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Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affilia-

tion, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, wel-

comed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle!

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor

Rev. Jerome A. Johnson

Parochial Vicars

Rev. Frank W. Fellrath

Rev. Gerardo B. Paderon

August 26, 2018

PEACE & WELCOME!

Celebration of Mass

Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:30PM Weekday: (Pastoral Center Chapel)

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM & Monday - Friday: 8:15AM & 7:00PM*

12:00 Noon Saturday: 8:15AM

*Mondays: Celebrated in church with Miraculous Medal Novena

Parish Office: Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732-251-4946

Website: www.saintthomasob.com

Deacons

Robert Bonfante, Sr.

Patrick W. Hearty

Joseph C. Tobin

Scott D. Titmas, Sr.

School Principal

Ms. Joanne Kowit

PREP Director

Ms. Debbie Yesis

Director Sacred Music/Liturgy

Mr. Justin Connors

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

“To make disciples, as we

know, love and serve God

and one another.”

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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ

Twenty-First Sunday

in Ordinary Time

August 26, 2018

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 - St. Louis/ St. Joseph Calasanz

Priest

8:15am + Charles Donnelly r/o STA St. Vincent de Paul

Society

VIGIL

4:00pm + Dominick Franchini r/o Piccolomini Family

5:30pm + Maryann Zsorey r/o Janice Nenei

SUNDAY AUGUST 26 - TWENTY�FIRST SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30am + Antonina Miller r/o Joe/Siobhan Mulvanerton

9:00am + Palmira Skrivanic r/o Busanich Family

10:30am + Gary Hoos r/o Robert & Carolyn Barszcz

12:00pm + Michael G. Lynch (13th Anniv) r/o Mom &

Dad

MONDAY AUGUST 27 - Saint Monica

8:15am + Marco Guarino r/o Butch Moreno

7:00pm** + Jean Cervasio r/o Victoria, Paul Audra

TUESDAY AUGUST 28 - St. Augustine, Bishop

8:15am + Peter Flynn r/o Deirdre & Michael Sawyer

7:00pm + Bernice Codey Hartwyk r/o Rosemary Redding

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29 - Passion of St. John Baptist

8:15am + Ann Featherman r/o Nellie & Marty Moran

7:00pm + Joseph J. Redding r/o Rosemary, Matthew &

Caitlyn Redding

THURSDAY AUGUST 30

8:15am + Briell Menezes r/o Menezes Family

7:00pm + Joseph Haynor r/o Acquilynne & Bill Devery

FRIDAY AUGUST 31

8:15am + Charles Aumente r/o Gavin Family

7:00pm + Mildred Lombardi r/o Kathy & Bill Liuzza

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1

8:15am + Vincent Sutera r/o STA PREP

VIGIL

4:00pm + Dominick Franchini r/o Michael & Dolores

Ambrosio

5:30pm + Pete Flynn r/o Deirdre & Michael Sawyer

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2 � TWENTY�SECOND SUN

IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30am + For Parishioners, Living and Deceased

9:00am + Fiorentina Heffron r/o M/M Dennis McNulty &

Brandon

10:30am + Adele Rozyckie r/o Family

12:00pm + Kathleen Donnelly r/o Philip M. Curry, Jr.

** Mass in Church

Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Thomas!

If you are new to the community, Welcome! We are grate-

ful to the Lord for your presence with us and look forward

to including you in all areas of parish life. Please take a

moment to stop by the Parish Office and register with us

and after Mass please introduce yourself to Fr. Jay, Fr.

Frank or Fr. Gerry. Registering and using your envelopes

makes it easier for us to provide documentation, such as a

certificate for sponsoring a child for Baptism or Confirma-

tion or to arrange for a wedding. So please register... and

Welcome!

Parish Office

One St. Thomas Plaza

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946

School Tel: 732.251.4812

PREP Tel: 732.251.1660

Hours (Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm approx.):

Monday and Friday: 9:00am—4:00pm

Tues./Wed./Thurs: 9:00am-8:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 11am—1:30pm

Contact Information:

Website: www.saintthomasob.com

www.facebook.com/pages/St- Thomas-the-Apostle-

Church-Old-Bridge-NJ

Parish Office Staff

Business Administrator: Mr. Michael Luczkow

Parish Secretary: Ms. Kristine Yuhas

Reception/Bingo Coordinator: Ms. Michelle Loney

Bulletin Editor: Ms. Justine Durstewitz

Sacramental Information

BAPTISMS: (1:30pm, most Sundays) The Church calls GOD-

PARENTS, to be practicing Catholics, examples of Christ-

centered living today. All Godparents should submit Sponsor

letters from their Parish ASAP—but no later than three weeks

before the scheduled Baptism. PARENTS must attend a Baptis-

mal Preparation Session. (Registration is required.)

MARRIAGES:

Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance—before

any social plans. Either the bride or groom must be a registered

member of our parish. Once a marriage questionnaire (available in

Pastoral Center) is completed/returned, a Parish Priest or Deacon

will then contact the couple.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

In case of dangerous illness or accident, phone the Pastoral Center. A

communal celebration of the Sacrament is held twice a year, in

Spring and Fall.

PENANCE: Individual Confessions most Saturdays, 12:30pm and

immediately following 5:30pm Mass. Communal Penance during

Lent/Advent with visiting clergy.

HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Parishioners desiring the

Sacraments, please contact Pastoral Center.

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES . . .

◊ Sanctuary Candle/Mary Candle, (lit for one week in church/

chapel, available during daytime in Pastoral Center).

◊ Memorials of Honor …. Gifts of $25+ entered in Journal

(courtyard lobby). Envelopes: Pastoral Center.

MEMORIAL GIFT AVAILABLE

The Altar Bread and Wine (for the weekend) are available

in memory of your deceased loved ones. With a $25 offer-

ing, your Loved One will be acknowledged in the bulletin.

This Week in Memory of…

Constance Luczkow r/o Julia Talarick

Mary Candle in Church

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AUGUST 26, 2018

ADORATION:

...will resume on Wednesday, September 5, after

8:15am Mass in the Chapel.

Parish Support

Here at STA we encourage you to be Christian Stewards, using

everything God has given us—time, talent, treasure—to serve

Him gratefully. (See Page 2 regarding envelopes.)

Assumption of Mary: $2,584

Last week’s collection: $9,874 ($10,741) Poor: $690

Online Giving for July 2018: $5,060

Visit our website to get started:

www.saintthomasob.com

“Online giving is so convenient! You never have to

worry about forgetting your envelope!” Susan

DECEASED LOVED ONES

John Horn, Guillermo Alvear, Jr.,

Anthony C. Lukach, Barbara Gatto,

James Keevins, John J. Brown

FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE: SEPT. 8 & 9

After weekend Masses in the auditorium, two high school

students (parishioners) will be collecting non-perishable

food and clothing (shoes/stuffed animals too) for a leader-

ship project for selection to the National Honor Society.

Proceeds will be donated to the poor (SvDP) and the

American Cancer Society. If you are able, please help!

Thank you! Please bring donations that weekend. Thank

you!

PRAY THE ROSARY

On Sunday, September 9, after the 10:30am Mass, the

St. Thomas Rosary Society invites parishioners to join us in

praying a Rosary for all students, parents, teachers, and

administrators as they head back to school. At the conclu-

sion of the Rosary, ladies of the parish 18 yrs. and older are

invited to the Pastoral Ctr. for a continental breakfast and

information about joining the Rosary Society. May our

prayers go to Jesus through Mary.

THE ROSARY SOCIETY THANKS…

...all that helped to make the Annual Flea Market a success:

Vendors, shoppers, Deacon Scott (Maintenance) & staff,

and volunteers! The winning 50/50 ticket was #102567,

prize $312.50. Thank you for your continued support!

Faith is the strength by which a shat-

tered world shall emerge into light.

Helen Keller

I came upon those words of Helen Keller the other morn-

ing. As a priest they profoundly moved me because I think

about various people I know whose worlds have been shat-

tered because of illness, setbacks, tragedies and sorrow. I

think of the worlds that have been shattered because of the

fires in California, the ongoing challenge and divisions

that exist in our world.

And I think of the Church and how again it is shattered,

now by the allegations made regarding Archbishop Theo-

dore McCarrick and the abuse of minors by clergy de-

tailed in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. It is par-

ticularly painful to hear this news, as Archbishop McCar-

rick was the founding bishop of our Diocese. I share your

anger and hurt. It is personally disturbing to me since he

ordained me a transitional deacon and a priest. But even

more, it is disturbing and heartbreaking to think of the

many whose worlds have been shattered from abuse by

leaders in the Church, and how they have not always

found support within the Church to be heard and believed.

This moment is a reminder that the Church is still in need

of reform. For many, the Church has lost its moral author-

ity, and some believe it does not credibly live the message

of Jesus. And this is painful because no program or policy

can restore that overnight.

If you are one of those in darkness because of the Church,

I am truly sorry. And I hope you will let us accompany you

on the journey. In the coming months, there are many op-

portunities to join us socially, spiritually, prayerfully and

in service. For me, even in this dark moment, these oppor-

tunities excite, give me hope and help me to experience

Church as it is meant to be.

In the midst of these shattered moments and shattered

lives, we turn to the Lord for grace. We ask for a faith that

shines light in the darkest moments. The credible message

of the Church may be obscured by the failure of its lead-

ers. But it is clearly seen in the lives of ordinary people,

with their strengths and their sins, who live as the Church

in their daily lives giving of themselves in service of God

and their brothers and sisters.

May we continue to stand with and listen to those who

have been hurt by the Church. May we pray for those who

have betrayed them. And may we believe the light of faith

will emerge in the lives we lead each day. As Bishop Chec-

chio said in his letter last weekend: “May the Faith be

alive in each of us as we continually look to Jesus to guide

us, protect us, purify and renew us.”

May our Lord bless you, always,

Fr. Jay

THE DIVINE MERCY

“Jesus, I Trust in You”

Thanks to the generosity of anonymous parishioners, St.

Thomas has received two Divine Mercy pictures. One has

been hung in the main church and the other in the chapel.

The divine Mercy is a powerful novena for the sick and the

dying. So as you leave the church today, and everyday,

LOOK UP and Trust in Jesus.

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PRAYER BLANKET

Anyone who needs spiritual, mental or physical

comfort and can benefit spiritually from a prayer

blanket, phone the Pastoral Center: 732.251.4000.

TWENTY - FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TIME TO HELP A CHILD?

Catholic Charities is currently seeking volunteers for the

Connections Program. This program provides positive adult

role models for children who have suffered a loss or have

special needs. Info: Jeanette (732) 738-1323.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS (WOWs)

...meets at STA once a month. WOWs is for people who

have lost a spouse. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 4,

7:15pm. Phone Deacon Pat 732.251.4000 x8218.

Come in as a sinner - - March out as a Saint!

PREP REGISTRATON

If you have not yet registered, please register ASAP for

classes. Visit our website: www.saintthomasob.com,

(under the Religious Education Tab) or stop by the PREP

Office/Pastoral Center for a registration form. Any ques-

tions please call: 732.251.1660. Thank you!

PARISH RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION PROGRAM

• Urgent! Level 7 Catechist needed to

volunteer for Thursdays. 4:15-6:00pm. If

interested, please contact Debbie Yesis

732.251.1660.

• Nurse Needed…for Tuesdays, 4:15pm-6:00pm. If

you are interested in this position, contact Debbie Yesis

at 732.251.1660.

• Enjoy working with children? Please consider vol-

unteering in our PREP program and share your faith

with our students. We need Aides to assist Catechists

on: Tues./Thurs. 4:15pm-5:45pm or Sat. morning

10am-11:30am. Aides are also needed for our Special

Needs program to provide one on one assistance for our

students. Classes meet on Monday afternoon 4:30pm-

5:30pm. Contact PREP to volunteer. 732.251.1660

• Mark Your Calendars! Catechist In Service for all

Catechists and adult Aides, including Special Needs

program: Wed., September 12, 7:00pm– 8:30pm

(Parish Room in the Pastoral Ctr.).

• Parents: Classes begin:

- Monday, September 17 (4:30 - 5:30 pm)

- Tuesday, September 18 (4:15 - 5:45 pm)

- Thursday, September 20 (4:15 - 5:45 pm)

- Saturday, September 22 (10:00- 11:30 am)

• Confirmation: All Candidates (PREP and St. Tho-

mas School students) and one parent are required to

attend the Confirmation retreat on Monday, Septem-

ber 24, 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm in the auditorium. Ar-

rive promptly and attendance is Mandatory!

ARE YOU GOING TO RUTGERS,

NEW BRUNSWICK?

The Catholic Center at Rutgers, located at 84

Somerset St. (College Ave. campus) is looking

forward to welcoming you to the New Brunswick/

Piscataway campuses! Mass schedule: Sunday: 12:00pm

Busch Campus Student Ctr./ 6:00pm St. Peter Church, 94

Somerset St. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 7:30pm St. Peter’s

Church. Info: www.rutgerscatholic.org.

FLU CLINIC

Walgreen’s of Old Bridge will offer flu inoculations in our

Auditorium on Sunday, September 30 & Sunday Octo-

ber 14, from 8:00am - 12pm. People receiving the shot

must be over 18 yrs. of age. They will accept Medicare Part

B cards or Blue Cross & Blue Shield, United Health Care,

ETNA or CIGNA; you must have card with you. Cash

only will be accepted (all others $31.00 or $59.99 (high

dose) Info: Walgreens OB, 732.838.0921.

MANY THANKS…

...for your generosity of the Mission Appeal with Fr. Ron.

Our parish donated $4,111 to the Missions of Vietnam.

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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish School

Pre-K - 8th Grade

Sue Sirianni, Admissions Office

732.251.4000 x8253 333 Highway 18, Old Bridge

Visit our website: www.sttaob.com

St. Thomas Pre-School program strives to make each

child’s first experience of school a positive faith-filled one.

The Curriculum is designed to build the child’s self-esteem

through a caring, nurturing environment that stimulates

the natural desire to learn and consists of Religion, Lan-

guage Arts, Math, Creative Arts, Science and Social Stud-

ies.

OUR PRE�K 3/4 & KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, October 21, 4:00pm

You are invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding

Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your

marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special

Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of

Assisi, Metuchen. Register online on to the diocesan web-

site:https://diometuchen.org/offices-and-ministries/family-

and-pastoral-life/family-life/silver-and-gold. You will re-

ceive a confirmation message or contact the Parish Office

to register. The deadline for registration is Wednesday,

October 3. Info: Aida Matos 732.243.4573 or email ama-

[email protected].

INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE

AWARENESS DAY

The Community of Saint John Neumann Office of Family

Life, Diocese of Metuchen, will host a Prayer Service to

mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday,

August 31, 2018 at John Neumann Church in Califon, NJ

at 7PM. Any person or family whose life has been touched

by the pain of addiction or loss, or who seeks the grace of

Our Lord Jesus Christ in the struggle to recovery is wel-

come. Info: https://www.overdoseday.com

GOD, ARE YOU THERE? 24 HOUR PRAYER LINE

Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a 24

hour prayer line for those who desire prayers for any need.

If you, a family member or friend would like to be remem-

bered in prayer temporarily or permanently, please call us

and leave a detailed message at 732.765.6431 or send an

email to our office: [email protected].

Would you like to become an Apostle of Prayer?

Our intercessory prayer ministry is open to anyone inter-

ested in joining their prayers to those of other members for

the intentions of the thousands of people who request spe-

cial prayers for their intentions. Please call 732.765.6432

or email: [email protected].

STA CHOIR FUNDRAISING

Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like

to share with our St. Thomas Parish Community?

The choir is working with “Cookbook Publishers”

to develop a cookbook of favorite recipes and we are ask-

ing friends, family and fellow parishioners to help us by

sending in some of your best recipes to be included in our

cookbook. We hope to have it ready for sale sometime in

the Fall and all proceeds will go to the St. Thomas Choir

Fund.

If you are interested you may download the recipe form off

the parish website or pick up a recipe form at the Welcome

Table after Masses. Recipes and/or questions can be sub-

mitted to [email protected] or dropped off

at the Pastoral Center. We ask that all submissions be in as

soon as possible, but no later than September 15. Thank

you!

NATIONWIDE NOVENA

The U.S Bishops urge our participation each Friday in a

nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human

Life, August 3 - September 28. Participants will receive

weekly email or text reminders to pray and fast, along with

little-known facts about Roe v. Wade to share with others.

Sign up: www.usccb.org/pray!

A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

This program is designed to help men and women work

through the grief that one experiences in reaction to the loss

of a loved one. Through education and confidential mutual

support, we will come to understand that the grieving proc-

ess has elements common to everyone though our losses

are unique to each person. As we travel this journey to-

gether, we will learn coping skills begin to find new

strengths within and hope to ease our way on this journey.

This group is open to all members of the community re-

gardless of religious affiliation. Parish office 732.679.5666

We will meet on THURSDAYS for nine (9) weeks.

(Max number of participants is 15)

St. Ambrose Church , 83 Throckmorton Lane

September 20-November 29, 6:30-8:30pm.

There is no fee. Pre-registration required.

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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Anonymously Recommended: Carmella Agugliaro,

Thomas Altruda, Pat Barabas, Roberta Bodtmann, Barbara and

George Bollhardt, Michael Boyce, Craig Michael Buttcher,

Ralph Chiano, Eileen Connolly, Camella Dacunta, Mafalda De-

cleva, John D’Mello, Nancy Donoghue, Sharon Ferrari, Richard

Formica, Tom Franken, Kay Gage, Stephanie Gatto, Johanna

Gordon, Charlotte Guarino, Mary Haraz, Dolores Higgins, Rich

and Fran Hogan, Vladimire Kachur, Katie, Albert King, Joseph

Lane, Michael Layden, Modesta Lombardo, Shannon Arrand

McGuire, Richard Mohring, Brian Nagy, Richie Naso, Erminio

Nocera, Jr., John Oghia, Ralph Perez, Sam Pontieri, Michael

Quinlan, Frank Ranelli, Harry Rothlin, Michael Ruffley, Joseph

Russo Jr., Cousin of Carol Safchinsky, Paul Sachkowsky, Lynn

Santos, Donna Shenesky, Fr. Thomas E. Smith (S.J.), Ruth

Tschinkel, Theresa Veverka, Susan Whitlock, Mary Hartwigson,

Mary McBurney Wrede, Peter Wysheff, Mary Yuhas, Candida

and Edward, Jr. Zglobicki. Please pray for all the sick. (Names

will remain on our sick list for one month, after which time

they will be removed, unless we are notified to the contrary.)

The Clergy will be happy to visit parishioners confined to local

hospitals. Phone the Pastoral Center: 732.251.4000

••Daughter’s of Divine Charity, St. Joseph Retreat Center,

850 Hylan, Blvd, Staten Island, NY. Visit website/RSVP Today!

SIRetreatCenter.org or phone: 718.720.1097.

••Life Choices Peer Counselor training: Are you a good

listener? Life Choices, a Pregnancy Help Center, assists women

faced with an unexpected pregnancy. (732-516-0911) or

lifechoices @optonline.net.

••Catholics Returning Home,” Corpus Christi, 100 James

Street, S. River will offer this series on six consecutive Saturday

evenings 7pm (Rectory Meeting Rm.) beginning September 15.

These sessions are for nonpracticing Catholics who are seeking

answers to question. Info: 732.254.1800 x10.

••Annual Knight of Columbus Yard Sale: St. Bartholomew

Parish, September 8, Saturday from 7:00 AM-1:00PM at 470

Ryder Lane. Rain or shine. Call 732.331.4208 for information.

••September 25, Spring Lake Golf Club. “Fore” all the details

on this event, which benefits our retired Sisters, please call Linda

Cavallo 908.756.0994 ext 4006/ [email protected].

••St. Cecilia Church Autumn Harvest Tricky Tray Gift

Auction, Iselin, Saturday, September 29. Doors open 6:00pm

Prizes called at 7:30pm General Admission, $20. Must be 18.

Bring your own food and beverages. Purchase tickets online:

www.stcecelia.com. Info: Kathy 732.283.2300 or

[email protected]

••Celebration of Marriage Retreat, September 28-30,

Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point. For couples

married at least 10 years. We strike a delibrate balance among

participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and

plenty of “couple time” for walks on the beach. Cost: $270

(includes room, meals, and program). Register online

www.capemaymarianists.org or 609.884.3829.

WEDDING BANNS

III Christina Behrend & Brandon Swan

II Allison Freeman & Jon Weinberger

LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER

Clothing needed for children (up to size 7)

Fall/Winter clothes. Also, toys/baby furni-

ture (except cribs) needed. Contact:

George Wiliszewski (732-679-4719)/

Maureen Nigro (732-591-8914).

HOT LINE NUMBERS:

• Alanon/Alateen: 1-888-425-2666

• Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-992-0401

• Nar-Anon of NJ 1-877-424-4491

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-888-568-1112

• Domestic Violence: 1-800-572-7233

• NJ Gamblers Anonymous: 1-855-222-5542

• Suicide/Crisis: 1-800-999-9999

BINGO

(Including progressive) All proceeds support Saint Thomas

the Apostle Parish School: Sundays - 5:00pm; Tuesdays

and Thursdays - 11:00am; Friday—9:00pm and Midnight.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

& Jordan with Fr. Gerry

January 14 - 25, 2019

Join Father Gerry, Spiritual Director on this 12 day Pil-

grimage to the Holy Land (Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Mt.

Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Bethlehem,

Church of the Nativity, the Passion of our Lord and more!).

Literature available at the Pastoral Center. Round trip

from Old Bridge. Cost: $3,400. Visit website at

www.nativitypilgrimage.com or email Fr. Gerry directly at

[email protected].

ST. THOMAS SENIOR WOMEN’S

BOWLING LEAGUE...

...is seeking new members for the Fall. If

you are interested in joining, please contact

Bonnie for details: 732.679.4322.

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