Changing iCal email invitation text?

I've searched through of all of the localization files I can find in the iCal package, and can't find any text related to the content of the email message which is sent. It used to be in iTIP.strings, but it doesn't appear to be there anymore. Does anyone have any idea where to find this?

Hi,
Look in "/System/Library/Frameworks/CalendarStore.framework". There are localization folders in there which have the iTIP.strings files you'd need to edit. Warning: Be careful, backup and make sure you know what you are doing before editing stuff in the Systems folder.
If you would prefer to be able to edit the outgoing messages on a message by message basis, (and not have to mess around with things in the System folder) take a look at my application iCal Reply Checker.
Best wishes
John M
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