Digest 2008-02-09 27 May 2008
Diocesan News
From the Bishop's Office
Readings and Intercessions
Resources
The Current Calendar
Camps Campaign Update
PWRDF
Advance Notice of Events
Employment Opportunities
News of the Wider Church
National Resources and Updates
On the Web
Stewardship Quotable
Heavenly Humour
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Heroic efforts limited flood damage to Farraline Place
by Ana Watts
Heroic efforts and ingenuity ensured all the residents and most of the infrastructure of Farraline Place came through the flood of 2008 relatively unscathed ––providing insurance and government flood assistance cover the repair and replacement of some vital infrastructure components.
Integrity Fredericton Fall Symposium
Reserve Oct. 18 for a fall symposium on the understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Acknowledged experts will present the latest research and findings on the scriptural, historical, psychological and pastoral understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Leaders of this one day event to be held on the University of New Brunswick campus in Fredericton include the Rev. Andrew Asbil of the Church of the Redeemer, Toronto; Canon Ronald Stevenson of Fredericton, Chancellor of General Synod; UNB psychology professor Dr. Sandra Byers of Fredericton; the Rev. Keith Howlett, rector of Oromocto and Maugerville; and Diocesan Bishop Claude Miller. The $25 per person registration fee includes lunch and symposium costs. Registration information to follow. The symposium is hosted by the Fredericton branch of Integrity Canada, a national network of chapters, members, and friends working toward the full inclusion of gay and lesbian people in the life and ministry of the Anglican Church of Canada.
The 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference
Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul is the theme of the Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King's College in Halifax June 24-27. Among the featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The special opening night lecture by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan, is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse.
Are you a woman caring for a family member with dementia or Alzheimer's?
Nurse researchers at the University of New Brunswick are interested in learning about how the health of women caregivers is affected by their past relationship with the family member, and by obligation. They are seeking women to take part in a series of four short telephone surveys over the course of nine months. These will be scheduled at your convenience, and you will receive $20 per survey. All your answers will be confidential, and you may choose to withdraw from the study at any time. Further information is available at (health at unb.ca).
Church photos
The front page top banner of our the Diocese of Fredericton website now features photographs (in rotation) of diocesan churches from the Frank Morehouse photo collection.
Sponsored by Huron University College and the Anglican Church of Canada
Aug. 10-20 for high school youth
A unique opportunity for young people to delve into what/how they believe/live out their spiritual lives, as well as what/how others believe/live out their spiritual lives. It's the program where young people are not treated like kids.
Find the brochure and registration information on the side bar called "2008/2009 info".
In order to receive the diocesan portion of support for this program, applicants need to be in touch with the diocesan youth action director George Porter (george.porter at anglican.nb.ca).
Please note, there will not be a university age program this year.
Human Rights Meeting in Fredericton Postponed
Please note the May 30 meeting between PWRDF representative Betty McNamara and members of the Southern Sudan Human Rights Commission (SSHRC) is postponed due to visa problems. Further information is forthcoming as available.
Check out the new and improved, colourful and informative Camp Brookwood website!
Camp Medley Open House
Spend Sunday afternoon, June 1, from 2 until 5 p.m. at Camp Medley. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
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The Rev. Brenda McKnight is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Campobello for a two year period beginning June 15.
The Rev. Canon Wally Corey is appointed interim priest-in-charge in the Parish of Saint John (Trinity Church) beginning August 1.
The Rev. Gordon Thompson is appointed Regional Dean of Chaleur/Miramichi for a three year term, June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011.
Please join me in a prayer for continued blessings to several diocesan clergy, active and retired, who recently celebrated significant ordination anniversaries:
May 2 Charles Blagrave, 60 years a deacon
May 9 Walter Williams, 30 years deacon
May 16 Rod Black and Dick Steeves, 10 years a deacon
May 19 Lyman Harding, 45 years a deacon
May 23 Bill Hockin, 45 years a priest
May 25 Harold Hazen, 50 years a priest
May 25 Gerry Laskey, 25 years deacon
May 26 Robert Smith, 45 years priest
Camp Brookwood is in need of summer camp chaplains. Clergy interested in spending a week at the camp please contact Chris Hayes (chris.hayes at anglican.nb.ca).
The Lambeth Conference takes place at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, July 16 through August 4 this year. Please pray that God will grant the workers and delegates wisdom in preparation, openness to God’s inspiration, and blessing in activity.
The third Prayer for Lambeth 2008
Bishop's Itinerary
May 27-29 Office
May 31 Diocesan Council
June 1 Parish of Victoria (Sesquicentennial and Confirmation)
June 2 - 5 Office
Open incumbencies
Bright
Denmark (July 1)
Fredericton Junction
McAdam
Musquash
Quispamsis (Aug. 1)
Saint John (Trinity Church, Aug. 1)
Salisbury and Havelock
Simonds
The Tobique (July 1)
Upper Kennebecasis
Information on diocesan Roles, Elections and Appointments is available on-line. Please direct inquiries or seek additional information as to terms of reference or other details to the Secretary of Synod.
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June 1 RCL Lectionary Year A
Third Sunday after Pentecost (green)
Propers 359; Genesis 6:9-22, 7:24, 8:14-19; Psalm 46; Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 (29-31); Matthew 7:21–29.
Preface of the Lord's Day.
Pray for the Church of the Province of Melanesia, the Most Rev. sir Ellison Leslie Pogo, Archbishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia.
Pray for the Anglican Communion.
Provincial Prayer Care
Diocesan Intercessions
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Ten THousand Villages
Anglican House
Diocesan Resource Centre
116 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4
angbk at nbnet.nb.ca
Online Resource Center Listings
Ten Thousand Villages: Thoughtful gifts for showers, weddings and graduations.
Anglican House: Graduation gifts, Bibles and cards in stock.
Closed Saturdays May 24 and 31. Beginning in June, Anglican House/Ten Thousand Villages is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
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May 27, 4:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Synod Office board room.
May 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ordination Task Force
** The Regional PWRDF meeting is postponed until early October.
May 30, 11 a.m. Diaconate Commission, St. Luke's, Woodstock.
May 30 & 31 (Newsboys’) Paul Colman: Unplugged in New Brunswick! Two solo performances, Friday, May 30 in Fredericton at the Capital Community Church, 71 Downing Street (459-5054), and Saturday, May 31 in Moncton at Glad Tidings Church, 2460 Mountain Road (858-1016 ). Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $13 ($11 each for groups of 10 or more), day of the event ticket price $15.
May 31, 10 a.m. Diocesan Council, St. Luke's hall, Woodstock.
May 31 Sixth annual All Saints’ salmon barbecue with fiddleheads served in the Medley Room of All Saints' Church, 150 Crock’s Point Road, Keswick Ridge. Baked potatoes, baby carrots, dessert, coffee & tea and roast beef for those who don't want salmon are all on the menu. Reservations are required for sittings at 4, 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. (Call either Lois Poore/363-4229 or Eugene Price/363-4463.) Dinners $12 per person with $5 half-portions for children under 12.There will also be a craft and bake table.
May 31 7 - 10 p.m. St. Luke's Gala in the Vale in St. Luke's basement, Temperance Vale (Parish of Prince William, Dumfries, Queensbury and Southampton). The evening includes music, a dessert buffet and an auction featuring home baked goods, stained glass, wood working and many more items. Neville Delong is auctioneer, doors open at 6, entrance is $5 per person.
June 1, 2-5 p.m. Camp Medley Open House. Take a picnic, tour the camp, meet some of the staff or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If your child is a first-time camper, a seasoned camper or is even just thinking about attending Camp Medley, don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to check things out.
June 2, 4 p.m. Companioned Spiritual Formation, Fredericton.
June 2, 8 p.m. The Saint John Men's Chorus in concert at Grace Presbyterian Church,101 Coburg Street, Saint John (formerly the Church of St. John and St.Stephen). Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets from David Shoots, Bookseller, 40 Coburg St.
June 3, 3 p.m. Human Resources committee meeting, Synod Office board room.
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Remember a loved-one with a memorial donation to the camps Faith for a Lifetime Campaign. Memorial cards are available at the Synod Office, 115 Church St. in Fredericton (506/459-1801) and from campaign chair Peter Irish, (506/603-9636 or pgirish at nbnet.nb.ca).
As of April 15 our unofficial campaign total is approximately $662,655 with $337,345 to go. That's up $42,857 since December 31, 2007. And that's $14,957 ahead of where we were this time last year.
Since the appearance of the campaign article the March NB Anglican, we have received approximately $5,985. That's approximately $1,000 a week over the following six week period.
We need to reach our $1million goal in order to provide Camp Brookwood with the $90,000 we promised them from the campaign to help refurbish their infrastructure. Much of that will be needed this summer. We also need $247,345 to pay down the loan we took out to finish the new main hall at Camp Medley.
If you have yet to send in your envelope from the March issue of the NB Anglican, why not do it now?
I wish to thank you again for your continued support and I look forward to receiving some more mail.
God Bless and let's keep the camps programs in our prayers as the summer approaches.
Peter Irish
Campaign Chair
CIDA matches relief funds given to PWRDF
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is matching contributions of Canadians to humanitarian organizations responding to Cyclone Nargis that struck Burma on May 2, 2008. For every dollar donated by individual Canadians to eligible Canadian charitable organizations such as The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, Canada will contribute a dollar to the Burma Cyclone Relief Fund.
There is no limit on the amount of matching funds that are available through this program from the Government of Canada.
To be counted for this purpose, the donation must comply with all of the conditions below.
It must be
• a monetary donation up to $100,000;
• made by an individual Canadian to a registered Canadian non-government organization (NGOs) such as PWRDF;
• specifically earmarked by PWRDF for the purpose of responding to the May 2 cyclone; and
• made between May 15, 2008, and June 6, 2008.
PWRDF partner ACT (Action Churches Together) has already donated $5.1 million to Burma (Myanmar) and $1.5million to central China. Despite humanitarian access and logistical challenges in Burma, members of ACT International, mobilized resources through local organizations early-on, providing clean water, emergency food and non-food items to more than 100,000 people.
PWRDF is receiving donations through its website, parish offerings and direct phone calls to the PWRDF office, and processing those donations through Action by Churches Together (ACT), ensuring that they will reach the appropriate partner organizations in Myanmar and China.
Find inspiring PWRDF stories here.
PWRDF is the Anglican Church of Canada's agency for international development, relief, refugees and justice issues.
Thank you for giving to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
****************************************June 7, Layreaders' Retreat Day with Bishop Claude Miller, St. George's Church, 100 Watson St., Saint John West. Find a map to the location on the Layreaders website. Register on-line today.
June 7 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Camp work day at Brookwood. Please bring tools, paint brushes, rollers, paint trays, shovels, rakes, chain saws and a bag lunch.
June 7, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct (PRISM) Workshop, Parish of Grand Manan. Register on-line.
June 9-13, 8th annual Diocesan Clergy College at the Hugh John Flemming Conference Centre, Fredericton with Bishop Bill Hockin (preaching), the Rev. Donald E. Baustian (healing) , Dr. Michael Higgins (religion, culture and spirituality). Register on-line.
June 9-12 National Anglican Editors Association annual conference, Holiday Inn, Mactaquac.
June 14 , 10:30 a.m. Task Force on Rural and Struggling Parishes, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
June 15, 5 p.m. A Service of Dedication and Renewal, with Holy Eucharist, for the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Fredericton at Christ Church Cathedral. A shared meal and fellowship to follow (cold or finger foods only). Information from Marianna Stack (mlstack at nbnet.nb.ca), the Rev. Gordon Thompson (gordon.thompsonat anglican.nb.ca), the Rev. Christopher McMullen (christopher.mcmullen at anglican.nb.ca).
June 16 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
June 21, 9 a.m. – noon Barbecue/yard sale/car wash at Saint James Lakewood, 2000 Loch Lomond Rd. Saint John in support of its 2009 Mission to Roatan, Honduras.
June 21, 9 a.m. Camp Brookwood camp cleaning.
June 22, 2:30 p.m. Cemetery Service, St. Peter's Church, Upham.
June 24-27 2008 Atlantic Theological Conference at the University of King’s College, Halifax. Theme -- Christian Psychology: The Formation of the Soul. Featured speakers are Dr. Neil Robertson, King's College; Dr. Anthony Esolen, Providence College, Rhode Island; Dr. Jane Curran, Dalhousie University; and Dr. Steve Dowden, Brandeis University, Massachusetts. The opening night special lecture is The Soul in Paraphrase: A Tribute to Robert Crouse, given by Dr. Michael Treschow, UBC Okanagan. Information.
June 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Christian Education workshop at Kingston Parish Hall. Features an Introduction to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, faciliated by Jane Moginot. $15 registration fee includes materials, lunch, and refreshments. All are welcome. Register by June 23 with Glenda Clark (glenda.clark at 3web.net). For more information, contact the Rev. Bonita LeBlanc (bjoyful at nb.aibn.com).
June 29, 11 a.m. Annual St. John the Baptist celebration at the chapel dedicated in his name at Chamcook. The Very Rev. John VanN. Wright, former Dean of Fredericton and then Victoria, and current chair of the Anglican Foundation, will preach. Reception to follow the service at the nearby Atlantic Salmon Federation, where Mr. Wright will speak for a few minutes on the work of the foundation.
June 29, 7 p.m. The Cambridge Kiwanis Boys' Choir and Young Men's Chorus present a concert of sacred and secular choral music, at St. Paul's Church, Rothesay. A Free-will offering will be taken in support of the Diocese of Fredericton Choir School. The Choir will also lead the music at the church’s 10 a.m service of Holy Eucharist the same day.
July 3, 7:30 p.m. Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto conducted by Saint John native Kelly Galbraith, presents The Circle Never Ends … Music from Gospel, Celtic, African and the very best of the classical choral traditions, at All Saints Church in St. Andrews. This concert is a fundraiser for the Minister's Island Restoration Project. Tickets are $20 and available at the door.
July 4, 12:10 noon Cantores Celestes, joined by Fredericton musicians on violin, double bass, and organist Virginia Leiter, will present music by Frances Poulenc and Paul Halley at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. This concert is a fundraiser for the Cathedral Music Programme. Admission is free, a free will offering is appreciated.
July 5, 8 p.m. Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto, with local Saint John singers Tracy Friars and Christopher Lane, will feature music by Stephen Hatfield, Faure, Verdi and Tchaikovsky at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Tickets are $18 (plus a $2 surcharge) and are available at the Imperial box office. This is a fundraiser for Opera New Brunswick.
July 6-13 Diocesan Choir School, Rothesay Netherwood School. Junior choristers sing all week, adult choristers join them July 10-13. Register on-line today.
July 18-20 Creating a Safer Church, an international Anglican Conference to consolidate existing work across the Anglican Communion, further secure safeguarding strategies, identify attainable goals for the future, and otherwise compliment the work of the Lambeth Conference in this field. It will be held in Woking, near London and Lambeth Palace. Contact the Rev. Pearl Luxon < safeguarding at methodistchurch.org.uk> or the Rev Canon Dr John Higgins <john_l_higgins at lineone.net> for more information.
July 21, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
Aug. 3, 10 a.m., Cemetery Memorial Service, The Church of Ascension, Apohaqui, Kings County (Parish of Upper Kennebecasis). Descendants, relatives, friends and all other interested people are invited to attend and bring along photos, genealogy and stories to share following the church service. Contact: Beverley Floyd (Church of Ascension ACW) <floydb at nbnet.nb.ca>.
August 18, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. Camp Brookwood close camp.
Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting.
Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshop, St. Mark's, Parish of St. George. Register on-line.
Sept. 20. 9"30 a.m. - 3 p.m. PRISM (Prevention and Response Involving Sexual Misconduct) workshop, St. George's, Parish of Bathurst. Register on-line.
Oct. 18 Integrity Fredericton Fall Symposium on the understanding of human sexuality, focusing on the homosexual orientation. Registration $25, registration information to follow.
Oct 18 Diocesan PWRDF workshop, Trinity Church, Sussex.
Oct. 20 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 17 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m. ACW Christmas Bazaar, Christ Church (Parish) Church, Fredericton.
Dec. 15 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Jan. 19, 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood board meeting, St. James Centreville.
Feb. 16 , 2009 , 7 p.m. Camp Brookwood AGM, St. James Centreville.
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Camp Cook
Camp Brookwood of Bristol seeks a cook for the camp season, June 30 – Aug. 15. Necessary qualifications for this five-day-a-week job include food safety and first aid training, previous experience cooking for a large group (about 40 people) and a vehicle. Resumes accepted until June 2 at
Camp Brookwood
PO Box 557
Florenceville,
N.B.
E7L 1Y8
Bishop Jane Alexander of Edmonton invites applications from full-time clergy interested in serving in St. John the Divine, Onoway, which is about a 45 minute drive from Edmonton. The closing date for applications is extended to May 30. For a parish profile contact the bishop (bishop at edmonton.anglican.ca).
British Columbia parish
Bishop Gordon Light of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior seeks a full-time incumbent for the Parish of St. Timothy’s in 100 Mile House, BC. Interested clergy may request a parish profile by e-mail (apci-occice at telus.net). Applications will be received until August 1.
Job listings for the Canadian church.
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Huron says yes to same-sex blessings
Bishop concurs with motion but will not act on decision
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 27
London, Ont.
The diocese of Huron’s annual synod, or governing convention, voted on May 26 to ask the bishop to give clergy permission to bless same-sex marriages, “where at least one party is baptized” and to authorize an appropriate rite.
Primate cites pastoral visit as a highlight of first year in office
National leader vows to ‘beat the drum’ on MDGs
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 26
Mississauga, Ont.
Displaying a Bible, a clay chalice and communion plate from the diocese of Cuba, photographs, posters, books, and documents, Archbishop Fred Hiltz offered members of the Council of General Synod (CoGS) a glimpse of the places he’s been, and the people he’s met almost a year into his primacy.
Primate urges Harper to consult with AFN
General Synod News
May 26
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and National Indigenous Bishop Mark MacDonald have written the Prime Minister urging the government to consult with native people before making an apology for residential schools.
Church urges government to consult native groups about schools apology
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 25
Mississauga, Ont.
The Anglican Church of Canada has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper urging him “to make every effort possible” to consult the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) about the federal government’s long-awaited apology over the now-defunct Indian residential schools system.
Government matches Primate’s Fund donations for disasters
Contributions must be made by June 6 to qualify
Anglican Journal
May 23
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) said the government of Canada will match, dollar for dollar, donations earmarked for victims of the Burma cyclone and China earthquake disasters. To be eligible for matching funds, donations should be made payable to PWRDF (www.pwrdf.org), designated for Cyclone Nargis or China earthquake and should be made by June 6, 2008.
Nova Scotia/PEI elects Ronald Cutler as suffragan bishop
by Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal
May 23, 2008
The diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on May 23 elected Archdeacon Ronald Cutler, who is rector of St. John the Evangelist in Lower Sackville, N.S., as suffragan or assistant bishop.
Anglican-Lutheran meeting focused on mission and 'servant ministry'
by Marites N. Sison
Anglican Journal
May 23
Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, said that “an emerging focus around mission” characterized a spring gathering of the third Anglican Lutheran International Commission (ALIC) in Chennai, India.
ACT pledges $5.1 million for Myanmar (Burma) and $1.5 million for central China
by Keith Knight
PRIMATE'S WORLD RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (PWRDF)
General Synod News
MAY 21
ACT International has launched a $5 million appeal to meet the increasing demands for humanitarian relief for 1.3 million people in Myanmar (Burma) and a $1.5 million appeal to assist 8,000 families in central China in the wake of a devastating earthquake.
Can we become one voice from coast to coast to coast?
General Synod News
May 20
On Nov. 23, all Canadian Anglicans are invited to sing the hymn "Amazing Grace," wherever and whenever they can—in their church, on a boat, in a trio, or with a crowd of noisy teens. This is a time to get creative. This is a time to join together. It's called the Amazing Grace Project.
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Council of General Synod Highlights, May 25
Council of General Synod Highlights from May 24
Council of General Synod Highlights from May 23
Theological Students International Internship: 2008 first letters home
****************************************Mothers Union engages in development and relief work world-wide. Its members in Burma (Myanmar) were able to step in and help after the recent cyclone.
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"Children are bombarded with materialistic messages that often lead to a sense of entitlement, and to frustration and dissatisfaction with life. Intentional efforts at stewardship teaching encourage an attitude of gratitude. We can counteract the influence of mass media by teaching children the difference between needs and wants. "
David M. Ponting
From Scarcity to Abundance (pp 59)
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There was a British admiral and an Anglican bishop. The two had gone to school together, always competing with each other.
Many years later, they met each other in London’s Liverpool Street Station. The
bishop pretended not to recognize the admiral, and set out to put him in his
place.
“I say. Conductor!: he said to the admiral. "Which is the next train to Birmingham?”
“Madam,” said the Admiral. “Do you think you should be travelling in your condition?”
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