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St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church

January 24th, 2021 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

This and prior weeks' announcements are posted on this webpage:  https://www.stechurch.com/announcements

  1. Next Sun Jan 31, 2021

    • 11am Joint online morning prayer service

    • 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Maria Ling

      • Phone 647 374 4685

      • Meeting ID: 971 0493 5659 #

      • When it asks for participant ID just press #

      • Password: 494353 #

    • On Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Bishop Jenny be coming to St. E as celebrant to our Celebration of New Ministry online service for Rev. Maria.

    • One of the hymns in the installation service was composed by the Rev. Maria’s husband, Prof. Swee Hong Lim.  Rev. Maria invites everyone to have a look at the music score and the music video in advance, so that it will be easier to sing and praise God together on the actual day.

  2. Get to know your priest

    • Want to find out more about Rev Maria? Join her on Zoom and ask her anything!

    • English session on Saturday Feb 6 at 10am

      • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

      • Meeting ID: 920 5264 4351

      • Passcode: 696572

    • Cantonese session on Sunday Feb 7 at 2pm

      • Those present can help with translation.

      • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

      • Meeting ID: 937 4798 4833

      • Passcode: 555356

    • Mandarin session to be scheduled separately

  3. Pre-Vestry and Vestry Meetings

    • Our next annual vestry to be on Sun Feb 21, 2021 at 1:30pm

    • Vestry report and draft financial statements will made available about a week prior

    • Pre-Vestry online meeting on Thu Feb 18, 2021 at 7:30pm for anyone with questions to help the leadership prepare for Vestry

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click here

    • Meeting ID: 990 7874 3606

    • Passcode: 1051

  4. Bishop Jenny’s Online Farewell Party Feb 21 at 4pm

    • As you know, in a few weeks, Bishop Jenny will be leaving the YCV Episcopal Office to take up her new position as Rector of St Paul, Bloor Street. Before she officially departs there will be an Area farewell party by Zoom on Sun Feb 21 at 4pm.

    • Register for the party (click here) by Fri Feb 12 and encourage others to register, too. Just click on the underlined words to reach the registration page. A zoom link will be sent to you the week before the event.

  5. Christian Unity Service

  6. Wycliffe College student, Carol Shih

    • We are happy to welcome Carol Shih, who is a 2nd year MDiv student at Wycliffe College, who will do her Field Education here at St E. She will be worshipping with us and also learning about pastoral ministry and serving God here in Canada. Rev. Maria will be supervising her during her time with us. Please reach out to her and welcome her.

  7. Condolences

    • Sunny Wong's mother-in-law, Hong Lian Chen, 96, passed away in China. Due to the pandemic, Sunny is not able to go back to China for the funeral. Please pray for her and her family.

  8. Bishop Patrick Yu teaching theology courses online

    • He will be teaching 3 courses on Zoom at Ming Hua Theological College, the Anglican Seminary in HK. Courses will run from March to May. Lectures in Cantonese, written work in English. There is a fee to join each course. If you need financial assistance or would like further information, please contact info@stechurch.com

  9. Calvin Symposium on Worship 2021

    • ONLINE CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP 2021 - Free to register and attend

    • https://worship.calvin.edu/symposium/

    • January 6–26, 2021

    • You are warmly invited to register now for a free online learning experience held January 6-26, 2021, on key topics and themes in worship and the Christian life at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This online experience is designed for all kinds of learners: students, faculty, artists, musicians, pastors, preachers, scholars, teachers, worship leaders and planners, and all interested worshipers around the world.

    • Rev. Maria recommends this event.

  10. Alpha comes to St. Elizabeth’s in the New Year

    • Why am I here? What is my purpose? Who is Jesus? Bring your questions and your friends to Alpha, where we will watch a video together online and discuss it in small groups afterwards. Alpha will be hosted via ZOOM (in collaboration with St. John’s Willowdale) on Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, starting Jan. 21 (ending Feb. 25). All are welcome.

    • If you are interested in volunteering as a small group facilitator, please contact Rev. Maria Ling at priest@stechurch.com .

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 898 0390 4309 Passcode: 365059

  11. Seminar on Apostles’ Creed (by CGST) & Follow up discussion & Prayer meeting (by St. E. Faith Formation)

    • Our Faith Formation Team would like to encourage parishioners to join the online seminar on “Apostles’ Creed” by CGST (Hong Kong China Graduate School of Theology) – a total of 8 weekly lectures, starting from Jan. 19 to Mar. 17. (no class for the second week of Feb.) Please see the following for details and for registration,

    • www.cgst.edu/hk/cht/wol_online_intro

    • Faith Formation suggests you consider to register for the “21A90A92” session  (Hong Kong Time Wed 9-10am) (that is, Toronto time Tue 8-9pm)

    • Deadline for registration:  Hong Kong Time: Wed. Jan 6

    • Faith formation will hold a follow up discussion and prayer meeting (conducted in Cantonese) on Tue after each lesson on “Apostles’ Creed”, at about 9:00pm to 9:30pm. For those parishioners who would like to join this discussion and prayer meeting, please inform Margaret Loo (info@stechurch.com), so that the appropriate Zoom link can be provided.

  12. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  13. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  14. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  15. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

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St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church

January 17th, 2021 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

This and prior weeks' announcements are posted on this webpage:  https://www.stechurch.com/announcements

  1. Wycliffe College student, Carol Shih

    • We are happy to welcome Carol Shih, who is a 2nd year MDiv student at Wycliffe College, who will do her Field Education here at St E. She will be worshipping with us and also learning about pastoral ministry and serving God here in Canada. Rev. Maria will be supervising her during her time with us. Please reach out to her and welcome her.

  2. Condolences

    • Sunny Wong's mother-in-law, Hong Lian Chen, 96, passed away in China. Due to the pandemic, Sunny is not able to go back to China for the funeral. Please pray for her and her family.

  3. 1/23 (Sat) at 10am PAB Meeting: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 992 5232 3954 Passcode: 105101

  4. Bishop Patrick Yu teaching theology courses online

    • He will be teaching 3 courses on Zoom at Ming Hua Theological College, the Anglican Seminary in HK. Courses will run from March to May. Lectures in Cantonese, written work in English. There is a fee to join each course. If you need financial assistance or would like further information, please contact info@stechurch.com

  5. Sun Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Maria Ling

    • On Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Bishop Jenny be coming to St. E as celebrant to our Celebration of New Ministry online service for Rev. Maria. Please mark your calendars.

    • One of the hymns in the installation service was composed by the Rev. Maria’s husband, Prof. Swee Hong Lim. Rev. Maria invites everyone to have a look at the music score and the music video in advance, so that it will be easier to sing and praise God together on the actual day.

  6. Alpha comes to St. Elizabeth’s in the New Year

    • Why am I here? What is my purpose? Who is Jesus? Bring your questions and your friends to Alpha, where we will watch a video together online and discuss it in small groups afterwards. Alpha will be hosted via ZOOM (in collaboration with St. John’s Willowdale) on Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, starting Jan. 21 (ending Feb. 25). All are welcome.

    • If you are interested in volunteering as a small group facilitator, please contact Rev. Maria Ling at priest@stechurch.com .

    • Zoom Meeting Link: Click Here

    • Meeting ID: 898 0390 4309 Passcode: 365059

  7. 2021 Theme: Revive, Restore, Renew

    • Revive our dry bones and weary spirits – Ezekiel 37:1-14

    • Restore our first love for Jesus – Revelation 2:1-7

    • Renew our relationships/friendships – Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24, 25; John 13:34, 35; Romans 12: 9-21

    • Renew our commitment to the ministries God has given us to carry out at St E – Ephesians 4:7-11; 1 Corinthians 12

    • Renew our sense of God's way of being church (the Body of Christ) – Acts 2:44-47

  8. Christian Unity Service

    • According to the church calendar, this week is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  The Diocese will organize the first Mandarin Christian Unity service on this Sunday, January 17, 1:30 pm at St. James Cathedral.  Rev. Kevin Hon, Incumbent of Toronto Chinese Methodist Church, will be the preacher.  You are welcome to join the service online  https://stjamescathedral.ca/ministries/mandarin-ministry/zhurichongbai/.

  9. Calvin Symposium on Worship 2021

    • ONLINE CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP 2021 - Free to register and attend

    • https://worship.calvin.edu/symposium/

    • January 6–26, 2021

    • You are warmly invited to register now for a free online learning experience held January 6-26, 2021, on key topics and themes in worship and the Christian life at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This online experience is designed for all kinds of learners: students, faculty, artists, musicians, pastors, preachers, scholars, teachers, worship leaders and planners, and all interested worshipers around the world.

    • Rev. Maria recommends this event.

  10. Seminar on Apostles’ Creed (by CGST) & Follow up discussion & Prayer meeting (by St. E. Faith Formation)

    • Our Faith Formation Team would like to encourage parishioners to join the online seminar on “Apostles’ Creed” by CGST (Hong Kong China Graduate School of Theology) – a total of 8 weekly lectures, starting from Jan. 19 to Mar. 17. (no class for the second week of Feb.) Please see the following for details and for registration,

    • www.cgst.edu/hk/cht/wol_online_intro

    • Faith Formation suggests you consider to register for the “21A90A92” session  (Hong Kong Time Wed 9-10am) (that is, Toronto time Tue 8-9pm)

    • Deadline for registration:  Hong Kong Time: Wed. Jan 6

    • Faith formation will hold a follow up discussion and prayer meeting (conducted in Cantonese) on Tue after each lesson on “Apostles’ Creed”, at about 9:00pm to 9:30pm. For those parishioners who would like to join this discussion and prayer meeting, please inform Margaret Loo (info@stechurch.com), so that the appropriate Zoom link can be provided.

  11. UPDATED Jan-Feb Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the updated English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for January & February worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

  12. Vestry & 2020 Reports

    • We are tentatively setting our next annual vestry to be on Feb 21, 2021

    • We will likely hold the vestry online and possible at church if situation allows at the time. More details will be closer to the date.

    • Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese.

    • Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Jan 17, 2021.

  13. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  14. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  15. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  16. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

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St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church

January 10th, 2021 Baptism of the Lord

This and prior weeks' announcements are posted on this webpage:  https://www.stechurch.com/announcements

  1. 2021 Theme: Revive, Restore, Renew

    • Revive our dry bones and weary spirits – Ezekiel 37:1-14

    • Restore our first love for Jesus – Revelation 2:1-7

    • Renew our relationships/friendships – Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24, 25; John 13:34, 35; Romans 12: 9-21

    • Renew our commitment to the ministries God has given us to carry out at St E – Ephesians 4:7-11; 1 Corinthians 12

    • Renew our sense of God's way of being church (the Body of Christ) – Acts 2:44-47

  2. Momentum Meeting for Curates

    • Rev. Maria will be attending the 2-day Momentum meeting on Wed, Jan 13 and Thurs, Jan 14 from 9:30am - 3pm and will be unavailable during those hours. In case of pastoral emergencies, do not hesitate to call (647) 507-1051.​

  3. Christian Unity Service

    • According to the church calendar, this week is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  The Diocese will organize the first Mandarin Christian Unity service on next Sunday, January 17, 1:30 am at St. James Cathedral.  Rev. Kevin Hon, Incumbent of Toronto Chinese Methodist Church, will be the preacher.  You are welcome to join the service online  https://stjamescathedral.ca/ministries/mandarin-ministry/zhurichongbai/.

  4. Calvin Symposium on Worship 2021

    • ONLINE CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP 2021 - Free to register and attend

    • https://worship.calvin.edu/symposium/

    • January 6–26, 2021

    • You are warmly invited to register now for a free online learning experience held January 6-26, 2021, on key topics and themes in worship and the Christian life at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This online experience is designed for all kinds of learners: students, faculty, artists, musicians, pastors, preachers, scholars, teachers, worship leaders and planners, and all interested worshipers around the world.

    • Rev. Maria recommends this event.

  5. Zoom Pastoral Visits in 2021

    • Rev. Maria would like to make pastoral visits via Zoom. These visits would be during the day or evening (TBA) on the following days (times to be arranged): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please email priest@stechurch.com to schedule a visit

  6. Alpha comes to St. Elizabeth’s in the New Year

    • Why am I here? What is my purpose? Who is Jesus? Bring your questions and your friends to Alpha, where we will watch a video together online and discuss it in small groups afterwards. Alpha will be hosted via ZOOM (in collaboration with St. John’s Willowdale) on Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, starting Jan. 21 (ending Feb. 25). All are welcome.

    • If you are interested in volunteering as a small group facilitator, please contact Rev. Maria Ling at priest@stechurch.com .

  7. Seminar on Apostles’ Creed (by CGST) & Follow up discussion & Prayer meeting (by St. E. Faith Formation)

    • Our Faith Formation Team would like to encourage parishioners to join the online seminar on “Apostles’ Creed” by CGST (Hong Kong China Graduate School of Theology) – a total of 8 weekly lectures, starting from Jan. 19 to Mar. 17. (no class for the second week of Feb.) Please see the following for details and for registration,

    • www.cgst.edu/hk/cht/wol_online_intro

    • Faith Formation suggests you consider to register for the “21A90A92” session  (Hong Kong Time Wed 9-10am) (that is, Toronto time Tue 8-9pm)

    • Deadline for registration:  Hong Kong Time: Wed. Jan 6

    • Faith formation will hold a follow up discussion and prayer meeting (conducted in Cantonese) on Tue after each lesson on “Apostles’ Creed”, at about 9:00pm to 9:30pm. For those parishioners who would like to join this discussion and prayer meeting, please inform Margaret Loo (info@stechurch.com), so that the appropriate Zoom link can be provided.

  8. UPDATED Jan-Feb Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the updated English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for January & February worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

  9. Sun Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Maria Ling

    • On Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Bishop Jenny be coming to St. E as celebrant to our Celebration of New Ministry online service for Rev. Maria. Please mark your calendars.

  10. Sunday English Adult Bible Study Group: Meetings on hold until the new year

    • We will start to read the Gospel of Matthew in the New Year. Anyone interested are welcome to join.

    • First meeting will be held on Sunday Jan 10, 2021.

  11. Cantonese Bible Study Fellowship

    • The next session will be on Monday Jan 11, 2021.

  12. Vestry & 2020 Reports

    • We are tentatively setting our next annual vestry to be on Feb 21, 2021

    • We will likely hold the vestry online and possible at church if situation allows at the time. More details will be closer to the date.

    • Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese.

    • Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Jan 17, 2021.

  13. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  14. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  15. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  16. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

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St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church

January 3rd, 2021 2nd Sunday after Christmas

This and prior weeks' announcements are posted on this webpage:  https://www.stechurch.com/announcements

  1. Calvin Symposium on Worship 2021

    • ONLINE CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP 2021 - Free to register and attend

    • https://worship.calvin.edu/symposium/

    • January 6–26, 2021

    • You are warmly invited to register now for a free online learning experience held January 6-26, 2021, on key topics and themes in worship and the Christian life at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This online experience is designed for all kinds of learners: students, faculty, artists, musicians, pastors, preachers, scholars, teachers, worship leaders and planners, and all interested worshipers around the world.

    • Rev. Maria recommends this event.

  2. Zoom Pastoral Visits in 2021

    • Rev. Maria would like to make pastoral visits via Zoom. These visits would be during the day or evening (TBA) on the following days (times to be arranged): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please email priest@stechurch.com to schedule a visit

  3. 2021 Joan Chittister OSB Calendars

    • Rev. Maria ordered 50 2021 Calendars from the US for the households in St E. Rev. Maria plans to be at church between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday January 6 if you'd like to drop by and pick one up for your household.

  4. Alpha comes to St. Elizabeth’s in the New Year

    • Why am I here? What is my purpose? Who is Jesus? Bring your questions and your friends to Alpha, where we will watch a video together online and discuss it in small groups afterwards. Alpha will be hosted via ZOOM (in collaboration with St. John’s Willowdale) on Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, starting Jan. 21 (ending Feb. 25). All are welcome.

    • If you are interested in volunteering as a small group facilitator, please contact Rev. Maria Ling at priest@stechurch.com .

  5. Seminar on Apostles’ Creed (by CGST) & Follow up discussion & Prayer meeting (by St. E. Faith Formation)

    • Our Faith Formation Team would like to encourage parishioners to join the online seminar on “Apostles’ Creed” by CGST (Hong Kong China Graduate School of Theology) – a total of 8 weekly lectures, starting from Jan. 19 to Mar. 17. (no class for the second week of Feb.) Please see the following for details and for registration,

    • www.cgst.edu/hk/cht/wol_online_intro

    • Faith Formation suggests you consider to register for the “21A90A92” session  (Hong Kong Time Wed 9-10am) (that is, Toronto time Tue 8-9pm)

    • Deadline for registration:  Hong Kong Time: Wed. Jan 6

    • Faith formation will hold a follow up discussion and prayer meeting (conducted in Cantonese) on Tue after each lesson on “Apostles’ Creed”, at about 9:00pm to 9:30pm. For those parishioners who would like to join this discussion and prayer meeting, please inform Margaret Loo (info@stechurch.com), so that the appropriate Zoom link can be provided.

  6. UPDATED Jan-Feb Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the updated English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for January & February worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

  7. Sun Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Maria Ling

    • On Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Bishop Jenny be coming to St. E as celebrant to our Celebration of New Ministry online service for Rev. Maria. Please mark your calendars.

  8. English Prayer Meeting

    • Next meeting will be on Wed Jan 6, 2021

  9. Sunday English Adult Bible Study Group: Meetings on hold until the new year

    • We will start to read the Gospel of Matthew in the New Year. Anyone interested are welcome to join.

    • First meeting will be held on Sunday Jan 10, 2021.

  10. Cantonese Bible Study Fellowship

    • The next session will be on Monday Jan 11, 2021.

  11. Vestry & 2020 Reports

    • We are tentatively setting our next annual vestry to be on Feb 21, 2021

    • We will likely hold the vestry online and possible at church if situation allows at the time. More details will be closer to the date.

    • Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese.

    • Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Jan 17, 2021.

  12. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  13. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  14. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  15. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

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St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church St.Elizabeth's Anglican Church

December 27th, 2020 1st Sunday after Christmas

  1. Jan-Feb Worship Rosters

    • Attached are the English, Cantonese and Mandarin rosters for January & February worship and they are also available on our website: stechurch.com/roster

    • The rosters are based on our current situation and arrangements for worship, if there will be any impacts to services due to changes in the COVID-19 restrictions. The rosters will be adjusted accordingly.

    • If you or your family members are not available to serve on certain days, please contact Fenella as soon as possible.

  2. Maria’s Availability

    • Maria will take a brief break on Mon Dec 28 to Wed Dec 30. If you need to reach her, she can still be reached via her phone or email:

    • Phone: 647-507-1051

    • Email: priest@stechurch.com

  3. Sun Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Maria Ling

    • On Jan 31, 2021 at 4pm Bishop Jenny be coming to St. E as celebrant to our Celebration of New Ministry online service for Rev. Maria. Please mark your calendars.

  4. No English Prayer Meeting on Wed Dec 30

    • CANCELLED English Prayer Meeting on Wed Dec 30 for the winter break

    • Next meeting will be on Wed Jan 6, 2021

  5. Sunday English Adult Bible Study Group: Meetings on hold until the new year

    • We will start to read the Gospel of Matthew in the New Year. Anyone interested are welcome to join.

    • First meeting will be held on Sunday Jan 10, 2021.

  6. Cantonese Bible Study Fellowship

    • There will be no Bible study sessions on Monday December 21, 2020 and Monday December 28, 2020.

    • The next session will be on Monday Jan 11, 2021.

  7. Vestry & 2020 Reports

    • We are tentatively setting our next annual vestry to be on Feb 21, 2021

    • We will likely hold the vestry online and possible at church if situation allows at the time. More details will be closer to the date.

    • Department heads and small group leaders are invited to write short reports (about half a page with photos) on the development of their ministries in either English or Chinese.

    • Please submit your reports to Fenella Chiu by Jan 17, 2021.

  8. Cantonese Caring Ministry

    • The purpose of the "Christmas Joy Sharing" campaign is to help console church elders during the outbreak and to bring them messages of Peace and Joy. Thank you to the participation of the small group and social department and a special thank you to all the secret angels who delivered the small gift bags. The campaign has completed. Glory be to the Lord.

  9. Dec 31 Deadline to Submit 2020 Expense Reimbursement

    • If you have expenses paid for the church please submit it before the end of the year for reimbursement. Late submission will not be accepted.

  10. Links to Online Services and Other Programs on Zoom

  11. Sermons stechurch.com/sermons

  12. Livestream or Recorded Services stechurch.com/services

  13. Rosters stechurch.com/roster

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