Update #1 (September 2022): The summer of 2022 saw the video surveillance and building access control systems installed across the Parish. This Fall we will be replacing seven doors and retrofitting five others for connection to the building access control system, allowing automated scheduling of building locking/unlocking, as well as eliminating the risks associated with key distribution.  These changes all contribute to the mission areas of the FEMA NSGP and the overall safety of our Parish.

Among the doors being replaced is the church main entrance door, as illustrated in the sketch above.  The clear glass will have the etched patterns shown, which are in the style of the stained-glass windows used in the church. The deteriorating tile work around the door will also be replaced with a synthetic stucco color matched to the building stone.   

In August of 2021 our parish was awarded a FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Progam (NSGP) on only its second attempt. The intent of the $150k reimbursement grant program  is to "integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies". There is a 3-year implementation period with equipment installation expected to begin in 2022 and continuing thorughout 2023.

To learn more about the overall security program at our parish see HERE.

If you have skills in document writing, product procurement, projet management, general contracting, or physical/cyber security then we could use your support. Benefits include fellowship and free training; you do not need to be a specialist in any of these fields. If you have no such experience but are still interesting in helping, then please give us a shout.

To learn more or to volunteer contact us HERE.