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December 16, 2018

Visit: www.stjoan.com 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419 612.823.8205 Fax: 612.825.7028

From: Julie Madden, Peace and Justice Director

Our Advent prayer, from St. Theresa of Avila, includes this challenge: May you trust God that

you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are

born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has

been given to you.

Twice a year, we award Justice Grants from the St. Joan of Arc Outreach Fund to organizations

and projects in which our parishioners are committed volunteers and leaders – and you are

everywhere! It is a joyful process, using the gifts we have received, and passing on the love

that has been given to us.

Our Justice Grant committee met last week, and awarded a total of $66,750 in grants to 16

organizations. In our own SJA neighborhood, we funded a documentary about the historic

Hale and Field School merger; the bilingual programs of Joyce Preschool (where 100% of the

graduates are kindergarten-ready!); and the powerful work of the South Minneapolis Grief

Coalition. Globally, we will help Luminarias provide education and support to girls in poverty in

Guatemala, and the “Friend Help Friend” Center as they serve people with AIDS in Cambodia.

We funded the respite offered by Peace House Community to people living on the street, and

1000 meals prepared and delivered by Open Arms MN to people with life-threatening illness.

Urban Boatbuilders will provide skills and training to local youth and the Living at Home Block

Nurse Program will provide mental health services to elders. Clare Housing will use our funds

to provide housing and supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS and the Enneagram

Prison Project will serve inmates in the Shakopee women’s prison and expand to the men’s

prison at Lino Lakes. We awarded grants to several congregations providing sanctuary to un-

documented brothers and sisters, and to the Muslim Peacemaker Team, helping Iraqis rebuild

their lives after years of war and occupation. We are thrilled to partner with the Joint Religious

Legislative Coalition’s interfaith efforts and with the Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative in

trainings on racial justice.

Please pick up the recipient list after mass, with more info. Thank you to all who volunteer with

these organizations and with our Justice Grant committee, and a special thank you to all who

donate to our SJA Outreach Fund.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu said: Dear Child of God, you are loved with a love that nothing can

shake. And God says, please, my child, help me to spread love and laughter and compassion.

As you do this – hey, presto! – you discover joy. And we discover that we are exactly where we

are meant to be. Happy Advent, St. Joan of Arc.

Gym Masses

Presider: Fr. James Cassidy

On this third Sunday of Advent, parish-

ioner Kortni Ringwall will share her wit-

ness with us. Kortni will echo our Advent

theme that we are exactly where we are

meant to be. Kortni, you are a blessing to

our community, and we are so grateful

for your presence and leadership

No stranger to this community, we wel-

come guitar master, Dean Magraw, as

he prepares our hearts with music for

this third week in Advent. If you wish to

follow Dean’s performances, go to

https://deanmagraw.com. Drummer

Tim Zhorne also joins our own SJA

music makers today. Thank you all for

your inspiration and challenge.

Family Mass

Our Children’s Choir helps tell the story

of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as refugees

in a strange land, seeking protection and

relying on the kindness of strangers.

Thanks to our reader, Eli Coats, our

choir and their director, Seth Boyd.

Celebrate Advent with us in the church

at 9:45/11:45am at our joyful Family

Masses. All are welcome!

Weekend Masses are Celebrated at:Weekend Masses are Celebrated at:Weekend Masses are Celebrated at:Weekend Masses are Celebrated at: 5pm Saturday and 7:45am Sunday in the Church5pm Saturday and 7:45am Sunday in the Church5pm Saturday and 7:45am Sunday in the Church5pm Saturday and 7:45am Sunday in the Church

9am and 11am Sunday in the Gym 9am and 11am Sunday in the Gym 9am and 11am Sunday in the Gym 9am and 11am Sunday in the Gym Family Masses at 9:45am and 11:45am in the ChurchFamily Masses at 9:45am and 11:45am in the ChurchFamily Masses at 9:45am and 11:45am in the ChurchFamily Masses at 9:45am and 11:45am in the Church

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Highlights This Week at SJA

Scripture Readings:

Sun, Dec. 16: Zephaniah 3:14-18b; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18

Mon, Dec. 17: Genesis 49:2,8-10; Matthew 1:1-17

Tue, Dec. 18: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25

Wed, Dec. 19: Judges 13:2-7,24-25a; Luke 1:5-25

Thu, Dec. 20: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38

Fri, Dec. 21: Song of Songs 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45

Sat, Dec. 22: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56

Sun, Dec. 23: Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45

Looking Ahead…

Terry A., Chuck Abrahms, Arlene Axelson, Jan Bartell, Peyton Berkland, Phyllis Berninger, Elaine Boehm, Marcia Boehnlein, Vi Brown, Lorraine Bryant,

Pam Burd, George C., Dayna Cell, Dennis & Alice Coleman, Baby Monty D., Anita Dehinten, Nick & Megan Daoust, Jennifer Dease, Jim DeBruycker,

Koko Dehn, Tim Dellentash, Colleen Dooley, Greg Eklund, Kris Erickson, Henry F., Loretta Farrell, Tami Farrell-Hansen, John Fierce, Sally Finnegan,

Flo Francis, Karen Frees, John & Margaret Frees, Heidi Gregorich, Tom Griep, Hanf Family, Brent Harapat, Jan Horner, Kathy Horner, Neysa Housley,

Ceil Jaisle, Roz Jarrett, Dan Jay, Tom Jay, Joan Johnson, Paul Jonsson, Lois Kalis, Maria Karpinski, Glen Kelley, Barbara Klebel, J. Kost, Liam, Luke,

Marianne Lafex, Amy Lainus, Iva Lang, Jim Lappen, Melva Larson, Dorothy & Darlene Lawson, Dick Leahy, Gary Lindstrom, Andrew Litchy, Rick Long,

Kamran M., Kyle M., Michael M., Dawn McCelland, John McGarry, Kate Meyer, Kelley Meyer, Royce Morrissette, Barb Muelken, Teddy Mueller,

Jerry Mullane, Sheri Murch, Nanette Murry, Nate, The Naae’s, Steve Nathe, Pat Nelson, Sherri Neron, Pat & Denis Neumann, Craig Nordby, Arla Olive,

Ken Olsen, Dick Olson, Paul Olvera, Lochlan & Leah Osborne, Pam Paul, Ruth, Niles R., Jim Rapp, Doris Rausch, Carol Reiland, Jimmy Rieck,

Jean Rieck, Donald & Susan Roufs, Pat Russell, Shane, Joe S., Kim & Jim S. & family, Kay Samuelson, Merry Pat Scherzer, Carter Schmidt,

Phil Schmidt, Dana Sell, Sam Slagerman, Harold Sonnek, Ted Sparrman, Priscilla Specht, Joan Speltz, Jim Stattmiller, Joleen Strosahl,

David Sylvester, Irene Taddiken, Tom Tedford, Matthew Tennant, Echo Thoren, Kari Toensing, Glo Tonskemper, Carin Vagle, Leroy Vague,

Barbara Verthein, Floyd Ward, Baby Gus Weaver, Marlys Weber, Bennett Wentworth, Rosemary Weyl, Mary White, Eric William,

Jim & Jerry Wohnoutka, Jim Wolfe, Morley Woodruff, Ann Woolsey, Sofia Wright, Curt Youngren, Regis Yunker, Annemaire & Ava Zubrzycki

Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed.

To add a name or to renew your request, please call Nancy Becker at 612.823.8205 ext. 223.

A Book of Prayer is located in our Gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill or who has recently died, please

write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.

Prayer Corner: Please remember in your prayers those who are in need of healing:

Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see

any of the Sunday sacristans in the gym before Mass.

Enhanced Hearing Devices are available in the church and gym.

They are located in the back of the church and the welcome center.

SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It

is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your

scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at [email protected].

FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center.

The Upper Room is located in the Parish Center; Hospitality Hall, in

the Church basement; the Arc, across 45th Street, 4457 3rd Ave.

Tuesday, December 18

8am Mass in the Orleans Chapel

Thursday, December 20

8am Mass in the Orleans Chapel

Choir, 7pm in the Welcome Center

The Parish Center Offices will be closed Christmas Eve,

Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 26, New Year’s Eve

and New Year’s Day.

Looking Ahead Family Mass: There will be no Family Masses on

Dec. 23 & 30. See you back in the church on Jan. 8 for the Feast of

the Epiphany!

Sunday 9 and 11 am Gym Masses:

Sunday, December 23: 4th Sunday of Advent, Presider:

Fr. DeBruycker. The SJA Schola will lead our sung prayer.

Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve Masses

�� 4 pm: Fr. Cassidy Especially for families, Gym

�� 4 pm: Fr. Nosbush and the SJA musicians, Church

�� 6 pm: Fr. Cassidy and the SJA Choir, Gym

�� 10 pm: Fr. DeBruycker and the SJA musicians, Gym

Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day Masses

�� 9 am: Fr. Cassidy and the SJA musicians, Gym

�� 11 am: Fr. DeBruycker and the SJA Choir, Gym

December 30: Holy Family Sunday. Presider: Fr. Cassidy.

Pre-mass: Parishioner and DePaul University student, Melina

Dane Dodson, will share her experience as a translator for

detained and separated families at the U.S./Mexico border.

For a video of past speakers and presentations go to

www.saintjoanofarc.org/speaker-archive.

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Parish Life

Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes

plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.

Current (December 3 - December 9, 2018)

Actual $36,198 Budget $37,615

Prior Year Actual $37,084

Year to Date (July 1 – December 9, 2018)

Actual $867,977 Budget $838,755

Prior Year Actual $799,806

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

Did you know: If you need to take a minimum withdrawal

from your IRA you can make a “Qualified Charitable Distri-

bution” from your IRA as a donation to St. Joan of Arc.

Check with your financial advisor on the tax benefits

before taking this action.

Choir will rehearse for Christmas this Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7pm in

the Welcome Center. Please be prompt.

Christmas Rehearsal / Party for our SJA musicians is on Tuesday,

Dec.18 at 6pm in the Welcome Center. Please confirm your attend-

ance with Anna.

2018-2019 SJA Concert Series: All concerts are at 7pm in the gym.

Tickets are on sale in the Welcome Center after each

Sunday mass, online at www.stjoantickets.com or in

the Parish Center during the week days. Don't miss

the music! Don't miss the fun!

�� Sunday, January 20: MLK Jr. Holiday Concert - Sheroes and

Heroes. Through music, dance and spoken word, Bruce Henry

pays tribute to the brave ones all over the world fighting for

justice and freedom.

�� Sunday, March 3: The Charles Lazarus Band - Lovejoy.

Fresh takes on classic American songs plus heartwarming and

toe-tapping originals. A cocktail of musical romance, with SJA

keyboardist, Tommy Barbarella and vocalist, Maggie Vagle.

Food Shelf Donations Are Needed: You are encouraged to bring

non-perishable food items with you when you come to Mass on

Sunday and place them in our food shelf bins, located in the

entrances to our Church and Parish Center. Your food offerings

are donated to the Foodshelf at Sabathani Community Center

each week. Thank you for your willingness to help those in need.

The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office

is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to

become a SJA parishioner; get program information; sign up for

a program; and register to volunteer. The office is open after both

of our Sunday morning liturgies.

Wedding Policies: Weddings at St. Joan of Arc are provided as a

service to members of the parish community. For a

wedding to take place at SJA, it is necessary that one

of the engaged couple be a registered member of the

parish for at least six months before a wedding date

can be set. A date can only be scheduled by one of

the priests after an initial interview with the engaged couple. A mini-

mum of six months from the time the date is set to the wedding is

necessary in order to complete requirements. In cases where there

has been a previous marriage ending in divorce, it is not possible to

set the wedding date until notice of an annulment is in hand. FFI call

Sherri Stella at the Parish Center.

TRUST’s Chore Program Needs Workers! The program provides

household chore and maintenance services to seniors living in

South Minneapolis—helping them to continue living safely and

independently in their own homes. Currently, TRUST is looking for

workers, or volunteers, that can do any of the following jobs: snow

removal, small repairs, and house cleaning. If you are interested,

please call the TRUST Chore Program at 612.827.6150.

Holiday Volunteering: We are overwhelmed by your generosity,

and we thank everyone who donated your time and

your gifts to our Jesse Tree, to Project Kateri, Wreath

of Love and Christmas with Dignity. Your thoughtful-

ness reached out to children and elders, to the home-

less, and to low-income families struggling in this season. We also

thank SJA for the more than 250 Christmas cards you wrote to

families in immigration detention centers to let them know they are

not forgotten. You are the love of Christ at work in the world, and

we are grateful to you all.

Justice Grant Highlight: MicroGrants provides small grants to

help low-income people fund education or business start-up costs

- and they are a Justice Grant recipient from our SJA Outreach

Fund. MicroGrants recently received $100,000 from the Joyce

Foundation to fund the national expansion of their "Lights On!"

program, in which police officers stopping cars for broken head-

lights, tail lights, brake lights or turn signals can offer vouchers for

for free repairs. In this way, low-income people can save the few

hundred dollars that can undermine fragile economic security.

Congratulations to our friends at MicroGrants!

Recycle: Please use the labeled receptacles for compost, paper,

glass, plastic, cans, waste and cups. By doing so we will be eco-

logically responsible and a big help to our maintenance staff as

well. Thank you.

Cabaret Financial Report: The 24th annual SJA Cabaret week-

end produced a net profit of $93,300 which helps to support the

work of our parish including over 90 ministries and programs.

Cabaret is richly blessed by the talent of the finest musicians in

our area along with the dedication of a large number of volunteers

and the decades of loyalty from a the greatest audience. Thank

you to Cabaret co-chairs, Paul and Lynn Hempe’s and the Caba-

ret Committee that worked so long and hard to make Cabaret a

great success!! Mark your calendars for next year, October 4, 5

and 6,when we will celebrate 25 years of the Cabaret!

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FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Sherri Stella at

612.823.8205 ext. 231 or [email protected].

Mental Health Ministry: Please join us at Bethlehem Lutheran

Church on Monday, Jan. 14, 5:45 - 8pm, as Peter

Bruhn, MPS, LADC, from Westminster Counseling,

presents Trauma and Addiction. Our evening begins

with a light supper. This is a free event. All are wel-

come.

Did you Know? Here are five ways we can create a caring

community and support individuals living with mental illness:

�� Shift how we see and interact with people living with mental

illness.

�� Use respectful language.

�� Resist disrespectful language and images in the media.

�� Know the symptoms of mental illnesses.

�� Create an environment that fosters hope, respect, and

acceptance.

Coalition for Grief Support: Please join us in January for our

next session. Information to follow.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec 18,

9 - 10:30am in the Geranium Room in the Parish Center. Please

join us for morning of crocheting/knitting, conversation, and pray-

er. All are welcome! Our prayer shawl members are open to

teaching new members to knit and crochet. FFI contact Sherri

Stella at the Parish Center.

The Parish Visitor Ministry offers confidential listening, prayer,

communion, and support in times of life challenges or transitions.

Through phone calls and visits, this quiet support is available

to parishioners who cannot join us for worship or would like an

additional long or short term parish connection in the home,

hospital, rehab or care center. FFI contact Sherri at the Parish

Center or Carolyn Dobis at 651.485.2868. �

34th Annual Homeless Memorial March and Service: This

Thursday, Dec. 20, join the silent march and

vigil in downtown Minneapolis, followed by a

service of remembrance and a community meal

at Simpson Housing Services. We will honor the

memory of those who died this year while they

were homeless. For more information, go to

www.simpsonhousing.org.

SJA ISAIAH Core Team in the Welcome Center: Join Us in

January! ISAIAH is a coalition of more than 100 metro area faith

communities working together for racial and economic justice. On

January 19, we invite you to join 100 fellow SJAers for the ISAIAH

Leadership Assembly at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Peo-

ple of faith and elected officials will come together to launch a leg-

islative agenda that reflects our unwavering commitment to human

dignity and the common good - it will be a galvanizing and power-

ful day! Learn more at our table after mass.

SJA Antiracism Ministry Update: We have so much on tap for

2019!

�� On Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - con-

sider joining some of us at Blackout Improv at Mixed Blood

Theatre! FFI go to www.blackoutcomedy.org.

�� February 2, you are welcome to join us at the new MN African

American Heritage Museum, with lunch following our visit.

�� On February 20, students from Southside Family School

(based right here at SJA) will present on their Civil Rights trip

through the American south. Families are welcome to join this

event, which will include a simple dinner.

FFI on any of the above, or to join our SJA Antiracism Ministry

email list, contact Julie Madden at the Parish Center or

[email protected].

LGBTQ Group Calendar: These events are open

to all SJAers, with a special emphasis on building

community among our LGBTQ members.

�� Happy Hour: Monday, Jan. 7 at Boca Chica Restaurant in St.

Paul, starting at 4pm.

�� Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30pm at Curran's Restau-

rant (42nd and Nicollet). The book is All Through the Night, A

Troubleshooter Christmas by Suzanne Brockmann.

Mobile Loaves Twin Cities News - There is so much going on

with this food outreach ministry!

�� MLTC thanks everyone who signed up to provide hard boiled

eggs one Sunday a month. If you'd like to help, contact Sandy

at [email protected].

�� MN Glow is a Minneapolis-based company that will donate a

warm hat to MLTC for every purchase made. Go to

www.mnglow.com - and use the code "MOBILELOAVES" to

get 10% off your order!

�� If you can help repair an area of floor tile in the Knox Presby-

terian Church kitchen (where we prepare our meals for deliv-

ery), or can donate labor and/or materials, please contact

Floyd at 612.426.0874

Pastoral Ministries

Peace and Justice FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at

612.823.8205 ext. 228 or [email protected].

A Question for this Season: Our SJA CARE Committee distrib-

utes money from our Outreach Fund to households in need of

emergency financial assistance for housing or utility costs. At our

last meeting, Cynthia Bailey Manns, SJA director of Adult Learn-

ing, asked us to reflect on several questions that we believe are

important to all who seek to be of service (particularly at holiday

time): What words do we use to describe ourselves as volun-

teers? How do we describe the people we serve, and how would

they describe us? How do our power and privilege impact our

encounters as volunteers? We know that an encounter of mutual

respect and dignity can strengthen the bonds of community -

thank you, Cynthia, for lifting up our awareness of this potential.

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Faith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult Learning

We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy,

sacraments, education, community and works of justice.

Children in Grades 4 - 6, Work With Mobile Loaves Twin

Cities! On the first Thursday or the third

Tuesday of the month, now through April, join

together with other SJA kids to pack food that

will go out on the MLTC truck! We meet at Knox Presbyterian

Church, 4747 Lyndale Ave S., Mpls, 3:45 - 4:30pm. Pack some

meals, make some friends, do some good! We need several

parents to join the kids each month as well. Sign up after the

Family Masses. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].

Adoptive Families Book Club: Join us on Jan. 12, 10am, at Turtle

Bread (4762 Chicago Ave, Mpls) to chat about the new movie

Instant Family. The movie's release date was Nov 16. Here's a link

to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUgCSuEWhnc.

FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].

Join the Clare Housing Supper Club and prepare a meal each

month for the residents at one of their care homes. Clare Housing

provides affordable housing, supporting services, and compassion-

ate care to around 200 people living with HIV/AIDS, including 20

families. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].

New to SJA? Meet a Mentor Family! Do you love SJA but find it

hard to connect with other parish families? Would you like to be

part of the many exciting SJA ministries, but don’t know how to get

started? Sign up with a mentor family! Your mentor family will join

you for coffee and cookies after a Family Mass to share with you

the ways their family found a home at SJA. FFI contact

Gabrielle at [email protected].

Pen Pal Program with Tierra Nueva Dos: We are looking for a

13 year old girl to be a Pen Pal with a 13 year old girl in Guatemala.

They would commit to write and/or translate a letter 2-4 times per

year. This is a great way to learn about life in Guatemala, how they

celebrate holidays, their customs and family gatherings the role of

church in their lives. Letters are hand carried by parishioners at

SJA when they travel to and from Guatemala. Contact Tica

Hanson at [email protected].

Baptism: To have your child baptized at St. Joan’s you must

be a registered member and participate in a 90-minute Baptism

preparation class. FFI and to register call JP at the Parish Center.

Nursery: FFI contact Michelle Dehn, Nursery Director at [email protected] or 612.823.8205 ext. 240.�

Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is

open for the 9 & 11am Sunday Masses. The Nursery is a wonderful

community of families and volunteers that allows parents to enjoy

Mass and meet other families in the parish. Drop-ins welcome.

Pre-school��(Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Olivia Brown at [email protected] or 612.823.8205 ext. 230��

Grade School��(Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette

at 612.823.8205 ext. 229.

Faith Formation Classes will be held today Dec.16. No classes

held on Dec. 23, or 30. Classes resume Jan. 6.

SJA Christmas Musical, Back to the Manger: A big thank you

to Terrie Coats and the youngsters who ushered

in Advent earlier this month with their wonderful per-

formances. Everyone's light came shining through!

First Reconciliation: Blessings on all of the children who are re-

ceiving First Reconciliation this month. May you continue to find

comfort in the grace of this sacrament throughout your lifetime.

Youth Ministry��(Grades 7-12) FFI contact Rose Aspholm

at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or [email protected].

2019 Service Trip Information Session: Our 2019 service trip will

be to Milwaukee, WI! Open to ascending 9-12 graders, we will

spend June 23 - June 28 in Milwaukee serving alongside some

great organizations that are working to support the Milwaukee

community. Come and hear more about what to expect at our

information session on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 12:30pm in the Upper

Room. Initial $100 deposits will be accepted following this meeting.

There are limited spots available and should fill up fast! More info

on our website. Contact Rose or Brennan with any questions.

Adult Learning:�FFI contact Cynthia Bailey Manns at

612.823.8205 ext. 226 or [email protected].

Parish Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of a month at

6:30pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome anytime!

�� Jan. 9: The Skin of our Teeth play by Thornton Wilder

�� Feb. 13: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

�� March 13: In the Garden of Beasts by Erick Larson

�� April 10: Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario

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The Theater Scene in the Twin Cities with Peter Rothstein.

All are welcome!

Scripture Matters: Join us, on Tuesday, Jan. 8,

7 - 9pm in the Parish Center, as we continue our

journey through Genesis. All are welcome!

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