All Saints' Parish
Stirring up things since 1692
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All Saints Coronavirus Helpline
443-684-6115
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Welcome to our Virtual Worship for the
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 3
You can preview our texts here:
(In the book of Acts we begin to glimpse Luke's inspired imagining of the early days of the Jesus movement following the Day of Pentecost. The first 'letter of Peter' reinforces the foundational values of that movement - that abuse is not met with abuse, suffering is not met with threat of retribution, etc. And, we return to the gospel of John as Jesus waxes poetic about good shepherding. As you might have guessed, the 23rd Psalm is the one appointed for this day.)
For your convenience, a copy of the virtual bulletin is attached. There will also be four musical offerings - to be determined - with accompaniment and lyrics provided.
The service begins promptly at 10 AM but once again we will open the service at 9:45 so we may do a little greeting beforehand, and we certainly invite you to hang out afterwards for virtual coffee hour and conversation.
Once again we will 'mute all' for certain portions of the service, when other noise and side conversations can be distracting. It is not a fool proof system.
So, be sure to monitor your own screen and make sure that you are muted when you need to be
. (Thanks. It really helps) Those who are reading, leading prayers, etc, can unmute in order to participate. Thanks for all you do to make this a meaningful community gathering.
To join by pc, laptop, or smart device, click on this link:
When asked for a password, enter this number: 014954
To join by cell phone:
Call-in number: 1-646-558-8656
When asked for the access code, enter: 715310766#
When asked for the password, enter: 014954#
To join by landline:
Dial: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 715 310 766
Password: 014954
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a prayer for healing
Gracious and loving God,
In this time of uncertainty and crisis, we raise before you our fear, our anxiety, our deepest concerns and our greatest hopes.
We pray for all who are stricken by this virus, that you grant them courage and strength;
we pray for those who labor at personal risk to bring comfort and healing, that you protect them from all harm and bless the application of their skill and experience;
we pray for all who have been impacted financially - those who have lost jobs, those who are hungry, those who fear the loss of home or business, and those already on the margins whose suffering has increased - that you may be a source of hope for them and an inspiration to others who have the power to alleviate their anguish;
And, we pray that you will bring us together in this moment as a nation, that we rise to the single purpose of doing all we can to support the healing and safety and recovery of our neighbors near and far, that in committing ourselves to the welfare of the other we may discover that the love that binds us is greater than anything that might separate us;
all this we ask in your most Holy name, for you are the source of all healing, all hope, all love and all peace. Amen
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Join Barbara Brown and Lisa+ Siciliano every Thursday, 7-8 pm on a conference call devoted to prayer. This is an opportunity for anyone to bring concerns and have everyone on the call pray for such concerns. [This is separate from being able to contact Barbara to arrange individual prayer.]
Location: Virtual: call (978) 990 - 5000. Use access code: 559918
Date: Thursdays Start time: 7:00 PM
End time: approximately 8:00 pm
Contact info:
Barbara Brown, Lisa+ Siciliano
barbara_brown1@verizon.net; deaconlisasomd@gmail.com
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Living Our Values Commission
To date we have had 47 responses to the call for ideas for the All Saints Principal Mission Project. So far, Working to Resolve Housing Needs is strongly in first place, with Addressing Current Effects of Racism and Mitigating Homelessness in second and third place respectively. The Living Our Values Commission members urge each All Saints member to respond, if you have not already. We encourage you to be an active participant in this important project. Please refer to the emails previously sent with the information for providing your input. Please respond by May 15. Following that date, we will select the top three ideas and present those to you the members to determine the top one that will become our Principal Mission project. Send your responses to Sherrill Munn, email:
njoydancin@aol.com
Please let me know if I need to send the information to you again that explains the process for giving your input.
Thank you,
Sherrill
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May Vestry Meeting
The next meeting of All Saints Vestry will be virtual, on Zoom, Tuesday, May 12th, at 7:15 PM. All parishioners are welcome to "attend". Details for the Zoom connection will be made available a week before the meeting.
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Try It ~ You'll Like easyTithe
Text2Give
EasyTithe is a quick and secure giving experience for our members and friends to support All Saints Parish. Online giving, mobile app giving, what more could we want? We want Text2Give! We are ready to bring in a new month, warmer weather and a super easy, extra way to give on-the-go. All you need is your smartphone.
- Text the word GIVE to 14103046141.
- If it’s your first time, you’ll be prompted to click a link directing you to the online giving page to complete a one-time registration.
- Click SIGN IN then click REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT"at the bottom of the page.
- Complete contact information then click REGISTER.
- Enter the secure PIN that the system texts you.
- Select the fund and subfund and enter the donation amount and payment information before completing your gift.
- Click SAVE PAYMENT to keep your payment information securely saved for future gifts.
- To text a donation after the one-time registration, you can give immediately without having to re-enter any of your information.
- Simply text the desired amount and the fund keyword to the text giving number. Ex: 250 tithe for $250.00 to the Tithe fund
- Or you can click the link that you receive and it will take you directly to our giving form.
It is easy peasy! Try it ~ You'll like it!
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The Parish Life Commission
is planning an event to recognize the Class of 2020 high school and college graduates. If you have a student graduating at the end of this school year, please send (name and school) to
allsaintsparishfamily@gmail.com
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We want to congratulate and celebrate their achievement! More details to come.
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The All Saints Live Cooking Show Premiers
Here by popular demand! An all-All Saints live cooking program brought to you from the personal kitchens of our premier chefs! Several times a month (watch the calendar and weekly newsletters), you'll be invited into the homes of some of All Saints' excellent chefs to learn to prepare a new dish. Recipes will be chosen for simplicity and taste, and you'll learn the steps to success from beginning to end -- and see the final result. (Sorry, tasting will have to occur in your home, but then, you're either making it as the chef goes along, or soon thereafter.) Before the show, you'll receive the recipe, ingredients list and list of needed utensils to have at the ready. You may also receive some pre-prep suggestions to allow you to keep pace. Everyone will receive a Zoom invitation that will give access to the kitchen and let you talk with the chef. If you need assistance setting up the Zoom connection, there will be someone to help you ahead of the show.
The first show on May 9th, at 10:00 AM will star Mary Ann Munn, world-class chef, bringing you the secrets of creating scrumptious hummus at home. Who knew the many easy variations that are possible, or that really good hummus is little like its supermarket cousin! Zoom meeting information and recipe will be sent out on Monday.
The next show, May 16th, will welcome stellar chef Norm Flora, bringing you his celebrated homemade pizza secrets. If you haven't had Norm's pizza, you won't want to miss this. If you have had Norm's pizza, you know you won't want to miss this!
After that, next up will be Jim Thrift sharing his cooking secrets. Date time and recipe to be determined.
What's next? It could be you! If you'd like to host a cooking show or just want to talk about it, give a call to Kip at 410 474-3008 or Patti at 202 669-5594. You'll be provided (sanitized) Zoom equipment, tips for easily setting up in your kitchen and technical assistance if desired. (You don't even have to clean the house; folks will only see what you want them to see! For that matter, clothes from the waist down are discretionary!)
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Share-A-Skill Extravaganza
Everyone's especially good at something and everybody can enjoy learning a new skill. That's the concept for All Saint's new "Share-a-Skill" Zoom production, and everyone's invited. Watch the Parish calendar and weekly newsletters for upcoming events. (The first will be Thursday, May 14
th
, at 7:00 PM. with Sherrill Munn demonstrating how to grow potatoes in bags -- we're starting with this one because after the vote the eyes won. Kip was considering a horseback riding demonstration, but the neighs won.) If you'd be willing to share one of your skills give Sherrill a call at 410 286-7586 or email him at
njoydancin@aol.com
We can schedule a time for you and make technical arrangements (all necessary Zoom equipment can be provided in sanitized form.) Similarly, if there's a skill you'd like to see someone demonstrate, give a call or send an email to Sherrill.)
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They Didn't Stop Wining, And They Did Something About It!
"Saints du Vin" has long been known as a wine tasting gathering of wide diversity, no pretentions, and a lot of fun. You can add to that a group of folks who care about their community and do something about it. For the last couple years this group has been the second-from-the-top activities that raises funds to support All Saints outreach activities, but this month they outdid themselves. Not only did they manage to pull off a winetasting via teleconferencing (a feat in itself), but after hearing about the Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry's outsized need for funds to meet the projected food requirements for May, they raised over $1200.00 for that cause. Both accomplishments could qualify for the Guinness Book of World Records but, regardless, rank high in All Saints' book of blessings. If you'd like more information about the group, contact John or Cindy Overstrom using their information in the Parish directory.
This month, we will continue with the Virtual Wine-Tasting On Sunday, May 17th, beginning at 4PM. Come online and join in the fun!
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2020 Les Saints du Vin Wine Tasting Schedule
Date Hosts
May 17 Virtual on-line tasting
June 14 Seversens & Marissa Margosian
July 12 John & Cindy Overstrom
August 9 Ken & Martha Mathews
September 13 Mark & Christine Stevens
October 11 Kip & Patti AtLee
November 8 Paul & Mary Burke-Dickson
December 13 Lissi Mojica
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Are You Missing Our Monthly Outreach Breakfasts?
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Don't worry...we have it covered! As the "Stay-At-Home" order remains in effect, we will be hosting another
Virtual Outreach Breakfast
on the 24th of May. As you eat breakfast in the comfort of your home, take a moment to think about your church family and pray for all we do to support our Calvert community. To keep our Outreach fully funded as planned, consider making a donation as you would at our regularly scheduled Outreach Breakfast. You can donate online via easyTithe using this link:
OR
you can mail a check to the church (be sure to note Outreach Breakfast on the check!
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Men's Breakfast
at Trader's is canceled until further notice.
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Women's Breakfast
at Dreamweaver is canceled until further notice.
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We are back for yet another round of Friday Night Trivia. As before, we have taken some extra precautions to ensure that we can play without unwelcomed interruptions.
Game begins at 7 PM. You can log on starting at 6:40
to register yourself or your 'team' for the contest. As always, bring your own beverage and munchies - and please check out the Scorpion Brewery - with our very own Brian Dailey - for their featured carry-out du jour.
Our theme time around is: A Novel Idea!, inspired by the 100 greatest works of fiction. (Inspired, not about - you won't have to know the name of the first mate aboard the Hispaniola) Here is the link - your ticket to all of the fun. After you click on the link, you will need to enter the password.
This is the link
Join Zoom Trivia
If you are joining in over the Zoom app, you will enter the meeting ID and then the password when prompted.
Meeting ID: 991 6130 1003
Password: 016933
Feel free to share with friends and family that might want to play as part of your team. Please let us know by emailing
allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org
if you are inviting others to join so that we can identify them when they enter the waiting room before the quiz
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The knitting/crafting group continues to meet via Zoom on Thursdays from 1 - 3. If you would like to join us and are not receiving our emails, please contact Cindy Overstrom at
cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.c
om
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Our next meeting will be on April 29. If you would rather not attend with your computer, you can call in with any phone also.
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The next Zoom ECW meeting will be on Saturday, May 16 at 10 am. If you are not receiving the email invitation for these monthly meetings and would like to attend, please contact Cindy Overstrom at
cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com
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If you would rather not attend with your computer, you can call in with any phone also.
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The Spudnik team sends a big thank you to all the members and friends of the church who supported Project Spudnik through the tomato plant and Worm Tea fundraiser. We distributed 150 tomato plants and 30.5 liters/quarts of Worm Tea. I don't have a final tally on the amount of money that raised, but it could be more than $500.
The Spudnik garden is well underway for this year. We have added a Children's Garden to go with our Main Vegetable and Pollinator Gardens. The Children's Garden is in the shape of a fish, an ancient Christian symbol. We urge you to visit the gardens when you are in the area of the church. We have plans to further beautify the gardens so that the area may become a picnic area.
If any of you would like some of the remaining tomato plants, please let me know how many and when you can pick them up at the Munn's, email
njoydancin@aol.com
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We will leave plants beside our mailbox for you. Also, soon we will have a few other plants available, including Honesty Flowers (an old favorite in Colonial days), a few peppers and eggplants. We will reserve them on a first-come, first-serve basis until gone.
Thanks,
Sherrill
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Sit on our new bench
to enjoy the garden.
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Finishing the
children's garden.
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The children's garden
with its grow bags.
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Spudnik main garden and pollinator garden
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Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!
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A SUPER THANK YOU shout-out to all who supported our Food Pantry fundraising efforts in April! Our goal was to raise $2000 for the Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry. We more than doubled the goal with more than $5000 in contributions to help feed those in need during this difficult time. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of many Calvert County residents!
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Echoes of Another Meal
Along with other churches who help found Project Echo, the people of our Parish have been preparing meals for decades for the untold numbers of people who have found refuge there. Hardly seems possible now, but when Echo began at Linden House (the former home of a county Judge, then in sad repair, and now the home of the County Historical Society, it was just about the only way that guests could be fed there. Since then, a seemingly unending stream of casseroles, salads and other wonderful dishes has kept people fed who would otherwise have been homeless and hungry. We appreciate all our partners in this ongoing accomplishment, but – just between us – there are those who have said no one does it better than All Saints! Food is good to have, but knowing a community cares for you when times are tough is even better. Our guests at Project Echo have had no better proof of that over the years than the meals by fine cooks who made the time to prepare them the same way they would for their own families. To the many, many, many talented and generous people who’ve kept this going we say thank you! It wasn’t an accident when it came time for our Lord to tell us, for nearly the last time, how much he loved us, he did it with a meal. We understand why.
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S.O.S
During this health crisis, our Heartfelt. program is continuing to
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ummies. We are providing 3 meals a day for the 3 weekend days for 22 children at Beach Elementary School. We now have plenty of plastic bags. Thanks to all who brought them in.
Our Heartfelt. pantry is currently fairly full, however we ARE in need of the following:
- 22 plastic containers of jelly
- Bags of apples (12 in a bag) – 2 bags each week
- Oranges (9 in a bag) – 3 bags each week
On behalf of the children we are feeding, THANK YOU for any assistance that you can give us!
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Corona Fun Tip!
Well we all know a lot not to like about live Corona style, but here's a silver lining you may want to polish up. Sponsor a Zoom family talent show! Some of our parishioners recently did this and it was great fun! The "formula": calendar a Zoom "meeting" with kid-appropriate security settings (several parishioners can help); make up a colorful invitation to send by email to family members far and wide, including the Zoom details and the parameters (e.g., for kids up to 18 years, dance, sing, play an instrument..., time allowed for each performance (e.g., 3 minutes) and who will MC. (Best to make it a "show" and not a competition; don't forget to include family members who may just enjoy watching.) You can encourage costumes, use a virtual background to look like a theater or circus tent, and have trumpet fanfares ready to play at appropriate points. Amazon can deliver prizes to adults in each household to share with "performers" at the end. Enjoy!
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There IS something We can do for our Health Heroes!
TOGETHER
, let's do it!
We haven’t seen much in our news, but our local hospital staff has been impacted by the challenges of the Corona Virus as they’ve had to prepare for and respond to local people infected by it. (138 county cases as this is written). And, as we’re coming to understand, just the stress of the unknown and unknowable risks to their families is difficult. Fortunately, there’s something right up All Saints’ alley that we can do for them -- feed them goodies! Our inside expert reliably informs us that nothing lifts spirits of hospital staff more than snacks and treats! So, here’s the plan: There will be baskets at the back of the Sanctuary (near the sound system) and you’re invited to fill them to overflowing with goodies – purchased or homemade. (Think pickup truck sort of overflowing!) If homemade, please pack them in zipper plastic bags. (You can make a quick stop-off on one of your essential trips or coordinate with a fellow parishioner to do so for you – observing all precautions, please! Whether commercial or homemade, please give the outside of the packaging a sanitizer wipe down as you put them in the basket. If you’d like to include a little note of appreciation, that would be extra special. We’ll deliver all to the hospital staff with a big thank you from All Saints! PLEASE GET THEM TO THE SANCTUARY NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
TH
. On behalf of those who care for us, thank you!
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All Saints is a Census Partner.
And we take that role seriously, because participation in the census is of vital importance to all residents of Calvert County.
The 2020 Census will provide data that will impact our local community for the next decade. Lawmakers, business owners, community planners and many others will use the 2020 Census data to make critical decisions.
The data will inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, block grants for community mental health services, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. It will inform decisions about allocating funding to communities such as ours for hospitals, fire departments, school lunch programs, and other critical programs and services.
The information you provide will be valuable to businesses, as the results will provide a rich set of data on the communities they serve. Business owners rely on census results to make decisions, such as where to open new stores, restaurants, factories, or offices, where to expand operations, where to recruit employees, and which
products and services to offer
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Think of your morning commute to DC or Annapolis – if you can still remember that routine because it will be back: Census results influence highway planning and construction and improvement, as well as providing additional grants for buses and other forms of public transportation.
Or think of our local schools: Census results help determine how money is allocated for the programs like Head Start and for grants that support teachers and special education.
The list goes on, including programs to support rural areas like ours, so that we might restore wildlife, prevent child abuse, prepare for wildfires, and provide housing assistance for older adults.
As you can see, the funding decisions will shape many different aspects of our community life together community and we are a people called to create and sustain healthy, loving and supportive communities.
So, again, if you have not yet completed your census form, you may do so by clicking on this link
my2020census.gov
to begin the process. Or, you can complete the form that you received in the mail. If you have participated – great!!! But that is not all you can do.
You can encourage your friends, family and neighbors to participate in this vitally important process as well. Share this article or tell them yourselves, because more than ever in these stress-filled times, it is apparent that we need strong communities and we need everyone’s participation to make them work for all.
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YOU MATTER!
TAKE THE 2020 CENSUS TODAY and BE COUNTED!
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Calvert Arts Festival updates.
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We have a new date!
With input from our artisans, the decision has been made to host Calvert Arts Festival 2020 on October 10th. It will be just as much fun in October as it always is in May. Stay tuned for more information and mark your calendars with the new date today. Octoberfest theme!
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As you know, Tamara switched up our Saints’ Alive newsletter last fall. So we now have a weekly newsletter with announcements for the upcoming week and a monthly newsletter that includes flyers, pictures, upcoming events and other general information. Anyone can contribute to the newsletter! We always like photos of our Parish family events, so get your cameras out and SNAP away. You can text the pics to Deb Shupe (410-231-8150) or email them, but please include a description or caption. Email Parish or community information, flyers, etc. (as a jpeg, not a pdf) to
allsaints1692connections@gmail.com
with a cc to
allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org
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1. Love and Acceptance of Neighbor
: Work toward alleviating suffering and bringing healing to our communities in acts great and small. Welcome with love, compassion, and care all who engage with All Saints. Strive to bring together in love and fellowship those who otherwise may be divided. Promote equality, human rights, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
2. Worship and Formation
: Create disciples through worship, education, and coming together in fellowship. Demonstrate and share the love of Jesus with others. Offer creative and enriching programs for adults, children, and youth. Promote worship activities that strengthen congregational relationships and bring our community together in love and mutual respect.
3. Valuing and Sharing Our History
: Respect, maintain, and share our sacred space and the stories of those who have worshipped here for over 300 years. Encourage understanding and enlightenment through listening to and learning about our history.
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Worship Commission:
Deb Watson
301-801-0960
Dennis Laurie
410-714-2533
Parish Family Commission:
Hope Sayles
301-855-0251 or 301-467-1467
Kelly McDonald
864-556-2555
Christian Formation Commission:
Paul Dickson
410 257-3893
Erryn Fleming
764 913-4042
Living Our Values Commission:
Sherrill Munn
443 404-7560
Genny Nesslage
410 474-8695
Giving Back Commission:
Patti At Lee
202 669-5594
Finance Commission:
Patrick Herlihy
202 603-3273
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Connections Commission:
Deb Shupe
410-231-8150
Lisa Herlihy
410-610-1084
Property Committee:
Tom Hyde
443 684-4583
Penny Dorsey
410 257-3305
Planned Giving Board:
Ken McKenzie
703 675-4476
Episcopal Church Women (ECW):
Cammie Weaver
410 474-3008
Calvert Arts Festival:
Lisa Herlihy
410-610-1084
Cemetery Committee:
Brian Dowell
410-257-5449
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