AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

WE PRAY FOR OUR SICKPlease remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who continuously suffer physically, emotionally and/or spiritually and those who tirelessly care for them. Let us especially remember those currently in need of our prayers: Charles Atkinson III, Anna Bizzarro, Carol Beltran, Bill Bisignano, Jr., Kim Carroll, Marie Chandler, Jenna Cipolla, Franklin Clayton, Lily Rose Cramer, Kathy Crocker, Virginia DelConte, James DiGiulio, Edward Fiumefreddo, Meg Gonano, Karen Haupt, Blanche Hearn, Danny Hill, Robert Hiner, Veronica Hunter, Barbara Keeble, Bertha Kracker, Rick Lambeth, Michelle Lewandowski, Patricia MacCorkle, Marion Nagle, Ashley Paladino, Vincent Paladino, Vince Pecora, Aldo Porrino, Roger Prior, Sandy Rougier, Ron Sabo, Patricia Sabo, Samantha Saraceno, Theresa Satus, James Sexton, Beverly Shields , Lisa Smith, Eleanor Spagnolo, Bernie Sterbenz, May Taaffe, Kathleen Tobias, Katherine Viola, Luanne Wagner, Melissa Welsh, Rick Williams, Irene Wiser.

WE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of James Bailey. May he find eternal rest in peace with God our Father.

The Bread and Wine is offered this week in loving memory of Diane Anderson requested by Rita &Jack Murray.The Sanctuary Light is offered this week in loving memory of James Mawson, requested by KarenBandosz.

Holy Communion

At our Sunday Liturgies, there are occasions where one of the communion stations runs out

of the precious blood or host. If you are on a line to receive and this happens, please feel free to go to another line and Eucharistic Minister to receive.

WE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARYPlease remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who are currently called to active military service especially: Sgt. Christopher Ahlemeyer, AWO2 Taylor Allen, Capt. Brian Beldowicz, Pfc. David Bennett, Cpl. James Berrier, Staff Sgt. Jordan Bieda, Christopher Boccia, SPC. Corey Brady, L.Cpl. Burris Britt, Pvt. Caleb Britt, Staff Sgt. Domenic Cairoli, Ensign Christine M. Cairoli, Lance Cpl. Kyle Cowing, LTC Richard DiBuono, PO2 Michael Dover, Capt. Robert Eroh, Pfc. Derek Filloy, Pvt. Matthew Furry, Pfc. Ronald Furry, III, Lt. Col. Michael Goodman, Pfc. Steven Grill, Pvt. Michael Guerrera, SPC Tyler Hindley, Sgt. David Jackson, LCPL. Alexander Kaminsky, Lt. Andrew Kern, USN, Sn. Michael Kolbeck, Lou Kryston, Pfc. Daniel Lambeth, Dru Lansing USN, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lima, YNSA Austin Madden, Seaman Thomas Madden E4, CNN Christopher Manfredo, Sbct. Brian Matuliewich, Major Dr. John Maxey, 1st Lt. William McKernan, Sgt. Chuck Meyer, Pfc. Michael Mooney,USMC Cpl. Patrick Mullooly, Sgt. Kyle Mury, PO2 John Mury, Major Brad Myoka, Army Specialist Daniel Ordonez, Sgt. Jose Ortiz, Medic, Capt. Aaron M. Palan, 2nd Lt. Luke A. Palan, Capt. John J. Pisano III, Pfc. Kevin Potter, Jr., Capt. Nicole M. Reigelman, Adam Richardson, Capt. Jeanne Savage, Pfc. William A. Schmidt III, Laura Snyder, Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Smith (Stately), Airman Sr. Class Anthony J. Stately, Airman Sr. Class Philip M. Stately, Cmdr. Kenneth Sterbenz, PFC Austin Sysol, Staff Sgt. Christine Tooth, Lance Cpl. Jennifer Wilson, Ensign Christopher Worosz USN. May the Lord protect them as they protect us.

WE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, You made each of

us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people

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are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKENDSATURDAY – October 17, 2015 4:00PM Guy Varrichio/Wife, Joan Dorothy Tomasello/Carole & Bob Rinkowski Rosanne Rose/Pat & Theresa Serao Dominic Lesanti/Eileen Dolan Aurelio Mallabo/Mavis Richard Weaver/Lavender Family

SUNDAY – October 18, 2015 7:30AM- Alice Iezza/Carol & Carmine Giordano Frank Murray/Annette & Bob Harold Randy Hagar/Pat & Al Miller The People of the Parish

9:00AM – Melissa Browne/Maureen & Carl Klotzbach Stan Dupree/Moure Family Maria Pugliese/Carrara Family Vincent DiFrancia/Richard & MarySue Lacovara Van Justus/Allyson & Mike McGettigan

11:30AM - June Eleanor O’Connell/Parish of St. Theresa Church Richard McCusker/Sharon Somine & Family Guy Boupane/Sue Lehman James Convery/Frank & Jill Boris Bernard Sterbenz (L)/Ginny & Lou Biely Donna DePadova/John DiGiuseppe

MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

OCTOBER is the Month of the Holy Rosary. During the month of October, we will be praying one decade of the Rosary immediately prior to the start of each Mass on the weekends. Please enter the main Church quietly if we are praying the rosary. Thank you.

TO: ALL PARISH GROUPS, MINISTRIES, ORGANIZATIONS, ETC

ALL articles for the Parish Bulletin must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to publication by EMAIL

ONLY to Cathy at: Cathy.Mazanek@sttheresa450.org

OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKMONDAY - October 19, 2015 8:00AM – Milly George/Deacon Bill Kristine Zutell/Willie & Helen Murphy Connie McMahon/Willie & Helen Murphy

TUESDAY – October 20, 2015 8:00AM – Vincent DiFrancia/MaryPat&Bob Funk Margaret Strassburger/Ralph & May Ansanelli WEDNESDAY- October 21 , 2015 8:00AM – Madeline Fitzgerald/Consolation Apostolate Donald Mickens,Sr./Wife, Gwen & Children

THURSDAY – October 22 , 2015 8:00AM – Nicholas Caporilli/Marlene Johnson

FRIDAY – October 23 , 2015 8:00AM – Claire Driscoll/ Consolation Apostolate Chris Gile (L)/Staff

SATURDAY – October 24, 2015 4:00PM – Rita Lewzini/Clara Ramellini Madeline Fitzgerald/Anna & Dan Hartmann Jim Edwards/Patrick & Ellen Barrett Roxanne Sheets/Patrick & Ellen Barrett Walter Bluhm/Patrick & Ellen Barrett Roseanne Rose/Carol & Carmine Giordano SUNDAY – October 25, 2015 7:30AM –Thomas E. Nolan/Sue & John Bucci John Dwyer/Wife, Casey Warren Johnson/Joann Seyler & Ron Maldony The People of the Parish

9:00AM – James Convery/Ginny & Lou Biely Christine Belluardo/Harold Harrop James P. McGettigan/Michael & Allison McGettigan Janet Colbert/Mancini, Hacker, Hambly Families Frank Murray/Marianne & Michael Hoover

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11:30AM – Guy Boupane/Sue Boupane Msgr.Ben Piazza/Annette & Bob Frank Trezza/Johanna, Amanda, Michael & Family Janet Colbert/Cathy & Ray Mazanek Randy Hagar/Cathy & Ray Mazanek

Breaking Open the Word

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary TimeOctober 18, 2015

First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11Isaiah speaks of how the Servant of God will have to give his life up for the sins of other people. Because of this suffering, the Servant will receive eternal life for himself and all the people whose sins are forgiven because of him.

Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16Jesus is considered to be the new high priest and mediator between God and his people. Fortunately, Jesus has experienced the same temptations as other people, and so he has more tolerance of our weaknesses.

Gospel: Mark 10:35-45Two of the disciples ask Jesus that they be allowed to sit at his right and left side when he comes into his glory. Jesus explains that they should not be concerned with their position. Instead they should concern themselves with serving others just as Jesus was planning to serve many in giving his own life for their sins.

Consider/Reflect: We might think of a high priest as portrayed in an epic biblical movie, or recall the role of the father of John the Baptist. What a different image the letter to the Hebrews presents, revealing Jesus in this sacrificial role, identifying totally with humankind, like us in ‘all things but sin’.We should find comfort in this passage, as He is described as one who sympathizes with our weakness, not condemning but understanding. The author encourages us, directing the way we address the Christ with total confidence. If we do so, we find two great gifts, mercy, which Pope Francis tells us, is God’s

greatest gift to us, and the timely help we need to do and be better.

How do I approach Jesus at this moment?We approach with confidence, seeking mercy, finding strength in His help.

Saturday, October 24, 2015 – 4:00 PMREADERS: Bernice Philhower, Arthur MidgleyALTAR SERVERS: Debbie & Bryanna QuigleyEXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLYCOMMUNION: Arlene Kacvinski, Andy Kacvinski, Marilyn Winterberg, Maureen Sexton, Patricia O’Hara, Janet Pascavitch, John Kern, Anna Palmiotto, MaryAnn Burghold, Margaret DePergola*********************************************

Sunday, October 25, 2015 – 7:30 AMREADERS: Jay Werling (both readings)ALTAR SERVERS: Sandra Maffia, Thomas John MaffiaEXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLYCOMMUNION: John Taaffe, Patricia Shepherd, John Minnella, Kathleen Cameron, Larry Cameron, Mary Schneider*******************************************

Sunday, October 25, 2015 – 9:00 AMREADERS: Todd Lund, Jr. Todd Lund,Sr.ALTAR SERVERS: Brianna Ford, Patricia Geiger, Angelina & Tiffany PapaEXTR ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Rose Wilson, Joanne Spickard, Irene Zarnowski, Janet Pascavitch, Patricia Musto, Fran Marchese, David Laskowski, Diane Ellwood, Frank Ellwood, Jane Ziegler*******************************************

Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 11:30 AMREADERS: Carl Klotzbach, Mary ModlinALTAR SERVERS: Kim & Andrew Werling, Samantha AcquavivaEXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Mary Reichner, Walter Lange, Lois Grigots, Mary-Jo Fotopoulos, Norma Mooney, Diane Cregan, Patricia Claussen, Conrad Brenner, Gail Brenner, Nick Steiger

In preparation for the next weekend’s liturgy, we cite the following:

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October 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Jeremiah 31:7-9Reading II: Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

THIS WEEK’S CALENDER OF EVENTS

Monday, October 19, 2015The Sacrament of Confirmation @ 4:00 PM

Tuesday, October 20, 2015Scriptural Rosary @ 1:30 PM - Day Chapel

Living Through Grief Support Group (formerly Bereavement) @ 3:00 PM

RCIA Class @ 6:30 PMFaith Formation Center

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Scriptural Sharing @ 9:00 AM

Little Angel’s Choir @ 4:30 PMChildren’s Choir @ 5:30 PM

Adult Choir Meeting @ 7:00 PMFaith Formation Center

Thursday, October 22, 2015No Parish Events PlannedFriday, October 23, 2015No Parish Events Planned

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Respect Life Communion Breakfast Tickets

On sale after Mass50-50 chances on sale after Mass

Parish Food Collection Bags DistributedSunday, October 25, 2015

Children’s Faith Formation Classes 10:00 AMRespect Life Communion Breakfast Tickets on Sale

50-50 Tickets on saleParish Food Collection Bags Distributed

STAY Halloween Celebration

Help Support St. Theresa’s Active Youth

St. Theresa’s Active Youth will be selling Turkey Shoots after all masses on the weekend of

November 7th & 8th. Winner will receive a $50 gift

card to a restaurant or supermarket of their choice! Try your luck and buy a box-only $1! When the

fundraiser is over, STAY will shoot darts to reveal winners. Thank you for constant prayers and

support to our youth!

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

“Let the children come to me!” Mark 10:14Classes are offered for students in Grades

Pre K–8, including preparation for First Communion & Confirmation.

CLASSES ARE HELD ON SUNDAYS & MONDAYS

All students must be registered each year To register, please call or stop by the office.

Children’s Faith Formation Office hoursSundays 8:30 am to 1:00 pmMondays 8:30 am to 4:00 pmTuesdays 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:00 pmThursdays 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

(Closed for lunch daily from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM)

CLOSED Fridays & Saturdays

*Additional hours available upon request*

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCall DonnaAnn Powers at 296-2504 Ext. 24

ALL SAINTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ALL SAINTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL is accepting registrations for the 2015/2016 school year.  ASRCS has a 3 and 4 year old preschool program and kindergarten through 8th grade. Financial Assistance is available! 

Catholic Schools Have It All! All Saints is a school that strives EVERYDAY to teach the WHOLE

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CHILD! Check out our website. Better still, come for a tour and be guided by a student ambassador who will tell you their personal experience at All Saints!

All Saints is located at 400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050.  Please contact us for more information 609-597-3800 or visit our website at www.asrcs.org. 

Respect Life Corner

The Respect Life Ministry Committee Meets:the 3rd Thursday of each month

in the Faith Formation Center @ 1:30 PM ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE COMMUNION BREAKFAST

                                           SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Our Respect Life Communion Breakfast will be on Saturday November 7 this year. Our guest speaker will be Deacon Rick Osborne who spent a summer at St. Theresa's a couple of years ago.

Tickets will go on sale for $10.00 each on the weekends of October 17 & 18th and October 24 & 25th after all the Masses, or you can call Judy at 812-9749 or Peggy at 294-9018.

Only 100 tickets will be sold so do not miss a great opportunity to have a good time and some prizes possibly won. The Communion Breakfast is always a fun time and a chance to get together with your fellow parishioners.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

STAY Strong in the Lord St. Theresa’s Active Youth Group

meets every Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 PM

in the Faith Formation Center

Visit us on Facebook: Stay St. Theresa ParishOr

email:Nicole.DeSio@sttheresa450.org

All students in Grades 9 thru 12 are invited.(including those entering 9th grade in September)

Come see what we’re all about

“LIVING THROUGH GRIEF”SUPPORT GROUP

(formerly Bereavement) Tuesdays - 3:00 PM -

4:30 PMSt. Theresa Faith Formation Center

Facilitators: Kim Coyle, Gwen Nolan,and Rosemarie Martelli

The death of a loved one is certainly one of life’s most difficult moments. A time of grief and mourning is a normal, natural response to loss of someone you love. Your grief journey is just that, yours. There are no rules or normal time frame. Grief is not a sign of weakness. We respond to grief with all that we are; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The intense reactions of grief can cause pain to the person of even the strongest faith. Though difficult, the journey through the grief process is a necessary one. We believe that when shared, our burdens are lightened. We offer a place to share your concerns and experiences, support others and be supported by others who are going through, or have gone through, this painful journey.

We are offering a support group at St. Theresa’s, called “Living through Grief.” This group will meet a total of eight sessions to share experiences of loss. These will be held on: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 pm at St. Theresa’s Faith Formation Center 450 Radio Road Little Egg Harbor. If you have any questions and /or would like to be part of this group, please call Kim at 609-748-9254.

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FREE HONOR LUNCHEONSaluting our Military

Past & Present

Sunday, November 8, 2015 - 1:00 PM

Donovan Catholic High SchoolDining Hall

711 Hooper AvenueToms River, NJ 08753

RSVP: by October 20, 2015 to: Patti Kunzman - 732-349-8801 x 2432

Please leave your Name, phone #, branch of service & number attending

St. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615

You’re Invited

K of C Council #14615 meets:

Regular Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each monthOfficers’ Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month

7:00 PM in the Faith Formation Center.

For detailed information on activities and planned events, please visit our website www.kofc14615.org.

For information or questions about joining our council, please contact Jeff Hawarden @ 732-768-0479 or Jeffth205@gmail.com.

All male parishioners 18 or olderare welcome to join.

RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Do you want to know what Catholics believe, how to pray, or why Mary is so important?

Are you thinking about becoming a member of the Catholic Faith Family?

Do you know someone who is thinking about becoming a Catholic?

For more information and answers to your questions, please contact Sue at 609-296-5075 or sueggert@msn.com

Ocean County Department of Health

The Ocean County Department of Health will be giving Flu Shots on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Library on Mathistown Road

HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH Talking to Your Doctor

A doctor’s appointment can be over in a “blink of an eye”, so make the best use of your time with your physician.Things to consider prior to your next doctor’s appointment are:

Prepare – jot down specific concerns or any symptoms you are experiencing.

Discuss your main problems first – pinpoint one or two chief complaints to talk about first to insure your most pressing issues get addressed.

Share major life events – tell your doctor about a recent job loss or divorce, it can actually help the doctor assess your health and provide you with better care.

Confirm what happens next – As you end your appointment, be sure you know what your next steps are. Will the doctor call you with test results? Do you need to see a specialist etc.?

HEARING LOOP SYSTEM

For those of us living with hearing loss, it is often difficult to understand the words spoken during Mass

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due to the challenging acoustical listening environment. In an effort to improve clarity and understanding, we have received a donation and installed an induction loop listening system. To benefit from this system, you will need to select a seat in the 2 sections of pews

(when facing the Altar), to the left of the Baptismal Font and switch your hearing aid, cochlear implant or other listening device to the “T-Coil” or “telephone” position.

COUNSELING SERVICESHere at St. Theresa’s

Eleanor E. Tyler, LCSW is available to work with individuals, couples, and families here at St. Theresa Parish at our Faith Formation Center. A NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Eleanor is a credentialed in-network provider for Aetna, Value Options, Medicare Provider, GHI and others as well as a sliding scale to make services affordable. She can be reached at 609-346-4409.

St. Theresa’s MONTHLY 50/50 Raffle

Tickets are on sale in the gathering space and in the vestibule of the Daily Chapel after Mass or at the Parish Office during office hours. Only 500 tickets are available!

The next drawing will be heldNovember 3rd at 10:00 AM at the Parish Office.

All are invited to join us.CONGRATULATIONS to Robert Bohan,

this month’s winner of our 50/50. His prize totaled $1,055.00!

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETYMASS: The Altar Rosary Society will be gathering together on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the 9:00 AM Mass.MEETING: Our next meeting will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM in the Faith Formation Center. All parishioners are invited to attend. At this meeting, tickets for the Christmas

Luncheon will be sold. The luncheon will be held at Cuisine on the Green on December 7, 2014 at 12:30 PM. Tickets are $20.00 per person and all parishioners are welcome to attend. This is an important meeting so

please try to attend.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR FALL FESTIVALWhen: Sunday, October 25 – 3:00 – 8:00 PMWhere: Little Egg Harbor Sports ComplexFeaturing: Hay rides, bon fire, live music from The PicKles andThe Biscuits), fun games & prizes, photo booth, face painting, pumpkin painting, free cider & donuts, & more…

Canine Costume Contest sponsored by the LEH Police k-9 Unit.

COFFEE WITH A COPSt. Theresa’s

Faith Formation CenterSaturday, November 7th

5pm-7pm(after the 4:00 PM Mass)

andSunday, November 8th - 10am to

1:30pm (after the 9:00 & 11:30 AM Masses)JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND POLICE

OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION!

No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!For more information, contact: Ptl. Matthew

Kline, LEHPD, (609) 296-3666 X185

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INTERFAITH HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICESOf Southern Ocean County

Interfaith is a non-profit organization that provides FREE services to members of our community who

are struggling each day to maintain their independence.

Our volunteer caregivers may: Visit the homebound Grocery shop Assist the visually impaired with paperwork Relieve a primary caregiver Drive someone to a routine medical

appointment

If you have a need for our services or would like to volunteer, please call 609-978-383.

If you would like to find out more about us, go on line to www.interfaiithsoc.org

CINDERELLA CHEESE CAKES

Children’s Faith Formation Annual Fundraiser

“Famous” Cinderella Cheese Cakes

Cost: $20.00 each Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. Pre-cut into 16 - frozen slices Available in these 11 different flavors/varieties:

Plain, Washington Cherry, White Chocolate Peanut Butter, Almond Amaretto, Pineapple, Southern

Pecan, Pumpkin, Mango, Egg Nog, Sampler and Sugar Free

Order one for yourself or take an order form home and sell to friends, family, & co-workers.

Representatives will be available before & after all the Masses in the Gathering Space

on the weekend of:October 31 & November 1

to take your order or to answer any questions.

You can order at the Children’s Faith Formation Office or Parish Office during office hours.

LAST DAY to order is Sunday, November 1st .Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to take any orders past this date

All money is due at the time of order.

All orders must be picked up at the Faith Formation Center on:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 20151:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Please note: These cakes are frozen and require refrigeration. Unfortunately, we cannot hold or store any cakes beyond this day & time. Let’s all pitch in and make this one of our best fundraisers yet!

ST. THERESAPASTORAL COUNCIL

SUGGESTION BOX

The Parish Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who represent the Parish Family and who advise the Pastor as to the needs of the parish. We meet on a monthly basis and discuss issues that are facing our Parish and look for ways to resolve them. We want your input! We have decided to place the suggestion box back in the Gathering Space for any needs or concerns you would like the council to address OR, you can email your suggestions to info@sttheresa450.org. Also, please feel free to speak to any member of our council at any time.

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Your suggestions will be reviewed at our monthly meetings, and we hope to publish some as well as our responses in the bulletin. Thank you for your prayerful suggestions and input. We look forward to better serving you.

The Pastoral Council: Steve McDonnell, Cheryl Smith, Michell Burns, Karen Jacobs, Esther Berdini, Janelle Brady, Vince Poisella, Barbara Davide, Kathleen Curtis__________________________________________

Pastoral Council Suggestion Box__________________________________________

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(Optional – In case we have any questions)

Name_____________________________________

Phone_____________________________________

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