Prior to the beginning of the New Year, I established a committee to address issues of Safety and Security for the parish of SJTB. The members of this committee are: (Leader) Ramiro Sanchez, Luis Cardenas, Freddy Chavez, Jerry Marrs, Joe Porras, and Matt Vaughn. I have asked that they review our current policies and procedures to ensure that each activity that takes place in our building, or any church sponsored activity, always be done in such a way that creates an environment where all will be safe and secure. This includes, weather emergencies, medical emergencies, and emergencies where there is a potential for violence, e.g., active shooter scenarios. The committee will be hard at work and will be publishing guidelines for safety and security by no later than early spring. On behalf of our parish family, I want to thank these great people for their sacrifice of time and energy. Please be available to assist them if they call on you for help In the meantime, let us continue to pray for one another and for everyone’s safety and security in God’s holy house.