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St. James Church Website: stjameschurchdanielson.com Phone: 860-774-3900 Email: [email protected] Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (Emergencies anytime) St. James Church is staffed by the La Salette Missionaries Pastor Rev. John J. O'Neill, M.S. Senior Priests Rev. John E. Welch, M.S. Rev. Thomas Sickler, M.S. Parochial Vicar Rev. Roy Parayil, M.S. Deacon Rene N. Barbeau, Jr. Masses Saturday Special Mass-------------- 12 Noon Saturday Vigil ------------------------- 4:30 pm Sunday --------------- 7:00, 9:00 &11:00 am Weekdays ------------------------------ 9:00 am Holy Days ------- 7:00, 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Religious Education Director Mrs. Bev. Richardson 860-792-8054 St. James School Principal Linda Marie Joyal 860-774-3281 BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM Please call the Rectory to register for the Preparatory Class & Baptism. Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon. Wedding Call the Rectory at least six months prior to your wedding date. If not confirmed, one year. Sacrament of Reconciliation By appointment only, Call the office to make an appointment. Hospital & Home Visits Please notify the priests of family illnesses. 12 FRANKLIN STREET - DANIELSON, CONNECTICUT 06239 December 6, 2020

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St. James Church

Website: stjameschurchdanielson.com

Phone: 860-774-3900 Email: [email protected]

Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (Emergencies anytime)

St. James Church is staffed by the La Salette Missionaries

Pastor Rev. John J. O'Neill, M.S.

Senior Priests Rev. John E. Welch, M.S. Rev. Thomas Sickler, M.S.

Parochial Vicar Rev. Roy Parayil, M.S.

Deacon Rene N. Barbeau, Jr.

Masses

Saturday Special Mass-------------- 12 Noon

Saturday Vigil -------------------------4:30 pm

Sunday --------------- 7:00, 9:00 &11:00 am

Weekdays ------------------------------ 9:00 am

Holy Days------- 7:00, 9:00 am & 6:00 pm

Religious Education Director Mrs. Bev. Richardson 860-792-8054

St. James School Principal Linda Marie Joyal 860-774-3281

BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM Please call the Rectory to register for the Preparatory Class & Baptism. Baptisms are held on the third Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon.

Wedding Call the Rectory at least six months prior to your wedding date. If not confirmed, one year.

Sacrament of Reconciliation By appointment only, Call the office to make an appointment.

Hospital & Home Visits Please notify the priests of family illnesses.

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DECEMBER 06, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DAYDREAMS OF A PASTOR… In this special year of the 175th Anniversary of the La Salette Apparition, the Pilgrim Statue of Our lady of La Salette (from La Salette, France) is in our Parish. We will continue to celebrate the Solemn Novena to Our Lady of La Salette till December 10th.

This weekend (5th & 6th) we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of St. James Church and the 125th Anniversary of the presence of the La Salette Missionaries at St. James. All our masses are Special on this gracious occasion to mark this historic events. Join us to celebrate this gracious occasion. Thank you, Fr. John O’Neill, MS., Fr. John Welch, MS, Fr. Tom Sickler, MS. & Fr. Roy Parayil, MS. 150th & 125th ST. JAMES CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES

The memorials keep coming in. The Friends of La Salette gave a donation of $10,000 plus in honor of the 125th anniversary of the La Salette Missionaries coming to Danielson and the 150th Anniversary of the St. James Parish. They ask us to please remember the following in prayer.

In memory of Fr. Michael Flanagan, M.S., Fr. Moe Linehan, M.S., Bro. Peter Collins, M.S., Fr. Tom Reilly, M.S., Fr. Gene Barrette, M.S., Fr. Jim Caffrey, M.S., Fr. Emile Dusseault, M.S., Fr. Norman Mailloux, M.S., Fr. Richard Boucher, M.S., Fr. Bill Mulcair, M.S., Fr. Roland A. Nadeau’s, M.S., Fr. Roland S. Nadeau’s, M.S., Fr. Joe Bachand, M.S., Fr. Armand Nadeau, M.S., Fr. Joe Whalen, M.S., Fr. Bishop Daniel Hart., Fr. Jim Weeks, M.S., Fr. Louis Gould, M.S., Fr. Dennis Loomis, M.S., Fr. Donald Baribeau, M.S., Fr. Gerry Boulanger, M.S., Fr. Clovis Socquet, M.S., Fr. Sylva. LeCours., Fr. Hugh Murphy., Bro. Ray Aubin, M.S., Bro. Jerome Letourneau, M.S., Fr. Peter Mc Keown, M.S., Fr. Francis Andrews, M.S., Fr. Joe Markowitz, M.S., Fr. Leo Martel, M.S.

We remember the Sisters of St. Joseph – Sr. Isabelle, Sr. Adele, Sr. Ernestine and Sr. Ethel. Included also in memory are Ray Balick, Gerry Grenon, Gerard Gorman, Dan Ferron, Madeline Wells, Eugene & Anne O’Neill, Eugene P. O’Neill, Raymond L. Bernier, Rene Barbeau Sr. Lillian Barbeau, Anthony Morabito, Elaine Morabito, Dorothy Beausoleil and George Thivienge, Sr. Leona, Sr. Anne Katherine, Kevin Kilborn, Mr. & Mrs. Lucien Veilleux, Michael Swenso, Daniel Ferron and Gerry Grenon. These are the memories for the St. James Heavenly Hall of Fame. Your memorials are most welcome. Please put their names in an envelope and drop them off in Church or mail to 12, Franklin Street. Thank you, Fr. John J. O’Neill, M.S.

Thank you from the O’Neills My brother “Gene” died on November 20th. May he Rest in Peace! I would like to describe the life of Eugene Patrick O’Neill. I read what the Website “only in Bridgeport” said about my brother. Gene O’Neill was an original. Want to get stuff done – go to Gene O’Neill, Want Yankee tickets - go to Gene O’Neill, Need a place to live – go to Gene O’Neill. If you are in trouble Yup – go to Gene O’Neill. Gene was the number 1 “go to guy” in Bridgeport. After 53 years in public service he retired in 2009. Gene the police commissioner, was old Irish. He was the consummate problem solver. A great politician, personally juggler and Bon Vivant. He dedicated his career to serving the citizens of Bridgeport. His commitment to the city was so steadfast that he was often referred to as Bridgeport’s unofficial Mayor. An avid walker, he could be seen every morning walking the shoreline at Seaside Park. Gene and his wife Nell just celebrated their 65th anniversary of marriage. He was my big brother. At the age of four (he was

six) he took me to the YMCA to teach me basketball. He introduced me to the world of sports and the world of business. 50 years ago he took me to the Rawlings Sporting Goods Convention. Conrad Hilton hotel in Chicago and introduced me to Joe Torre Mickey Mantle, Joe Namath, Brooks Robinson and Henry Aaron. In his honor I have the autographed photos on my wall in my rectory room. Gene had a special faith. He received that from his parents Eugene & Anne. Gene was a hard worker. He learned that from his father Eugene. Gene’s message to us would be this – No problem – Pray, Be kind – Love your family. If you are so blessed to have a big brother like Gene, you should thank God for such a gift.

I offered 3 masses for Gene on November 20 and 21. His funeral mass will be celebrated only after Covid-19 is in our rearview mirrow. Every night since November 20th, his wife Nell, his son Ken and his 3 sisters Mary, Ann & Peggy and I share his great memories. Rest in Peace Gene…!

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DECEMBER 06, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Isaiah emphasizes that from the desert to the mountains, all people must prepare for “the glory of the Lord to be revealed.” Rather than looking only at God’s power, Isaiah focuses on God’s kindness, comparing it to a shepherd who feeds and cares for his flock. Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 For those who are impatient for the Second Coming, Peter explains that time is different to God than to people. He reminds them that they should be grateful for the extra time to prepare, and concentrate on striving to become all that God would want them to be. Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 In this passage, John the Baptist stressed the importance of the coming of the Messiah. He acknowledged that he was only the messenger, and unfit to “stoop and untie his sandal straps.” John urged them to prepare for one far holier than he, who would walk among them.

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PARISH EVENTS Holy Hour: Our next Holy Hour will be on Monday, December 21st, from 7PM to 8PM with the rosary at 6:40PM. In Eucharistic Adoration, Jesus freely gives us the graces we need in our lives. The graces we need for our families, vocations, jobs, special intentions, for the sick, for our church and school, for Catholics to return to the Faith.

MARIAN SHRINE FLOWERS The signup sheet for the Marian Shrine Flowers is at the main entrance to the Church. VIGIL LIGHTS… are burning brightly this week in honor of 150th Anniversary of St. James Church.! WEEKLY OFFERING 11/22/2020 ........................... $4713 .00 Second Collection (School) 11/22/2020 …………… $965 .00 WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES can be picked up in the Church Hall following all the masses

St. James Church 150th Anniversary Novena of Masses

PLEASE REMEMBER__________________________ Deceased____ So that He /She may share in the Spiritual Benefits in this Church in observance of our 150th Anniversary. Please place this in Church Envelope.

MASSES MONDAY, December 07, Saint Ambrose 9AM Patricia Mathieu, 6th Anniversary…, by family 9AM Elaine Rzeznikiewicz, 1st Anniversary…, by family TUESDAY, December 08, Immaculate Conception 7AM Month’s Mind: Dorothy Coutemanche 9AM Departed Souls of the Adoration Sisters 6PM For the Souls in Purgatory WEDNESDAY, December 09 9AM Loretta Hegedus 8th Anniversary…, by family 9AM Jeremie & Yvonne Champagne…, by three daughters and grandchildren THURSDAY, December 10 9AM Theresa Sypek…, by Robert St. Onge 9AM Cynthia Hazzard…,by Despathy family FRIDAY, December 11 9AM Wilfred G Despathy Sr. 41st Anniv …, by family 9AM Phyllis Wlaskiewicz…, by Terri Cedio SATURDAY, December12 12NOON Parishioners 12NOON Laura Krug…, by Son, Joshua 4.30PM Dorothy Beausoleil…, by family 4.30PM Rose Radei…, by Richard SUNDAY, December 13 7AM Laura Krug…, by Son, Joshua 7AM Renald Ouellette…, by family 9AM Janine Valcourt…, by family 9AM Rita LeBeau, 4th Anniversary…, by family 11AM Yvette & Joseph Pelletier…, by family 11AM Jane Racicot…, by Wilfred “O” Racicot & family LA SALETTE MASSES In memory of Frederick & Adelyn Bodenschatz In memory of David & Sophie Horvat…, by Son, Joseph In memory of John Gallow…, by Wife, Rita In memory of Anna Gallant (5) In memory of Dolores Marois…, by Niece Georgette

2020 Masse Available 9AM… 12/29 and 12/30 2021 Masses Available 7AM…1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/14, 2/17and 2/28 9AM…1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12, 1/14, 1/15, 1/17, 1/19, 1/21, 1/22, 1/24, 1/25, 1/29, 1/31, 2/1, 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9, 2/11, 2/12, 2/14, 2/16, 2/17, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/24, 2/25, 2/26 and 2/28 11AM…1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 and 2/28 4.30PM…1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 and 2/20 6PM… 2/17 Please place Mass Intention in the collection basket. Please include a phone number. Mass stipends are $10.00 each. Please include a phone number.

Mass Intentions... We are now booking Mass Intentions for 2020 & 2021, if you wish to schedule a Mass. Please write out all the names of your loved ones and put these names and your phone number, with a check in an envelope and place it in the collection basket. We will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

America Needs Fatima – “Keep Christ in Christmas” Rosary Rally will be held on Saturday, December the 12th, at 12 noon at Our Lady of La Salette Church, outside the front entrance. For more information – call Marilyn or Willie Streb. 860-774-0880.

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Article - Villager11-27-20. By Margaret M. Weaver (Thanks Maggie, Fr. John O’Neill).

Marilyn Labbe, the former director of the Killingly Historical Center, recently sent me copies of several historical articles pertaining to Killingly that she had come across. One was an obituary of a “Pioneer in Electric Railroading; Drove First Car to Putnam; Inventor of Trolley Harp” which she came across in the scrapbook of Hope Eddy Kennedy of Foster, Rhode Island. The date September 4, 1941 was written on the paper. From information on the site findagrave, this seems to be the death date, not that of the paper. Although the paper was not noted, Marilyn thought that it was probably the Windham County Transcript. Following are extracts from the article. “Percy Clifford Bliven died last Thursday at his home in South Killingly, the community where he had resided for thirty-nine years. He was born in North Stonington, April 25, 1872, a son of Joshua and Elsie Moffit Bliven. The major part of his life was spent in the service of the street railway company. He furnished the ties for the electric line running through Danielson to Putnam, and later in 1902, he entered the employ of the company as a motorman, running the first car over the tracks through Danielson to Putnam to Webster. In 1907 he invented a trolley harp and wheel, which did away with the difficulty of changing a wheel, as this harp opened and a new wheel could be inserted in a few seconds. This invention was manufactured and put on all cars through New England, New York and the West. A company was formed in 1908, under the name of the Bliven Manufacturing Company (which was located in Putnam). During his employment with the railway company, Mr. Bliven was given charge of construction of all bridges built over the railway line. Later he built the concrete apron at what is known as Dyer Dam, where divers were employed, taking a year to complete the work. “Mr. Bliven left the employment of the railway company because of ill health and built a home in South Killingly, entering on a business career there, where he conducted a filling station and store. During his last years he worked as a carpenter.”

Percy Bliven married first Emeline Hovey Bliven who died in 1931. In 1938 he married Miss Florence Wood of Danielson who survived him. Two daughters by his first marriage also survived him: Pansy Bliven Gates and Florence Miller Barlow. Percy was interred in the South Killingly Cemetery adjacent to his first wife and his daughter Myrtice. Did you know that St. James Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary as a parish and the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the La Salette priests the weekend of December 5-6? The History of Windham County, Connecticut edited by Richard Bayles (published in 1889) gives some very early history of the church before it was a parish. “St. James Roman Catholic Church had its beginning here in the labors of Father McCabe, a Franciscan monk from Ireland, who was the pioneer priest of this county. Jesuit missionaries from Boston had visited this region occasionally, passing through perhaps two or three times a year, and saying mass in the towns on the way. The mission of Father McCabe extended beyond this county as far as Colchester. He began his work here in 1851. The first mass said by Father McCabe was in a house on Franklin Street, by Five Mile River. Afterwards services were held in Bacon’s Hall. Father McCabe died in Danielsonville about 1862. John Quinn succeeded him as pastor of this church. Father Quinn made his residence at Moosup and this church then became a mission. The Second Advent chapel (Winter Street) and the lot upon which it stood, were private property, and were now purchased by Father Quinn, of Sally D. Brown, August 29, 1864, and that

became the nucleus of St. James Church, as it is today (1889), the Advent chapel being the transept of the present structure. The front part of the building was added during the pastorate of Father Quinn, who also bought additional land adjoining on the north, of Elisha Chamberlin, July 3rd, 1869. This extended to the corner of Hutchins and Mechanic Streets, and the parochial residence was soon after built upon it by Father Quinn. In September 1869, Father Princen, a Belgian priest, followed as parish priest of St. James. The cemetery ground, comprising several acres, a short distance northwest of the church, was bought by Father Quinn, and in November 1870, this and the church lots were transferred by him to St. James Catholic Church. Father Princen built the sanctuary and vestry to the church. He remained here until his death, which occurred in April, 1883.” (p.971). Father John J. O’Neill, current pastor of the church, has been writing tidbits in his Daydreams of a Pastor column in the church bulletin about the church history. His list of pastors is as follows: Rev. A. Princen, 1870-1883; Rev. Thomas J. Preston, 1883-1895; Rev. Clovis Socquet, M. S., 1895-1898; Rev. John Guinet, M. S., 1898-1905; Rev. Celestin Crozet, M. S., 1905-1912; Rev. Julien M. Ginet, M. S., 1912-1921; Rev. Jean Roux, M. S., 1921-1924; Rev. Joseph Deschaux-Beaume, M. S. 1924-1926; Rev. Antheime Mollard, M. S. 1926-1947; Rev. Leo Martel, M. S. 1947-1957; Rev. Armand Nadeau, M S. 1957-1967; Rev.Emile Dusseault, M. S. 1967-1979; Rev. Richard Boucher, M. S. 1979-1991; Rev. John J. O’Neill, M. S. 1991-present. The Missionaries of LaSallette (M.S.) are celebrating their 125th anniversary in the parish. “On December 3rd 1895 the La Salettes were asked to minister at St. James in Danielson” (Bulletin 8/23/2020; 9/20/20). The original St. James School opened on September 5, 1874 and was located where the present church parking lot now stands. Some of you may have actually attended that school. The present church was constructed in 1900. For many years the Sisters of St. Joseph staffed the school and assisted in the parish. Perhaps some of you recall the more recent ones---Sr. Ernestine, Sr. Isabelle, Sr. Adele, and Sr. Ethel. For over a decade the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Sr. Rani, Sr. Brigit, Sr. Noble, Sr. Anila and Sr. Leons) have assisted the parish in many ways (Bulletin 10/25/20). They form a great team, with Frs. John O, Fr. John W, Fr. Roy, Fr. Tom & Deacon Rene. Masses for the 150th anniversary will be at 12 Noon and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 5th and 7, 9, and 11 a.m. on Dec. 6th. Face coverings are required, and social distancing is practiced. Fr John notes in the church bulletins, memorial donations in memory of loved ones, for the “St. James Heavenly Hall of Fame” “are most welcome.” Please put their names in an envelope and drop them off in Church or mail to 12 Franklin St., Danielson, Connecticut 06239. For information on the availability of a virtual masses and other announcements visit the website at stjameschurchdanielson.com. Margaret M. Weaver Killingly Municipal Historian, November, 2020. Special thanks to Marilyn Labbe and Rev. John J. O’Neill. For additional information email me at [email protected] or visit the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 (when it reopens) or www.killinglyhistorical.org. or call 860-779-7250 (when the Historical Center reopens). Like us at Facebook at www.facebook.com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. Mail for the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Center should be sent to PO Box 265, Danielson, Connecticut 06329.

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DECEMBER 06, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

PRAYER FOR THE MARIAN YEAR 2020-2021 O Mary, Mother of Reconciliation, in this time of celebration we rejoice that: The Father asked you to carry out his plan of Salvation, The Son chose you to be his Mother and his First Disciple, The Holy Spirit fashioned you into his living temple, our sister in faith. At La Salette, with abundant tears of mercy, you spoke to the two poor children in their own language and urged us to share your message of peace and hope with needy people of every culture and nation. Pray for us to your loving Son that we may draw all your people closer to him. Amen.

CAPACITY AT ST. JAMES CHURCH WILL BE 100 PEOPLE: According to the new Executive Order N. 9K by Governor Lamont; concerning limitations on religious gatherings - the capacity for worship gatherings will be limited to no more than 50 percent of the building’s capacity or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower provided that all persons present wear masks, and that a distance of 6 feet is maintained between all persons or groups not from the same household. The Diocese of Norwich will follow the guidelines of the Governor until any changes or subsequent Executive Orders on this topic comes later on.

---SOS…SAVE OUR SCHOOL... St. James School wishes to thank Bob & Lucille Farrell, Rene Beauseleil, Terry & Michael Flecknstein, Gerald & Kathy Chester, Margaret Weaver, Lorraine Balick, Paul & Rosalie Boire and Alice J Sears for their donations to the St. James School Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund in memory of Eugene P O’Neill. We ask you to consider making a voluntary donation on the occasion of a death of a loved one (in lieu of flowers) or on the occasion of a happy event; e.g. wedding or anniversary (in lieu of flowers). “Save Our School”, envelopes are at the entrances to the church.

Schedule for December 12th & 13th 2020 12 NOON 4:30PM 7AM 9AM 11AM Celebrant: Fr. John O’Neill Fr. Tom Sickler Fr. Roy Parayil Fr. John Welch Fr. Roy Parayil

CHRISTMAS GIFT Christmas and Year End Giving is not only a Catholic tradition, but Christmas marks the beginning of the Ultimate Gift, God’s gift of His only son, Jesus Christ. Christmas of course, celebrates the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Tradition holds that the three kings or wise men followed the star to bring gifts to the newborn king, beginning a tradition of gift giving to the Christmas season we enjoy each and every year. But what about the gifts that God has bestowed upon each and every one of us during the year and throughout our lifetimes? We are merely stewards of these gifts. Christmas and years end is a spiritual opportunity to make a return to God of His many blessings at Christmas and years end. A Catholic Gift of Faith. An Investment in Your Parish For many years, our Catholic parishes have benefitted from the enormous contributions and dedication of religious men and women (priests, brothers and sisters) who have given their entire lives in the service to parishes, schools, dioceses and many other Church ministries. Now, our Catholic Church and educational ministries are even broader and serve more people than ever before despite the decline in the numbers of religious. Many dedicated lay people now staff these programs and must be compensated with just and living wages. Your Christmas and year end gift is an investment in these quality programs. Many people enjoy using Christmas and years end as a special time to give to their favorite Catholic institutions. Christmas and year end giving provides many advantages to you, the donor. Many feel St. James is their favorite school. The knowledge that your gift is assisting a favorite Catholic institution, (St. James) and advancing the mission of the Catholic Church here on earth. Celebrate the joy of Christmas by giving in the true spirit of the season. A last reminder to make that special gift or increased gift that you’ve wanted to make during the year. Most importantly, make a return to God of your blessings at Christmas and assist St. James to attain its spiritual and programmatic goals; serving God’s people and His Church here on earth. Year - End Giving Thanks for all you do. Every organization has a program called Year End Giving. Most parishes follow this lead. Here at St. James, many people and corporations send us a Christmas Gift. For the past 20 years people have asked us to send them a reminder to remember St. James at Christmas. This year we will be using our bulletin space to say thanks and recommend the following. We will have a second collection at the Christmas Masses. We have the largest attendance of the year and it will help our debt. Some former parishioners continue to remember St. James Parish and St. James School. We could use the extra help at Christmas. We will remember (your loved ones in a Christmas Novena of Masses. (From Christmas to the Epiphany). Why do we need a year end collection? Each year, St. James School has been short $75,000.00. This collection will help us break even. For parishioners who contribute every week, this note is just for your information. But there will be a voluntary collection and it will take place on Christmas, a Day of Gifts. It will be the second collection. You may use the Year-End envelopes found at each entrance to the church. Thanks again. Enclosed is My Year End Donation to St. James NAME______________________________________ Amount Enclosed_________________________

Address____________________________________

City, State, Zip Code____________________________________

IN MEMORY OF___________________________________ AND________________________________________________

May the Lord bless you and your families in the months ahead

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