Staff Coordinator for Volunteers and Safe Environment Practices is Meisha Johnson at [email protected] and (651) 784-3015 ext. 108.
With an active parish community here at St. Joseph of the Lakes, there are also plenty of opportunities to share your gifts of time and talent with the different ministries we offer. Check out the following needs:
| Ministry | Role/Need | Time Commitment | Contact |
| Trunk or Treat | Handing out treats, leading indoor games, selling concessions | 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 30 |
Sign up at sign up genius by clicking here! Staff contact is Denise Walsh at [email protected] |
| CCW & KC's Bazzar |
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Various - contact Cathy McCarty at 651.784.3164. | If you are available and would like to help, please contact Cathy McCarty at 651.784.3164. Keep watching the bulletin for more bazaar information. |
| Liturgal Minister | Altar Servers | 1 or 2 times a month | Andrea Grasse at the parish office at 651-784-3015 x105 or [email protected] |
| Time Traveler's - Childrens Liturgy of the Word | Leader | 15 -20 Minutes during the 10:00 am Mass | Amy Ward at [email protected] |
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7th & 8th Grade Faith Formation |
Leader |
1 or 2 times a month between November and April on Wednesday nights from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm. |
Scott Frieler at [email protected] |
| Pastoral Care | Homebound Eucharistic Ministers | 30 Minutes - 1 a week | Barb Uschold Anderson in the parish office at (651) 784-3015 x112 or at [email protected] |
| Multi-Media/ Sound Board especially for Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:30 am | Operators/Workers |
1 1/2 hours on Saturdays and Sundays |
Anne Serwe in the parish office at (651) 784-3015 x103 or email at [email protected] |
| Ushers/Hospitality for Weekend Masses | Saturdays & Sundays for Mass times | 1 2/3 hours | Andrea Grasse in the parish office at (651) 784-3015 x105 or email at [email protected] |
Safe Environment Requirements
All employees, and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
To ensure successful completion of the requirements, follow the information below before creating your VIRTUS account. If you have an existing VIRTUS account, contact Meisha Johnson at [email protected] or at 651-784-3015 x 108 for assistance so your account can be updated prior to login.
Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes
- View or download instructions for the following by clicking the appropriate link: - New Virtus Accounts, Returning Virtus Accounts
- Set aside sufficient time to complete all items without logging out. *Please note that incomplete accounts may result in lost data, requiring you to repeat your setup.
- Read and follow the directions on the VIRTUS website in the order presented. You will:
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- Complete the Code of Conduct
- Complete the Background Check application (SSN is required)
- Complete Safe Environment Training (1 module, approximately 75 minutes)
VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org Use Google Chrome browser and allow pop-ups for this website.
For more information on the Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements, visit www.safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3.