Brothers and Sisters of Calvary Cross, Good Afternoon.
I attended a leaders’ council yesterday and bring forward several matters that require your attention and compliance.
First, roll call will now be administered at the Priory level. Turco Gary McCarthy is appointed Officer in Charge (OIC) for roll call operations. Attendance is mandatory and will be tracked accordingly.
Second, posting twice weekly is a standing requirement of this Order. This is not optional, nor an afterthought. It is a... moreBrothers and Sisters of Calvary Cross, Good Afternoon.
I attended a leaders’ council yesterday and bring forward several matters that require your attention and compliance.
First, roll call will now be administered at the Priory level. Turco Gary McCarthy is appointed Officer in Charge (OIC) for roll call operations. Attendance is mandatory and will be tracked accordingly.
Second, posting twice weekly is a standing requirement of this Order. This is not optional, nor an afterthought. It is an expectation.
Third, participation within our community strengthens the whole. Conversely, a lack of engagement does not go unnoticed and will be reflected accordingly. Contribution matters.
Fourth, signature blocks are mandatory when posting on the Worldwide page. Rank, name, Priory, and motto are required. On this Priory page, signature blocks are not necessary. Some have clearly not reviewed the Priory’s main guidance, and this must be corrected.
Lastly, we are the the second largest Priory within OMSDT, but not far from being in the lead and I am grateful for those who actively serve and participate. With size comes responsibility. We must lead by example. If one is unable or unwilling to contribute in a meaningful way, then an honest self-assessment is required. Promotion is earned through effort and service; longevity alone is not the standard.
Lastly look for this picture below to know when its time for roll call. The hours for roll call is Wednesday starting no later then 6:00 am till Saturday morning at 1:00 am due to the time zones. Also I will like people to do the same method as normal response as the old way.
Please answer to this message with a Read and Understood Please!!!!
It is my pleasure to introduce another new member today to OMSDT and to Calvary Cross Priory. Please join me in welcoming CAA Richard Brown from Florida.
Richard wrote:
I would like to take a minute to introduce myself as a new prospect for membership in the order. My name is Richard Brown and my wife and I have lived in Winter Haven, Florida for the past 35 years. We have two adult daughters and 5 grandchildren. I am currently retired after spending 30 years as a Lieutenant/Paramedic with the... moreIt is my pleasure to introduce another new member today to OMSDT and to Calvary Cross Priory. Please join me in welcoming CAA Richard Brown from Florida.
Richard wrote:
I would like to take a minute to introduce myself as a new prospect for membership in the order. My name is Richard Brown and my wife and I have lived in Winter Haven, Florida for the past 35 years. We have two adult daughters and 5 grandchildren. I am currently retired after spending 30 years as a Lieutenant/Paramedic with the Tampa Fire Department. Prior to that, I was a Corpsman in the United States Navy.
I have the honor of being the Post Chaplain at the Frierson-Nichols American Legion Post 8 in Winter Haven, Florida where I help over 1,500 members and their family members deal with questions involving faith. I am not an ordained minister, just a brother veteran with an extremely strong standing in my faith with a willingness to share, along with a good set of ears.
By becoming a member of the Order, I seek to broaden my personal knowledge of Christianity and find new ways to spread the word of our God in Heaven. As it’s been written, I don’t think it’s enough to simply seek the knowledge of past Knights, I need to seek what they sought.
Grand Prior Derek Nordio
Calvary Cross Priory
Militia Christi — with CAA Richard Brown
I had not heard of him until recently. He brought gifts to the king-our lord and savior: a ruby, a sapphire and a pearl but ended up using them to help others on his journey.
Father, thank You for the gift of this day. Help me not to waste the time You've given me. May my thoughts, words, and actions honor You, allowing me to love well and serve others.
CAA Richard Brown
Prior of the Calvary Cross
Soldiers of Christ
