Fr. John Is Gradually Resuming His Ministry
Dear Friends,
Well, I am back writing my weekly column for the bulletin.
Just a few points to bring you up to date about my health. In June, I contracted a fungus in my lungs. It is called histoplamosos. It is slow-growing and very slow healing – three to nine months. It produces shortness of breath and tiredness. I cannot stand very long and cough a lot. This has prevented me from saying Mass and doing my usual pastoral chores.
The good news is that it is gradually getting better, and I can do a few more things. During these months of recovery, I have been tremendously blessed with the loving care of Mary Asuncion, who monitors all my meds and doctors’ appointments. Tom Kennedy has been my volunteer driver. I’d also like to thank the other staff members and volunteers who have been phenomenal in their service. Meanwhile, Fr. Ray, Fr. Bart and Fr. Emmanuel have taken my Masses very generously.
I am tremendously blessed to have so many good sisters and brothers who have given me soup, food and lots of prayers. Prayer is the key to all healing. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and understanding.
I am resuming my duties as pastor slowly, and one of these Sundays you will hear me preaching again, God willing. God is good.
Gratefully,
Fr. John Maxwell
