Due to the rising COVID concerns, at this time we will not be able to host the Seminarian Christmas Concert previously scheduled for December 16th. We will continue to work to find ways to support the seminary and the great and essential mission they have in forming future priests for our diocese. Thank your support.

Part of the training each Sentinel receives is from a document authored by Tina Lewis Rowe called Security Concerns for Churches – Roles for Greeters and Ushers.  .

Some of the unusual behaviors to be on the lookout for are:

Standing or sitting in a vehicle for an extended length of time; taking unidentifiable items out of a vehicle; walking up to the door and looking around as though on the lookout; a suspicious appearing person being dropped off but the car stays idling; someone walking in with members who do not seem to know the person; two or more unknown people entering together and going different directions; obviously trying to go unnoticed, being furtive or looking for concealment; confrontational or angrily questioning or arguing with you or someone else; asking for monetary or other assistance, especially if you know it cannot be provided; asking about a church member or the pastor; talking or muttering, or fidgeting or moving excessively; indicating self-hatred or disgust with self; a grin or smile that seems inappropriate for the situation; intoxicated, drugged, flustered or confused; responding with anger to greetings or questions; staring in an exaggerated way, especially, staring while moving toward someone; standing very still when others are moving forward; seeming to stall for time; standing alone or facing the congregation in the sanctuary instead of sitting; doing something that does not fit with the service at the time; going into areas other than the sanctuary when no one else is present; attempting to get a Sentinel or usher to go away from the main area; and a final note: A frequent action of those who have a concealed weapon, explosives or drugs, is to touch the area, or keep a hand in the pocket or bag where the items are hidden.

None of the above behaviors mean the person is a problem, just that their behavior MAY be a problem.  However, if seen please notify a Sentinel or Staff Member.   Remember they have been trained to handle any of the above behaviors. They are working to keep you safe.

Parte del entretenimiento que recibe cada centinela proviene de un documento escrito por Tina Lewis Rowe llamado Preocupaciones de seguridad para las iglesias - roles para los saludos y los acomodadores. 

Algunos de los raros comportamientos a los que debe estar atento son:

Estar parado o sentado en un vehículo durante un período de tiempo prolongado; sacar artículos que no son identificables de un vehículo; caminar hasta la puerta y mirar a su alrededor como si estuviera al acecho; dejar a una persona sospechosa pero el automóvil permanece inactivo; alguien que entra con miembros que no parecen conocer a la persona; dos o más personas desconocidas que entren juntas y van en direcciones diferentes; obviamente tratando de pasar desapercibido, siendo furtivo o escondiéndose; confrontar o cuestionar o discutir con otra persona; pedir ayuda monetaria o de otro tipo, especialmente si sabe que no se la puede proporcionar; preguntar sobre un miembro de la iglesia o el pastor; hablar o murmurar, inquietarse o moverse excesivamente; indica odio a sí mismo o disgusto con uno mismo; una mueca o sonrisa que parece inapropiada para la situación; intoxicado, drogado, nervioso o confundido; responder con enojo a saludos o preguntas; mirar fijamente de manera exagerada, especialmente, mirar fijamente mientras se mueve hacia alguien; quedarse muy quieto cuando otros avanzan; parece que se estanca por el tiempo; de pie solo o frente a la congregación en el santuario en lugar de sentarse; hacer algo que no encaja con el servicio en ese momento; ir a otras áreas además del santuario cuando no hay nadie más presente; intentar que un centinela o un acomodador se aleje del área principal; y una nota final: Una acción frecuente de quienes tienen un arma oculta, explosivos o drogas, es tocar la zona, o meter la mano en el bolsillo o bolso donde se esconden los objetos.

Ninguno de los comportamientos anteriores significa que la persona es un problema, solo que su comportamiento PUEDE ser un problema. Sin embargo, si lo ve, notifique a un centinela o miembro del personal. Recuerde que han sido entrenados para manejar cualquiera de los comportamientos anteriores. Están trabajando para mantenerlo a salvo.

Join us for the Christ Child Christmas Market & Auction, benefiting the Catholic Pro-Life Community, Bella Houseand Mater Filius. For the first time, this event will be VIRTUAL to ensure all our shoppers can safely enjoy our unique market offering a large selection of:

The market and auction will open online at prolifedallas.org/market on Nov. 17 and continue until Thanksgiving. On Nov. 21, we will feature a special Advent program online, including a reflection by Fr. Wade Bass and our inspirational Project Gabriel Moms who have transformed their lives thanks to the generosity of our community!