTER MEG COLE, S.S.J. 610-289-8900, EXT. 222 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ADULT YOUTH LOOSE CANDLES POVERTY RELIEF FUND THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS FLOWERS November 30 $3,268.00 40.25 152.00 ----40.00 1,118.00 260.00 th December 7 $3,719.00 27.00 124.00 227.00 5.00 th 151.00 298.00 Hospital Visits & Visitation of the Sick – Everyday we as a community pray for the sick and the hospitalized, especially the intentions written in our prayer intention journal. If you would like or need me to visit, please call or have a family member notify our office directly. If you are hospitalized at another facility outside the immediate area, please be aware that major hospitals do have a Catholic Chaplain on their staff or will notify the local parish. CANDLES For the Week of December 14th Blessed Sacrament – Living & Deceased Of the Risavy Family By Mary & Ken Blessed Sacrament – Living & Deceased Of the Mitchalk Family By Mary & Ken For the week of December 21st Blessed Sacrament – Mary & Alex Matika By Mary & Family Blessed Sacrament – Kenny Bird By Grandma O Sanctuary – Raphael, Fred & Marrie O’Gorman Sanctuary – Norman Serena By Kathryn BVM – Paul Yurick, Sr. By Family By Mary BVM – Ed Gieniec, Jr. By Mom, Dad & Nikki BVM – Ed Gieniec, Jr. BVM – Cathy Kennedy By Chip & Stephanie St. Joseph – Special Friend, May she rest in Peace By A Friend St. Joseph – Walter P. Kruslicky By Lacey, Kevin & Michael Horan St. Patrick – Francis Vugrin By Mary & Ken St. Theresa – Lvg & Decd Vugrin Family By Mary & Ken Infant of Prague – Lvg & Decd Petrich Family By Aunt Mary Rose, Uncle Bill & Brittany St. Joseph – Ed Gieniec, Jr. By Aunt Patsi & Uncle Bud St. Joseph – Ed Gieniec, Jr. By Kelly, Aiden & Nicholas St. Patrick – Joe Matika By Pat St. Theresa – Nonnie & Betty Jean By Chip & Stephanie Infant of Prague – Dan M. Gieniec By Mom & Pop Our Lady of Fatima – Paul Yurick, Sr. By Mary & Ken By M/M John Mayernick Our Lady of Fatima – Diane Verhoeven “Good Health” By Mary George & Son Remember in your prayers these members of our parish family. To include someone, call or have a family member/friend call the parish office. Names are updated (except for the critically or terminally ill) for each bulletin. It is most important you notify us if a family member or parishioner is in the hospital. As of December 11th, we remember in prayer: Kay Fuller · Edith Bohovich · Anna Mulderick · Irene Michalik · Bernadette Lukac · Joanne Dominic · Wayne Vasiliou · Dorothy Steber · Amy Blasko · Geraldine Clatch · Randy Colangecco · Tom Sheeran · James Kozuch · Eugene Porambo · Joseph "Tata" Wadyak · Marie Frassinelli · Bob "Farmer" Jones · Warren "Sonny" Mattrazzo · Krysta Domines · Cate Applegate · Joseph "Buddy" Ciavaglia · Sister Mary Florence · Rob Baker · Carmela Arcaro · Suzanne Collevechio Haggar · Janet Keich · Agnes Vaccaro · Rose Marie Vanko · John Stefanick ·Claudia Petrole · Edward Horowski · Kathy Sheeran · Louise Frassinelli · Jennie Colangecco · Francis O'Gorman · Geri Schlemmer Zonca · Keegan Wyshosky · Paul Yuricheck · Dave McDowell ·Felicia (Pogwist) Fellmeth · Nicolette Olsovsky · Jacqueline Dubosky · Frances Marie Krajcir. For the Week of Blessed Sacrament – Helen Pampanin, Anniv. By Mary George & Son Blessed Sacrament– Margaret George, Anniv. By Mary George & Son Sanctuary – Walter P. Kruslicky By Chris & Donna Kruslicky BVM – Happy Birthday Ed By Mom, Dad & Nikki BVM – Happy Birthday Ed By Aunt Mary Rose, Uncle Bill & Brittany December 28th St. Joseph – Happy Birthday Ed By Aunt Patsi & Uncle Bud St. Joseph – Happy Birthday Ed By Kelly, Aiden & Nicholas St. Patrick – Walter P. Kruslicky By Margaret & Carole Kruslicky St. Theresa – Mom & Dad Sommers By Rose York Infant of Prague – All Deceased in Family By Rose York Our Lady of Fatima – Good Health, Kevin C By A Friend Candles - Envelopes to designate an intention for these candles are available in a number of places around the Church or simply use a plain envelope with the name of the intention, donors name and date, your preference for which shrine will be honored if not taken by someone else. The candles are lit for 5 days, the offering is $5.00. The intention will be listed in the bulletin. Altar Flowers We are approaching the season of Advent. If you'd like to memorialize flowers: "In Thanks", "In Gratitude", "In Memory", call the parish office. Flowers can be memorialized in the Church up until the weekend of December 13-14. Look now at your 2015 calendar and reserve your anniversary date, the date of the marriage of baptism of a family member, a special time like Thanksgiving, Mothers Day, etc. Call the parish office and reserve your date! Main altar flowers can be memorialized for an offering of $75. Blessed Mother/St. Joseph flowers can be memorialized for $50. Flowers at the Main Altar the weekend of December 13-14 are in memory of: Thomas J. McCall, Anniversary, requested by Mary Ann McCall & Family Flowers at the B.V.M. Altar the weekend of December 13-14 are in memory of: Thomas J. McCall, requested by Andrew & Kelly (McCall) Sherkness & Family Flowers at St. Joseph’s Altar the weekend of December 13-14are in memory of: Thomas J. McCall, requested by M/M Keith McCall & Family Our Deepest Sympathy…to the families of: Andrew Sandella and Collette LaPolice, who entered into eternal life. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord. Collette LaPolice is Deacon Skip's sister. Our sincere sympathy to Deacon Skip and Doris, on the death of their sister/sister-in-law. Parish Prayer Calendar Our parish prayer calendar is in the vestibule of Church. It's a parish calendar of each day of the month. Look over the calendar, choose a day for you, then offer the sufferings, problems, disappointments, blessings & graces you receive during the day for the good of the parish, the borough, the greater community and the needs of the Church & the world. December/January dates are available. Congratulations to ……..Paige Marie Larry, daughter of Christopher and Stephanie (Kociolek) Larry, who was baptized on Sunday, November 30th. We welcome this newest member of our Christian Faith Community. Remember, parents and godparents, it is your responsibility to train your children in the practices of the faith. We support you and pray for you as you take on this great task. Parish Office Hours – The Parish office is open Monday through Thursday from 9am – 2pm. For other times, please call ahead or leave a message. When visiting the parish office, please use the ramp and new office door. Choir Rehearsal will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 6:30pm. Scripture Sharing will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Bingo is held Sunday night beginning at 6:30pm. Doors open at 5pm. Please support our parish bingo. Pinochle Card Games are held on Monday nights beginning at 7pm. It’s a fun group and a great social night. Why not consider joining our card group? Our next pinochle tournament will be held on Tuesday, December 30th. For more information or to register, please call 645-5171. Have someone in the parish family celebrating? (If you wish to have family member's birthday announced, please call the parish office.) Joshua Shelton Andrea McArdle Valerie Kruslicky Kiera Reese Marley Sabol Cara Rehnert Kylie Skodacek Michael Gelatko Nicholas Henninger Jocelyn Mansberry Garth Sterling Chase Weaver Giada Cerimele December 17th December 18th December 19th December 19th December 19th December 23rd December 28th December 29th January 1st January 1st January 1st January 3rd January 4th Christmas Decorating - Sunday, December 21st beginning at 12:30pm! Our church will be prepared for the Christmas season on Sunday, December 21st beginning at 12:30pm. All are invited to help, especially those looking for service hours. We know it's a busy time of year but the more help the quicker we'll get done. Advent Giving Trees – Once again we are relying on your generosity to help the Pregnancy Support programs at Catholic Charities of Carbon County. Trees will be set up at both church entrances, with gift tags suggesting various baby items. Bring your gifts to church anytime during Advent. Please do NOT wrap your gifts. Thank you for your generosity in this annual project. Christmas Confessions Saturday, December 13th & 20th 2:45pm - 3:45pm Sunday, December 14th & 21st 8am - 8:45am Monday, December 22 After 9am Mass until 10:30am Tuesday, December 23 After 5 pm Mass until 7 pm No confessions on Christmas Eve Christmas Mass Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve 4pm & 9pm Thursday, Dec. 25th - Christmas Day 9am only Feast of the Holy Family Saturday-Sunday, December 27th & 28th 4pm; 9am; 11am. New Year's Eve Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 4pm New Year's Day 11am Only Feast of Epiphany January 4-5 Saturday, 4pm Sunday, 9am & 11am For those who wish to send Christmas Wishes: Sr. Mary Florence Hawe Sisters of Mercy Convent 515 Montgomery Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 Deacon Skip & Doris LaPolice 560 Hemlock Road Tamaqua, PA 18252 Christmas Card Shower – Some of our homebound parishioners as well as those residing in Personal Care Facilities and Nursing Homes would love to hear from their friends here at home. Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab, 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235 Kay Fuller James Kozuch Rosemarie Vanko The Summit at Blue Mountain Health, 211 N. 12th St., Lehighton, PA 18235 Irene Michalik Edith Bohovich Dorothy Steber Maple Shade Meadows, 50 E. Locust St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Stasia Kozuch Marie Badowsky Helen Higgins St. Luke’s Miners Memorial, 360 W. Ruddle Street, Coaldale, PA 18218 Helen Frey Daniel Pascoe Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562 Anna Mulderick Hometown Nursing Home, Rt. 54, Tamaqua, PA 18252 Joseph Wadyak Agnes Vaccaro Weatherwood Nursing & Rehab, 1000 Evergreen Avenue, Weatherly, PA 18255 Eugene Porambo Carmela Arcaro Gabriel Ferrence Homebound Parishioners Bernadette Lukac, 129 E. Hazard St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Mary O’Gorman, 223 Bird Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058 Rose York, 202 W. White St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Helmy Grant, 154 E. Walter St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Charles & Eleanor Nihen, 35 W. Walter St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Louise Frassinelli, 320 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Vincent Valentini, 28 N. Poplar St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Denise D’Alessio, 310 Lansford Ct., Lansford, PA 18232 Jennie Colangecco, 331 W. White St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 John Stefanick, 334 E. White St., Summit Hill, PA 18250 Dr. Eugene Laigon, 135 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, PA 18218 John Shober, Fellowship Manor, Apt. 113, Whitehall, PA 18052 If there is someone we forgot or not mentioned above, please notify the parish office. Confirmation - Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 4:30pm at St. Katharine Drexel Church. Bishop Barres will be the celebrant. Please be sure to mark your calendar. Next Parish Breakfast will be Sunday, January 18, 2015 Thank you to all who work, donate & support this parish fundraiser! Volunteers Needed – We are looking for volunteers to sell the $5 OLOAA lottery tickets after all 3 Masses every weekend and during the monthly parish breakfast. If we get several volunteers, it helps distribute the task. Selling would begin in December for the January drawing. Having a Catholic education available to our children is a blessing. If everyone in the parish helps support the school in some way, it helps strengthen the faith community for all of us. Anyone who would be willing to sell after one of the weekend Masses or at the parish breakfast, please call the parish office at 570-645-2664. Daily Four Drawing: Christmas, December 25th Match the Daily 4 Drawing @ 7pm Shopping Certificates & Keytags We have Redner’s shopping cards! They are used like a debit/credit card. The parish receives a generous return for every $ spent. Redner’s Save-a-Tape keytags can be picked up at any Redner’s Warehouse Market. Keytags for Boyer’s are also available. Use the key tag each time you shop and the parish will receive a % back. Snow and Parked Cars As winter approaches, we must assert the need for vigilance when parking on the parish lot. We want to help you and the borough in getting the streets cleaned, but you must be off the lot in time for cleaning them on holidays/holydays, a day when there is a funeral and especially the weekends! Failure to do so will result in the parish lot being closed off to vehicles all year round. No one wants this! Help us; spread the word to neighbors and others. Thankfully, so far this season, the weather has been great! Let’s hope it stays that way for the good of all. Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile – Mark your calendars! Tuesday, December 16, 2014 St. Joseph Church Social Hall 2 – 7pm Call the parish office if you will donate or visit www.GiveaPint.org to create your donor profile and schedule an appointment. St. Joseph’s Sponsor Code is 5028 Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Cupbearers & Sacristans - We are actively searching for parishioners who would be interested in becoming a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Cupbearer or Sacristan for weekend & Holyday Masses, particularly the Sunday 9am Mass. If you would be interested in joining this ministry group, please contact Joe O'Gurek, Nathan Halenar or Fr. Jim. “Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members can continue the good works of their elders! Please give generously. OLOAA School News OLOAA’s 2014 Christmas Plays, The Littlest Angel Choir (Pre-school-Grades 3)and On Our Way To Bethlehem (Grades 4-8) will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Church on Tuesday, December 16 at 12:45 Matinee and again on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Christmas Holidays begin on Tuesday, December 23rd with 11:45am Dismissal. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2015. Joe Corbi’s Pizza Sale – begins on December 17th. Orders are due January 9th, with delivery on Wednesday, January 28th, in time for Super Bowl ILVIII parties. Contact any school child to order. Marian High School News Open House 2015 – The 24th Annual Open House program for prospective students (7th & 8th grades) and their parents will be held on Sunday, January 25th at Marian High School. “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service” is the 2015 theme. The program begins at 1:00pm with registration, tours, discussions, booth displays and door prizes. The program concludes at 3:00pm with a drawing of $500.00 toward tuition for the 2015-2016 or 2016-2017 school year. (Must be present to win). Anyone needing information, please call the Development Office at 570-467-0641. March for Life 2015: St. Joseph’s Parish, Jim Thorpe would like to invite you to join them in travelling to Washington, DC on Thursday, January 22, 2015 for the March for Life. If you are unable to march, you may decide to just spend the day at our National Shrine where our bus will deliver us and will depart from the same spot at 5pm. We have a 44 seat bus reserved for the day. The cost is $40.00. Depending on how many pick-up locations we stop at will depend on time leaving our local area, (approximately 6am). Please call Mary Marzen to reserve your seat or to answer any questions that you may have. 570-325-4922. A Call To Serve Jesus By Following St. Francis: The Order of Franciscan Seculars is for any lay man or woman who is open to an opportunity to respond to the invitation of the Holy Spirit to a deeper Gospel life. We are a lay Order of the Catholic Church with a Rule of Life approved by the Pope. We are women, men young and old, married and single and Diocesan Clergy, all working and striving to live the Gospel and to be the living stones used to renew the Church. We gather in the St. Katharine Drexel Parish hall on the third Sunday of the month at 1:00pm. We pray, study, and encourage one another in our efforts to draw closer to the Lord, to each other, and to grow in the life and spirituality of St. Francis. If you would like to speak to us about St. Francis, the Secular Franciscan Order, and learn a little more about us, please come to one of our meeting or contact us by going to our web site: www.hcfsfo.org or calling 570-645-9535. Please help Holy Cross Fraternity support Family Promise of Carbon County. There will be a container in the entrance to St. Joseph’s Church for non-food donations. There are currently four families living under the care of Family Promise, and there are ten more on a waiting list. They can use: Paper products Cleaning products Personal products Clothing, especially winter gear for young children If you would like to donate furniture, please contact Gretchen Bienkowski at (570) 645-9535. Calling All Young Adults! City Lights: Comedy Night will take place at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Center, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, from 8 – 11pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Join us for an evening of food and fun, an opportunity to meet Bishop Barres, and music and laughter provided by comedy duo Dave & Brian. The event is $10/person which includes appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar available, please bring valid ID). The attire is classy casual (no jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers). Pre-registration is required by visiting www.allentowndiocese.org/citylights. Any questions, contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at [email protected]. DeSales University Accounting Students to Provide Free Tax Preparation Assistance Junior and senior accounting students from DeSales University will provide tax preparation assistance free of charge to senior citizens and those with lower incomes beginning Monday, January 19, through Friday, April 3. The program is part of the United States Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students are required to pass a test given by the IRS, in order to receive certification to participate in the program. This marks the fifteenth consecutive year that DeSales students have participated in the program. Since it was first offered, DeSales students have completed more than 3,200 tax returns for more than 1,500 Lehigh Valley taxpayers. To schedule a VITA appointment, individuals can call (610) 282-1100, ext. 1868. A DeSales student will return the phone call and provide assistance accordingly. Individuals needing assistance should bring all printed tax information and all documents pertaining to federal, state and local taxes with them to their appointment. The program is sponsored by the IRS and supervised by Dr. Christopher R. Cocozza, division head of DeSales University’s Division of Business and associate professor of business. Cocozza has served as VITA coordinator at DeSales since the program was initiated at DeSales in 2001. Cocozza holds a bachelor's in accounting and law degree from Fordham University and a master's of law from New York University. The Heritage Center Panther Valley’s Premier Entertainment Complex 1 W. Hazard St., Summit Hill Available for your Holiday parties. Seasonal décor will be up, so no muss or fuss. Call Deb at 645-7561 and leave name/number/message or 610-7044308 for prices and a tour of the building. Tuesday, December 16th – Parent & Child Drink and Dabble We are offering a paint and sip for adult/child for $40. All of your needed supplies will be included in price. Additional children are $5 each. You must pre-pay to assure your seat as seating is limited. Call Deb at 6457561 or 645-9133. Wednesday, December 17th – Adult Drink and Dabble Cost is $40 per adult. This is a BYOB. Must be pre-paid to assure enough supplies Go on Facebook and “like” the Summit Hill Heritage Center to see the picture. Call Deb at 645-7561 or 6459133 to assure your spot. Saturday, January 3rd – 8am – 2pm – Our Winter Wonderland Flea Market Many individual vendors with their items to sell at great prices. For info or a table, please call Cathy at 645-5888 Saturday, January 10th – 1 – 3pm – Our Snow Princess Tea A wonderful Christmas gift for that little princess! A special event for the mom, grandmom, Aunt an the little girl. Price is $25 for 1 adult/1 princess and additional princesses are $10 each. Call Deb at 645-7561 or 610703-4308 for tickets. Seating is limited. Saturday, January 17th – 1 – 3pm – Our Artic Adventure for Little Boys Similar event for the little boys in your life (see above) For dad, granddads, uncles and that special boy. $25 for 1 adult/1 boy, additional boys are $10 each. Call Deb at 645-7561 or 610-704-4308 for tickets. Seating is limited. Summit Hill Food Pantry – “Do unto others as you would do unto you” – Food donations or monetary donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Every donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you. ALANON is a world wide non-profit organization that promotes healing and wellness for the families and friends of those suffering from addiction. Weekly meetings are held on Monday nights 7:15pm at St. Katharine Drexel Church Hall, Lansford. This is a meeting for the friends and families of those suffering for addiction. Come casual and relaxed. Bring a friend, listen, discuss and find some peace for yourself. Carbon County “Right From the Start” Program is a home visitation program recognizing that parents are their children’s first and best teachers and all children are born to learn. CCRFTS uses the National Parents As Teachers curriculum to support and assist parents in fostering their child’s learning and development. It is a unique program because it is provided FREE to all families living within Carbon County who are currently pregnant or have children age 5 and under. There are no income guidelines! Please contact the program’s office at 570-325-2771 or [email protected] with any questions. There are brochures available in the church vestibule. Community Blood Drive will be held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 8am to 1pm. Please contact Ryan Kubishin at [email protected] for information. Alaska Land & Cruise Tour – August 18 thru 31, 2015 – 6 day Land; 7 Night Cruise on Holland America Cruise Line. Prices from $4430 to $4995. For more information, contact Eileen Bollinger, 610-826-3787 MEMORIAL FUND OF ST. JOSEPH CHURCH In Memory of: REV. THOMAS KERESTUS Mary Ellen Hawk Melissa Watto & Mary Watto TOTAL MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION $ 40.00 In Memory of: MARY RUTCH Mr. & Mrs. Mario Iezzoni Rob & Marge Sipko Mr. & Mrs. William O'Gurek Billy O'Gurek Erin & Steve Bariexca Wes & Anita Hiles John & Anne Zuber Kathleen Lisella Larry Lisella Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Matika Judge & Mrs. Joseph Matika Mr. & Mrs. John Kast Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gurka Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Lawrence Theresa Kosalko Mr. & Mrs. David O'Gurek Dr. David T. O'Gurek Genevieve Rutch Mr. & Mrs. Donald DeMatto Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crampsie Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeLaurentis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tirpak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gould Mr. & Mrs. Clem Midas Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Zuber Betty Pampanin Robert Szczecina John & Kathleen Polak Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Figura Mary Ann & Gimper Mr. & Mrs. Charles Keer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Halenar Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Weber Tom, Marge & TJ Parambo Joseph O'Gurek Maggie Pribila Mr. & Mrs. Peter Yusella Pat Lipar Bob Ames Barbara Shelton & Family Gene & Karen Binder James & Laura Crampsie P.V. School District Barbara DiMattia & Family Mr. & Mrs. Louis Sommers Nathan Halenar Rich, Lisa & Richie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Collevechio Bertha Collevechio Michele Nesgoda & Son Michael William Polakovich Mr. & Mrs. Francis O'Gorman James Campo Jack Lisella Manny & Jane Lanzos Kevin & Janice Szczecina & Girls Jim & Mary Ann Szczecina Mr. & Mrs. Louis Alexander Jack & Chris Reiber Marian Infante & Family TOTAL MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION $ 820.00 In Memory of: DAVID CITRO Cathy Citro & Familly TOTAL MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION $ 250.00
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