434 W. Park Street

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 847-253-5353

Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Artur Marat Pastor Rev. Daniel J. Brady Retired Priest & Resident Deacon Jerry Brennan & Veronica Brennan Deacon Thomas Corcoran & Irene Corcoran Deacon Dr. Donald Grossnickle Deacon Pete LeTourneau & Jan LeTourneau Deacon Paul Onischuk & Lisa Onischuk Sister Joan Shields Director of Religious Education Mr. Dan McMahon Director of Music Mr. Jim Liput Parish Business Manager Ms. Kathleen Freiburger Director of Office Services Arielle Joaquin Youth Director Mrs. Kathy O’Neill Parish Nurse Mr. David Wood School Principal

Wayside Parish

Our Lady of the

July 19, 2020

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 19, 2020 2

OUR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

For July 12, 2020

This Year Budget Better/

(Worse)

Masses $3,438

Mailed In and

Walk UP Sun-

day

$4,975

E Giving

Sunday

$12,864

Total Sunday $21,277 $22,750 ($1,473)

Peter’s Pence $57

Retired Priest $158

OLW

Education

Endowment

Fund

$25

Gloria Rebek $100

Mission Co-OP $121

Year-to-Date

Weekly &

Holyday

Collections

$50,142 $45,500 $4,642

Weekly E

Giving

YTD E Giving $17,296

% of YTD E

Giving/YTD

Weekly

Collections

34.5%

LIVE WEEKDAY MASSES TO BE CELEBRATED

In an ongoing effort to meet the spiritual needs of our

faithful, Father Arthur Marat announced that Our Lady of

the Wayside will open its doors to congregants wishing to

participate in Weekday Mass and receive Holy

Communion.

Weekday Mass will be offered on Mondays and Tues-

days, beginning July 20 and 21, and be offered on subse-

quent Mondays and Tuesdays into the foreseeable future.

“I’d like to thank our reopening team of volunteers who

are making this possible. We couldn’t expand our mass

offerings without the generous support of our set-up,

greeter and clean-up teams,” said Father Arthur.

Weekday Mass will initially be offered to 50 congregants

and, with all Church events, preregistration is manda-

tory. Preregistration for Monday and Tuesday masses

each week will be offered beginning at 7:00 a.m. the pre-

vious Friday (just like Saturday Vigil and Sunday

Masses).

To preregister or for more information, visit

https://bit.ly/2Zl1mvb

Strict social distancing is practiced at all OLW masses.

Face masks are mandatory, and we ask that you bring

hand sanitizer if you have it.

For those not quite ready to attend live Weekday Mass,

particularly those who may be in the ‘most vulnerable’

population, you may continue to attend Weekday Mass

virtually, as before. All masses will continue to be live-

streamed on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/

Wayside Parish) and offered for “on-demand” viewing on

the OLW website (olwparish.org/category/masses) after.

SO LONG - FAREWELL It is with mixed emotions I am informing you that I am

resigning my position as business manager. The envi-

ronment here has been very stressful over the last 10

months and my doctor recommends I resign my position.

I would like to thank the parishioners and especially the

management council over the years that help me promote

Our Lady of the Wayside Parish as one entity.

Thanks Again, Jim Liput

Electronic Giving which is included in the above Totals:

www.givecentral.org

We have 557 parishioners in the program.

Why not sign up today.

Thank You for your generosity.

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GETTING TO KNOW OUR NEW PASTOR: PART 3 (SPIRITUAL SIDE)

With our church reopening and events returning to the “new normal,” it may be some

time before you have an opportunity to get to know our new Pastor, Father Artur (call

him “Father Arthur”) Marat. In the second installment, we got to know some “Fun

Facts” about our new Pastor. In this, the third installment, we’ll get to know more

about Father’s spiritual side…

Who were the biggest influences in your life in deciding to become a priest? How

did the Lord call you?

Many different factors contributed to my decision to follow a call to the priesthood. At

the heart of my vocation was a very important woman: my grandmother, Susan. When

I was a child, she would take my brother and me to Mass at the nearby parish or at the

chapel where Fr. Michael Sopocko celebrated the Eucharist in Bialystok, Poland. Fr.

Sopocko was St. Faustina’s spiritual director and still alive when I was a child and

teenager. I know that my grandmother prayed for me, and I think that my vocation is partly the fruit of her prayers in

my intention. I also believe that Fr. Sopocko had a hidden influence on my vocation as well.

Another very powerful and spiritually touching experience occurred in my life and the life of

Poles during my sophomore year of high school: Karol Wojtyla was elected and became Pope

John Paul II. It was a patriotic moment that I will never forget—a moment that planted in me

a desire to do something meaningful in my life.

During my senior year of high school, I was thinking about becoming a lawyer. At this time,

the Solidarity Movement had also begun. Inspired by this movement, I felt that God was call-

ing me to serve others and help them become free from Communist rule. Throughout the

course of the year, however, I began to see that what people needed more than anything was

spiritual help. What I felt was a call to become a lawyer turned into a call to the priesthood.

What was your path to serving as a Canon Lawyer on the Marriage Tribunal in Chicago?

Five years after my ordination to the priesthood in 1988, God invited me through my bishop

to study canon law at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. A few years after obtaining my JCD, Cardinal

Francis George visited Bialystok and personally invited me to come to Chicago to work in the Marriage Tribunal as a

judge in 2001. I could tell that Cardinal George was a humble and holy man, and I accepted his invitation; I agreed to

leave my country and all that was familiar to serve as a missionary in the United States. I have served in the Marriage

Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Chicago as a Defender of the Bond and Judge since 2003.

Tell us about your time as pastor of St. Barbara’s and your relationship with parishioners? How did they

strengthen your priestly mission?

St. Barbara parish will always have a special place in my heart as the first parish where I served as a pastor. Many of

the members of St. Barbara parish were elderly, so I spent a lot of time ministering to the sick and dying. It is a very

powerful experience to accompany people during their last days and hours and to give them the Last Rites. This minis-

try reminded me on a daily basis how important the gift of faith is—how Christ is with us in every moment of our lives

and loves us. During the last trial of our life, the Devil tries to do all that he can to convince a person not to trust in

God’s mercy and not to believe in His Love. To bring Jesus to those who are sick and dying, to give them the Last

Rites as a sign of God’s mercy, and to accompany them in the most important moment of their lives so that they can

choose Christ is a very sacred mission. I definitely miss the parishioners at St. Barbara’s; they welcomed me into their

hearts and lives and have continued to stay in contact.

You were blessed to meet personally with Pope Francis. How was that?

During my time in Rome, I had the opportunity to be in the presence of

Pope Francis and shake his hand. This moment impressed me very much

because, as the Vicar and Representative of Christ on earth, Pope Francis is

like the Peter of our times. It is no small task to be the Roman Pontiff. And

being in the Holy Father’s presence reminded me of the importance of pray-

ing for him.

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While in Rome, I also had the opportunity to participate in a course on Canon Law with other canon lawyers from different

countries and cultures. Everyone spoke different languages. And yet, together we were united as members of Christ’s

Body and the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

Who is your favorite Saint?

I do not have one favorite saint, I have several. St. John Vianney has always been an example to me of what it means to be

a holy priest, fully dedicated to God and to those who he was called to serve. For those who might not know, St. John

was sent to serve the worst parish (from the world’s point of view) in France. His parishioners were immersed in lives of

sin, they had turned away from God, and they did not want a priest telling them how they should live or what they should

do. Yet, with time, St. John Vianney he helped these parishioners to truly follow Jesus and live holy lives. It is my greatest

desire as a pastor to help people grow in holiness and to have a deeper spiritual life, which means a deeper relationship

with Jesus.

Another important saint, who had not yet been canonized, is Blessed Fr. Michael Sopocko, St. Faustina’s spiritual director.

Not many people in the United States know about this holy man. Like St. John Vianney, Fr. Sopocko dedicated his entire

life to serving the Church. He was a pastor, a scholar, a catechist, a professor, a confessor, and a military chaplain. His ser-

vice as a priest involved all areas of life and all people. But his most important mission was to help save souls by working

together with St. Faustina to spread the message of Divine Mercy. During the second half of his life, Fr. Sopocko lived in

Bialystok, where I grew up. I had the opportunity to meet him when I was 12 or 13 years old, and I participated in the

Masses that he celebrated in a little chapel in Bialystok because my grandmother and mother went to confession to him. I

vividly remember participating in Fr. Sopocko’s funeral, in 1974. Six years after he passed away, I entered the seminary.

God often brings saints into our lives to help us to get to Heaven, and Fr. Sopocko is such a saint to me—a priest after

God’s heart. I hope to love and serve God as Fr. Sopocko loved and served Him.

You have a special relationship with the Holy Mother. How did this relationship

influence your decision to come to Our Lady of the Wayside?

I have always loved and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. In fact, I be-

lieve that She is the one who called me to the United States, She is the one who has

always cared for my vocation, and She is the one who brought me to Our Lady of

the Wayside. Any parish dedicated to Our Lady is a place where the Blessed Mother

plays a unique and additional role in helping Her children grow in holiness.

Although I am your new pastor, this parish is not my parish—it belongs to Our

Lady, and She has brought me here only as a steward to help care for your spiritual

and moral well-being. A good mother always teaches her children how to behave,

how to love Jesus and others, how to follow God’s will, and how they themselves be

loved by God. It is no different with the Blessed Mother.

Do you have any special message to communicate to OLW parishioners as you begin your mission here?

I believe that for now it is my mission to be present to you, to listen to and understand your needs, and to better understand

how God is calling you to serve Him. Jesus comes to families; He grew up in a family. And we at Our Lady of the Way-

side constitute one spiritual family. So, I think that it is important that, as a spiritual family, we listen to each other, we dia-

logue with each other, and we be open to how the Holy Spirit wants us to grow in holiness and become a vibrant parish.

Every day, I turn to the Blessed Mother and ask Her to intercede for us, and I believe that She will help us find the way,

especially during this unprecedented time in our world and society. We belong to Our Lady in a special way, and so She

will guide us to Her Son in a special way. Let us pray through the intercession of the Blessed Mother that all the programs

of Our Lady of the Wayside parish will be successful, especially according to God’s vision of success.

If you missed other installments in this series, here are links…

Getting to Know Our New Pastor: Part 1 (Married Couples and Families) - https://bit.ly/2AOBNZY

Getting to Know Our New Pastor: Part 2 (Fun Facts) - https://bit.ly/3iSiksq

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LITTLE BY LITTLE, OLW RETURNS TO SOME NORMALCY One week at a time, Our Lady of the Wayside seems to be return-

ing to a normal way of life. As of last weekend, FOUR Masses

were being celebrated in the Church, although parishioners were

required to wear protective masks and were (…and still are) being

interviewed about health conditions before being escorted to seats

in selected pews.

Daily Masses have been limited to the computer Mass offered on

Facebook each morning at 8:30 a.m. BUT THAT IS CHANGING!

As of Monday, July 20, daily Masses will be open to the public

on Mondays and Tuesdays.

However, attendance will be limited and parishioners are required

to register on-line in advance, as they are for weekend Masses.

And it is not yet known when the number of attendees will be in-

creased and the green arrows and white ropes will be removed from the church.

Fortunately, as we all know, OLW parishioner are not only faithful, but they are patient and good at following instructions.

And each weekend, it seems as if we see more and more of them!

OLW’S SPECIAL GUEST OLW’s special guest this past weekend was Father Marek Kasperczuk, a native of Poland (and friend of OLW Pastor Fa-

ther Arthur Marat.) Father Marek is stationed in the Archdiocese of Chicago but currently is on assignment at the

Pontifical College in Columbus, Ohio.

Father Kasperczuk presided at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.

OLW’S BUSY DEACONS Our Lady of the Wayside has five active deacons, all of whom are kept quite busy. Among the busiest and most visible

during the Corona Virus pandemic, is Deacon Jerry Brennan who, (with Deacon Pete LeTourneau) is a regular participant

at the daily televised Masses and at weekend Masses.

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KATHY O’NEILL, R.N. Par- ish

Nurse

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OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NEEDS FOR R.E.P. PROGRAM IN 2020-2021

The R.E.P. program is in need of Catechists for the

following grades beginning September 2020:

1 first grade Catechist, meets every Tuesday from 4:00-

5:15 p.m.

1 Catechist for Grade 3, meets every Tuesday from

4:00-5:15 p.m.

1 Catechist for Grade 6 meets every other Tuesday

from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

2 Catechists for Grade 7, meets every other Tuesday

from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Please consider this ministry and join other dedicated

Catechists who impart their faith and knowledge to the

children of our parish. Both Sister Joan and Louise provide

support and direction throughout the year. The texts are

very easy to use and lend additional supplements for in-

struction. Please call the R.E.P. office, 847-398-5011, and

we can give you more information.

REGISTRATION For Religious Education Classes for 2020-2021 Parents who have not registered their child/children for

Religious Education classes are asked to do so as soon as

possible. We are in the process of finalizing the classes,

and material for next year.

POLICIES FOR SACRAMENT YEARS Students entering Grade 2 must have had formal religious

instruction the previous year, otherwise they will be

placed in Grade 1.

Grade 2 is a sacrament year, as students will receive the

Sacraments of Reconiliation and Eucharist for the first

time.

Students enter Grade 7 must have had formal religious

instruction in Grade 6 before being accepted into the

Grades 7-8 Confirmation Preparation Program.

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10 SACRED LITURGY

Monday, July 20, 2020

8:30 am Romano Valentini, Joseph Kline

(public Mass)

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

8:30 am Sue Keefer, Michael O’Donohue,

Anna Marie Domermeyer

(public Mass)

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

(live streamed Mass)

Thursday, July 23, 2020

8:30 am Vincent Ingrilli, Mary Anne Turza

(live streamed Mass)

Friday, July 24, 2020

8:30 am Michael Dick, Tom Amberg, Josephine Schmalz

(live streamed Mass)

Saturday, July 25, 2020

5:00 pm Mary Shaughnessy, Joseph Chojceki

(public & live streamed Mass)

Sunday, July 26, 2020

9:30 am Marilyn McGrath - Public Mass

11:30 am Joe Farrell, Carolyn Ress, Dr. Fernando Caburnay,

Thomas Chacko, Jim Doherty - Public Mass

6:00 pm For the Deceased Members of OLW - Public Mass

Please note: If you plan on attending a public Mass go on line

to register at olwparish.org

Readings for the week of July 19, 2020

Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a]/

Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23

23b]/Mt 12:38-42

Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt

12:46-50

Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9

[2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11

[10a]/Mt 13:10-17

Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/

Mt 13:18-23

Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/

Mt 20:20-28

Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,

129-130 [97a]/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or

13:44-46

In Loving Memory

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

For the Deceased Members

of Our Lady of the Wayside

Carol Blatnick

Marie Caranci

Marie DeSanto

Andrew Flack

Fr. John Topper

Audra Tucker

PRAY FOR THE SICK

CYCLES OF FAITH

July 19, 2020

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Grace and sin, belief and unbelief, good and evil all

exist together. While we wrestle with these two di-

mensions of reality inwardly, they are also witnessed

in the actions and words of others. Many, all too of-

ten, beat themselves up because of their sin. We are

also all too quick to pass judgment on others whom

we perceive to be in error and walking down a wrong

path. God does not make rash judgments, nor should

we. Patience is the order of the day as is an under-

standing that God is ultimately the caller of the shots.

Our faith tells us that while God allows the wheat and

the weeds to coexist, the wheat will always triumph.

As long as we can cultivate even a little faith and a

small measure of desire for God, He can produce

abundant blessings and good things. Even when the

weeds seem to have triumphed, there still may be a

small measure of faith remaining that can be culti-

vated and grown. It doesn’t take much! Unless a per-

son totally allows the weeds to reign, there is always

to be found at least a small measure of faith, good,

light, and love. With even this small portion, God can

produce abundant growth.

Admittedly, it is easy to give into the weeds, and they

grow very quickly. Any gardener knows this to be

true. Sometimes, the weeds even seem more attractive

and vibrant. Dealing with weeds can quickly become

a losing battle, and they can look healthier and grow

faster than the very plants we are trying to protect. It’s

easy to give into them and let them win. While God

will deal with all things in due time, we are responsi-

ble for keeping things in check in the short term. It is

our task to keep our eyes fixed on God’s presence and

mercy. We are asked to avoid judgment. And, it is not

our responsibility to deal with the weeds in someone

else’s garden, only our own. One garden is enough

responsibility for anyone.

Weeds have power. We have to realize this. While

they can appear attractive and healthy, they can

quickly choke us off from God’s presence. Our task is

one of maintenance and cultivating a desire for God.

Even the smallest kernel of faith can grow into some-

thing wonderful. In God’s time, the eternal harvest

will come, and we will no longer have to worry about

the weeds.

©LPi

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CARE AND OUTREACH

ON LINE BIBLE STUDY Focus on the readings for the coming Sunday and their context in scripture. No registration or fee. When your schedule permits. Fri-day mornings online at - 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Contact biblestudy @olwparish.org to receive the sign-in code for the meeting.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY An emergency source for short term financial help. For information or assistance, contact the DePaul voice mailbox at the parish 847-253-5353 x398.

FUNERAL LUNCHEON MINISTRY This Ministry offers families in their time of sorrow a continental breakfast in the Gathering Place or sit down luncheon in the Rec-

tory Meeting Room. For further information contact the parish office.

LITTLE SAINTS PRAY & PLAY Little Saints Pray & Play for children and their caregivers, meets twice monthly. Email OLWLittleSaints @gmail.com for more

information.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Special Needs Ministry was established to identify and meet the needs of our parishioners with special needs. Contact the parish of-

fice or email - special-needs @att.net or specialneeds @olwparish.org.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY The Elizabeth Ministry offers families prayer and support during the joys, challenges and sorrows of the childbearing years. To con-tact a minister, please complete a card from the banner in the back of the church, or call the parish office or e-mail ElizabethMinis-

try @olwparish.org. or elizabethministry @att.net

ST. MARK’S - NON PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE EVERY SUNDAY Drop off bin located in Gathering Place hallway across from the drinking fountains (8-12 every Sunday) in addition to the Garage drop off (2nd Sunday of each month). To Volunteer - The Piergalskis-847-341-8461-collecting or delivery or Volunteer signup http://

www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f48acae2ca75-stmarks.

SHAWL MINISTRY This prayerful ministry offers knitted or crocheted shawls to those who are in need of comfort physically, emotionally and spiritually. We meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center - Cabrini Room. Questions contact Kit-847-398-1940, Winnie-847-392-1578.

MINISTRY OF CARE OLW has trained Ministers of Care who are available to visit and bring communion to those parishioners who are homebound. If you are interested in receiving communion or being part of this ministry contact Kathy O’Neill, 847-253-5353, ext. 238.

RESPECT LIFE The Respect Life Ministry works to make life issues visible and viable at the parish level. To get more involved in Respect Life at

OLW, please email respectlife @olwparish.org.

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL LIFE

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday Readings and Homily adapted for ages 3 to 10 on most Sundays at the 9:30 Mass before the Liturgy of the Word. The chil-

dren are invited to participate. The children will return for the remainder of the Mass. No registration is required!

ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Seton room (#201) every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Contact - Chris S. (847)-749-4401

ST. HUBERT’S JOB NETWORK Our Lady of the Wayside is one of over 25 member parishes of St. Hubert’s Job Network. Meetings are held on the second and fourth

Mondays of the month at St. Hubert’s in Hoffman Estates. Visit www.sainthubert.org/job-networking for a full schedule of events.

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

PARTICIPATE IN OUR ONGOING EVENTS Enjoy the parish community by meeting other parishioners at events such as Women’s Golf, Men’s Golf, Women’s Bowling, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Bridge, Widows of Wayside (W.O.W.), and Christian Family Movement (CFM), the Senior Group and Fil-American Group. Contact parishlife @olwparish.org with questions.

Violence is never justified; you are not alone. - Illinois Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline - 877-863-6338.

WHEELS TO WORSHIP If you need a ride to Mass or would like to drive a fellow parishioner, please contact Louise & Tom Dickey at

Louisedickey @gmail.com or 773-977-8307.

Parish Information

Parish Office and Rectory

(847) 253-5353

Parish FAX: (847) 253-7175

School FAX: (847) 253-0543

Parish School Office

(847) 255-0050

Parish Religious Education Office

(847) 398-5011

Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Weekend Eucharistic Liturgies

Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:30, 11:30 am and 6:00 p.m.

Weekday Eucharistic Liturgies

8:30 am Monday through Friday

Mr. Bud Trunk

Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council

Mr. Tony Russo

Chairperson Worship & Spiritual Life

Chairperson Parish Management Council

Check out OLW Website

www.olwparish.org

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

There is a process available for those adults interested

in learning more about the Catholic faith in order to receive

the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Call the Parish Office at 253-5353.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 11:00 am to 12 Noon or request another

time by contacting one of the priests.

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact the parish office at least six months ahead

of a preferred date for necessary preparation.

Sacrament of Baptism

Celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of each month

at 1:00 pm in the Church. A Baptismal preparation session

is necessary before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as

soon as possible for details.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Homebound or ill who wish to receive this Sacrament

and the Eucharist, please contact the Parish Office.

OUR LADY of the WAYSIDE 4 3 4 W E S T P A R K S T R E E T • A R L I N G T O N H E I G H T S , I L L I N O I S 6 0 0 0 5

“The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery fur-nace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” - Mt 13:41-43a

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.