Well, here are the answers. On Christmas Eve Fr. Jordan will be the principal celebrant at the 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass.
The Pastor will return early in the first week in January, relieving Msgr. Duffy from the duties of the Pastor's office.
Of course I am most thankful to Monsignor for immediately taking the reigns when I made the sudden move to Suburban Hospital and what I have come to know as its excellent Heart Clinic.
What I have noticed is how happy the good Monsignor has been returning to the leadership role. I think he misses being a Pastor. But, we have been blessed by his presence with us.
Once back in the Pastor's office, my work will be monitored, I know, by many, perhaps hundreds, making sure that I don't over work, don't pick up boxes that are too heavy, don't get enough rest, don't, get enough proper exercise, don't get , don't do, don't, etc. I do know that I will have to report to Suburban Hospital each Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons for the next 12 weeks to participate in the cardiac rehab program.
I want to thank all who have sent me cards, flowers, notes, made calls, and visited (when you were able to get passed the "guards" at the reception desk here at St. Jane's).
Yes, I am getting somewhat itchy continuing this life of R&R that my doctor insisted upon. I look forward to the 3rd of January when I move back. As well I do look forward to Christmas Eve Mass with you. If you see me, please, refrain from the hugs!!! The chest is still healing! And, no, I will not be showing my chest to reveal the scars!
Enough for now. This has been quite a morning of postings. Should I not see you on Christmas Eve, please accept my greetings and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and all the best hopes for a good and HEALTHY new year.
Fr. Jordan
