Holy Cross Catholic Parish
MESA, ARIZONA
Porters of St. Joseph
OSTIARII SANCTI IOSEPH
“I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” — Psalms 84:10
Who Are the Porters?
Protecting the Blessed Sacrament, our religious, and the Faithful is our vocation! We are a brotherhood of Catholic men at Holy Cross stepping into the breach to defend our parish.
We Are... Men of Virtue
We have chosen St. Joseph — foster father of our Lord and husband of the Blessed Virgin — to be our Patron. We emulate three of St. Joseph’s titles to strengthen our vocations as husbands and fathers:
Protector of the Holy Church
“Legitimate defense can be not only a right but a grave duty for one who is responsible for the lives of others. The defense of the common good requires that an unjust aggressor be rendered unable to cause harm.” (CCC 2265)
Pillar of Families
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her...” (Eph 5:25)
Terror of Demons
“Herein lies the fullness of masculinity; each Catholic man must be prepared to give himself completely, to charge into the breach, to engage in spiritual combat, to defend women, children, and others...” (Bishop Olmsted)
What Do the Porters Do?
“We Protect the Blessed Sacrament, our religious, and the Faithful.”
Our complete consultation and training is an ongoing relationship supporting men as they step into the breach.
Leadership & Ongoing Tactical Training
Quarterly training in Self-Defense, De-Escalation, Critical Incident Response, and Church Safety Planning.
Standardized Policies & Procedures
Written protocols vetted by the diocese and insurance companies to mitigate liability and provide clear purpose.
Protecting Blessed Sacrament & Faithful
Standing active guard during Mass, Sacraments, and parish gatherings so our community can worship in peace.
Holy Cross Gathering Times
Monthly Gathering
Monthly Huddle: Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Note: Rotating teams ensure our parish is guarded while enabling all members to worship with their families.
Requirements for Service
Because Porters hold a sacred responsibility for parish safety, all prospective members must meet the following criteria:
- ✔ Practicing Catholic male in good standing (18+)
- ✔ Safe Environment Training (Diocesan Clearance)
- ✔ Background check
- ✔ Attendance at monthly security briefing & prayer
Member Portal & Duty Roster
Access shift assignments, duty sign-ups, and chapter tools directly below.
Holy Cross Chapter Leadership
Serving Holy Cross Parish under the patronage of St. Joseph.
Kalvin McDonald
Ryan Ruggiero
Paul Hawkins
Nick Talamantes
Jose Munoz
Step Into the Breach
Ready to join the brotherhood? Click below to notify chapter leadership and begin your application.
Chapter Leadership Contact
Chapter Captain: Kalvin McDonald
Chapter Recruiting Officer: Nick Talamantes
Email: porters@holycrossmesa.org