Events:
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FOOD PANTRY
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
We would like to thank all
parish members who
donated food items. At this
time, we are giving out
food to 100 to 115 needy
families.
We are in need of nonperishable
items.
Once
again, thank you for your generosity
God Bless,
The Food Pantry Volunteers
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This Week's Scripture
Sunday
April 13th
4th Sunday of Easter
First Reading:
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Second Reading:
1 Peter 2: 20b - 25
Gospel:
John 10: 1 - 10 |
Sunday
April 20th
5th Sunday of Easter
First Reading:
Acts 6: 1 - 7
Second Reading:
1 Peter 2: 4 - 9
Gospel:
John 14: 1 - 12
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Reflection for Sunday's Gospel
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 13, 2008
John 10: 1-10
Theme: The Shepherd
How does Jesus shepherd you?
Gospel Reflection
We are all familiar with the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. But in this reading from John's Gospel, Jesus first refers to himself as "the gate" through which the sheep come to safety. The thieves are those people who try to enter God's kingdom by some other gate. The sheep are those who recognize Jesus as the only door to the green pasture of eternal and abundant life.
Discussion Points for Gospel
Think about what an ordinary gate does. It keeps safe whatever is in the yard (like small children, animals, a garden) and keeps out what might be harmful. How is Jesus a gate for your life? How does he keep you safe? What does he keep in your life? How can you help others to recognize Jesus as the gate for their lives? One of God's gifts to us is our free will. We can run out of the yard and leave the gate behind if we like. How can you say yes to Jesus, the gate? How can you show him that you appreciate him and love him?
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13 de abril del 2008, Cuarto domingo de Pascua
Juan 10: 1 - 10
¿Cómo Jesús es tu pastor?
Estamos familiarizados con la imagen de Jesús de Buen Pastor. En esta primera lectura del Evangelio de Juan, Jesús se refiere a sí mismo como "la puerta" por medio de la cual las ovejas pasan con seguridad. Los ladrones son las personas que tratan de entrar al reino de Dios por otra puerta. Las ovejas reconocen a Jesús como la única puerta al verde pasto de la vida eterna y abundante.
Piensa en lo que hace una puerta ordinaria. Da seguridad a todo el que esté dentro y mantiene afuera al que quiere hacer daño. ¿Cómo es Jesús una puerta en tu vida? ¿Cómo te mantiene seguro? ¿Qué guarda él en tu vida? ¿Cómo puedes ayudar a otros a reconocer a Jesús como la puerta en su vidas? Uno de los dones de Dios es el libre albedrío. Podemos salir y cerrar la puerta detrás de nosotros si queremos. ¿Cómo puedes decir sí a Jesús, la puerta? ¿Cómo puedes mostrarle que aprecias su amor?
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Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil:
Sunday Liturgy:
- 6:30 AM - Mass with Cantors
- 8:00 AM - Spanish
- 9:30 AM - Children's Chior
- 11:00 AM - Adult Chior
- 12:30 Noon - Spanish
- 530 PM - Youth Mass
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Daily Mass:
Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM
- 8:00 AM
- 12:00 Noon
Saturday
Civil Holidays
Holy Days
- 6:30 AM
- 8:00 AM
- 12:00 Noon
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Come
Join us in the Celebration for:
Mary Help of Christians
Mass.....
Every 24th of the Month
Thursday
at
7:00 p.m.
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Prayer To Our Lady,
Help Of Christians
Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.
By St. John Bosco |
Por favor venga y
7:00 p.m.
Misa de Maria
Auxiliadora
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Novena to
Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Every
Wednesday Evening
at
7:00 p.m.
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Confessions
- Monday: - Friday .......7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
- Saturdays: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Marriages, Quinceaneras, and Baptisms
Six - month registration is required before making any arrangements
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Sacramental Ministry
Baptisms:
Baptisms are celebrated every third Sunday of the month alternating between English and Spanish services. Registered parishioners are requested to register two and a hlaf months before desired date. Please contact the Parish Office at (562) 920-7796 to register for Baptism and to sign up for preparation classes.
Celebration of Marriage:
Couples are requested to register with the Parish Office at least six months before making wedding arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick:
Please call the Parish Office or a priest to arrange Anointing for yourself or a loved one.
Reconciliation:
Private confession is available Mondays through Fridays at 7:45 AM and Saturdays at 3:30 PM. Penitential services are available during the season of Advent and Lent.
Quinceañera
Quinceañera requirements are posted on the
"Youth Ministry Website":
http://www.saintdominicsavio.org/youth/
or
You may call the Parish Office: (562) 920-7796 for additional information
Any young lady planning to celebrate her Quincienera
in this Parish during the 2007-2008 school year must
be enrolled in the RES Program for at least one year
prior to such a celebration. If you have not enrolled,
please do so now and avoid any unnecessary difficulties
with this matter. For any further information needed,
please contact Mrs. Anna Garcia at the Parish Office
at (562) 920-7796.
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Parish Life
St. Dominic Savio
May 17 & 18
Sabado y Domingo
Grand Raffle / Gran
Rifa
Food / Comida
Juegos / Games
Fun / Alegria
Donations of canned soda and bottled
water are needed!
Prizes for booths are also needed!
Hands to help are needed!
Se necesitan donaciones de enlatada y agua
enbotellada!
Premios para los puestos se necesitan
Manos para trabajar se necesitan.
Kindly bring donations to the parish
office.
To volunteer in the upcoming fiesta,
please call :
Myriam Rodriguez.
Thank you! Gracias!
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CORO CANA
LOS INVITA A SU VIAJE A
STATELINE BUFFALO BILLS
ABRIL 5, 2008
Salida: 6:30 a.m.
Del estacionamento de Santo Domingo
Regreso: 12:00 media noche
Donativo: $25.00
Tendremos: Café, Donuts, Refrescos, Buffet, 50/50,
Peliculas y mucha alegria
Para reservaciones, llamar a Maria: 562.633.7014.
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Damas Salesianas
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This week in Parish Life:
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School of Ministry
St. Dominic Savio Parish
School of Ministry
Proudly Presents:
“The Glory of Easter”
You are invited to join us
for a very exciting talk given by:
Kay Murdy
Author, Columnist, and
Speaker
Kay has a Masters of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Mount St. Mary's College,
Los Angeles, CA. Kay and her husband Bob are founders and coordinators of the Catholic
Bible Institute for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Kay is a regular columnist for Ministry and
Liturgy magazine.
When: Saturday – April 12th, 2008
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: St. Dominic Parish Hall
9:00 AM Opening Prayer & Introduction
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM Quarterly Liturgical Ministers’ Meeting
11:00 AM Adjournment
Each & every Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Lector, Music Minister, Usher, and Care
Minister is expected to attend to fulfill their requirement for continuing education in order to continue in
their ministry. There will be a short business meeting following the talk by Ms. Murdy.
For more
information,
please contact
Dianne @ Ext. 204.
ST. DOMINIC SAVIO PARISH COMMUNITY
13400 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
(562) 920-7796
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Parroquia De Santo Domingo Savio
Escuela De Ministero
Orgullosamente Presenta:
“La Gloria De Pasca”
Orador de honor
Kay Murdy
Autor, Colaboradora de periodico y
oradora
Sabado – 12 de april de 2008
9:00 AM a 11:00 AM
9:00 AM Oracion de abertura y presentacion de orador
10:20 AM Descanco
10:30 AM Junta trimestral de los ministros
11:00 AM Aplazamiento
FAVOR DE NOTAR: HABRA UNA JUNTA CORTA DE NEGOCIOS DESPUES DE LA CHARLA DE MS. MURDY. SE
PIDE QUE ESTEN PRESENTE TODOS MINISTRO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA EUCARISTIA, LECTORES, MINISTROS DE
MUSICA, UJIEROS Y MINISTROS DE CARIDAD.
HABRA TRADUCCION EN ESPANOL.
REFRESCOS LIGEROS
PARROQUIA DE SANTO DOMINGO SAVIO
13400 BELLFLOWER BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
(562) 920-7796
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Senior Citizens
From Our Youth Ministry
Dear Senior Citizens:
Would you like to share your life with the youth?
What: Sharing your past and
present experiences with
the youth and teaching
them valuable life
lessons.
Where: Saint Dominic Savio at the Youth Center
When: (Meetings) Saturday
evenings at 7pm
(Actual Event) April 12, 2008
Who: YOU! The senior
citizens!
For further information:
Please contact Krysten and Gabby at:
seniorproject@saintdominicsavio.org
Thank you!
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DO YOU WANT TO
ADOPT A SENIOR?
What: Developing friendly
relationships between the
youth and the senior
citizens.
Where: Saint Dominic Savio at the
Youth Center
When: (Meetings) Every other
Monday starting
January 28th
(Actual Event) April 12, 2008
Who: YOU! The youth!
For further information:
Please contact Krysten and Gabby at:
seniorproject@saintdominicsavio.org
Thank you!
To learn more about St. Dominic Savio Youth
Ministry,
visit:
http://www.saintdominicsavio.org/youth
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Eucharistic Ministry
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Anyone interested in being a Eucharistic
Minister,
please leave your name and
telephone number at the church office
or call
920-7796.
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Social Justice Ministry
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Savio Choir
Contact:
Mrs. Victoria Sevdayan
or
Ms. Lina El-Hayek
(562) 920-7796
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Bereavement Mass
On Saturday, April 5, 2008
at 5:30 p.m., we will remember in
the Celebration of the Mass:
Steve Buzas
He joined our Heavenly Father a year
ago this month.
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Religious Education (RES) School
ST. DOMINIC SAVIO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHOOL
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
In order to attend to the needs of your children more
effectively, we need more volunteers, catechists, and
helpers. High school and College students who have
received Confirmation and who wish to be Teacher
Assistants are also welcome. For more information,
please call Sister Emma, FMA at (562) 920-7796 EXT. 317
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STO. DOMINGO SAVIO RES
Informacion para matricularse
SU ATENCION POR FAVOR
Todas las familias estan invitadas a ayudar en la
fiesta de la parroquia tanto en el otoño come
en la primavera. Estas horas tambien se pueden
contar como horas de servicio para su hijo/a
para cumplir sus requisitos de horas para la
confirmacion.
Se necesitan ayudantes de maestras de
catecismo y tambien catequistas. Favor de
llamarle a Sister Emma, la hermana encargada
del catecismo.
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Any young lady planning to celebrate her Quincienera
in this Parish during the 2007-2008 school year must
be enrolled in the RES Program for at least one year
prior to such a celebration. If you have not enrolled,
please do so now and avoid any unnecessary difficulties
with this matter. For any further information needed,
please contact Mrs. Anna Garcia at the Parish Office
at (562) 920-7796.
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Service Hours
Opportunities for
Confirmation Candidates
Required Service Hours for:
3rd Year Confirmation Students: 20 Hours - Parish.....20 Hours for Community - (Total of 40 Hours)
2nd Year Confirmation Students: 15 Hours - Parish....15 Hours for Community - (Total of 30 Hours)
1st Year Confirmation Students: 10 Hours - Parish.....10 Hours for Community - (Total of 20 Hours)
Standard Opportunities for Service Hours
Help out at Masses...Usher, Minister, (need to assist ministers - signature required)
in addition to attendance
Youth Ministry: (contact: Juan Carlos Montenegro[DYM] (562) 920-7796 ext 316
Web Site; www.saintdominicsavio.org/youth
Every 1st Wed. of Month - Pan de Via - 3:00 - 6:30 PM
Every 3rd Wed. of Month - Prayer Service - 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Every Wednesday Evenings - Help with YM activities and/or services
Every Friday Evenings - Help with YM Activities - (signature required by supervisor)
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Up Coming Events
March 2008
Mar. 8th - St. Dominic Savio School of Ministry - Whole Community Catechesis - Lenten Family Retreat - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Mar. 8th - Twilight Retreat for 1st Year Confirmation Candidates - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mar. 17th - Chrism Mass @ Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral - 6:00 PM
Mar. 19th - RES Parent Meeting - 3rd Year Confirmation Candidates - 7:00 PM
Mar. 29th & 30th - Retreat for 2nd Year Confirmation Candidates
April 2008
Apr. 12th - St. Dominic Savio School of Ministry - Kenneth Osborn - "Creatures & Creation" - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Apr. 25 - 27 - 3rd Year Confirmation Candidates Retreat
May 2008
May 1st - Rehersal Practice for Confirmation Candidates - 7:00 PM
May 6th - The Rite of Confirmation Mass - 7:00 PM - Rev. Bishop Alex Salazar - Presiding
May 10th - St. Dominic Savio School of Ministry - Fr. Chris Woertz - "Vocations" 9:00 - 11:30 AM
June 2008
June 14th - St. Dominic Savio School of Ministry - "End of Time" - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
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3rd Year Confirmation Students Information
The Sacrament of Confirmation - May 6th , 2008
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Special News !!
All 3rd Year Confirmation Candidates
Over Night Retreat..
April 25th - April 27th
@ De Sales Hall
Bellflower Blvd.
(south of St. John Bosco's Football Field )
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Confirmation Rehersal:
For All
Candidates, Parents, & Sponsors
Thursday - May 1st
7:00 - 9:00 PM
St. Dominic Savio Church
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3rd Year Confirmation Students
along with Sr. Felina FMA, Aspirants, Joe Rodriguez
and Parish Adults
Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Lisa Gonzalez
along with their son, Estevan
Attend the March 17th Chrism Mass
at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles
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Monday
3rd Year
Evening Classes:
Instructors:
Ms. Jodi Reyes & Mr. Jim Dela Torre
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st
April 28th
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Tuesday
3rd Year
Evening Classes:
Instructor:
Mr. Joe Rodriguez
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd
April 29th
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Special News !!
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Three (3) Faith Formation Meetings are required.
You must attend on your own - you will select your own meetings - and get your card signed by a minister in charge of that meeting. Cards need to be turned to Sr. Emma's office by the end of April 2008.
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Monday
2nd Year
Evening Classes:
Instructors:
Miss Christine Rodriguez &
Mr. Elias Aguilar
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st
April 28th
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Tuesday
2nd Year
Evening Classes:
Instructor:
Mr. Ablino Flores
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd
April 29th
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1st Year Confirmation Students Information
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Three (3) Faith Formation Meetings are required.
You must attend on your own - you will select your own meetings - and get your card signed by a minister in charge of that meeting. Cards need to be turned to Sr. Emma's office by the end of April 2008.
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Monday
1st Year
Evening Classes:
Instructors:
Mr. Mikey Vera
Miss Rochelle Rodriguez
Mr. Ramon Casas
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st
April 28th
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Tuesday
1st Year
Evening Classes:
Instructors:
Miss Dora Martinez &
Miss Paulina Esparza
All Classes Meet at
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Classes Resume:
April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd
April 29th
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Wanted
Volunteers:
We need Catechists and
Teacher Aides to help
with the R.E.S. Program.
For more information on
how you can volunteer,
please call Sr. Emma FMA
at 562.920.7796 x317
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RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Beginning September 12, weekly inquiry sessions will
be held in the parish library on Wednesday evenings,
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
We are called to evangelize - if you know any adult
who is interested in looking into the Catholic faith or
has not received First Communion, please invite them
to come.
There is absolutely no obligation or pressure - our
presentations are relaxed and friendly.
For additional information:
please call:
Parish Office - 562.920.7796
Joe Coyle - 562.923.7612
Maureen Sandoval - 562.868.3095
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Cora Cana
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Youth Ministry
St. Dominic Savio -
Youth Ministry
Contact:
Mr. Juan Carlos Montenegro
(562) 920-7796 ext 316
www.saintdominicsavio.org/youth
New
Miami Mission Trip
Final Report
Seven months ago, our province’s Salesian Volunteer Program started planning its first
short-term missionary experience. The preparation and hard work gave ten young people
the chance to experience God’s love in a different way.
Many people reserve Christmas for family time.
These young missionaries also know Christmas as
family time, but they chose to spend this year’s
Christmas with their larger Christian family.
On Saturday December 22nd our ten missionaries
landed in Miami. Why Miami?
The answers are simple:
1. To experience the fact that leaving one’s
home makes a difference in one’s life.
2. These young people already have
experience of working and helping in their own communities. Now they needed to
deepen that experience.
3. The parish we went to in Miami already has a program for missionaries and we
just had to plug-in to help in wherever we were needed. We didn’t need to create
something new!
These are the reasons why we chose to go to Miami.
Now back to our story.
On Saturday, the 22nd of December, Fr.
Pedro Garcia welcomed us at the airport. Fr. Pedro is a 73 year old
priest and is the Pastor of St. Anne’s church. He gave us a ride
to the mission where he prepared a delicious breakfast for all the
missionaries.
That evening we were invited get to know the families who opened
their homes to the lady missionaries. The gentlemen stayed at the
rectory with Fr. Pedro. On that evening during the welcome for the
ladies one of the local girls, whose name was Dessy (15 years old),
said “I am giving up my king bed for you girls. We painted my
room, so you can feel welcome and comfortable.” At that night
some of the missionaries reflected on what happened during the
day and one of our missionaries, Yeya, said “it is incredible that
these families are welcoming us. They don’t even know us, and yet they open their
homes to us!”
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Cooperators
ASSOCIATION OF SALESIAN COOPERATORS (ASC)
Contact:
Mrs. Diane Dela Torre
(562) 920-8663
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Altar Server's
Altar server formation
For Students attending
St. Dominic Savio Elementary School
will resume on:
April 23rd , 2008
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
And
for Public School altar servers.
April 26th , 2008
from
9:00
A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Yearly formation schedule will be handed out on
these dates.
Only those who attend the formation classes will
be eligible to serve at the Masses.
Many thanks and blessings for all you do for the church.
Your presence and sacrifices are greatly appreciated.!
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Parish Life
Marriage Annulment:
Contact:
Mrs. Dianne Lumsdaine
St. Dominic Savio Parish Community
(562) 920-7796
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