December 25, 2016 - thebostonpilot.com€¦ · December 25, 2016 Christmas Sunday Mass: Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am Daily Mass: Mon - Fri: 9am Morning Prayer 8:45am Eucharistic Adoration

December 25, 2016 Christmas

Sunday Mass:

Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am

Daily Mass:

Mon - Fri: 9am

Morning Prayer 8:45am

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm

Confessions Available

First Saturday Mass: 9am

St. Athanasius Church

300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867

Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

www.StAthanasiusReading.org

[email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading

Phone: 781-944-0330

Fax: 781-944-1266

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-

3:45pm and during Eucharistic

Adoration.

Baptism: Celebrated the 3rd

Sunday at 1pm. Call to register

for Baptism Prep.

Anointing of the Sick: Notify the

office when a person is seriously

ill. Extraordinary Ministers are

available to bring the Eucharist to

the homebound.

Marriage: Call at least 6 months

in advance of your wedding.

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St. Athanasius Parish, Reading, MA December 25, 2016

SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 25

WEEKLY OFFERTORY

Saturday, December 24 4pm Upstairs & Downstairs 6pm Upstairs 11pm Upstairs (Midnight Mass) Sunday, December 25 10am Upstairs Monday, December 26 9am Mass Tuesday, December 27 9am Mass Wednesday, December 28 9am Beverly Latino Thursday, December 29 9am Marie Duggan 6:30pm Adoration Friday, December 30 9am Joseph DeFazio Saturday, December 31 4pm Mass for the People of St Athanasius Sunday, January 1 9am Mass for the People of St Athanasius 11am Francis Antczak Memorial Mass

Bread & Wine in Memory of Lucille Cater

Please pray for our military and

civilians who defend our

freedom, especially: The 26th “Yankee” Brigade,

and 1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson,

US Army, Patrick Cavanaugh, PFC

Christopher Lewis, Lcpl Brenden

Amico, Cpl. 3rd Class Christopher

Donohue, Justin Whitmarsh, Pvt Michael Goddard,

Chaplain Tom Whiteman

Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Mary

Lou, Dianne, Bill, Scott , Dan Hallidy, David S Attachi

Family, Olga Calautti, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy,

Charles Morrison, Frank F, Frank DelGreco, Barbara

Coffin, Ruthie, Richard Rossi, Robert D, Thomas D,

Andrew D, Richard D, Phil T, Jen M, Fran P, Bryan M,

Marion M, Anna Windels, Mary McNerney, Larry Y,

Denise S, John, Mary G, Shirley N, Carol & Frank, Deborah,

Patricia Maines, Justin L, Jay, Paula, Mike, David, Bubba

Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K, Sue, Remo, Katie Willenborg,

Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Bill, Guarino Family, Joan B,

Kevin G, Brian, Joe O, Cathy M, Cynthia L, Jill, Marianne

G, Dillon R, Mr. Blunt, Denise B, Ann Swift, Molly, Rob,

Guy, Denis Hebert, Babies Max and Nate, Mike P, Paula P,

Jeff M, Andrew R, Justin L, Marge Q, Jen M, Norma M,

Julie, Pat K & Family, Marie Brown, JDF & Family, Patrick

& Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T,

Danny, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette,

Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki Family, Scott, Jon S, Trudy,

Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L,

Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Brian, Sue, Bob C, Kaitlyn, Rose,

Dom, Daniel, Ron R, Alison, Thomas Goulet, Paige Goulet These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until

Sunday, January 4th. Call the office or email

[email protected] to add or renew your

loved ones on the list.

Mass Attendance: 537

First Collection: $7212

This Week (Christmas Collection):

Clergy Health & Retirement Trust

MEETINGS & EVENTS

25 SUN Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25

or 1:18-25, Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14,

Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20, Day: Is

52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

26 Mon Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22

27 Tue 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8

28 Wed 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18

29 Thu 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35

30 Fri Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt

2:13-15, 19-23

31 Sat 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Monday, Dec 26 Office Closed

Monday, Jan 2 Office Closed

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FROM THE PASTOR To paraphrase John Henry Cardinal Newman, to be deep in history is to cease to be secular. That’s because Christianity makes historical claims about historical events about a real historical person who, by being Emmanuel (that is God Among Us) changed human history. Actually, it’s more accurate to say changed humanity. This is why historical questions about Jesus Christ are always raised during the Holy Days. So below is some information from Dr. Taylor Marshall regarding what should be the simple question of the dating of Christmas: We can establish the birthday of Christ from Sacred Scripture in two steps. The first step is to use Scripture to determine the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. The next step is using Saint John the Baptist’s birthday as the key for finding Christ’s birthday. We can discover that Christ was born in late December by observing first the time of year in which Saint Luke describes Saint Zacharias’ (Saint John’s father) service in the temple. This provides us with the approximate conception date of Saint John the Baptist. From there we can follow the chronology that Saint Luke gives, and that lands us at the end of December. Saint Luke reports that Zacharias, a Temple priest, served in the “course of Abias” (Lk 1:5) which Scripture records as the eighth course among the twenty-four priestly courses (Neh 12:17). Each shift of priests served one week in the temple for two times each year. The course of Abias served during the eighth week and the thirty-second week in the annual temple cycle, which falls in the second week of the Jewish month of Tishri—the very week of the Day of Atonement. In our calendar, the Day of Atonement would land anywhere from September 22 to October 8. Since John the Baptist was conceived immediately after Zacharias served his course, this means his birth at the end of June, which is why the Catholic Church celebrates of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 24. The rest of the dating is rather simple. We read that just after the Immaculate Virgin Mary conceived Christ, she went to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was six months pregnant with John the Baptist. This means that John the Baptist was six months older that our Lord Jesus Christ (Lk 1:24-27, 36). If you add six months to June 24 you get December 24-25 as the birthday of Christ. Then, if you subtract nine months from December 25 you get that the Annunciation was March 25. All the dates match up perfectly. So then, if John the Baptist was conceived shortly after the Jewish Day of the Atonement, then the traditional Catholic dates are essentially correct. The birth of Christ would be about or on December 25. Sacred Tradition also confirms December 25 as the birthday of the Son of God. The source of this ancient tradition is the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. Don’t you think people asked this question of Mary? So the exact birth date (December 25) and the time (midnight) would have been known in the first century. Moreover, the Apostles would have asked about it and would have, no doubt, commemorated the blessed event that both Saint Matthew and Saint Luke chronicle for us. In summary, it is completely reasonable to state that the early Christians both knew and commemorated the birth of Christ. Their source would have been His Immaculate Mother. Dr. Marshall goes on in his article to discuss how the ancient Church celebrated Christmas on December 25th long before the time the Roman Empire recognized Christianity. He refutes objections to the dating the Nativity to replace pagan holidays, winter solstice celebrations, or claims that the accuracy is off because of the timing of shepherd flocks. For that you will have to read the whole article yourself!

HAVE A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

_________________________________ Dr Taylor Marshall can be watched and read at taylormarshall.com. This article can be found at http://taylormarshall.com/2012/12/yes-christ-was-really-born-on-december.html His book The Eternal City also makes an argument in defense of the traditional BC/AD dating as being 100% accurate.

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2016 Christmas Memorial Plants

In Loving Memory Of… From…

Louis Adreani & Durante Family Mrs. Patricia Adreani Ambrose & Porter Families Ambrose-Porter Family Amirault, Fowler, & Silver Family Ms. Kathleen Amirault Michael Baltier & Eileen O’Donnell Mrs. Patricia Baltier John Barretto, Florence Finocchio & Luann & Jim Barretto Anthony, Louise, & Peter Rubbicco Farrell & Beckman Families Mr. & Mrs. Robert Beckman Mari O’Sullivan Grande & Beninati Families Mr. & Mrs. Guy Beninati Gerard O’Brien Lisa, Allison & Andrea Robert T. McNaney Ms. Mary Bishop Bill Brogan, Brogan Family & Mrs. Rose Brogan Spear Family Caiazza, Davidson, & Dee Families Mr. & Mrs. Donald Caiazza Family & Friends of The Canavan Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael Canavan Millie & Bud Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cannon Dick, Michael & Stephen Canty R. Claire Canty Cassidy & Lyndell Families Terrence & Patricia Cassidy Cloonan, Shea, & Casey Families Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cloonan Salvatore & Josephine Coco Mr. & Mrs. Richard Coco Michael & Edna Manzelli Phyllis & Thomas Greer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Collymore McCurley & Colorusso Family & Kathie Enos Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Colorusso Josie & Patsy Virolo, Catherine & Earl Conrad Mr. & Mrs. James Conrad Grace Salvo, Earl Conrad, Jr. & Joe & Joey Dukeman John Austin Corbett, Joan Corbett, & Ben Antonellis Mr. & Mrs. John Corbett Helen Concannon Coveney & Shirley Coveney Mr. William Coveney Mary Collins & Nancy Mr. & Mrs. Barry Craven Mom, Diane, Bob, & Red Ms. Evelyn Croce John Cronin Mrs. John Cronin Martin & Mae Crosby & Helen Spear Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crosby Frank Cummings Mrs. Mary Cummings Armstrong Family Mr. & Mrs. Dino Cuscuna Delacy, Murray, & McNerney Families Mrs. Rosemarie Delacy Leonard & D’Entremont Families Mr. & Mrs. Roger D’Entremont Edwin J. d’Entremont, Jr., Jacqueline M. Mr. & Mrs. Gary d’Entremont d’Entremont, Comeau Family & James Carlson DelGreco & Caterino Families Mr. & Mrs. Peter DelGreco Carol Deroo, Robert Deroo, & Mr. & Mrs. Richard Deroo Don & Margaret Jackson Max Dluznieski Mrs. Max Dluznieski Peter Doherty Mrs. Judith Doherty Russell Doherty, Sr., Manuel & Odette Mr. & Mrs. Russell Doherty, Jr. Rezendes, Fr. A. Paul Gallivan, Dr. Gerold Bernstein, & Rezendes & Mendonca Families

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George McGurn Mr. & Mrs. Ross McGurn McNamara & White Families Daniel & Mary McNamara Richard J. McNeil, Jr.,Tassinari, Mrs. Gloria McNeil McNeil & Elia Families Monagle & Guari Families William & Janet Monagle Morrison & Bourque Families Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Morrison Simonelli & Moscaviello Families Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Moscariello Kevin J. Mulvey Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mulvey Lawrence & Anne Richard Mr. & Mrs. John Nawoichyk John & Stella Nawoichyk Lorraine Anthony, Stella Callahan, & Joanne Menkello Richard & Frederick Nelson Mrs. Delia Nelson Ellen Violet Nowicki & Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nowicki Nowicki & Marazzo Families Harold & Katherine O’Brien & Mr. & Mrs. Robert O’Brien John & Marion Flaherty Arthur & Carmella Montuori Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Rourke Bernard ,Florence & Daniel O’Rourke Dorothy & John DioGuardi Mary & Daniel Tobin Louis & Mildred Tosches Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Ottariano Albert & Mary Ottariano Perry & Gillespie Families Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Perry Peters & Benjamin Families Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Peters Pierce & Wobecky Familes Mrs. Janet Pierce Joseph Prew Mrs. Rita Prew Edna & Armand Pomerleau Their Family with Love Yolinda Barroso, Joseph Barroso, & Paul & Lilia Rios Octavio Druetto John, Theresa & Richard Rizzo & Marie Rizzo Michael Turcketta Edgar Robichaud, Rudolph Robichaud, & Mr. & Mrs. Philip Robichaud Dr. & Mrs. Francis Tanabe David, Nancy, & Louis Roffi Mrs. David Roffi Jim Rogers The Rogers Family Edmund & Kathryn Spang Elinor Rogers Joseph Ronan & Nora Angelo Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ronan Jeannine Ryan Mr. Thomas Ryan Jean Francesconi Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Santosuosso Alfred & Dorothy Santosuosso Lombardo & Savio Families Richard & Lucille John Wall, Joan & Frank Madden, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Schmidt Carly Imberowicz, Jason Proteau,& Wileen & Arnold Schmidt Donald Savage The Seigal & Savage Families William Silva, Sr. Bernard & Yvonne Silva Golini, Eardley & Basso Families Mr. & Mrs. Donald Golini Sal”Sully Moscariello & PeterDoherty Phil & Dottye Vaccaro

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St. Athanasius Parish Outreach

We are expanding our outreach efforts so that we

may better assist those in our community who may

need a helping hand in a variety of ways. We are

looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist

in the following ways:

♦ Drive parishioners to church

♦ Prepare meals

♦ Visit parishioners who may be unable to attend

church

♦ Bake desserts for the Sawtelle Hospice House

Please let us know if you can provide any of these

important services. If you are already on the Hospice

House dessert list, you do not need to volunteer for

that effort again since we already have your contact

information. Please contact Ellen Terry at

[email protected] or 781-944-5431 to volunteer

for any of these programs. THANK YOU!

Please Join Us!

First Saturday Mass

For the Blessed Mother

Saturday, January 7

9am

Join us for Eucharistic

Adoration at

St. Athanasius Every Thursday

from

6:30-7:30pm

With Confession

Donation Opportunities for

Special Items

Heating Oil (1 week) $500.00

1 Month of Altar candles $100.00

Flowers for the week $50.00

Bread & Wine for the week $40.00

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL OFFERING GIFTS TOWARDS CHRISTMAS ALTAR PLANTS & SHUT-INS PLANTS

From the following Parishoners… Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Amico, Sr. Joanne Janvrin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bastiani Mr. & Mrs. Paul Joyal Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Beaupre Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lee Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Aaren Lonks Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cain Mr. & Mrs. William McElhiney,Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cameron Mr. & Mrs. George McKenna Mr. & Mrs. David Comerford Paulina & Kinga Mierzejewski Mr. & Mrs. Harry Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Owen Mr. & Mrs. Don Dehart Kenneth & Janet Ring Mr. & Mrs. Damian Dell’anno Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Filipek Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Surette Mr. & Mrs. Richard Finnegan Mr. Jason Surette Mr. Frank Tran Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wadzinski

Thank You

A special thank you to a parishioner who made and

anonymous donation of $200 for heating oil.

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ST. ATHANASIUS AND ST. AGNES YOUTH MINISTRY

BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTRY

[email protected]

• New Year's Eve Countdown Party at Sanborn

ο On Saturday, 12/31 at 11am-12:30pm we'll be

bringing a group to Sanborn Place to spend time with our elderly brothers and sisters to celebrate the New

Year. Middle and high schoolers and adult volunteers

can contact Brad by Monday, to sign up to participate.

ο Date: Saturday, 12/31 at 11am-12:30pm

ο Location: Sanborn Place in Reading

• Cor Unum Meal Center

ο Our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal

Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 1/28/17, 2/25,

3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. These trips are open to ages 13 and up.

ο Meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center

and return around 7 or 8pm.

ο PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND.

SPACE IS LIMITED. • Remind ο We have started a group communication program

using text messaging called Remind. Get youth

ministry updates via texts right to your phone. Your cell phone number will not be known.

ο To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010

and follow the instructions. • Social media ο Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on

Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth

Ministry. • Music ministry ο Musicians and singers are wanted! Any middle or high

schoolers who sing or play an instrument are invited

to participate in the Mass choir at St. Athanasius. Please contact Music Director John Donovan for more

information: [email protected]. Brad Agostinelli

Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston

Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330

[email protected] www.stathanasiusreading.org

Photos from the Christmas Pageant

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St Joseph School Accepting

Registration

Saint Joseph Elementary School in Wakefield is

currently accepting registration for our 3/4 day, and

full day Early Childhood Program, full day

kindergarten and Grades one through Grade 8.

Registration forms are located on our website

stjosephschoolwakefield.org Please contact Alayne

Flynn or Dr. Joseph Sullivan for further information

at 781-245-2081 or the Early Childhood Program

781-245-0796.

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Mystic Valley Elder Services Meals on Wheels Drivers deliver healthy meals every weekday to elders and adults living with disabilities, many of whom are homebound. Our drivers provide a nutritious meal, but also a safety check and critical social contact. The few moments of kindness that our drivers provide make this service so much more than just a meal. Additional drivers are needed to meet the increased number of meal recipients. If you are interested in giving back to your community through this part-time job, please apply today. Call Eliana at 781-324-7705 ext. 598 or visit our website www.mves.org/joinus.

Hours: 10-1 PM Rate: $12/hour + $0.54/mile

A Message from SHINE (Service the Health

Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare)

It is almost here…Medicare’s Annual Open

Enrollment

It’s that time of the year again! If you have a

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare

Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving

information from your plan by the end of September.

It is important to read and save this information

because it explains the changes in your plan for

2017.

During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment (October

15 – December7), you will have a chance to change

your plan for next year. If you never had a drug plan,

this is your opportunity to join one. SHINE

Counselors can help you understand your plan

changes, as well as explain other options you may

have. SHINE counselors offer free, confidential

counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related

programs. Contact your local Senior Center for an

appointment. You may also call the Regional SHINE

office at Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-388-

4845. Appointments are limited in all locations so

make your appointment soon. Please bring your

Medicare card and list of prescription medications

with you to your appointment.

Become a Hospice Volunteer “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in

the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi

All Care Hospice is currently seeking caring,

compassionate people to offer comfort and support

to our patients and families. As part of the care

team, volunteers serve a vital role in affecting the

quality of our patients’ lives. Each volunteer

opportunity is unique and varies depending on the

needs of the patient and family as well as the

volunteer’s availability and interests. Patient care

may include providing companionship through

conversation, reading aloud, reminiscing, or even

just holding their hand. Other duties help alleviate

stress for the caregiver such as running errands like

grocery shopping and trips to the pharmacy, light

housekeeping or meal preparation. Administrative

tasks involve assembling admission packets, assisting

with mailings, photocopying, and special event

preparation. All Care Hospice serves the North Shore,

Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston.

For more information or to enroll in a training, please

contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen Burge

at 781-244-1129

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Parish Staff

Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected]

Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano

[email protected]

Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner

[email protected]

Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]

Administrative Office Manager………………….. Nancy Sieger

[email protected]

Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]

Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan

[email protected]

Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]

Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected]

Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]

Bulletin Submissions

[email protected]

By Monday 9 am

Coffee Hour

We need hosts for January 8

Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085

or sign up in the Parish Center.

Society of St Vincent de Paul

Times are tough for some of our parish families. We

can help them with food, from being evicted, with

heating and keeping their lights on. If you or

someone you

know needs

help, please call

us at 781-258-

8767.

READING FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

December

Microwave Popcorn, Spaghetti Sauce, Raisins (6-

Pack), Hot Cocoa, Canned Meats & Fish (Turkey,

Ham, Spam, Tuna, Sardines, & Chopped Clams,

Laundry Detergent, Soap, Toothpaste, Kleenex

Save The Date

Friday, March 10, 2017 The Mission of Deeds is hosting its Winter Gala "A

Bed for Every Body" at the Woburn Hilton with Billy

Costa from Kiss 108 as our MC! It will be another

great event.

More information to follow.

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago

Celebrating the 100th

Anniversary of

the Apparitions - February 16-23, 2017

Join Fr. Patrick Armano on a Spiritual Pilgrimage to

the holy sites in Portugal and Spain. The highlights

will include a visit to the Shrine of Fatima, Shrine of

Our Lady of Nazareth in Nazare, Coimbra, Braga, and

Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The cost is $2,398.00

db occupancy. A $350.00 deposit is due now with

your reservation form. If you have any questions,

please contact Cathy DiPirro, Group Leader at 781-

307-2474 or [email protected]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling

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best gift of all-the growing love of their parents.

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2017 in South Kingstown, RI. For more information,

call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or

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