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The Coming Month
May 20
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, “Kairos Prison Ministry,” CEO of Williams Randall Marketing and Kairos volunteer Gerry Randall presenter, Mass, breakfast and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
May 21
Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. 5K Friar Run / 1 Mile Fun Walk, 8 a.m., $15, deadline to register is May 1, sponsored by New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries (NADYCM), proceeds help fund NADYCM mission trips. Information and registration: www.nadyouth.org, sandy@nadyouth.org, 812-923-8355.
Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Katie’s 5K Walk for Hope, 10 a.m., $25 for adults, $15 for students, $100 for family, proceeds benefit Katie Lynch Scholarship Fund, Make a Wish Foundation and Riley Hospital’s Sunshine Kids Foundation, register by May 10 for T-shirt, walk-ins welcome. Registration: www.katieshope.org. Information: Marty Lynch, 317-518-1219, or Kathleen Lynch, 317-502-1979 or kathleen.lynch@att.net.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
May 24
Plum Creek Golf Club, 12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Carmel, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Catholic Radio Indy Golf Outing, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, cocktails and dinner afterward with guest speaker Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, prizes, auction, $125 individual, $450 foursome. Registration and sponsorship information: www.CatholicRadioIndy.org. Information: Barb Brinkman, 317-870-8400, barb@catholicradioindy.org.
May 28
St. John the Baptist, 8310 St. John Road, Floyds Knobs. Strawberry Festival, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., buffet-style chicken dinner served 11 a.m.-6 p.m., build your own strawberry shortcake, soap box derby, kids inflatable bouncers, bingo, craft booths, Little Miss and Mister Shortcake contest, raffle, frozen drinks. Information: 812-923-5785.
May 30
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day mass, 2 p.m., with honoring of veterans in Veteran’s section following Mass. Information: 317-574-8898 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 1-4
St. Rose of Lima Parish, 8144 W. U.S. Hwy. 40, Knightstown. Road 40 Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., yard sales, St. Rose Men’s Club food tent. Information: 765-345-5595.
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.
June 3
Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.
Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9:30 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Charismatic Renewal Praise and Mass, praise and worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: srcalep@yahoo.com.
June 3-5
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish (Little Flower), 1401 N. Bosart, Indianapolis. Summerfest, midway rides, games for kids and adults, rummage sale, $5,000 raffle, silent auction, bingo on Friday evening, food court, Monte Carlo, live entertainment, June 3 5-11 p.m., June 4 3-11 p.m., June 5 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 317-357-8352.
June 4
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mountfest: an Experience of Kentuckiana, wine, cold beer, food, live music-all unique to Kentuckiana, booths featuring local artists and artisans, Terry’s Treasures flea market and garage sale in the gym, drawings totaling $8,500 in prizes. Information: 812-923-8817.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. A Journey through Infertility, information on Creighton Model, testimonials from couples facing infertility, 9 a.m.-noon, no charge but free-will offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681, Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. St. Agnes Alumnae Brunch, honoring graduates of classes of 1946, 1956 and 1966, noon, with optional 10:30 a.m. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Send check at least five days prior made out to Pat Douglass for $20 per person to Pat Douglass, 7550 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN, 46240. Information: Pat Douglass, 317-340-7550, padouglass@gmail.com.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Feast of Sacred Heart Celebration, Mass at church 5 p.m., dinner following at parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, 6 p.m., dinner is $10, reservations due May 29. Information and reservations: 317-638-5551 or springman0823@hotmail.com.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.
St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
June 9
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.
June 9-11
St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. St. Susanna parish Festival, rides, raffle tickets $50 or three for $125 with cash prizes, first place wins 2016 Nissan Juke, beer and gambling tent, entertainment, chicken bingo, concession stands, nightly dinner specials, book sale, kids’ games June 9 6-10 p.m., June 10 6-11 p.m., June 11 4:30 p.m.-midnight. Information and raffle tickets: 317-839-3333.
St. Mark Parish, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. St.Mark Funfest, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, raffle for cash and for $4,500 tuition certificate to any South Deanery Catholic school or Roncalli High School, home-cooked dinners every day 5-8 p.m. in air conditioned hall, food trucks, multicultural food and entertainment, heirloom quilt raffle, bingo, Monte Carlo, children’s inflatables, dunk tank, children’s games, Mashcraft local brewery Thurs. and Fri., Crossroads Brass Band and Ray Cumberland & Friends on Thurs., Spinrut on Fri., Tastes Like Chicken on Sat. Information: 317-787-3666.
June 9-12
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Parish Festival, rides, dinners, food tent, bingo Monte Carlo, silent auction, free, June 9 5-11 p.m., June 10 5 p.m.-midnight, June 11 noon-midnight, June 12 noon-9 p.m. Information: 317-888-3861.
June 10-11
Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Holy Angels Music Festival, June 10 3-11 p.m., June 11 noon-11 p.m., free, live music, raffle with $250/$500/$1000 prizes, children’s area, bounce house, water slide, food and drink vendors. Information: 317-926-3324, www.holyangelsindy.org/music.
June 11
Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Class of 1976 40-year Reunion, $40 per person, 5 p.m, registration required by June 1. Registration and information: 317-416-3559, Jorge.gutierrez@gbbpl.com, or www.alumni.bishopchatard.net.
June 12
Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Road, Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Archdiocese). New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries Belle of Louisville Dance Cruise, open to all ages, DJ’d dance, scavenger hunt, games, 6 p.m., $20, registration deadline is June 8. Information and registration: www.nadyouth.org, sandy@nadyouth.org, 812-923-8355.
St. Paul Catholic Church, 814 Jefferson St., Tell City. Parish Picnic, dinners in parish hall, games for all ages, cash raffle, quilt raffle, country store, public and silent auction, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free. Information: 812-547-7994.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.
June 14
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Guest Day Luncheon, noon. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.
June 15
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 16
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or http://www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 18
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Parish Festival, noon-11 p.m., chicken dinners in air-conditioned room 2–8 p.m., cakes, quilts, bingo, children’s play area, midway games/booths Noon-9 p.m.,
beer garden, gambling 4 p.m., prizes and raffles with first place $5,000, second place $1,000 and third place $500, music by DJ Mike Franklin from noon-8 p.m., “The Juice Box Heroes” from 8–11 p.m. Information: 812-282-2290.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
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General Announcements
Benedict Inn in Beech Grove offers Garden Retreat on June 16
The Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, will offer a Garden Retreat from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 16.
In a creative and interactive way, participants will identify the spiritual practices associated with the gardening jobs of each season. By utilizing the monastic schedule, monastery grounds and the Psalms as a backdrop, participants will “step out of time” and into “God’s time,” providing an opportunity to look at the season of the heart and tend to the seeds within the soul.
The retreat will be facilitated by Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore.
The cost of the retreat is $50, which includes lunch.
To register, log onto www.benedictinn.org and click on “Programs and Retreats,” or call 317-788-7581.
Mary’s Garden Party Camp set for June 17-19 in Greenfield
Little Flowers Girls’ Club will host its annual Mary’s Garden Party Camp at Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center, 2884 N. 700 W., in Greenfield on June 17-19.
All Catholic girls ages 5 and older as well as their mothers are invited, whether they have any previous involvement in Little Flowers Girls’ Club or not. Girls under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a chaperone older than 21 who will be responsible for her during the duration of the camp.
The Mary’s Garden Party Camp is an opportunity for up to 100 girls to come together for a weekend centered on the Blessed Mother, building virtue and making friendships. Girls will have the opportunity to earn badges and have a fun camp experience in a completely Catholic environment. Moms and leaders will have the opportunity to share wisdom on raising young girls, exchange advice on running their Little Flowers Club and have the opportunity to collaborate on a more effective program.
The cost is $75 for a mother/daughter pair or $50 per individual attendee.
Registration is available by logging on to www.beholdpublications.com/SummerCamps. More information on the camp is available by contacting Joan Stromberg at joan@beholdpublications.com. More information on Little Flowers Girls’ Clubs is available by logging on to www.beholdpublications.com/LFGC_home.htm.
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Retreats and Programs
May 20-22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Peace, the Benedictine Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Song of My Heart: Love Cannot be Silenced,” Providence Sister Mary Montgomery and St. Joseph Sister Kathy Sherman presenting, 7 p.m. May 20-1:30 p.m. May 22, $200, registration deadline May 13. Registration and information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952 or jfrost@spsmw.org.
May 21
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Art as Prayer, how to use art as a tool for prayer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.
May 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
May 25
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session four, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
May 28
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Woman at the Well, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 4
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Pope Francis on “Care for our Common Home,” 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 8
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal retreat day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 16
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk, Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Cathy Anne Lepore, facilitators, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donations accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Garden Treasures with Women of the Bible,” Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore, facilitator, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 17-19
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Retreat with Fathers of Mercy superior general Father William Casey, call for pricing, deadline is June 10. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200, marianoasis@bluemarble.net.
Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center, 2884 N. 700 W., Greenfield. Mary’s Garden Party Camp, hosted by Little Flowers Girls’ Club, open to all Catholic girls ages five and older, along with their mothers, girls younger than 10 must be accompanied with adult age 21 or older, weekend centered on Blessed Mother, building virtue and making friendships, moms share wisdom on raising young girls, before June 1: $75 for mother/daughter combination, $50 for individual registration; June 1 and after: $100 for mother/daughter combination, $75 for individual registration. Information and registration: www.beholdpublications.com/SummerCamps/.
June 17-23
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran, presenters, $650 single, $950 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 19-25
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Week long silent retreat, “Community Monastic Retreat: Monasticism and Nonviolence-Growing in Love and Freedom,” Benedictine Sister Anne McCarthy, facilitator. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
June 21-23
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “The Jesus Prayer,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 24-26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
June 25
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Transitions: Crossing Life’s Thresholds, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes lunch and CEU. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
June 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “The Beatitudes: God’s Logic in a Crazy World,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 1-3
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Basic Bach: Appreciating a Creative Genius,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 8-10
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Twelve Step Weekend Retreat for Women. Information: 317-753-8527.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. AA retreat, “Powerlessness, Weakness and Strength in Recovery,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 11-15
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 12-14
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Monastic Practices,” Benedictine Brother William Sprauer, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Pray Always,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 17-22
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coming Home Retreat, Providence Sister Ann Sullivan, presenter, $425 per person, registration deadline July 11. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
July 18-22
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 22-23
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons, “Step 11,” Dave Maloney, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 25-29
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song, Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 29-31
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 30-August 7
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale sponsored by Linden Leaf Gifts, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
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