Most of you are aware that at the end of October I had knee replacement. It has gone well with the exception of some related difficulties with my lower back spasms, probably caused by me walking different. I am now preparing for some more updating. You are aware that I have difficulty in hearing, and it continues to deteriorate. This Thursday, Jan. 26th, I will have installed a Cochlear implant for hearing. This involves surgically inserting a very small device to my inner ear connected to a device under my scalp. Another small device attaches magnetically to the under-scalp device. Together they transmit sound to my inner ear if all works properly. If successful, it should make a big difference in my ability to hear. Therefore, there will not be daily Mass this week as I will be traveling on Wednesday so I can be in Omaha for the surgery on Thursday. This will be done as an outpatient, but they advise me to take it easy for a few days. So, the following Sunday, Mass will be covered by a visiting priest. I know I can count on your prayers. God bless you. Yours in Christ out Lord, Fr. Sid.