SAINT ANN PARISH NEPONSET
SAINT BRENDAN PARISH
243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Tel. 617-825-6180 | 617-825– 7869
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.SaintAnnNeponset.com
MASS & DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE
Vigil Mass:
4:00 pm (Saturday)
Sunday
8:30am & 10:30am Family Mass
Daily Mass: 9:00am Thursday - Saturday
15 Rita Rd., Dorchester, MA 02124
Tel. 617-436-0310 | Fax:617-436-1386
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.saintbrendanparish.org
MASS & DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE
Vigil Mass:
4:00 pm (Saturday)
Sunday
8:00am & 10:00am
Daily Mass: 9:00am Monday—Wednesday (chapel)
**Rosary celebrated prior to daily mass at 8:45 am**
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HOLY DAYS As Announced
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION SERVICE
8:00am Our Lady of Fatima Rosary and prayer
WEEKDAY DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
M-F 3:00 pm Convent | Saturday 3:00 pm in main church
MONTHLY MASS BOSTONIAN NURSING HOME
2nd Thursday of month, at 2:30pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 9:30-10:15am & 3:00-3:30pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM celebrated the 3rd Sunday of
the month. Parents Catechesis for first time parents only is provided on the last Sunday of the month. Registration is required
through the parish office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact Pastor at least 6
months in advance
MERCY HOUSE CONVENT
Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
241 Neponset Avenue Phone: 617-288-1202
www.sisterfaustina.org
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HOLY DAYS As Announced
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:15—3:45 pm (Church)
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact Pastor at least 6
months in advance
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM celebrated the 1st Sunday of
the month. Parents Catechesis for first time parents only is provided on the last Sunday of the month. Registration is required through the parish office.
SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY Food Pantry: By apt.
only: 857 939 5140. DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED! Gift cards, monetary and food donations
are always welcome. Thank you for your support!
SAINT BRENDAN SCHOOL
Pre K to 6 with an After School Program
29 Rita Road, Dorchester, Ma 02124
Tel.| 617 282 3388 | Fax 617 822 9152
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stbrendanschool.org
Mrs. Maura Burke Principal
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
SAINT ANN PARISH FAMILY MINISTRIES
Saint Ann Parish
Mass Intentions For The Week
Mrs. Paula Skalinski Coordinator, [email protected]
617-825-6180 Ext 12
Altar Servers Training & Coordination: Paula Skalinski
CYO-Basketball: Mr. Charlie Conners, Coordinating
Director Bereavement Ministry: Ms. Mary Lou O’Connor &
Mrs. Jean Hunt Senior Outreach Coordination: Mrs. Marianne
Geary
Saturday February 28
4 pm
James T. Henderson 4th Anniversary
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SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY
NEPONSET CAMPUS
Sunday March 1
830 am
Sean J. McGrath 1st Anniversary
1030 am
Veronica Fallon Memorial
Ms. Catherine T. Brandley, Principal - [email protected]
239 Neponset Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone: 617-265-0019, ext. 4
www.popejp2catholicacademy.org
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Thursday March 5
9 am
Harold White Birthday Memorial
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL MEN AND WOMEN IN
SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: Sgt David J. Swanson, USA—
SPC Jamie Durance, USA 1st SGT, Ryan Long, USA- 1st Sgt
Christopher Demars, USA SPC Joseph Ambo, USA- SPC David
Underwood, USA SPC Eric Rego, USA–Pv2 Brendan Doherty, USA Brian Doherty,
USA –1st Lt. Patrick P. Murphy, USA SrA
Michael T. Sullivan, USAF– Pvt Patrick A.
O’Brien, USA PFC Jason Reil, USN, Cpl.
Brandon N. Finn, USMC 2nd Lt. Ian
Chuckran Cpl. Michael Ball, USMC Pvt.
Michael McDonagh, USMC SPC Michael
Geary USA PFC Kevin McNamara, USA
Friday March 6
9 am
Sister Camille Downey Memorial
Saturday March 7
9 am
Margaret Sorrento Mass Card
4 pm
Katherine E. Basius 12th
Saturday March 8
830
John Fennessy Memorial
1030
Joey Holloran and Patrick Devine Memorial
Jean Lee Months Mind
MINISTERS OF HOLY
EUCHARIST AND ALTAR
SERVERS 3/1/15
This week’s Sanctuary Lamp will burn in
loving memory of: Joey Holloran
Saturday 4 pm
Lector: R Pishkin P Pugliese
EM: F Manning T Monahan
Server: K O Ryan
Sunday 830 am
Lector: R Pierce
EM: T Tran L Le
Server: B Frize K Mannion J Studley
Sunday 1030 am
Lector: J J Connolly
EM: J Burke M Rutter
Server: B R Kazanek S Murphy M Jean Mary
This week’s offertory gifts are offered
in loving honor of: Joey Holloran
In your kindness, please continue to remember in
your prayers all our loved ones and parishioners who
have passed away.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in
peace, Amen.
All are warmly invited to
Eucharistic Exposition and
Adoration celebrated at St. Ann
every Saturday following the 9:00 am
mass until 3:00 pm. We conclude with
Benediction and Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 pm.
SAINT ANN OFFERTORY
See 3/8 bulletin
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
Saint Brendan Parish
Mass Intentions For The Week
St. Brendan Parish
“Led by the Spirit, St. Brendan Parish
Community seeks to know and celebrate
Jesus through Word, Worship and
Service”
Saturday February 28
4 pm
Charles J. Lovett—26th Anniversary
Sunday March 1
8 am
Robert John McNulty II—7th Anniversary
10 am
Ena Langan—4th Anniversary
SAINT BRENDAN OFFERTORY
Weekly: 815.00 (2/15)
Utility and Energy: $1853.00
Weekly: 2427.00 (2/22)
SAINT BRENDAN PARISH 500 CLUB
Saint Brendan and Saint Ann Parishioners are
welcome to participate! There are plenty of
numbers available to purchase—either for one
drawing and/or the full year. Tickets are $5 for
one drawing and $55 for the year. Call the SB
parish office at (617) 436-0310 or see SB parishioner Tom Murphy if you are interested.
Next drawing: March 1 after 10 AM Liturgy.
Monday March 2
9 AM
Parishoners of St. Brendan and St. Ann
Tuesday March 3
9 AM
The Scanlon Family
Wednesday March 4
9 AM
Vocations to the Priesthood
Saturday March 7
4 PM
Fergus Feeney 1st Anniversary
Gary Feeney Anniversary
Sunday March 8
8 AM
St. Brendan Guild Intentions
10 AM
John J. McFadden 10th Anniversary
Bridget Leahy 7th Anniversary
LITURGICAL SUPPORT FEBRUARY
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Patrick, Marie & Rev. John O’Rourke
LITURGICAL SUPPORT
FOOD PANTRY The SVDP Food Pantry is very
low on items. Non perishable items are greatly appreciated. Cereal, tuna, fruit juices, Parmalat milk,
pasta, pasta sauce, boxed potatoes and rice. Grocery
store gift cards are also welcomed and gratefully appreciated.
MOTHER AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Please come and join us on Mondays from 10 AM 12 noon in Father Lane Hall. No school means no
playgroup!
25th Annual St. Brendan Cocktail Party
Planning Meeting
Monday March 9 at 7:00 pm in
St. Brendan Rectory
All Are Welcome to attend!
For Saint Brendan Parish is available for the months of
June and December of 2015. Please contact the parish office
at 617-436-0310 if you are interested in this opportunity for
support.
IRISH PASTORAL CENTRE (IPC) NEWS
MOTHER TODDLER PLAYGROUP Playgroup
Wednesdays in St. Mark’s lower church 10 am—12 noon.
All are welcome.
CAREGIVERS AND COMPANIONS AVAILABLE
A service of the Irish Pastoral Centre. Please call 617 265
5300 xt 11 and speak with Kathleen.
SAINT BRENDAN HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
Sunday, March 1st following the 10:00 AM Mass
Father Lane Hall. Hosted by St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation &
Nursing Care Ctr. Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon, Toast, Fruit/
Pastries, Coffee and Tea, and Raffle items!
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
**NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS**
Beginning Monday January 5, 2015 the St. Ann & St.
Brendan parish offices will be staffed as follows, with
parish business for both parishes being conducted in the
following locations 9 AM to 3 PM:
Mondays: Saint Brendan site
Tuesdays: Saint Brendan site
Wednesdays: Saint Brendan AND Saint Ann sites
Thursdays: Saint Ann site
Fridays: Saint Ann site
STAFF OF THE PARISHES OF SAINT ANN
AND SAINT BRENDAN
Rev. Jason Makos, Pastor
Rev. Thomas Macdonald, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Richard Brennan, Permanent Deacon
Rev. Paul Rouse (Retired), In Residence (SA)
Rev. John McCarthy, Irish Pastoral Centre, In Residence
(SB)
Rev. Richard Putnam, SDB, Weekend Assistant (SB)
Finance & Operations Manager: Nancy Lafoe
Secretaries: Linda Damatin, Maria Maginnis & Marianne
Curley
Facilities and Sextons: Thomas Curley & Tom Blinn
Saint Ann and Saint Brendan Collaborative
Pastoral Planning and Disciples In Mission
Before Fr. Makos left for Michigan early Monday morning, I was able to speak with him on the phone and relate
to him your overwhelmingly supportive response to his
letter in last week’s bulletin. He in turn extends to you his
gratitude for your understanding and kindness as he embarks on his path toward healing. Many of you have requested his address at Guest House in order to send him
notes of encouragement. I will post his contact information in next week’s bulletin so as to give him some
time to settle down before receiving your kind letters.
Our Lenten programming continues this week with Evening Prayer on Friday at 6:30pm at St. Ann’s. Evening
Prayer is driven by the prayerful recitation of the Psalms.
It’s a great way to wind down after a long day and settle
into the peace of Christ. I will offer a brief talk on how
important the Word of God is in our life of Faith. Please
join us if you can!
Lenten Blessings,
Fr. Tom
Religious Education St. Ann: Mrs. Paula Skalinski
[email protected] 617 825 6180 xt 12
Sunday Classes: 9:30 am Gr. 1-6
Lenten Schedule
Religious Education St. Brendan: Mrs. Maura Burke
Grades 1-6, 617 282 3388
Confirmation Program St. Brendan & St. Ann Grades 7- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH—AT ST. BRENDAN’S
9/10: Mrs. Paula Skalinski: [email protected]. 617
The Light Is On For You! - Sacramental Confession
825 6180 xt 12. Class choice: Sundays @ 4:15 pm or Fri6:30—8:00 pm Wednesdays during Lent at all parishes in the
days at 6:00 pm.
Archdiocese of Boston. All Parish families are invited to join us
St. Ann Director of Music & Neighborhood Children’s
for our Lenten Season. These are family friendly events and
Theatre: Mrs Michelle McCourt |
children are welcome.
[email protected]
St. Brendan Director of Music: Taras Leschishin
Week 2—Adoration—Friday February 27
St. Brendan Organist: Joel Davidson
St. Brendans 630—8 pm
Neighbors In Deed: Visitors to Homebound Elders
Week 3—Evening Prayer– Friday March 6
Helen M. Barrett, RN 617 296 0258
St. Anns 630—8 pm
Ministry To Homebound & Elderly: Holy Communion
sacrament of the sick, visit from a priest. Please call the
Week 4—Tour of the Church-Friday March 13
rectory to schedule
St. Brendans 630—8 pm
Office Hours St. Brendan: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9 am—3 pm except Holidays and as noted.
Week 5-Stations of the Cross-Friday March 20
Office Hours St. Ann: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9
St. Anns 630—8 pm
am—3 pm except Holidays and as noted.
Week 6—CHildrens Stations of the Cross Friday March 27
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
St. Brendans 630—8 pm
Interested in completing or beginning your initiation into
the Catholic Church? Please speak with a priest after mass
Week 7-Friday April 3
or by calling either parish office.
Walk with the Cross. Starting at St. Brendans at 12 noon with
stops at Keystone and Bostonian. Ends at St Ann Church.
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY 17TH - CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP
SURVEY OPENED
SAINT JOHN PAUL CATHOLIC ACADEMY is now
accepting applications. Please contact the school or their website for an application: 617 265 0019 xt 7127 or
www.pjp2ca.org
As you may have read in the bulletin these last few weeks,
SAINT ANN AND SAINT BRENDAN PARISHES have
been selected to participate in a National Study of parishes
conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute. Please help
us participate by completing a 10-15 minute survey online.
BOSTON CITY SINGERS offers outstanding programs
for young people ages 4 – 18. You do not need previous singing experience to join - just love to sing! Boston City Singers
is a community-based, after-school program. Members come
from all over the City of Boston and neighboring cities . and
towns www.bostoncitysingers.org
If we had your email address, the survey will be emailed to
you by [email protected].
If you do not receive an email from the survey organizers,
you may go online using the generic web link below to take
the survey. (But please check your email first before using
the generic web link.) http://www.surveygizmo.com/
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN COPY Please note for
both parishes is Monday morning with Holiday exceptions.
Thank you!
s3/1707977/
The survey will only be available from February 17 to March
10 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and
enable you to provide feedback on what efforts your parish is
doing to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and
the parishes will only receive information about the community
as a whole. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to SAINT BRENDAN
AND SAINT ANN PARISHES and our various ministries as
we plan ahead and try to be the best disciples we can be. We
will receive the results in May/June at which time, we will share
what we have learned with both parishes. If you do not use
email or do not have a computer, you can obtain a paper copy
by contacting the parish offices at 617-436-0310 or 617-8256180 during office hours. Thank you for helping with this important project.
MASS INTENTIONS Only one intention per Mass may be
booked when a memorial mass is requested. Thank you for
your understanding and please call the parish offices with any
specific questions or requests. Thank you!
PRAYER REQUESTS If you or a loved one wish to be
added to our parishes prayer lists, please contact the
Rectory
NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS
NEEDED! If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic
Minister or Lector, please see Father Makos or Father Tom
after mass.
SEEKING NEW ALTAR SERVERS FOR SAINT
BRENDAN Father Makos and Father Tom would like to
CEDAR GROVE BASEBALL
THINK SPRING!
Register online now!
www.cedargrovebaseball.com
Ages 4—8
invite our parish youth, boys and girls, in grades 4 and up
to join us in serving the Lord at Sunday mass. Please contact Paula at the rectory if you are interested or email her at
[email protected].
NEW THIS YEAR:
4 year old clinic!
* RELIGIOUS EDUCATION *
SAINT ANN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please
Scripture for the week of March 1, 2015
register at St. Ann’s website and go to the Religious Education page. Classes for grades 1-6 have begun. Classes are
held on Sundays at 9:30 am in the school.
1 SUN Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk
9:2-10
2 Mon Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
3 Tue Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
4 Wed Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
5 Thu Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
6 Fri Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-4619
7 Sat Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
8 SUN Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn
2:13-25
SA & SB CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Reminder that our Confirmation program begins in 7th
grade. If you have not registered, please email
[email protected] for more information.
SAINT BRENDAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration form is available for download at the St. Brendan website. Please contact Maura Burke at the school with
any questions: 617 282 3388. Classes are held at 3:45
PM on Mondays at the school.
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
*Saint Brendan School News*
School will resume this Monday 2/23/15 after our February vacation.
During the season of Lent each week the students will attend daily Mass with their classes and teachers.
This always help the children reflect of their penance during Lent and also prepares us for the Easter Season.
Saint Brendan School is currently accepting applications for new students
for the school year 2015 -2016!
If you are interested in sending your child please contact the school at 617-288-3388.
Our classes are Pre-K through Grade 6, with an after-school program that runs till 5:00.
SAVE THE DATES!
SUNDAY MARCH 8 - Breakfast With Dr. Seuss
In Father Lane Hall After the 10:00 Mass. Details to follow!
SUNDAY MARCH 29 - Easter Bunny Breakfast
In Father Lane Hall After the 10:00 Mass.
SATURDAY APRIL 11 - Father /Daughter Dance
In Father Lane Hall. 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Details to follow!
SAINT BRENDAN BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE
First Saturday of each month from 9AM-12 Noon at Saint Brendan School. All proceeds benefit
the school.
JOIN THE ST. BRENDAN SCHOOL CHOIR!
Each week, the choir will meet after school to practice new music that we will sing and perform
at different family and school Masses and events throughout the year. Contact Mr Weigel: [email protected]
ORATORY CONTEST The annual St Brendan Oratory contest, organized and facilitated by Mrs Florence Cronin took place
on Friday February 5. Despite the unbelievable accumulation of snow, freezing temperatures and slippery walkways, parents and
students navigated their way to Fr Lane Hall to cheer on their favorite orator. Each year all students in grades 4 – 6 are invited and
encouraged to participate. This year 18 students accepted the challenge, memorized a speech and did a spectacular job on delivery.
The range of topics included Olympic speeches, poetry, historical events and amusing works by Shel Silverstein. Selecting winners
was no easy task for the judges. First place was earned by Faith Do of grade 5 for her recitation of Old Ironsides by Oliver Wendell
Holmes. Ryan Quinn also from Grade 5 received second place for his recitation of Coach Herb Brooks’ address to his Olympic hockey team titled Miracle On Ice. 6th grader Niall Ryan’s delivery for Friday Night Lights by Coach Gaines earned him 3 rd place. Ini
addition, 2 students earned honorable mentions, Eamon Kelly of grade 4 selected a motivating address by the Irish Patriot Michael
Collins, and Cameron Elwell of grade 5 for Dr. Who from the British TV program. It was such a great treat to attend to oratory and to
witness how many students have drown in self esteem, poise, and maturity. Congratulations to all the contestants for a most enjoyable program. May you continue to accept lifes challenges and always do your personal best!
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Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2015
Please Pray for our fellow Parishioners and relatives who are ill or
have special intentions.
**Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Early! **
Saturday March 7 at 2:00 pm
Keyes Community Room in the Milton Public Library
476 Canton Avenue, Milton. Enjoy a concert of
wonderful Irish music by Dan Clark “The Singing
Trooper” and Soprano Mary Colarusso-Clark. Free and
open to the public. Come and bring the family!
John Altos
Beswick Family
Theresa Beswick
Charlotte Boti
Russell Brandi
Gerry Cardinal
Therese Catania
Millie Cawly
Susan Champigny
Cheryl Coffin
Brendan Collins
Helen A Conley
Mary Costello
John Coyne
Margaret Coyne
Mary Curry
Audrey Davis
Dorothy Daley
Patricia Deardon
Lenor Delgrosso
Maxine Del Tufo
James Doherty
Marguerite Dubois
Brooke DuBeau
Dorothy Farquharson
James Fitzgerald
Bill Foley
George Gately
Chuck Geanacopoulos
Louise Griffin
Barbara Hackett
Mrs. Richard Juliano
Mary Kelly
Frank Kelly
McDonough Family
Mary Kelley
Elizabeth Reardon
Kaitlyn Landy
2015 CATHOLIC
APPEAL Next week the
Catholic Appeal will be
announced in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese. In
preparation, we invite you to consider prayerfully making
a generous gift. By supporting the Appeal, you support
our parish. (Remember that the parish gets a rebate if it
meets goal.) To make an online pledge, please visit
www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Thank you for your
prayerful consideration of this year’s Appeal.
SAINT ANN KNITTERS
Will meet March 19 after 9 am Mass in St.
Ann Lower Church All Are Welcome. We
have yarn, needles & patterns. All items
donated to Friends of the Unborn.
ONLINE GIVING SIGN UP
ONLINE GIVING AT SAINT
ANN AND SAINT BRENDAN
PARISHES Online Giving is a
direct payment program that allows
parishioners and other donors to
make contributions to our parish without writing checks
or giving cash donations. Parishioners and other donors
may set up their weekly collection donations, make
pledges, manage their contributions, or make one-time
donations. It is convenient, safe and secure. See the
Online Giving link on our parish websites. Please contact
the parish offices with any questions about online giving.
John Kennedy
Helen Kyle
Brian Lawlor
Donna Lawlor
Conor Leahy
Ed and Jeannie Leahy
Christopher LeDuc
Thomas Lucia
Ann Maloney
Mary McCarthy
Isabelle McIntyre
John McPartlin
Katie McDonough
Salvatore Monastra
Mary Nagle
Christopher O'Brien
Connie O'Sullivan
Mary O'Sullivan
Robert and Paola Perez
Patricia Pierre
Mary Rau
Betty Reardon
Michael Reardon
Mary Reilly
Alison Renna
The Richard Family
Margaret Ryan
Stephen Shaller
Mathew Smith
Mary B. Tighe
Carol Weese
Alice Weydt
SPECIAL INTENTION
Walter “Buddy” Blinn
Carol Ann Callanan
Russ Kenn
Tommy Kelly
Lawrence Hamilton
COME SING FOR THE LORD!
With the St. Ann Youth/Teen Choir. Sundays at the
10:30 AM Family Mass. Rehearsals Sundays at 10 AM
prior to Mass and Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM in the Music
Room at SPJP II school.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S
THEATRE
At Saint Ann and Saint Brendan Parishes. Classes meet
at 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the Music Room at SPJP II school.
Contact Director Michelle McCourt for more
information: [email protected]
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