St. Ann, Waubun MN

St. Frances Cabrini-Big Elbow Lake
Parish Office: 1112 3rd St Waubun, MN 56589
Phone: 218-473-2101

Weekly Bulletin

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St. Francis Cabrini, Big Elbow Lake MN

Parish Staff

Pastoral Staff: Fr. John Cox, OMI, Pastor
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Janet Lhotka
Tekakwitha Director Janet Lhotka
Tekakwitha Bookkeeper: Mindy Lunde

Office Hours are Wed & Frid 10AM-5PM or by appointment
Office Phone: 218-473-2101
Email: 1112sta@arvig.net

MASS TIMES: Saturday 7:30 PM

Rosary for Life:
Our next Rosary for Life service will be on Monday, February 8th, at 3pm at St. Ann Catholic Church in Waubun. It will be live-streamed on Facebook so that you can participate at home.

Pastor's Message:
Dear Parish Members and Friends,
Many of our members have received the first of two Covid-19 vaccine doses thanks to White Earth Nation and the dedicated work of the White Earth Home Health nurses. Better days are coming! I am so looking forward to gathering with you at Mass - all of us together – without worry! In the meantime, though, please continue to wear a mask in public, wash your hands often, and maintain social distance from others.
Speaking of Mass, attendance, even by Covid standards, has been very low. At the Masses on New Year’s Eve and Day (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), average Mass attendance was 4 persons. We had not many more on the weekend (Epiphany). Our normal, pre-Covid, winter Mass attendance is small, well within current state guidelines. We continue to follow good protocols at Mass. If you are feeling well and going other places, please consider attending Mass. “His grace has brought us safe thus far…” For this we should give our praise and thanks.
Thank you for your continued financial support of our parishes. Your faithfulness and generosity enable us to continue to be here and serving.
Blessings on you and yours, especially heath.
Fr. John

Announcements:

COVID-19 Parish Preparedness Plan:

Everyone is expected to wear a facemask except when receiving communion. If you do not have one or have forgotten yours we have some available in the entry.
Maintain 6 feet in distance from others (groups arriving together may sit together and are exempt) at all times, this includes when entering the church, receiving communion, and leaving the church.
When entering the church hand sanitizer must be applied which is available.
Pews are marked off with ropes that can be adjusted for groups entering together that exceed one pew. The usher will assist with this. At this time capacity is St. Ann Waubun is 35; St. Anne Naytahwaush 30; St. Frances Cabrini 20. Should we be at capacity the usher will let you know and for your safety and the safety of all you will not be allowed into church. At this time we cannot have congregational singing due to the high degree of transmission of the virus by droplets. It is permissible for the musician to sing at an appropriate distance from anyone in the congregation.
Hymnals and Missalettes are removed from the pews. If you wish to take a Missalette home or a copy of the Word Among Us you are welcome to do so.
Baskets are available to place your offering alongside of the bulletins. No collection baskets will be passed around.
For communion please social distance 6 feet and go single file down the center aisle. Families arriving together do not need to social distance.
If you need to enter the basement, please be mindful of social distancing and be conscientious of refraining from touching any chairs, tables, etc. that you do not need to be in contact with.
Reminder: There is no obligation at this time to celebrate Sunday Mass in attendance at Church. If your health is compromised, you are not feeling well, or for any other reason, please stay home. Fr. John is livestreaming the Mass on Saturdays at 5PM and Sundays at 11AM. You are able to view by going go to our parish website: www.whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com and click on one of the links; Fr. John’s Facebook page or the link for YouTube once it has been uploaded.