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    • New to the Parish
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    • Who We Are
      • Parish History
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      • Contact Us
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      • Open Carry Policy
      • Facility Access Policy
    • Support
      • Online Giving
      • Planned Giving
      • Communications
      • Discernment Resources
      • Gift Shop
  • Prayer & Liturgy
    • Schedules
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      • Confession Times
      • Adoration Schedule
      • Ministers' Scheduling Tool
    • Funerals
      • Funeral Information
      • Cremation & The Columbarium
    • Weddings
      • Wedding Information
      • Wedding Music
    • Liturgical Ministries
      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Hospitality Ministry
      • Lectors
      • Linen Care
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound
      • Music Ministry
    • Prayer Opportunities
      • Prayer Ministries
      • Eucharistic Adoration
      • Evening Prayer
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    • Retreat Centers
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  • Facility Access Policy

    • Effective Monday, February 17th, 2025, all exterior doors throughout the campus will be locked with the following exceptions:

      • Beginning 30 minutes before scheduled gatherings (meetings, classes or events), the relevant exterior door(s) will be programmed to be unlocked for a 45-minute window.
        (Ex. For a ministry meeting that starts at 7 p.m. in the Life House, the Life House main entrance will be unlocked from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.)
      • During business hours, the main door of the Pastoral Offices building (to assist visitors) and the church doors (to allow access for prayer) will be unlocked.
      • The church doors will be unlocked during Mass as well as an appropriate window of time before and after Mass.
      • On Sundays, the Family Center will be open for coffee & donuts and Gift Shop access (on relevant days) from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

      During business hours, visitors to the campus for reasons other than scheduled gatherings, appointments or prayer (i.e. unscheduled meetings with staff, volunteering, etc.) must check in at the Pastoral Offices building. Visitors who have scheduled appointments with staff members do not need to check in at the Pastoral Offices building nor wear a visitor badge. However, they must be always escorted by staff members.

      Ministry Leaders with issued electronic key cards will be able to access relevant facilities outside of the above-mentioned window associated with their scheduled meetings.

      The push bars on exterior doors are never to be disabled or bypassed by any means (i.e., using a hex key, propping the door open, etc.).

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Why does this policy exist?
      • This policy was established as a safety and security measure due to the increase of violent acts around our nation including schools and places of worship. Additionally, St. Thomas More has experienced its share of vandalism over the years.

    • Are there other safety measures being taken besides this policy?
      • This policy is not a new or stand-alone endeavor. Over the past 12 months, we have been working diligently to improve safety on campus. Recent safety initiatives include the installation of security cameras and expanding the electronic key card reading system, as well as improving parking lot lighting. Refining our facility access is a natural progression towards improved safety.

    • Have there been any changes to this policy?
      • Yes. As this policy affects the way we do ministry, we are constantly discerning any changes necessary to preserve a balance between safe and effective ministry. Below, is a log of the changes made to this policy:

        2022-11-03: The policy was updated to specify that those attending scheduled meetings with staff do not need to check in at the Pastoral Offices building or wear a visitors badge but must be escorted through the buildings at all times.

        2022-03-24: The policy was updated to include "The push bars on exterior doors are never to be disabled or bypassed by any means (i.e., using a hex key, propping the door open, etc.)."

        2022-01-30: The policy took effect.

    • If you have feedback on this policy, please provide it in writing to [email protected].

 
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church

10205 N FM 620

Austin, TX 78726

Phone: (512) 258-1161

Fax: (512) 258-8812

Email: [email protected]

 
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