Author Archives: Rita Swanson

In my previous message, I had promised to keep you informed of the efficacy of the chemo treatments (12 of them). On Monday, December 18th, the day following the “formal farewell” at St. Mary’s, I met with the Oncologist who … Continue reading →

My dear Parishioners, as mentioned in my previous message, the chemo treatments for the cancer are now over and yesterday, December 8th, I had the PET Scan to determine the efficacy of treatments. I will know the results of the … Continue reading →

  Sat. Dec.23 – 5pm Mass Sun. Dec. 24 -10 am Mass (no 9am or 11am) Sun. Dec. 24 – 4:30 p.m. Children’s Pageant -5pm Mass and 7pm Mass – Midnight Mass Mon. Dec. 25 – 10 am Mass (no … Continue reading →

  A lot of you have journeyed with me during the long period of chemo treatments. On Tuesday (November 7th) of the passed week, I had the final (12th) treatment. Everything went quite well; there were no serious side effects. … Continue reading →

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My dear Parishioners, as promised in my previous message, here is the latest on my chemo treatments. This morning (Tuesday, October 24th) I had my 11th treatment. I will have one more treatment to go and it will be on … Continue reading →

Sincere Thanks Your responses to my previous message were touching. I sincerely thank you all for your kind and caring disposition toward me. I find no adequate words to express my gratitude to you for your kindness. I had promised … Continue reading →

It was nearly a month ago that I expressed in St. Mary’s Parish bulletin my informal farewell message, which also appeared on Facebook. So many of you responded to that message and expressed your gratitude for my ministry in the … Continue reading →