Care for Others
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Catholic Care Facilitator
"Give something, however small, to someone in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could." - St. Gregory Nazianzen
Many people in our parish and Ely community are in need of assistance on personal and practical levels, which is something we as a parish felt called to help with. We created the position of a Catholic Care Facilitator to work with the Ely area Care Facilitators in helping those in need manage life more easily while leading them closer to Christ. The focus of our CCF is our parishioners in need, but she also works with those in the community.
Heidi began her ministry in December of 2018, hit the road running, and she hasn't stopped ever since! She helps people navigate insurance and social services; coordinate transportation; assisted in making homes more comfortable, safe, and accessible; helps with pet care for those injured or hospitalized; helps find assisted living for those in need; cleaning or laundry assistance; simply visiting those who want company, prayer, and friendship.
Heidi has a large group of parishioners using their charisms to help those in need and is always looking for others who would like to assist in this ministry! If you feel the call to help others by practicing the Works of Mercy as Christ asks us to, please contact her via email or calling the parish office. If you know of someone in need and aren't quite sure how to provide it, let Heidi know!
Heidi Vanderbeek, CHW, Catholic Care Facilitator [email protected] (218) 365-4017 ext. 105
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Homebound Ministry
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Caring for Our Parish Family
Our St. Anthony's parish clergy, staff, and parishioners is committed to caring for and ministering to those in our parish and community that are unable to or have a difficult time leaving their home for Mass, parish events, medical appointments, and other needs during daily life.
On the First Friday of each month, Father Bill makes home visits to bring Holy Communion and offer Anointing of the Sick to those who want it. Deacon Don leads a Communion Service at Grahek Apartments each First Friday at 9:30 am. We also have multiple Eucharistic Ministers who bring the Eucharist to those confined to their homes on a weekly basis. If you or someone you know would like to be on the list for these items, please contact the parish office.
For those unable to come to Mass, we mail out the weekly bulletin. We want everyone to feel a part of our parish family and want you to know what is happening at our parish. We also appreciate the prayers for our events!
There is Mass at the Boundary Waters Care Center each Wednesday at 2:30 pm. Carefree Living has Mass at 10:00 am on the First Friday of each month. Father Bill also goes to the rooms of any parishioners who are unable to attend these Masses to distribute Communion and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners lead a Rosary each Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Boundary Waters Care Center.
If there are additional needs for yourself, a family member, or a neighbor that we can assist with, please contact our Care Facilitator Heidi at 365-4017 ext. 105 or [email protected].
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Hospital & Nursing Home Ministry
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Care for the Sick, Injured, or Recovering
If you or a relative will be entering the hospital, nursing home, or an assisted living facility in the Ely area on a short or long term basis, please let our parish office know. Our clergy makes frequent visits to the local facilities to our parishioners there.
There is Mass at the Boundary Waters Care Center each Wednesday at 2:30 pm. Carefree Living has Mass at 10:00 am on the First Friday of each month. Father Bill also goes to the rooms of any parishioners who are unable to attend these Masses to distribute Communion and Anointing of the Sick. Parishioners lead a Rosary each Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Boundary Waters Care Center. Deacon Don also leads a Communion Service on the First Friday of each month at 9:30 am at Grahek Apartments.
If there is an emergency or a family member would like a visit or Anointing of the Sick outside of these scheduled times, please contact Father Bill or Stefanie in the parish office to let us know and we will schedule a time for you.
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