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Happy Mother’ s

Day!

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018

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I do not know the theological and historical background to having May be the month of Mary,

but it seems most appropriate that Our Blessed Mother is hailed, celebrated and called upon

in the same month we celebrate Mother’s Day in our culture. This weekend we remember and

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May Mary call down the grace and joy of her Son’s blessings upon all mothers this weekend.

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couple years back. Deacon Shannon Thurman will be ordained at the Cathedral next Saturday, May 19 at 10:00MN Mass. Be sure

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– Msgr. Tom

PASTOR’S note

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Welcome to St. Thomas More!“Go and make disciples...”8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

303.770.1155 .P+'-#.-'")5'"=Parish School: 7071 East Otero Avenue 303.770.0441

ClergyPastor: Msgr. Thomas Fryar

Parochial Vicars: Q)15%D")=%6).+)"8%Q)15%Q'+#0%;/"#0:#8%R5?5L58%Rev. Ivan Monteiro, O.C.D.

Deacons: L305%D)'"=)%>"'408%L305%>'<%?"'!!8%L305%S/-%T)00$8%L305%D)'"=)%;'"/08%L305%A,#0%Q#.*"),,/8%;5L58%L305%@*)1)%@*)-!)"8L305%S/-%U#,.+%V")2"):W

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303.770.1155 Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00MNX5:00YNBusiness Manager: Dick Rapp, 303.221.9248Director of Comm. & Stewardship: Z")0)%6/0:)-)"8%[\[5]]^5_^`^!"#$%&'#(')(*+%","-$./(Tony Mercado, 303.221.9145Director of Liturgy: Phil Strong, 303.221.9251Director of Marriage & Family Life: Jo Holt, 303.221.9222Director of Music:%a)B%;3D#""/*$8%[\[5]]^5_^b`01)'#2+-'1(3''#4"1+&'#/%?#",$%;3D/,,/378%[\[5]]^5_]c\Pastoral Minister: L305%D)'"=)%;'"/08%[\[5]]^5_][_Pastor’s Assistant & Event Coordinator: Shannon Hooper, 303.221.92495$%$6-'1".&/(T#*+$%U)/,#0:8%[\[5]]^5_][`

Faith & Academic Formation()*+,'-)'."/,+&,%$% 303.770.0531 Fax: 720.529.0157Director: Yifat Shahrabani, 303.221.9245

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Youth Ministry 303.220.3388 .P+'-#.-'")5'"=e$'(*+Director: David Tschumper, 303.221.9257

Sunday Masses: Saturday VA023/!#*'"$Wf 4:00 & 5:30YNSunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:[\MN%V/03)0.)W; 12:30 VA@6W & 5:30YN Vg'(*+W

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Confessions: Six days per week. Monday–Friday: 8:00MN5%S+(".:#$f%bf[\YN5%Saturday: 2:30–3:30YN

Morning Prayer: Monday–Friday: 8:30MN

Holy Hour for Vocations: S+(".:#$f%bf[\Xhf[\YN

Perpetual Adoration: ]cH+'("%i(3+#"/.23%A:'"#2'0%/0%A:'"#2'0%?+#!),5%?'0*#3*f%#:'"#2'0j.P+'-#.-'")5'"=%'"%[\[5]]\5[[_]5

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STM Gift Shop: 303.221.9229 =/I.+'!j.P+'-#.-'")5'"=Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00MN–5:00YN, Sat: 10:00MN–7:00YN, Sun: 8:00MN–2:00YN

Stephen Ministry: Contact John Dolan at 303.304.0584 or Evelyn Marko at [\[5hc^5dcd`%&'"%#%3'-!#../'0#*)%,/.*)0)"%:("/0=%:/m3(,*$5

Discovery Job Network: ?'0*#3*%T"/.*#%Q):,/0=)"%#*%303.220.3384 for assistance, resources and support for job seekers.

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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Incense at Mass

Please note that incense will be used at the Saturday 5:30!" and Sunday 8:30#", 10:30#" & 5:30!" Masses on each of the following weekends:

$%&'()*&+),-+'-.'/%&'0-123''''Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13

Pentecost: Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20

The Most Holy Trinity: Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27

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Incense to celebrate these important )-6&=+,7&)

Wear Red for Pentecost!

Next Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20:

You are encouraged to wear red clothesto Mass next weekend for Pentecost!

“Plan on making a visible statement of your openness to the Spirit by wearing red to Mass next week if you can.”– Monsignor Tom, in a past year’s Pastor’s Note

Happy Mother’s Day!

On this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, with much love we remember, honor, thank and pray for all mothers.

“Thank you, women who are mothers! You have sheltered human beings within yourselves in a unique experience of joy and travail. This experience makes you >&*-=&'?-2@)'-A+')=,6&';:-+'/%&'newborn child, the one who guides B-;1'*%,621&+@)'C1)/')/&:)9'A%-'helps them to grow, and who is the anchor as your children make their way along the journey of life.”

– !"#"$%&'%(')"*, St. Pope John Paul II, June 29, 1995

“She is clothed with strength and dignity...”

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STM Parish Blood Drive

Saturday, May 19:7:30–11:30#" in STM school building

0-B56'2-+-1)9'+&A'2-+-1)'D'E-6;+/&&1)'are needed for the STM Blood Drive!

F,8+';:',+'/%&'+51/%&G'5H&1'566'I5))&)'/%,)'weekend or online at 2-+-1)<>-+C6)<-18'5+2';)&'),/&'*-2&'JKKL<'M19'*566'/%&'N-+C6)'5::-,+/=&+/'*&+/&1'5/'OJO<OPO<KOJJ<'4-1'&6,8,>,6,/B'Q;&)7-+)9'*566'OJO<OPO<KKJK<

Save lives as a blood donor 5/'-;1'N-+C6)'Blood Drive

Solemnity of the Ascension

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We share that responsibility. It is part of our calling. It is part of what our lives as X5/%-6,*'X%1,)75+)')%-;62'5+2'=;)/'>&<'

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We Welcome Guest Clergy At Mass This Weekend

This Saturday, May 12: 5:30!" Mass, and this Sunday, May 13: 8:30#", 10:30!" & 5:30!" Masses

On behalf of FOCUS (Fellowship -.'X5/%-6,*'[+,E&1),/B'F/;2&+/)\9'41<'?1&8-1B'X6&E&65+2'5+2'41<'X516'N15)*%-))'51&'E,),7+8'F$I<'$%&B'51&'discussing the work of this important ministry reaching out to and serving college students on more than 125 *5=:;)&)9',+E,7+8'/%&=',+/-'5'*6-)&1'1&657-+)%,:'A,/%'X%1,)/'5+2'U,)'Church while equipping them for a 6,.&7=&'-.'X5/%-6,*'&E5+8&6,]57-+<

Sunday, May 13:12:30!"'Mass

Bishop John Magee, private secretary /-'/%1&&':5)/':-:&)9',)'*&6&>157+8'/%,)'Mass at STM. He is sharing with us his experiences, thoughts and memories, ,+*6;2,+8'-.'/%&'5))5)),+57-+'5^&=:/'on now-St. Pope John Paul II, the anniversary of which is this day.

We have special E,),/-1)'5/'CE&'of our seven Masses on May 12 & 13!

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Questions of the Week

Adult: Who needs you to pray for them this week, as Jesus prayed for His disciples?

Child: Who will you pray for this week?


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This Week’s Mass Intentions

Sunday, May 13: !"#$%&'#(&)*($*+$,"#$-*./

7:0001 Mother’s Day Novena

8:3001 Roni Olsen †

10:3001 Mass for the People of St. Thomas More

12:3021 Phyllis Ryan

5:3021 Jean Finegan

Monday, May 14:

$$345601$$%7)'#$-89$-8(: †


Tuesday, May 15:

$$345601 Bob Storey †


Wednesday, May 16:

$$345601 Mother’s Day Novena

9:0001 Bill McNellis

Thursday, May 17:


9:0001 Frank Welch †

Friday, May 18:


9:0001$$%(();<$=8>*( (School Mass)

Saturday, May 19:


4:0021 Caleb and Bryce Meis

5:3021 Fr. Rohan Miranda, O.C.D.

Sunday, May 20: Pentecost Sunday

7:0001$$-*)&$?'@#.(#A †

8:3001 Jacob Jarman †

10:3001 Mass for the People of St. Thomas More

12:3021$$!"#$-8B,*($C<9)7A


This Week’s Prayer Intentions

Pray for our ill parish members & relatives:

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I#7#($J87;E$K)77$L'"87DE$C.M$?<.N($O"#<7#(E$?<.A$-A((#$P<"7#.$

Pray for our deceased parish members & relatives:

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O<7+.)/*$Q8#).*DE$?)'"<#7$Q8)((E$=<($R)BB7)(:#.

Due to the Privacy Act, only immediate family members may request a name to be placed on the prayer list. Please call the B<.)&"$*S'#$<,$565MTT6MUUVVM

Perpetual Adoration

Enjoy a prayerful hour with Jesus each week as you adore Him in the Blessed L<'.<9#(,$)($*8.$</*.<N*($'"<B#7M

Hours in need of an adorer include: Wednesdays at 4:0001 Fridays at 12:0001$(midnight W#,X##($!"8.&/<A$Y$C.)/<AZ$

If you’re interested in becoming an adorer, (or for current adorers to update contact )(+*.9<N*($)+$),$"<&$'"<(:#/ZE$B7#<&#$contact Rosemary Samaniego by email <,$</*.<N*([&>"*9<&9*.#M*.:$*.$'<77$565M\\6M55]\$*.$T\6M^]6M]U_3M

“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” – St. John Paul II

Pentecost Now!

This Monday, May 14: 7:00–8:3021 at the Rogers’ home

C*.$,"#$<//.#&&$*.$<(A$`8#&N*(&E$'*(,<',$Bobby & Jeanne Rogers at 303.773.8130 or B#(,#'*&,(*X[&>"*9<&9*.#M*.:M

R#a#'N*(4$bK#$&N77E$<(/$;(*X$,"<,$c$<9$d*/M$c$<9$#e<7,#/$<9*(:$,"#$(<N*(&f$I am exalted in the earth!” !"#$%&'()*+,-

Join us as we rejoice in song and pray together – new members welcome

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Welcome, New Parishioners!

Ben Dickason

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The families of:

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Mark & Diane Baker

Faith Donaldson

Donald & Martha Ellis

We are very glad you’re here! If you are a new member of our B<.)&"$g*.$"<G#$W##($"#.#$<X")7#$W8,$"<G#$(*,$A#,$.#:)&,#.#/ZE$B7#<&#$.#:)&,#.$*($*8.$X#W&),#$<,$&>"*9<&9*.#M*.:E$<,$*8.$X#7'*9#$/#&;$)($,"#$(<.,"#e$*.$)($,"#$B<.)&"$*S'#M$h8.$B<.)&"$*i#.&$<$&B#')<7$@#X'*9#.&j$K.8('"$.#:87<.7A$+*.$(#X$B<.)&")*(#.&M$O<,'"$+8,8.#$W877#N(&$<(/$A*8.$#9<)7$+*.$9*.#$)(+*M

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John Nelson

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Bob & Donna Engel

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Paulo & Allesandra Yamagata

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Baptisms

We welcome

Zachary Arthur Aguillard

Evelyn Angeline Burst

Ellis Gray Coon

Walker William Newton

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Baptism During Mass

Saturday, May 19:5:3034 Mass

We will welcome a baby to the Church )"&#56"$7-./89$15&:(6$)"%$;<=>34 Mass next Saturday. Please note: if +#5$-&%$-?%(1:(6$)":8$@-88A$:)$!:**$likely be a bit longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding!

Everything You Want to Know About Catholicism

This Thursday, May 17:7:0034 in St. Francis Hall

B#:($58$C#&$#5&$D(-*$8%88:#($#C$)"%$8%&:%82EF*!-+8$,%$&%-1+$)#$6:G%$-($%H.*-(-/#($to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” !"#$%&%'#()"*+

I#&$J5%8/#(8A$'#()-')$7&%?$@-(%&#$-)$,&%?9K8?"#9-89#&%2#&6$#&$=>=2LLM2NLOO2

Delve more deeply into theology, history and morality

For prayer requests, please visit our website or use our parish app.

Daily readings available on our website& parish app.

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College Campus Ministry

Parents and incoming college freshmen #&$#)"%&$'#**%6%$8)51%()8<$P%)$connected with Catholic ministry at the '#**%6%Q5(:G%&8:)+$+#5$.*-($)#$-?%(1$)"&#56"$)"%$R%!9-($S#((%'/#(T

U:8:)$(%!9-('#((%'/#(2'#9$)#$D(1$:(C#$C#&$+#5&$'-9.58$#&$'-**$VWW2VM;2L>=O2

Fall Programs & Sacraments Registration: Coming Soon

X%6:8)&-/#($C#&$L>MVYMN$&%*:6:#58$%15'-/#($-(1$L>MVYL>$X%8)#&%1$Z&1%&$will open on Monday, May 21.

Paper forms will be available in the [(C#&9-/#($S#G%$-(1$#($)"%$!-**$#5)8:1%$)"%$Z\'%$#C$S-)%'"%8:82$7-&&:(6$)%'"(:'-*$6*:)'"%8A$#(*:(%$&%6:8)&-/#($:8$-*8#$8%)$)#$*-5('"$#($@-+$LM]$G:8:)$8?"#9-89#&%2#&62$$

Please consider sharing your faith as a catechist. We provide training, materials and 85..#&)2$S#()-')$^:C-)$_"-"&-,-(:$-)$+:C-)8K8?"#9-89#&%2#&6$#&$=>=2``>2>;=M$HM2

Register next week for our fall religious %15'-/#($programs!

Register Now for VBS

Monday–Friday, June 25–29:9:00a4–noon each day

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SOCIAL & recreationalNew Life – Senior Singles

Thursday, May 24:5:30!" Dinner, 7:00!" Bingo at Elks #$%&'()*+,'-.'/0123'-4.5.'6708$937':2;';717;<0=231>'Monday, May 21. #2340?4>'@04'A.'04'),).BCD.*E)E.

Wednesday, May 30:4:00!" Happy Hour at Hodson’s Bar F'G;9$$'04'-2%4HI$733'(*EJD'-.'G0K$2;8'-4;7745.'#2340?4>'-7$L0'M.'04'),).JN).+*EB.

A social, spiritual group for single, widowed, divorced & separated persons

Family Camping Adventure

Friday–Sunday, July 27–29:A70;'#;77O'P0O7'@0;O'93'P0O7Q228

R3S2K'0':%3'Q77O738'2:'H9O93IT'U1H93IT'swimming, games, daily Rosary, Mass 23'-04%;80K'7<7393I'038'0'?0LVU;7'with delicious s’mores!

For more info, cost and to register, visitHWV1>XXL7L&7;1H9V.:094H89;7?4.374X7<7341X87409$1XD*,B'2;'1?03'4H7'YZ'?287'04'$7[.'\2;']%71=231T'?2340?4':0L9$K?0LV93I^1WH2L01L2;7.2;I.'Space is limited, so register soon!

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Honoring Our Clergy

Wednesday, May 16: \;.'G;7I'P71H7;_1'a;8930=23'b339<7;10;K

Saturday, May 19: Fr. Rohan Miranda’s a;8930=23'b339<7;10;K

We thank our clergy for all they do for our parish and wish them a great day!

Traveling Chalice

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The Stair Family

To sign up to receive the chalice to pray for 2%;'V;97141'038':2;'03'93?;7017'93'<2?0=231T'?2340?4'c0;73'-L228K'04'720.482.3594 or O0;731^1WH2L01L2;7.2;I.

Single & Raising Saints

If you are you a single parent and would like to gather with others who are going through the same experience, join our Single & Raising Saints program at STM!

To be part of the program, contact Sandra Schwab at 303.221.9235 or 1038;01^1WH2L01L2;7.2;I.

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Global Leadership Summit

Thursday–Friday, August 9–10:P9<7d14;70L78'04'-4.'eH2L01'f2;7

g2%'H0<7'4H7'0&9$94K'42'V219=<7$K'impact your community and world, 32'L0W7;'QH7;7'K2%;'93h%73?7'91'i'whether it is in your family, school, work or church. Join us at STM for world-class leadership training.

Z7I9147;'23$937'32Q'04'Q9$$2Q?;77O.?2LXsummit and specify St. Thomas More Catholic Parish – Site #793. For a reduced ;047T'%17'V;92;94K'?287>'DEj-\bfkPg#214>'lE+'%3=$'/%37'N*T'0[7;Q0;81'lDD+.

Your leadership L0W7;1`

For single parents of children of all ages


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Feminine Genius Retreat

Friday, June 1: !"##$%"##&' & Saturday, June 2: 8:30('–5:00&')*+,)-+./0123+.)*/4516+./706/

Join us for a life-changing retreat based on St. Pope John Paul II’s !"#$%&$'()$*+$,-,".. Discover your 489+791:7;+<;=1919;+>;9172+)9?+)+0;9;8;?+6542;9;22+81*/+470+@40?A

B121*+39C705A64=DE;=1919;F;9172+E40+=40;+details and to register by Monday, May 21.

A retreat for all women, with renowned guest speaker G15;;9+@4H;

Safe Environment Training

Monday, May 21:7:00–8:30&' in McCallin Hall 1

New employees of the church or school and new volunteers working with 6/15?0;9+)0;+0;:710;?+*4+)I;9?+JGKA

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SET is important training for adults

the parishOUTSIDE

Try eGiving in May

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Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal

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Your kindness rekindles hope for those in need and deepens their faith

Pro-Life Collection

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Help Keep Our Pews Tidy

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Connect with Youth Ministry

Phone: 303.220.3388

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Middle School Events

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Tuesday, May 15:St. JPII Youth Choir: 7:00–9:00EFG*'&<(!3H393-IJ

Wednesday & Thursday, May 16 & 17:KL3MNOL3$'3N'$!!P'(3,$-.#3*'$-I!3G!((365/$31$=31(7$Q+7(RJ

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High School Events

Monday, May 14:Boy Scouts Troop 770: 7:00–8:00EF

Tuesday, May 15:St. JPII Youth Choir: 7:00–9:00EF

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Friday, June 8:9:00WF–4:00EF3at St. Thomas More

“Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” !"#$%&'()*

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Join us for our summer youth rally, formerly known as X-II,3](!.

Fun Day at Boondocks

Monday, May 28:11:30WF–4:30EF

All middle & high school youth are invited to join us for a day of fun at Boondocks on Memorial Day!

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Youth Group Break & Kickoffs

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S6!6.3!"#$%&!%$'()$'*+,$-.#3&5<3!((3the youth table in the narthex for event 65/$'%&;$53&5<3calendars for middle & high school youth ministry. Stay in the loop on (^(5.!Y3$-;5*!Y3'(.'(&.!Y3%6!!6$5!Y3,$-.#3nights and other happenings this summer!

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All middle school & high school youth are welcome!


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CATHOLIC schoolST. THOMAS MORE

& young adult FAMILIESyoung ADULTS (ages 18–39)

Our Week at a Glance

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Sunday, May 13:Happy Mother’s Day!

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Safeway has recently learned that some of the ;"::9.',<$='>'.2$;&(8*$'**9+8$,"$4?7$;&,-"6'5$45-""6$may have been compromised. Safeway encourages those with this card to spend the balance of the funds to a balance of $0 on your card as soon as possible.

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Book Fair for Our School

THIS WEEKEND!Friday–Sunday, May 11–13:

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One Faith,One School,One Family

Ultimate (Frisbee) League

Sundays beginning May 20:at Willow Creek Park, near STM

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