September 28, 2014

September 28,
2014
Twenty-sixth
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
ST. MONICA Catholic Church
One Parish, One Journey
Una Parroquia, Una Jornada
6131 N. Michigan Rd. • Indianapolis, IN 46228 • Phone: (317) 253-2193 • Fax: (317) 253-3342 • www.stmonicaindy.org
El 26° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
¿Cuál de los dos hizo la voluntad del padre? Ellos dijeron: El primero.
Jesús les dijo: En verdad os digo que los recaudadores de impuestos y
las rameras entran en el reino de Dios antes que vosotros.
~ Mateo 21, 31
Mass Schedule/
Horario de las Misas
Weekend / Misas de fin de
semana
Saturday (anticipation)/Sábados
5:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Español)
Sunday/Domingos
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM (Español) &
6:00 PM
Holy Days Please call Parish Office
Weekday / Misas Diarias
Monday-Thursday / Lunes-Jueves
5:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday / Miércoles, Viernes
8:00 AM
Reconciliation/Confesiones
Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM
Monday & Tuesday 6:00 -7:00 PM or by
appointment.
Lunes y Martes de 6:00 pm a 7:00 pm o
por la cita.
Eucharistic Adoration /
Adoración Eucarística
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM in the Daily Chapel
Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the
Church
Lunes, Miércoles, Jueves 6:00 PM a 9:00
PM en la Capilla y los Martes de 6:00 PM
a 9:00 PM en la Iglesia
24-Hour Adoration is also available at the
Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Michael the
Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th Street
También hay Adoración las 24-Horas en la
Capilla de la Divina Misericordia en la
Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel ubicada en el
3354 W. 30th Street
English Marriage Retreat
WHO: Mandatory for all English Speaking Engaged couples getting
married at St. Monica. However, any newly married or engaged
couple not getting married at St. Monica and any married couple
interested in learning more about the Sacrament of Marriage are
invited.
WHAT: A Marriage Retreat that focuses on the Church Teachings of
the Sacrament of Marriage; presented by our priests, along with
married couples from our Marriage Prep team at St. Monica
WHERE: St. Augustine Hall
WHEN: Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM.
COST: $10.00/couple plus a dish to share
Please notify the parish if babysitting is needed. If there is a need, babysitting will be
provided.
RSVP: Please call the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 2, or Julia Osburn, 259-4620, if you
are interested in coming or if you would like more information.
Weekly Collections
September 20-21, 2014
Collection Envelopes
Electronic Giving
Loose Cash
Weekly Collections
Weekly Budget
Weekly Shortfall
#
428
62
490
Year to Date Actual
Year to Date Budget
Year to Date Shortfall
Amount
$19, 895
$3, 342
$2, 695
$25, 932
$35, 475
($9, 544)
$406, 012
$414, 125
($8, 113)
Total # of Households
3, 083
Total # of Households Donating
490
% Households Donating This Week 16%
St. Monica Family
Counseling Project
There is a possibility that St. Monica
Parish may be able to offer free or lowcost professional counseling for families.
To do this however, we will need a
licensed counselor onsite during the time
the counseling takes place. Our first step
in this project is to identify Parishioners
who are licensed in the State of Indiana to
provide counseling as a psychologist,
clinical social worker, mental health
counselor, drug and alcohol counselor, or
marriage and family therapist. If you are
a licensed counselor and would be willing
to volunteer some time and lend some
advice to the project, please contact Anne
Corcoran at 253-2193x5 or
[email protected]. There will
be an organizational meeting on Monday,
October 6 from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Beginners Spanish Classes
Evening of Prayer and Support for Couples Struggling
with Infertility
Infertility is a difficult journey and often an isolating experience that many fine hard to
understand. Please join us on Sunday, October 19 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima
Retreat House (5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226) for an evening of prayer
and support. Dinner will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to hear the
experiences of others, pray together, and learn about support and other resources which
are available to you. This event is co-sponsored by Office of Pro-Life and Family Life
and Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Please contact Sandy Pasotti at (317) 545-7681,
ext. 14 or by email to [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. There is
no charge to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted.
This is a fun and special opportunity to
learn Spanish at your own pace and
affordable fee. Instructor Percy
Consiglieri, native Spanish speaker, has
been teaching Spanish for more than 15
years. During ten weeks, classes will be
on Mondays from 6--7:30 pm. This class
is for only 8 to 10 students. Register
ASAP. Classes runs October 6 to
December 1 in Classroom 7. Email Percy
at [email protected] or call/ text
at 317-652-9587. Visit website
www.GMGSanish.com for additional
information and references. Intermediate
and advanced classes also provided.
Pray for Our Vocations!
Rafael Quintero (priesthood)
José Neri (priesthood)
Jeffrey Dufresne (priesthood)
Vincent Gillmore (priesthood)
Bob Beyke (deaconate)
John McShea (deaconate)
Evelyn Lobo (religious life)
Jenny Harber (religious life)
Tom Fagan (religious life)
Please pray for these young people from
St. Monica Parish as they discern their
own vocations to priesthood and religious
life, and pray for an increase in vocations
throughout the Church!
Holy Hour Prayer Against
Violence & For Peace
As we conclude our series of 9 novenas
against violence and for peace, join us for
Eucharistic Adoration with Fr. Todd and
Fr. Martin and pray the Holy Rosary of
the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday,
October 3 at 8pm in the Chapel
Sunday Scripture Series –
“Biggest Losers of the Bible”
Please join us in looking at, and learning
from, the schemers and scoundrels of
scripture. The series will last six
weeks. The Sunday Scripture Series
continues this week following the
6:00pm Mass (approximately 7:10pm) in
the St. Augustine Room and concludes
October 12. There is no registration or
cost for this session. Please plan on
attending one or all six presentations and
bring your friends and SCC group with
you.
September 28 - "Balaam" presented by
Mike Gootee
October 5 - "King David" presented by
Tony Stephanus
October 12 - "The Herods" in Book Club
format
2014 Sister Parish Visit Postponed
We have sad news to report: Unfortunately, our brothers and sisters from Honduras will
not be able to get their visas in time for their scheduled trip to Indiana in October. We
are currently working with them to reschedule their visit. Please check the Sister Parish
page on the St . Monica Parish website for further details.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Needed!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are needed at all Masses. You must be 16
years old or over, a confirmed, practicing Catholic, and in a relationship recognized by
the Church to serve as an EM. Training in English for new EMs will be on Thursday,
October 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We will gather in the Narthex. Please contact Bente
Weitekamp at [email protected] or 765-427-5856 for an application or with any
questions. We’d love to have you join this ministry!
What’s More Fun Than Eating Cookies?
Well, baking them of course! And that’s what you’ll get to do on Saturday, October 4 in
the St. Monica kitchen. Not only is it fun, but it’s part of the Kairos Prison Ministry.
And you may get to eat some pizza and a cookie, too. We need your help!
All you need to do is show up around 8:30 AM on October 4 and be ready to help until
we’re done. But if you can help for only a limited time, that’s ok—we can still use your
hands and heart, so please arrive when you are able. The more the merrier! For more
information, call Anna Brown-Mitchell at 317 872 5180 or send an email to
[email protected]. You can also contact Al Mytty at 317-373-7355 or
[email protected] and sign up.
Religious Education
SPRED Catechists Needed: Our adult SPRED (Special Religious Education )
program on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM is in need of some wonderful compassion friends
to assist them. You do not teach but are with our SPRED participants as a helper and
friend to assist them. Please know it is a heart warming ministry that you will continue to
enrich your own faith life through them. If you would like to assist please call either
Mary Jo at 253-2193 or Susan Robinson at 328-8524. God bless you!
Confirmation Retreat:
Please remember in your prayers sour 125 confirmandi who will be on retreat Sunday,
October 5. They will conclude their retreat by attending the 6:00 PM Mass that
day. Confirmation is Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
On October 12 they will also attend the 6:00 PM Mass here at St. Monica, where they be
honored at Mass and with a reception afterwards in the Emmaus Center. Please join us to
congratulate our newest confirmandi!
St. Monica Book Fair
Come Visit Us!
We are open for all Parishioners after the
Masses the weekend of September 27-28
In the School Library.
We have books in English and Spanish,
fiction, non-fiction and religious themes.
You can also visit our online fair at
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/
stmonicasch4
Proceeds benefit St. Monica School!
Life Chain Next Weekend
Next weekend is Respect Life Sunday. One respect life event that always takes place on
that weekend is Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful, public witness against abortion.
Consider joining the Respect Life Ministry of St. Monica for one hour of prayer on that
day. We will stand along Meridian Street from 2:30 to 3:30 pm giving silent witness for
the unborn. The St. Monica group will gather at 21st and Meridian St. All you have to
do is show up and you will be handed a witness sign to hold. Thousands of people
participate in Life Chain. How about you?
ICYC - Indianapolis Catholic Youth Conference
Flu Shots Available Next Month
Flu shots will be offered the weekend of October 11-12, after the
evening Masses on Saturday and the day Masses on Sunday. There will
be an opportunity to pre-register before the scheduled times the flu
shots will be given. Further information regarding times, cost and
location will follow in the coming weeks. For information, please
email Ann Hill, [email protected].
Welcome to Immigrants at
St. Monica!
St. Monica School News
School Sponsorship: Is your company able to sponsor an event at St. Monica School?
Funds raised during the annual Move-a-thon and Celebration Auction are used to enrich
St. Monica School programs. Sponsorship levels begin at just $500. For more
information go to our website at www.smsindy.org and visit the fundraising page under
“Parent Support”. Questions? Contact Shanette Gibbs at 317-698-9855 or at email
[email protected].
School Feedback Survey: Saint Monica Catholic School and the Archdiocese of
Indianapolis are committed to continual school improvement. As part of that process, we
are interested in hearing the feedback of our parishioners and community members.
Please access the two surveys below to provide invaluable information to us as we
continue to offer the quality Catholic education for which we are known.
www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0669757
www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/3384516
Spanish versions of the survey are available in paper format located in the school and
parish offices.
Retreat Weekend for Separated/
Divorced Catholics
Being and Belonging Retreat is being hosted by Fatima Retreat
House the weekend of October 3-5 to help separated and/or
divorced Catholics to heal and grow. The weekend is designed to
help you move forward in the healing process, to increase your
sense of belonging, to find new joy and to develop new
friendships. The program is facilitated by Fr. Jim Farrell, and
begins with check-in on Friday at 6:30 PM and concludes after
Mass on Sunday at approximately 12:00 PM. Cost is $159 for
accommodation, food and program materials. Space is limited to
63 persons. Contact Deb VanVelse in the Family Ministries
Office at 317-236-0586 or contact Fatima Retreat House directly
at 317-545-7681 to register.
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Helping The Lord’s Pantry
The Lord's Pantry depends on the nonperishable foods we bring in each week
and put in the blue food bin in the
Narthex. The Pantry services around 100
clients each week, every Tuesday morning
from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, 5136
N. Michigan Road. For more information,
please Bill Roeder (951-4905) or Susan
Adoba (769-4412).
The annual ICYC will be on Sunday, November 2 for all high school students.
Registration is on-line at www.archindyym.com/#!icyc/c1dlb. Registration is open until
Wednesday, October 15. Information for registration is - Group Leader Barb Mack,
email [email protected].
Trying to get answers or information on
how to find resources and services about
employment, utility assistance, legal
advice, ESL, health care access, housing
and other services and programs? St.
Monica Church has an Immigrant
Welcome Center Branch open every
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Help is
provided in Spanish, French, Kiswahili
and English.
No tiene que esperar el
domingo para asitir a la
Santa Misa. Venga de lunes
a jueves a las 5:30. Seguido
de la Adoración al Santísimo
hasta las 9:00 pm.
Clases de inglés como
segundo idioma para
principiantes e
intermediarios son cada
martes y jueves de 6:30 p.m.
a 8:30 p.m. Todos los
adultos están invitados.
Se Pospone la Visita de Nuestra Parroquia Hermana
del 2014
No ha sido posible conseguir visas para nuestros hermanos y hermanas de Honduras
para el viaje de octubre. Estamos trabajando con ellos para posponer el viaje. Por favor
vea la página de Internet de la parroquia para futuros detalles.
Encuesta de Opinión para la Escuela
La Escuela Católica de Santa Mónica y la Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis están
comprometidos a mejorar la escuela continuamente. Como parte de ese proceso, estamos
interesados en escuchar la opinión de la Parroquia y de los miembros de la comunidad.
Por favor haga estas dos encuestas para proveernos información valiosa y así poder
continuar ofreciendo la calidad de educación Católica por la que somos conocidos.
www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0669757
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/3384516
¡Bienvenida a los
Inmigrantes en Sta. Mónica!
Una versión en español está disponible en las oficinas de la Parroquia y de la Escuela.
¿Intentado obtener respuestas
información de cómo encontrar recursos y
servicios acerca de empleos, asistencia
con sus utilidades, consejo legal, ESL,
acceso a cuidado de salud, vivienda y
otros servicios y programas? La Iglesia
Santa Mónica tiene una sucursal del
Centro de Bienvenida al Inmigrante
abierto cada domingo de 2 p.m. a
5 p.m.
Doctrina (Educación Religiosa)
Hora Santa de Adoración en
Contra de la Violencia & por
la Paz
Venga a una Hora Adoración Eucarística
con el Padre Todd y Padre Martín y a
rezar el Santo Rosario de la Santísima
Virgen María para finalizar la novena # 9
el viernes, 2 de octubre a las
8:00 pm en la Capilla.
Declaración de Misión
de la Parroquia de
Sta. Mónica
Santa Mónica es una comunidad
Católica multicultural avanzando
en nuestra fé para hacer que la
Palabra de Dios viva a través de la
oración, liturgia, educación,
evangelización y liderazgo.
El Programa SPRED necesita Catequistas: Nuestro programa de SPRED para adultos
(Educación Religiosa Especial) de los martes por la tarde a las 7 PM necesita algunos
maravillosos amigos compasivos para ayudarlos. Usted no tiene que enseñar a nuestros
participantes de SPRED sino ayudarles y amablemente asistirles. Por favor sepa que este
es un ministerio que llega al corazón y que su fe se enriquecerá a través de ellos. Si usted
desea ayudar por favor llame a Mary Jo al 253-2193 o a Susan Robinson al 328-8524.
¡Dios les bendiga!
Retiro de la Confirmación: Por favor recuerde en sus oraciones a nuestros 125
confirmantes que estarán en un retiro el domingo 5 de octubre. Terminarán el retiro
asistiendo a la Misa de 6:00 PM ese día. Las Confirmaciones son el martes, 7 de octubre
a las 7:00 PM en La Catedral San Pedro y San Pablo. El 12 de octubre los Confirmantes
necesitan asistir a la Misa de PM aquí en Santa Mónica, donde serán reconocidos en la
Misa y después con una recepción en el Centro Emaús. ¡Por favor venga a felicitar a los
recién confirmados!
Vacunas de la Influenza Disponibles el
Próximo Mes
Se ofrecerán vacunas de la Influenza el fin de semana del 11-12 de
octubre, después de las Misas de la tarde en sábado y las Misas del día
domingo. Habrá una oportunidad para pre-registrarse antes de
administrar las vacunas. Se dará más información acerca de los horarios,
costos y lugar en las próximas semanas. Si necesita más información,
envíe un correo electrónico a Ann Hill, [email protected].
Feria de Libros de Santa
Mónica
¡Venga a Visitarnos!
Estamos abiertos para todo los feligreses después de todas las Misas del fin de
semana del 27-28 de septiembre en la
Biblioteca de la Escuela.
Tenemos libros en inglés y en español,
ciencia ficción, no-ciencia ficción y temas religiosos. También puede visitarnos en el
internet en http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/stmonicasch4
¡Las ganancias son para Santa Mónica!
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Small Church Communities (SCC)
Join any time! Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office,
253-2193, opt. 5.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Ministry
Learn a 100% natural and effective method for achieving and
postponing pregnancy; addresses infertility and women's/men's
reproductive health. Classes offered at St. Monica through the
Couple to Couple League: Cathleen & Rafael Rosario
([email protected]); Creighton Method: Liz Escoffery
([email protected]); NFP Promoters: Kari and
Tony Carr ([email protected]). See also NFPIndy.org
Ministry to the Sick and Shut-Ins
If you know of anyone who would like communion brought to
them, please contact the Parish Office, 253-2193, opt. 2.
Sacraments
Baptism
Celebrated each week. Contact the Parish Office for dates and
times of baptisms & required prep classes.
Marriage
Contact parish office at least 6 months prior to your wedding date.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults & Children (RCIA)
Call Anne Corcoran in the parish office, 253-2193, opt. 5.
Mass Intentions/Intenciones de las Misas
(I)=Intention of...
Monday, September 29, 2014
5:30 PM
Bob Cleary
Tuesday, September 30
5:30 PM
Jean Bart
Wednesday, October 1
8:00 AM
Maveah Hughes
5:30 PM
Sally Gaskins
Thursday, October 2
5:30 PM
Rita Marks
St. Theodora
Friday, October 3
Guerin, pray for us!
8:00 AM
Earl & Rozella Rafferty
October 3
Saturday, October 4
5:00 PM
Fr. Joseph Dooley
Sunday, October 5
8:00 AM
Jacob Cappell
10:00 AM
St. Monica Parish
12:30 PM
Edgar Figueroa
6:00 PM
Mac & Jake Werner
Wedding Banns
Armando Argueta / Erika Suarez III
Enrique Tinoco / Macedalia Patino II
Timothy Gaskins / Holly Durcholz II
Religious Education
Religious Education (September through May)
3 years-Grade 6 ..... Sunday 9:00-10:00AM or 10:45-11:45 AM
Grades 7-8 ....... Sunday 9:00-10:10 AM or 10:45-11:55 AM
SPRED (Special Religious Education)
Youth—Sunday 9:00 - 10:30AM
Adults—Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30PM
Confirmation Preparation
Grades 7-8 call Mary-Jo Thomas-Day at 253-2193, opt. 4 for
details.
LifeTeen
Meets every Sunday, 7-9 PM in the Emmaus Center
All Cultures, All Nations Welcome!
Automatic Withdrawal
Parishioners can now tithe using automatic withdrawal. Find
the form on our website www.stmonicaindy.org under the
“Contact/How To” tab. Fill it out and return it to the Parish
Office with a voided check. Call the Business Manager at
253-2193, ext. 2 with questions.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body of
parishioners who assist the Pastor in guiding the parish on
issues requiring practical wisdom and investigation. The PPC
has three purposes: 1) to investigate pastoral matters; 2) to give
these matters in-depth consideration and prayer; and 3) to
propose practical conclusions and assist in cultivating our
vision. The PPC meets the second Wednesday of the month. All
parishioners are welcome to attend! The next meeting is
October 8 from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM in the Holy Family
Room. Agendas and meeting minutes can be found on our
parish website at www.stmonicaindy.org/serve/parish-andpastoral-council/
On Saturday, October 4, Fr. Todd Goodson will be
hearing confessions from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Praying for One Another
Prayers of the Faithful and Bulletin Prayer List and Prayer
Tree: Call the Parish Office at 253-2193, opt. 2 to have your
intention included. Prayer Tree email address:
[email protected].
Si desea incluir una intención en el boletín por favor llame al
253-2193, anexo 9 y hable con la Hermana Ana Maria o Julia
Gonzalez, o déjele un mensaje.
Please remember in your prayers / Por favor recuerde en sus
oraciones a: Tanya Barker; Kyle Daehler; Sharon Hostetter,
Scott Bauserman; Mary Butler; Steve Ahlrichs; Stephanie
Merenda; Pam Feury; Tom Alberding; Kathleen Lese; Darrian
Ferrill
Recently deceased / Fallecido Recientemente: None
Connecting Faith & Life
Readings for October 5, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20
Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43
Lecturas para el 5 de octubre, el 27° domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario
Primera Lectura: Isaías 5:1-7
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 80:9, 12-16, 19-20
Segunda Lectura: Filipenses 4:6-9
Evangelio: Mateo 21:33-43
New Parishioners Are Welcome!
¡Bienvenidos Nuevos Feligreses!
New parishioner registration packets are available at the Welcome
Kiosk every weekend in the Narthex
Parish
Phone...................................................................... (317) 253-2193
Fax .................................................................................. 253-3342
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Website .................................................... www.StMonicaIndy.org
Mass Schedule........................................................................opt. 1
Prayer Tree…………………………………………..317-874-0087
Bulletin Submissions
If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming bulletin,
the deadline is Noon on the Sunday prior to the weekend
announcement is to appear. Please send all bulletin submissions
to email address [email protected].
Parish Staff
Pastor, Rev. Todd Goodson ..................................................opt. 2
E-mail…..………………………[email protected]
Associate Pastor, Rev. Martin Rodriguez..…………………..opt. 2
E-mail….………………………[email protected]
Emergency Line.....................................................................opt.7
Office Secretaries, Linda Pitcher & Martha Horvath, Julia
Gonzalez. ...............................................................................opt. 2
Business Manager, Barbara Bacon ........................................opt.2
E-mail ..............................................bbacon@StMonicaIndy.org
Maintenance Director, Kevin Starkey .................................opt. 2
Coordinator of Family Life, Daniel Neri….………...……..opt. 3
E-mail…………………....……….…[email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry/Young Adults, Fr. Martin
Rodriguez………………………………………………….. .opt. 2
E-mailail…………………...…[email protected]
Religious Education Director, Mary Jo Thomas-Day .........opt. 4
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Anne Corcoran ......................................opt. 5
E-mail ......................................... [email protected]
Director of Communications/Volunteer Coordinator,
Mel Ullrich………………….…….………………………….opt. 8
E-mail...……………………….…[email protected]
Hispanic Ministry, Sr. Anna Marie Megel ...........................opt. 9
E-mail ..............................................amegel@StMonicaIndy.org
School
Principal, Michelle Boyd ............................................... 255-7153
Fax .................................................................................. 259-5570
Website ..............................................................www.smsindy.org
Ministerio Hispano
Hermana Ana María Megel o Julia Gonzalez .............. 253-2193-9
(los días lunes a viernes de 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM)
Clases para Padres, Percy Consiglieri ......................... .280-8551
Coordinadora de Bodas, Ana Ortega...……..………….730-3471
Coordinadora para Quinceañeras, Rosa Armendariz,
317-677-6167 o Alma Armendariz, 317-869-3571
Clases de Biblia, Enrique y Carmen Rosa Hurtado........ 253-8173
Catecismo y Educación Religiosa, Maria Pimentel-Gannon ........... 298-3033
Jóvenes Adolencentes, Guadalupe Pimentel..............808-430-7455
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