April 25, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Easter Parish Newsletter The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045 Virtual Office: 847-234-0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org www.churchofstmary.org :: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofStMaryLF/

From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor

--------May the joy of the resurrection continue to strengthen and guide our lives of faith, sharing peace and hope with one another and our world.            Sunday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Easter. It is traditionally called Good Shepherd Sunday because of the gospel from the 10th chapter of John’s gospel in the New Testament. One of the most recognized Psalms of the Old Testament is Psalm 23, “the Lord is my Shepherd”. May we strive to listen to and listen for the voice of the “Good Shepherd” throughout our lives.            Good Shepherd Sunday is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. My prayer and trust is that there are vocations in the homes of parishioners of the Church of St. Mary. Parents have many roles that they undertake in rearing their children in the faith. They are “vocation director’s” for their children, teaching them about and encouraging them to listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd as they grow in faith and possibly discern a vocation of love, sacrifice and service in the Church. -------In our Archdiocese we are very fortunate to have an internationally respected major seminary that has educated and formed men for the priesthood and women for ministry in the Church for many decades. As recorded in the history of Mundelein Seminary, “In 1921, Archbishop George Mundelein opened the schools of philosophy and theology as St. Mary of the Lake Seminary under the original 1844 charter. Under the direction of Cardinal George, in February 2000, the Archdiocese dissolved the Department of Ministry Formation in the Pastoral Center and transferred the Diaconate Formation Program, the Lay Ministry Program and the Instituto de Liderazgo Pastoral to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. These three agencies became programs of the University. While remaining separate and distinct from the Priestly Formation Program, all were to cooperate under the University aegis in advancing the efforts of ministry preparation and formation for all those involved in pastoral ministry.”            Men come from over 30 dioceses around the globe to study at Mundelein Seminary. As of this weekend, the world day of prayer for vocations, the need for vocations remains great in our Archdiocese. Currently in the seminary, studying for the priesthood to serve the Archdiocese of Chicago are eight (8) men to be ordained in 2021, two (2) men to be ordained in 2022, fine (5) men to be ordained in 2023 and four (4) men to be ordained in 2024. Let’s pray that these and more men come to discern a vocation, supported by family and parish, to serve the Lord in his Church.             Every weekend I am able to lead the community in the celebration of the Eucharist. I typically will celebrate two or more Masses each weekend. Last weekend, as I was returning to the presider's chair, the communion meditation song was being sung by the cantor, “Two Were Bound for Emmaus”. The words were soothing and affirming of our reception of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. The lyrics to the entire hymn follow. May the words lead you into deeper prayer this Easter season. Two were bound for Emmaus, disheartened and lost;  all their hope for the future had been nailed to a cross.  Love unknown then walked beside them,  come back from the dead,  and they knew he was risen in the breaking of bread. On the Sea of Tiberius, when the night was nearly gone and their toil seemed so useless, not one fish had they caught, from the shore the stranger called to them: “Cast your net, friends, once more.” And they filled it to bursting, but the net was not torn. Then they knew it was Jesus and they hastened in to shore; bread and fish for their breakfast from the hands of their Lord. “O Peter, if you love me you must care for my sheep; if you follow your Shepherd, then a shepherd you’ll be.” When the road makes us weary, when our labor seems but loss, when the fire of faith weakens and too high seems the cost, let the Church turn to its risen Lord,  who for us bore the cross, and we’ll find our hearts burning at the sound of his voice Two were bound for Emmaus, disheartened and lost;  all their hope for the future had been nailed to a cross.  Love unknown then walked beside them,  come back from the dead,  and they knew he was risen in the breaking of bread.              May we, the faithful who come together for the “breaking of the bread” know Jesus is present and nourishes us. Next weekend our second graders will be coming together for their First Holy Communion. We will have three first communion Masses so that parents, siblings and grandparents can be part of the beautiful celebrations. The innocence of children touches the hearts of the faithful as they approach the altar with reverence, with desire and with joy. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the work of their families may the students have frequent “holy communions” throughout the rest of the school year and throughout their lives, knowing Jesus in the “breaking of bread.”            Thanks to Mrs. Jeannie Brunk, Mrs. Joy Pacheco our second grade teachers and catechists for helping form the children and prepare them for this sacred, holy and joyful day.            I was visiting a parishioner who is looking forward to coming to the Church of St. Mary for the drive-in communion this Sunday, following the Noon Mass. Having a servant's heart, she asked what would be a good time to bring items for the Pack the Pantry taking place at St. Mary’s this weekend supporting the Food Pantry at Most Blessed Trinity. I told her that the Food Drive would be over before we had the drive-in communion. She asked when she could bring her donations. I asked her, when will they be ready? “Now”, was her reply. I happily brought them to the parish as one of the first donations to the Food Drive on April 24th and 25th. (Actually I was asked by a parishioner last weekend where they could drop off items. I told them they were a week early.) I trust they will be bringing their donation this weekend. Thanks to Matt and Tara Eggers and their three generous children, Campbell, Callum and Finn for their work and service as they are led by the Good Shepherd in helping to feed the hungry in our community.            May God bless us with hearts and lives of hope and mercy shared with the world.

Archdiocese of Chicago

Holy Communion to Those in Cars

In the months ahead, we will be offering you the opportunity to come and receive the gift of the Eucharist in Holy Communion from your cars. This will take place on the last Sunday of each month, our next opportunity will be on April 25. All are welcome. This opportunity is especially for those who are not able to worship in person at St. Mary’s.  Please follow the directions below:    Starting at 1:00pm, after the congregation leaves the Noon Mass, cars may line up entering from the east Oakwood entrance.  Driving through the parking lot, proceed under the school breezeway and drive behind the church, stopping by the south church/elevator entrance where the priest will be.   Please stay in your car, with a mask fully covering your nose and mouth, waiting in prayer to receive the Eucharist.  The priest will process from car to car, offering the Eucharist.   After you receive the Eucharist you can pull over, parking your car in the parking lot, offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Church Schedule

SCHEDULE: Saturday April 24, 2021 - Sunday, May 2, 2021 <--- Register for Attending & Volunteering Saturday, April 24, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC Morning Prayer --> Register via SignUp Genius + 8:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required + 8:00pm:  Livestream Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius   Sunday, April 25, 2021: + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 10:00am:  Livestream via Facebook + 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius + 1:00pm: Drive-in Blessing of Easter Food in Oakwood parking lot Monday, April 26, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius Tuesday, April 27, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius Wednesday, April 28, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius + 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius + 5:00-7:00pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament --> Register via SignUp Genius  Thursday, April 29, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius Friday, April 30, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius Saturday, May 1, 2021: + 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass + 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius + 8:00-9:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required + 5:00pm:  Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius   Sunday, May 2, 2021: + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 10:00am:  Livestream via Facebook + 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius  + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius GENERAL GUIDELINES Below are a few guidelines for being in the Church. There are numerous signs around the exterior and interior of the Church to help facilitate these new patterns. Due to the limited capacity, number of parishioners and our reduced Mass schedule, we ask that you sign up for a weekend Mass every other week and one weekday Mass to allow others to be able to pray in the Church and celebrate Mass in person. If the day before, there are still open slots, you may sign up.   Church Entrance:  The south door, near the elevator, is the only entrance into the Church. Please form a line along the exterior south wall of the Church and a volunteer greeter will let you in. Arrive On Time:  South Entrance doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass and it is strongly encouraged you arrive by the time the doors open as time is needed to Greet visitors and allow Ushers to seat you.  Entrance Doors Close:  South Entrance doors will close at the start of Mass to allow volunteers to attend Mass. Thank you for allowing yourself time to arrive. Volunteers:  Parish volunteers will be on site to help direct and guide all of us as we begin to open and re-enter the Church. Masks/Face Covering:  Mask or face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals at all times while in the Church building. Hand Sanitizer:  Sanitize your hands as you enter the Church building. Social Distance:  Maintain proper social distancing of 6 feet apart, unless you are with somebody who lives in the same household as you. There are floor markings to help facilitate this. 100 Persons Maximum:  A maximum of 100 individuals (excluding the priest and other ministers) are allowed in the Church at one time. In inclement weather, personal vehicles would be a necessary shelter while waiting. Church Exit:  The north doors onto the main plaza will be the only exit from the Church (unless you require use of the elevator). Church East Entrance - Emergency Exit Only:  Please do not use the East doors onto the stairways for either entering or exiting. Surface Sanitizing: All surfaces touched by persons are sanitized prior to the next opening of the Church. Restrooms Unavailable:  For the safety of all, the restrooms will not be available, unless it's an emergency. Registration Required:  Registration is required through SignUp Genius for Public Mass, Adoration, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. 85 slots will be available online and 15 slots will be available by calling the office for those who do not have access to technology. SignUp Availability: SignUps for the next week's schedule will be available through SignUp Genius after 9:00am on Friday's. Registration is required for Public Mass & Prayer, Adoration, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms. If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Center Office during normal business hours at receptionist@churchofstmary.org or call 847-234-0205. Leave a message and they will call you back. VOLUNTEERS We are requesting volunteers to assist and volunteer guidelines will be sent to all volunteers when they SignUp for a Church of St. Mary Volunteer SignUP shift: Volunteer Tasks: Greeters will assist in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, participate in the liturgy/sacrament, and exit the church. Team members will combine some of the functions of an usher, such as directing participants to appropriate seating/waiting areas, but will include additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to, making sure attendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill. Given the circumstances, greeters will need to be tactful and firm paying careful attention to all people on-site. To support parish greeter teams, rudimentary training tips on handling difficult situations will be provided. Volunteers will ensure that: all supplies needed for each sacramental celebration/gathering are ready for use, entrances and exits are marked and propped physically open prior to attendees' arrival/departure, and windows are opened.  Volunteers will help maintain and sanitize essential and trafficked areas of the church after the church has been used. Masks and gloves will be provided, if necessary, in addition to approved cleaning/disinfecting supplies. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.

April 25, 2021: Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday’s gospel is often titled The Good Shepherd or Gospel of the Good Shepherd. The region of the world where Jesus grew up was agrarian so it makes perfect sense to use imagery that people can easily relate to. It helps them to understand what Jesus was trying to teach them. Jesus is also called the Good Shepherd because there were periods of time during the Old Testament where Jewish leaders were so bad, leading their people away from covenantal living and away from the God of Israel, they were deemed bad shepherds. What is the difference between a good and a bad shepherd? Jesus spells it out in this gospel. Jesus’ intentions are to nurture, teach, and love humanity even if that means laying down his life for us. However the hired person is primarily concerned about themselves and external rewards (money, power, material things). The sheep are not theirs so when danger, the wolf, arrives- the hired person will scatter in order to save themselves. They don’t have a vested interest in the sheep and they cannot see how saving the sheep helps them in any way. These people may have just saved their physical life but they have put their eternal life in jeopardy. Jesus says he is the Good Shepherd five times, so we know this is something we are really to pay attention to. In scripture when words or phrases are repeated it is a cue for us to pay attention to them. When Jesus says “…I know mine and mine know me…” and that he would lay down his life for his sheep he is speaking of being in relationship with us (sheep); one that is the result of both parties staying in communication with each other. When we pray and do acts of service we stay grounded in Jesus and by extension, God. Jesus wants to share God’s love with all of us so much that he willingly laid down his life (Crucifixion) and picked it up again (Resurrection) so that we may have eternal life. Being called sheep is often not looked at as a positive thing, let’s face it, sheep aren’t the smartest of livestock. However the reason the analogy works is because sheep will only respond to the voice of their shepherd. They listen and respond to their shepherd’s voice. In the same way we are to always be listening to what God is calling us to do. God is always communicating with us, the question becomes are we listening and responding? And as indicated in this reading, God isn’t just speaking to Catholics or Christians or even Jews & Christians, God is speaking and inviting everyone to enter into the divine. Jesus tells us he has other sheep not in this fold that he will also lead them and they will hear his voice. Jesus’ message of unconditional love, mercy and forgiveness is for everyone, we just have to accept the invitation. Jesus is passionate about sharing God’s love with all of creation.  What are you passionate about; your career, volunteerism, hobbies? Notice how much more time & effort you are willing to put into something you are passionate about versus something you must do, but really would rather not, say your taxes? Jesus knew that this type of passion requires you to die to self in order to embrace eternal life with and for God. In our first reading we see that Peter and the other apostles finally understand that and have moved beyond wondering what benefits they will receive for being a follower of Jesus. Now we see Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, proudly healing in Jesus' name and proclaiming Jesus/ mission & ministry. No longer is he wondering what his status is now or will be once he is in heaven. He is eager to proclaim Jesus' message even though that will lead to his martyrdom. He has died to his ego and lives for God. May we use the Holy Spirit filled Peter as a role model for ourselves.

COR Youth Ministry

Fr. Radley is planning for a COR Youth Ministry High School Retreat May 28-30, 2021! More information will be coming soon! Here is the registration link

Religious Education

School of St. Mary

Family Night at Rosati’s newest location, 630 N. Western Ave, LF!  Let’s celebrate Rosati’s new Lake Forest location with a Family Night! On Thursday, April 29th, mention the School of St. Mary and coupon code 59605 and 10% of your order goes back to SOSM! Not only that but Rosati’s will throw in a free order of dough nuggets! This deal is good for the whole day, 11AM-10PM, but only at the new Lake Forest location at 630 N. Western Ave

Swing for St. Mary’s!   Get your friends together for some fun at our Swing for St. Mary’s 9 Hole Golf Outing at Big Oaks Golf Course on May 15th (Rain date, May 22)! Contests, a raffle, a t-shirt and hot dog meal provided. Tee times start @ 1:30pm. $50/adult & $35/SOSM student. All skill levels welcome!   Want to sponsor a hole, it's only $100 (payable with registration via Give Central) A sign will be placed by the hole thanking your family for your sponsorship!   To register you will fill out a Google form (link is included here), then follow the link at the end of the form to SignUp Genius to select you tee-time and then follow link for payment on GiveCentral. https://forms.gle/hcoij9bsNg2KdsnM8

School of St. Mary Families,   We’re only 2 weeks away from our School of St. Mary Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $50,000 for technology!   Please view this quick video explaining how this “fun run” fundraiser will work: SOSM FUN RUN - HOW YOU CAN HELP   And a few key things to know about this important fundraiser:   •  All students get to participate in the Fun Run on May 12th, regardless of financial participation •  This fundraiser comes with incredible character development programming students will participate in during the school day emphasizing the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit and celebration •  All families can support our school by either donating, sharing on funrun.com, or both •  Students can receive rewards when parents share from funrun.com We are working hard to make this a safe, fun, and successful fundraiser!   Key dates to remember:  •    Donating Opens – April 19th   Register on FUNRUN.COM, SHARE, & GIVE! •    Fundraiser Kick Off – May 3rd •    Event Day – May 12th SAVE THE DATE!   Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger.   We are grateful for your support!

Ways to Volunteer

From Around the Archdiocese

Plenary Indulgence in Time of Crisis

Plenary Indulgence The Apostolic Penitentiary, a branch of the Vatican offices which focuses on mercy and the forgiveness of sins, issued a decree granting a Plenary Indulgence during this extraordinary time. To see some of the ways we can still participate in the life of grace and the life of the Church during the Covid-19 pandemic please click here.

Volunteer & Assistance

To find ways to volunteer within our community and to seek assistance from the parish please click here. Here is a List of Places You may watch Mass on TV, Radio or Online: TV: EWTN DirecTV Channel 370 Dish Network Channel 261 Verizon Fios Channel 285 XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668 Online: Church of St. Mary Livestream can be found on our Facebook Page. View past celebrated Masses or join us for a current Livestream Mass according to the schedule in this newsletter. Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime) http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30AM) Relevant Radio:   1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.  These Masses will be broadcast live on your local station, on the Relevant Radio® app, at relevantradio.com, and on my Father Rocky Facebook page so you can tune in from wherever you are. The Mass will be rebroadcast each evening at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT on your local station.

Daily Scripture Readings

To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu. You may also go to "Today's Reading" at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

Prayer for the Sick and Deceased

MARRIAGE BANNS II David Holmes and Sarah Hayes Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:

Pierre Adam Peggy Adams William Allingham Beny Alvarez Alexa Anderson Francis (Pierre) Avellone Baby Bower Triplets: Rose Marie, Adelaide Marie, and Josephine Marie Baby Mercer Baby Peter John O'Rourke Elvera Baeza Dolores Beck Brooke Bloom Jack Brown Mason Jeffrey Browner Baby Virginia Bunimovich Francesco Camoletto Nancy Carani Luis and Maria Cardenas Carmie Caluag Nova Carlson Sember Carlson Michael Carpenter Jeffrey Chicoine Carolyn Cimarrusti-Erickson Jacqueline Cimarrusti Marianna Cimarrusti Charles Cook Virginia Cordoba Mary Elizabeth Cran Greg DeBoer Louis Degaetano Mimi Degaetano Mike Dellefield Lewis Dilts Joan Dolan Hannah Erickson Susan Ewert Abby Furco Esperanza Galikay

Jenny Green Jeanne Gross Jesus Guzman Laura Rose Hamel Elizabeth Hand Joyce Hansen Margaret Hartman John Herbert Hannah Hodgson Edward Hoover Patricia P. Huber Juan Hurandas Rafael Ibarra Shirley Jacksack Dolores Jansyn Dick Jaworski Christian Jenko Dr. Mickey Jester Mark Kalbus Amy Kaleniecki Raine Kamm Oceana Kashul Mason Kelly Genevieve Kluza Patsy Leonard Richard Lombardi Caroline Lyczko Fely Macalalad Meg Macdonald Jim MacNaughton Angela Martinez Carolina Martinez Ralph Mastro Robert Matthei Derrick Mathews Donna Mathews Yvonne Tichelbaut McClosky Kathryn McConnell Janet McCue Francis McCullough Margaret Mary McIntyre Ann Milite Mary Anne Minich

Dolores Morrison Barbara Neis David O'Brien Joaquin Padilla Tom Palella Mary Margaret Pawl Mary Butterfield Peddle James Dean Penar Marie Pfeiffer Lisa Pommer Lil Porter Marianne Powers Carol Pozdel Marcia Ries Charlene Roberts Jeanie Rogalski Frank Rogalski Mathew Rowley Susan Schey Bill Shafer Colleen Sheerer Tai (Pascal) Shin Pat Spencer Nancy Sreenan Ellen Sreenan Debbie Sternberg John Sternberg Maureen Strassburger Craig Strom Elzbieta Szymanska Leonard Teifeld Tommy Thomsen John Tocks Linda Trueblood-Lambert Joseph Urso Amanda Van Vleet Brittany Van Vleet Marisol Vazquez Martha Williams Barbara Wilson Laurie Wood Robert Yale

Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Dan Burke (brother of Jack [Jeanne] Burke; uncle of Brendan, Emmett, Blair, Dillon and Casey Burke)

Mass Intentions

Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass. April 24, 2021: 7:30am: Marion Morris 5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Eliseo Elisei April 25, 2021: 8:00am: Elie Rebeiz; Mary Lynch 10:00am: Joseph Tarin; Douglas Macdonald Noon: Damian Hansen; Peter Danis; People of St. Mary’s April 26, 2021: Joan O’Keefe; Mary Center April 27, 2021: Clarence Simpson Tarr; Elyse Geldermann Pesola April 28, 2021: Michael Gannon; Piper Kelly Moellering April 29, 2021: Kevin Mack; Daniel Burke April 30, 2021: Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Theodore Kuta May 1, 2021: 7:30am: Ray & Mary Ellen McCormack; Special Intention for Patrick & Joelle Laughlin 5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli; Bob Pommer & Anna & Carl Deckmeyer May 2, 2021: 8:00am: Mae & Peter Jans; Mary Lynch 10:00am: Stefan Heinrich; Sarah Moughamian Noon: Stephen Foley, Sr.; Catherine & Tom L. Sullivan; People of St. Mary’s If you would like to request a special Mass Intention, please email our Parish Receptionists at: receptionist@churchofstmary.org and they will kindly assist you!

Stewardship

“I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep...and they will heed my voice.”   JOHN 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response. Sunday Collection                  -------------------   Actual      Budgeted    Surplus/(Shortfall) April 18, 2021                        --------------------  $14,028      $21,000              ($6,972) Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD  $859,409     $840,000        $19,409 2021 Easter Collection                    -----------   $78,718        $100,000           (21,282)     Most Blessed Trinity Sharing Parish 2021 YTD $94,420

THANK YOU for CONTINUING TO SUPPORT the Church of St. Mary

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from parishioners while we navigate financially. Thank you for continuing to support your parish as well as our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity. Thank you for mailing your contribution to the Parish Office or scheduling your online donation. Offertory basket will be made available during Sunday Public Masses as well for your offering. Ways To Give + Drop in the Offertory Basket during Public Mass at the end of Mass + Mail Your Contribution: Church of St. Mary c/o Business Office 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045  + Online Giving:

Schedule your recurring donations via our online Giving safe and secure portal, GiveCentral Go to:  Church of St. Mary GiveCentral or click the image below.   Thank you!

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