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August 23, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Dear , 
"Jerry, will you do the 'lead' for the E-News this week?" asked Pat Underwood, our editor. That's why you are now reading these words and why I also wrote a lead several weeks ago. Since writing the reflection on the many "volunteers" at Trinity in that last column, I have come to a realization that I spoke incorrectly. WE DO NOT HAVE VOLUNTEERS AT TRINITY; WE HAVE MANY MINISTERS! Last weekend I attended a workshop on "Total Ministry." The Diocese of Northern California has a number of parishes designated as "total ministry" congregations and others who are moving in that direction. Most of these are small or medium sized parishes (25 - 100 members). Because of their size the congregations cannot afford to have the services of a full time clergy. Parishioners assume many of the ministerial responsibilities of the community. (See www.norcalepiscopal.org/total-ministry for more information on this parish structure.)
Sort of sounds like us, right? We are blessed not only with full and part time clergy but also with a deacon and two very dedicated retired priests. But the laity still assume many of the ministries that sustain us and that we extend to others. We have a larger ratio of laity to priest than many of the smaller congregations and recognize that "The Reverend" cannot do it all. "Who are the ministers of the Church?" our catechism asks us. "The ministers of the Church are the lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons" is the answer (Book of Common Prayer, p. 855). Note that those of us without the collars are listed first in that order. This is as it should be because of our ordination through Baptism. I invite you to open a Prayer Book to "The Baptismal Covenant" (pp 304-305). We commit ourselves to proclaiming the Word; to seek and serve Christ in all persons; to strive for justice and peace among all people. This sounds like ministerial work to me. Martin Luther reminded the Church that through Baptism, we participate in the priesthood of all believers. Now each of us just needs to discern where God is calling us in the vast array of ministries that exist.
In Total Ministry congregations, members help each other with this discernment. And members often respond in surprise, "Who me?" I often hear that same response when I ask one or another member of Trinity to help in a particular way. When you next hear God's gentle voice calling you (not mine; it isn't so gentle), listen, respond and be ready to be taken on a wild but joyous ride.
Oh yes, you many ministers at Trinity, I apologize for calling you "volunteers."
Jerry Pare'
jpare111452@gmail.com
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Readings for
August 26, 2012
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84:1-6
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69
Click here to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
The Rev. Virginia McNeely |
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Many thanks go to these wonderful volunteers who served in our Summer Sunday School program as story-tellers, craft leaders and snack saints: Shannon Clark, Peggy Lochmann, Anne Arthur, Catherine Suttle, Shawn Adams, Dale and Bob Reinhard, John Tennyson, Jeanne Vance, Farel Brosio, Jinx Liberato, Shannon Huddy, Mary and Gladys Hustler.
Anne+ thanks these women for helping to make our Women's Retreat at the Mercy Center last Saturday a big success: Susan VanDyke, Tania Perera, Elba White, Libby Kovacs, Jennifer Bianchi, Susan Loomis, Peggy Lochmann, Sister Claire Graham and Sally Hite. Special thanks to Tori Beck for teaching us belly dancing basics.
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Volunteer's Needed
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We need six young people to help prepare and serve dinner at St. John's Shelter this Saturday, August 26 from 3:30-6:00 pm at St. John's Shelter. Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com
Gratitude Dinner
Trinity Missionaries are selling tickets now for our Gratitude Dinner scheduled for September 16th. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family for a dinner of tacos, nachos, rice, beans, salad and dessert. This is a fundraiser for two rental vans and student scholarships for our recent mission trip to Los Angeles. Tickets may be purchased from a Trinity youth in the Great Hall between services. We cheerfully accept donations in any amount. Please make checks payable to Trinity Cathedral with SSP Mission Team in the memo line. |
Cathedral Bookshop
Book Signing with Jane Lamb
Sunday, October 7
Jane Lamb, wife of our retired Bishop Jerry Lamb, will be signing copies of the new book she edited: Hurt, Joy, and the Grace of God: A Resurrection Story of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, California, a collection of essays that depict the story of the schism of the San Joaquin Diocese from the individual perspectives of the essay authors.
Copies of Jane's book are currently available in the Bookshop - don't wait until October to get your copy! Buy it now and bring it to the book signing.
Regular store hours are:
Tuesday-Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fridays: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Closed Saturdays and Mondays
Contact us:
Phone: 916-442-9194
Email: Bookshop3@gmail.com
Website: trinitycathedral.org/bookshop/
We look forward to seeing you in the bookshop!
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Donation &
Volunteer
Opportunities |
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Needed:
Ride to Church
A parishioner who lives at Rivers Edge (Fair Oaks Blvd. & Howe Ave.) needs a ride to 11:15 Sunday service. Call Trinity - 446-2513, for more information if you can help out. |
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 Help Family Promise
Donate your used ink cartridges and old cell phones to Family Promise. Just drop them off at the office. Like many non-profit groups, Family Promise is struggling to keep going. Your donations help them to meet some of their monthly costs. Every little bit helps. Contact is Sally Smith at sally1369@comcast.net |
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Wanted: Office Front Desk Volunteer
We are looking for a person to fill the Receptionist Position in our office for Monday afternoons from 1 - 5pm. This is a volunteer position. Skills required: Good phone and customer relation skills; ability to use MS Word and MS Excel is preferable but not required. Contact Jerry Paré at 446-2513 or jpare111452@gmail.com |
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Back Packs for Jed Smith
Our BACK SNACK program begins September 7 and we still need a few back packs to pack the food in for the students and their families.
Back packs should be about 17 inches tall and a solid dark color such as black, blue, dark green.
We also need tuna, Raman soup, macaroni and cheese, granola bars and oatmeal packets.
Please bring your donations to Nancy Tennyson's office. |
Jennifer Hogan, a newcomer to Trinity Cathedral, has volunteered to be the point person for the cancer walk on October 21. Stay tuned for information about how you can join the team and how you can sponsor those who are walking or running.
Follow this link for more information about the walk. |
Do you travel?
Have toiletries?
Many of us travel for pleasure or work and bring home from hotels the little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion as well as bars of soap. These small items are of great help to the homeless and the poor. Please bring your donations of toiletries to Trinity and leave them in the marked basket in the Narthex.
~~Deacon Virginia - virginiamcneely@msn.com |
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Resources for Volunteers
Find you have some free time to volunteer, and there is nothing at Trinity that fits your time commitment or interests? Take a look at the Abraham's Tent offerings by joining them through meetup (www.meetup.com/MVP-Multifaith-Volunteer-Program-Abrahams-Tent-Sacramento/join) or by seeing one of Trinity's volunteers or the deacon (virginiamcneely@msn.com).
Another resource is www.handsonsacto.org. Both of these organizations offer one day volunteer activities where you can give to the community and meet interesting people. |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1:30pm
In the Assembly Area
Our summer film series has resumed. Bring your lunch and enjoy an uplifting film.
Contact: Rev. Anne McKeever |
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Trinity Writing Group
Summer Hours
Our meeting time has moved to 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the conference room from June 21 to August 23.
Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome. We write for about 20-30 minutes and then share what we want of our writing. All the feedback is positive and uplifting. Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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 Centering Prayer
Every Tuesday evening, 6-7pm in the East Transept of the Cathedral
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplation that helps to quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.Come. Learn to just be...in the midst of God's love. All are welcome.
Contacts are:
Nancy Earl:
nancy.c.earl@gmail.com
Shelley Mydans:
smydans@gmail.com
Sally Smith:
sally1369@comcast.net |
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Learn to Create Prayer Shawls
Third Thursday of the month
10:00am-Noon in Room F.
Please visit shawlministry.com to learn more about this ministry or contact Linda Greene at 916.208.9645. |
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The Labyrinth
Third Friday of each month in the
Trinity Cathedral
Great Hall
6:00 - 8:00pm
Join together for a peaceful, quiet evening of prayer and meditation. Walking the labyrinth may provide clarity, vision, focus, healing, discernment, peace, or spiritual insight. It is a spiritual tool and there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to come! |
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 Weekly Reflection
Trinity Cathedral parishioners are writing weekly reflections during the Season after Pentecost. These reflections remind us that stewardship involves more than our financial contributions. Stewardship is also about discovering our own calling to reflect the image of God into the world in which we find ourselves. This week's reflection:
What God has made clean, you must not call profane. (Acts 10:15)
This is the well-known story in which the hungry Peter has a dream where something like a large sheet descends from heaven full of things to eat, but which had been forbidden by the Torah. He is commanded by a voice to kill and eat, but protests that he has never eaten anything profane or unclean. Click to read more... |
It's not to late to participate in the...
Talent Show
on Sunday, August 26 at 10:15am
Please contact Anne+ at amckeever@wavecable.com before Saturday if your child plans to participate in our Talent Show.
Our rehearsal will be on Saturday, August 25 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Great Hall. Please let Anne+ know your child's full name and the name of the performance piece for the program. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
Through August 30
5:45pm: Holy Communion
Lay-Led Liturgy every 3rd Thursday
Contact for Liturgy: Canon Walker
lwalker259@aol.com
6:15pm: Dinner (Donation)
Contact for dinners: Tracy Tschanz
rbpteambob@hotmail.com
7:00pm: Classes
Contact for Classes: Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
The Cathedral - 7 to 8:30pm
 TONIGHT - August 23
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Presented by Canon David Link
Benjamin Britten, born on St Ceclia's Day 1913, was one of the most highly original and important English composers of the twentieth century. He contributed to every genre of music including opera, symphonic works, chamber music, and instrumental music. His contribution to choral music was very significant...from short motets and carols, to cantatas such as "Rejoice in the Lamb," and finally his arresting and controversial "War Requiem." We will explore his music for the church, and his influence on western music as a whole.
Please join me in the Cathedral for an evening of great music!
 Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance
Ladies only
Room A - 7 to 8:30pm
LAST NIGHT
Are you looking to experience a unique form of low-impact exercise designed specifically for women? "Danse Orientale," or belly dance, is for every woman, regardless of age, shape or style!
In this introductory course you will learn and experience this beautiful dance form in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Your instructor, Victoria Beck, is an experienced teacher and performer, and has been practicing belly dance for over six years. No dance experience required! Wear comfortable clothes you would exercise in, and comfortable flat shoes.
Questions? email teachertori@sbcglobal.net. |
 Welcome Back, Nancy! Please join us in the Great Hall on Sunday, August 26th, between 10 and 11:15 a.m. to welcome back Nancy Tennyson from her three-month sabbatical. We'll share cake and a special song to celebrate Nancy's return to her Trinity Family. |
Fourth Annual Talent Show
Sunday, August 26 at 10:15am
in the Great Hall
Come and watch our wonderful and talented youth perform! |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in the Cathedral
The group will tour the Cathedral with Canon Carey.
New to Trinity Cathedral? We hope you can be a part of this Newcomers' Group. The sessions allow you to connect with others and learn more about offerings for you here at Trinity Cathedral. Come and learn about life at the Cathedral and opportunities for ministry. Contact Randie Strike: randiestrike@gmail.com. |
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Upcoming
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
Thursdays through August 30
in the Assembly Area,
7 to 8:30pm
 August 30 - John Bell
Presented by Randy Knutson, MDiv
John L. Bell is a musician, minister, collector of world song and a compelling speaker. In many of his writings he is not one to shy away from the challenges provided by biblical stories. Likewise he proves startlingly adept at articulating the often uncomfortable questions the Bible poses for contemporary life. His reflections cover a range of life issues and situations: from patience and love to transiguration and death. We will sing some of his simple music, some world music and discover more about him through video. We will also explore the humor in his work. |
The Cathedral Choir
returns from summer break.
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The Cathedral Choir rehearses at
Peterborough Cathedral, England |
Do you love to sing?? Do you love great music?? Are you looking for a way to be part of something wonderful?? Then the Cathedral Choir would like for YOU to join us! The Cathedral Choir is a mixed-voice choir of volunteers and is open to singers of High School age and older. The choir emphasizes a high standard of singing within the classic Anglican tradition, and the choir's repertoire encompasses a large variety of music from Renaissance, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. The Cathedral Choir rehearses in the Cathedral each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, and sings for the 11:15 am Sunday Eucharist, as well as Choral Evensong at 6:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months. The Cathedral Choir has made five tours of England, acting as "choir-in-residence" at Winchester, Salisbury, Canterbury, York Minster Cathedrals, and Westminster Abbey, among others. We hope to begin planning for another tour soon!
After three months of our informal "Summer Choir," the full Cathedral Choir will resume regular rehearsals on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30 pm.
The choir's mantra is... "make music, work hard, have fun," and we'd like for YOU to join the fun! A personal interview and simple audition is desired of new members, and may be scheduled by contacting David Link, Canon for Music, at link@trinitycathedral.org or 916.446-2513, xt 24.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Holy Eucharist: 5:45 Community Dinner: 6:15 Classes: 7:00
New classes begin September 6
Growing in Faith: Confirmation-Baptism Class
Facilitators: Canon Lynell Walker and Randy Knutson, M.Div.
This is an eight week Growing in Faith series open to any who seek a deeper commitment to Christ and wish to explore three central areas of Christianity:
- What happens at Baptism?
- Exploring the meaning of Holy Communion.
- Finding forgiveness.
On Sunday, November 4, any who wish to be Baptized, Confirmed, Received or Re-Affirmed in their faith will be invited to do so during the visitation of Bishop Barry Beisner. Contact: Canon Walker-lwalker259@aol.com
Living Compass Faith and Wellness Program
Facilitator: The Rev. Anne McKeever
This program provides opportunities for personal growth and wellness via self-assessment, goal-setting and small group support. Living Compass is not therapy and is not intended for people who are deeply troubled. Each participant assesses eight 'wedges' of their lives:
- Organization
- Rest and Play
- Spirituality
- Emotions
- Relationships
- Care of the Body
- Stress
- Work-School
One area is then selected to focus on, creating and acting upon short-term goals shared with the group each week for six weeks.
Enrollment is limited to the first 12 people who register.
A repeat of this program is schedule to begin on October 18.
To register contact Rev. Anne McKeever-amckeever@wavecable.com
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 Adult Opportunities for Bible Study and
Theological Reflection
Education for Ministry (EfM)
New Classes begin:
Sundays: 1-3pm - October 14, 2012 - June 9, 2013
(Canon Walker, Facilitator)
Mondays: 4-6pm - September 2012 - May 2013
(Susan Van Dyke and Loren Weatherly, Facilitators)
Education for Ministry is a four year program offered at Trinity Cathedral by the University of the South, Tennessee. The curriculum, taken in sequence, covers the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Systematic Theology. More information is available at the EfM website. If you are interested in joining either group please drop off a check made out to "EfM" for $350.00 and leave it at the Church office and email Canon Walker at lwalker259@aol.com or Susan Van Dyke at dvandyke876@sbcglobal.net noting which class you intend to start this fall. |
Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 23, 2-6 PM
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Add the Annual Parish Picnic to your calendar now! We have reserved the same wonderful picnic area in Oki Park as we had last year. Where is Oki Park? It's just south of the American River between Howe and Watt. The park includes several play ground areas, a soccer field, a volley ball court and lots of shady trees! We will provide more information as the date gets closer. Again, go to your calendar now and don't miss it! |
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 Foyer Groups
Foyer sign-ups are in the Welcome Center for the October group. This group potlucks at different houses once a month for 6-months. Sign-up and enjoy fellowship with people you may not see on Sundays. All are welcome! Contact Carolyn Conrad if you have questions. |
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Save the Date!
Parish Dinner
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Come and celebrate our community! |
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 TREE Tip
by Diane Craig
Genetically Modified Food
Since the question of labeling genetically modified food will be on the ballot as Prop. 37 in November, it is important to educate ourselves on this controversial and complex issue. For starters, see the movie listed below.
What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? They aren't hybrids. They aren't mutations. Rather, GMOs are the by-products formed when genes from one species are inserted into the DNA of another species. Because cells normally reject foreign DNA, fragments from bacteria and viruses also are required.
The theory was that one gene would encode only one unique protein and create only one desired and specific outcome. We now know that genes create multiple proteins, and at least one study has demonstrated that rats fed a conventional plant plus a safe pesticide remained healthy, while rats fed a genetically modified organism formed from the same plant and pesticide developed immune system problems (abstract at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10533866).
For those interested in GMOs, the film Genetic Roulette will screen at the Crest Theater on Tuesday, August 28 at 5:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 regular, $7 senior and students. More information is at http://thecrest.com/calendar/expand.cfm?EventID=4011 |
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Canon Carey's Corner Addition
Francie and Roger Milazzo visited Puerto Rico recently and have produced a wonderful video of the school where I served as headmaster for many years. This video tells of the old days as well as the present, and is beautifully done. For any who would enjoy seeing it, it has been added to "Canon Carey's Corner" on the Cathedral's web page. To access it and a variety of writings regarding the Cathedral and our Church's history since 1848, go to http://trinitycathedral.org/about_carey_corner.shtml
~~ Canon Carey |
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From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Moroccan Baked Tilapia Ingredients:
Canola oil cooking spray
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. sweet Spanish paprika
1 tsp. ground coriander
˝ tsp. salt
˝ tsp. ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 lb. (about 4 pieces) tilapia
Parsley for garnish Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. In small bowl, whisk together cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper and cayenne until combined.
Pat pieces of fish dry with paper towels.
Coat fish on both sides with cooking spray
Place on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle each filet liberally on both sides with spice mixture, using about one-quarter for each piece of fish. Bake fish 12 to 15 minutes without turning, or until opaque white in center at thickest point and flakes easily.
Serve immediately. Nutritional Values per serving (serves 4)
Calories: 110
Fat: 2 gm
Saturated Fat: 1 gm
Carbohydrate: 0 gm
Sodium:350 mg
Fiber: 0 gm
Protein: 23 gm |
 Women's Ministries Gathering Day Saturday, September 22 at St. Luke's in Woodland is hosting a Women's Gathering Day with a theme of: Celebrate The Capable Woman! These words are highlights from Proverbs 31:10, "Who can find a capable woman? She is more precious than jewels." Click here to view the full article. |
Reclaiming the Words of Jesus Retreat
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
YLI Hall - 1400 27th Street
Sacramento 95816
Did you know that the Aramaic of the Lord's Prayer can be translated in dozens of ways?
Join experienced retreat leader, scholar and theologian, Ellen Bush, for this rare one day retreat which includes an introduction to Semitic cosmology, background on Aramaic as the language of Jesus, and immersion in each line of the Prayer of Jesus through a variety of prayer experiences.
Cost is $40.00 pre-paid registration (lunch included) before Sept. 15th. A sliding scale is available. For more information or registration forms contact Margie Will at Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality, 916.718.4707 or by email at Welcome@FranciscanLiving.org or follow this link for more information and a registration form. |
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Groundbreaking Documentary on Transgender People of Faith
Voices of Witness: Out of the Box is a ground breaking documentary giving voice to the witness of transgender people of faith. Courageously inviting the viewer into their journeys, the film is ultimately a celebration of hope and the power of God's love to transcend even seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Produced by Integrity's Communication Director Louise Brooks, the film is being offered by Integrity USA as a gift to the Episcopal Church, as a resource for both teaching and transformation. A copy was provided to all Deputies at General Convention 2012. The information in this documentary helped in the passage of two key resolutions, D002 and D019, which added "gender identity and expression" to the list of categories protected from discrimination in the church, including access to the discernment process for ordination and also more generally to the life, worship and governance of the church. Click here to read more and to view the film.
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Beginning Experience Weekend
September 14-16, 2012
Jesuit Retreat Center near Applegate.
Beginning Experience is offering a special weekend retreat of healing and hope for divorced, separated or widowed persons.
For more information please call (916) 835-2282 or visit our website at: www.sacramentobe.org. |
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