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

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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, December 14th, 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:


 
Dear Parish Members and Friends,
 
I hope that your Thanksgiving was blessed, even though it was likely different this year.
 
This weekend we begin the season of Advent in preparation for Christmas.  The Christmas holidays will be different this year, too.  Let’s use the next four weeks well to pray and prepare for a beautiful and joyful Christmas even in these days of pandemic.  Jesus was born in the simplicity of a manger.  Keeping our plans simple and focused of the meaning of Christmas may be the grace of this pandemic.
 
We watched Easter Mass on live-stream or television.  We didn’t imagine that the public health situation would be the same or worse at Christmas time.  As this wears on, you are very much on my mind and in my heart.  How are you persevering?  If I can help you or support you in any way, please call me at home, (218) 475-2005 x106, or on my cell, (305) 753-2087.  I’m at your service.
 
Peace of Christ,
Fr. John