After St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic church was the target for vandals for the third time, church parishioners are say they're stepping up to put an end to it.
One parishioner has voiced support for taking shifts walking the grounds of the church with the hopes of deterring future criminal activity.SAN ANTONIO — At least one member of a northwest side Catholic church has expressed willingness to establish some type of community surveillance after the parish was hit by vandals on Easter Sunday.
There’s no concrete timeline as to when exterior cameras will be installed. Vilano said one parishioner is able to pay for the surveillance system.“I think having cameras like everything else, I have a Ring at my door, so it’s helpful. The reality is being present is even more so,” said Perez-Vega, who’s been attending St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for nearly 18 years. “It’s not just a building, it’s a sacred place and it’s an extension of our home as parishioners.
Perez-Vega noted she and other parishioners are open to walking around the campus at various times throughout the day to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. She stressed this could help deter criminal activity. “What worries me is someone has a motive and would take time and energy to come damage our church,” Perez-Vega said. “This is a vibrant community and we want to make sure that this is safe. Being able to do it here only solidifies the message that this is our home and that this is where we belong and we’re not going to be afraid, we’re going to stand with our home.”
Mar. 12 is when the first act of vandalism occurred. Vilano said someone had thrown a rock through one of the church's front windows where people gather for mass.KENS would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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