St. Francis 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: Cancelled until further notice  

Saturday                 7:30 PM

Rosary for Life: 
Our next Rosary for Life service will be on Monday, August 10th, at 3pm at St. Ann Catholic Church in Waubun. It will be live-streamed on Facebook so that you can participate at home.   
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. 
  • Weekday Masses at this time are being celebrated privately unless notified otherwise by Fr. John.
 
 

Update:  


 
August 7, 2020
 
Dear Parish Members and Friends,
 
On Monday, August 3, I anointed a patient at Mahnomen Healthcare Center at the family’s request.  On Wednesday I was called and informed that the patient tested positive for Covid-19 and is now in isolation. 
 
I believe that I am fine.  I followed good protocols during my visit, including wearing gloves and a face mask.  However, out of love for you and an abundance of caution, I am self-quarantining at least until I get test results back.  I am scheduled to be tested by White Earth Home Health today at the Mahnomen testing site.  I’ll have rapid antibody test results right away.  Because I had front-line exposure, I will have additional tests.  It can take up to a week to get the results of these back from Mayo Clinic.
 
This means that there will be no public Masses in Waubun, Naytahwaush, and Big Elbow Lake until further notice.  I will live-stream Mass on Saturday at 5pm and on Sunday at 11am CST without people in attendance.
 
We have two upcoming funerals.  Those will take place as scheduled.  I am making arrangements for coverage.
 
In the meantime, pray for all people affected by Covid-19, especially patients and staff in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities and their families.  Wear a face mask in public.  Wash your hands.  Social distance.   Be smart.  Be safe.  Be holy.
 
Yours in Christ,
Fr. John
Fr. John Cox, OMI, pastor