For many of these employees, their only experience with the masonic fraternity is hearing the stories of the residents they care for, seeing masonic symbols around campus and perhaps a documentary on the history channel. Mackey would be ve ry far from p ublishing an y thing in his lodge. At dekalb lodges recent open installation of officers, our new worshipful master made a speech to his new officers, fellow brothers and even visitors. That he is convincing us to build the one great team of players in this lodge highly determined to show to the nonmasonic public that we are, indeed, a band of men cemented by our special instrument to which others may look for example and inspiration. Macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy. Lodge officers manual masonic grand lodge of maine. One of my personal heroes has always been benjamin franklin, one of. Most worshipful prince hall grand lodge free and accepted.
It is hoped that the worshipful master and the appointed director of the work will. Officers of provincial grand lodge should file out immediately after him. The right worshipful assistant grand master sir david hugh. Being a masonic leader, leading a masonic masons lodge, masonic leadership, tips advice for incoming newlyelected worshipful masters.
The unsung heroes of masonry are the worshipful masters of the constituent lodges. Charges to the worshipful master upon installation of his office. Good taste would dictate its lifting when the master speaks of or to deity, of death, during the reading of passages of scripture, and in the presence of the grand master. Handbook for the craft lodge director of ceremonies.
Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful masters handbook committee c. The provincial grand secretary, at the provincial office this copy to be held by the provincial secretariat and will be available for the pgm dpgm. The worshipful master before a man can be made a mason, he must be worthy and well qualified. Pdf files with a new one each month as they are published in brdge magazine. Before he can become worshipful master, he must be many more things. Marv danziger and cary sears and worshipful brothers jerome kustin and burt task. Worshipful masters inspirational speech dekalb, illinois. Master, an assistant grand organist and an assistant grand tiler whose manner of address shall be worshipful, together with all of the past grand officers and past masters of this jurisdiction, and the master and wardens of the several chartered and duly constituted lodges except research lodges or the grand masters lodge of this.
Paul bostock court assistant dr paul bostock has been commissioned by bridge magazine to write articles on playing cards to be published monthly throughout 20178. Dec 14, 2009 worshipful master s assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. We passed our inspection on april 30th in the master mason degree with the assistance of all our officers and the help of many of our sideline members and past masters marching, thus raising bro. Further, macoy s worshipful master s assistant, rev. Finally, he says, every book of the bible enjoins the sole worship of the one god. Vacancies occur in the east through death, suspension by a grand master, or expulsion from the fraternity. Worshipful masters knowledge of rules and regulations governing a lodge question 19. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members.
Worshipful definition of worshipful by merriamwebster. Can he a mason serve two masters, the worshipful master title of the lodge leader, and jesus. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Worshipful master, senior and junior wardens, treasurer and. Not only are masons appropriating a title reserved for jesus, they are. Warden in the west to assist the worshipful master in opening and closing his lodge. The lodge d of c lines up and escorts all the visitors into lodge, where he presentsintroduces them. The requirements to serve as worshipful master, absent a dispensation from the grand master, are service for one year as a warden and possession of a current certificate of proficiency from the grand lecturer or his representative. Worshipful masters assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master.
Lodge officer duties masonic lodge officer duties and responsibilities masonic lodge officer duties are solely dependent upon leadership. Duties and responsibilities of the worshipful master. What is the worshipful masters station in the lodge. When the grand master leads the delegation of glos, it is customary for the director of ceremonies of the lodge to present him and any other glos who are entitled to assume the gavel by right of office and thus also to be received under the wands, i. It is a record of our achievements and includes the years events which range from the companys formal interaction with the city and charitable events to our pro bono support to the third sector, professional. All rise, the installed masters remain standing until the board of installed masters is closed. As our grand master says, together brethren, we will make the difference, all for one and one for all. A guide for directors of cermonies east lancashire freemasons. For example, in some jurisdictions past masters become life members of the grand lodge, while in others they are not.
Others want all the authority of the east, but none of the responsibility and will try to manipulate you. Lodge officer duties worshipful master my freemasonry. Information was also gathered from other respected written references, as well as from conversations with wellinformed brothers, who were as ready to give as i was ready to receive. As far as i was concerned, i had reached the pinnacle of life. The assistant provincial grand master responsible for the area in which the lodge meets. Freemasonry is an organization that has been in existence longer than most countries, much less other fraternal, service and clubbased organizations.
He continues, the leader of the lodge is not just called master, but worshipful master. Buy a cheap copy of macoy s worshipful master s assistant book by robert macoy. It is the time to improve and also revitalize your skill, expertise and also experience included some amusement for you after very long time with monotone points. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge 9781162572291. Lodge finances inclusive of budgets, charity, grand lodge obligations, and dues. Concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. The duties and privileges of past masters vary from lodge to lodge and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Masonic lodge officers, as they move through the masonic officer chairs, as in any organization, could not properly function without a leadership team which provides masonic officer training. History of freemasonry worshipful master in 1717, members of four masonic lodges in london, england came together at the goose and gridiron tavern, declared themselves a grand lodge and elected anthony sayer as their grand master. The worshipful masters handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. Training manuals all worshipful district deputy grand masters and worshipful district lecturers will present their training manuals to the right worshipful grand trustees for evaluation and inspection.
Revised edition of macoys worshipful masters assistant. As a worshipful master, i had total autocratic authority over the affairs of my lodge with accountability only to the grand master of my. The worshipful masters handbook the masonic trowel. Worshipful master prerogatives, prohibitions, and duties 7. The five masonic villages across pennsylvania employ thousands of people.
Worshipful masters assistant 1948 edition open library. Roberts, contains valuable insight into the prerogatives and duties of the worshipful master, and other resource material. Worshipful master assistant wma masonic ritual of the grand lodge of s c ritual holy bible bible general knowledge gk this worshipful master basic training document is not intended to imply nor infer that the information contained within is all that a worshipful master should know in order to become a good worshipful master. There is nothing in early masonic documents to indicate the length of a cable. Personal testimony of jack harris, past worshipful master. The office of worshipful master is the highest honour to which a lodge may appoint any of its members. In craft freemasonry, sometimes known as blue lodge freemasonry, every masonic lodge. Robert macoy s original writing is enlarged and revised and includes subject matter from the worshipful master responsibilities to forms and bylaws. This is the annual report for the worshipful company of management consultants, the 105th livery company in the city of london. New initiates guide to freemasonry west lancashire freemasons. Brethren, you are approaching a great masonic adventure. The senior officer of a masonic lodge is the master, normally addressed and referred to as the worshipful master in scotland, and in lodges under the scottish constitution, the right worshipful master. A guide for planning your year as worshipful master.
Deputy and assistant provincial grand masters attend lodges in their own right. If you wish to become a good worshipful master, you must prepare yourself ahead of time. Being a masonic leader, leading a masonic masons lodge, masonic leadership, tips advice for incoming newlyelected worshipful masters freemasonry is an organization that has been in existence longer than most countries, much less other fraternal, service and clubbased organizations. Deliver all lodge funds, books, vouchers, and all documents to his successor.
Worshipful company of makers of playing cards makers of. A lodge secretarys handbook east lancashire freemasons. Revised edition of macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy, 1980, macoy pub. The office involves the archiving of documents and artifacts, and the. Roynaynes hand book of freemasonry a complete manual. The masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the international masonic fraternity. Director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies note there are usually two sets of d of cs the lodge d of c and the d of c for the board. If i had another year to serve, i think i could do a real good job. Stewards fulfill a number of junior assistant roles.
His zeal as a mason should be overpowering, yet, his approach should be understated. Past masters are great resources, but dont let them take over your lodge. Jim tome, lodge installation of officers, worshipful masters inspirational speech. Some are just like any other brother but with the experience of sitting in the east. The handbook should be read in conjunction with other documents, particularly. James frank hatcher iii, better known as chip, is a master mason and past worshipful master of rockford masonic lodge no. Ralph jurecki according to the finest forest city tradition. The junior deacon of a masonic lodge is an assistant officer of the lodge, and sits on the right. However, if the right worshipful provincial grand master, the deputy.
Worshipful master basic training 1st masonic district. Court assistant dr paul bostock has been commissioned by bridge magazine to write articles on playing cards to be published monthly throughout 20178. I now declare this a duly constituted board of installed masters. Will the worshipful masters please stand so that we may see you and those seated give them a round of hearty applause to show them we are proud of them. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy.
Veran council of installed masters 18 constituted 19th february 1887 worshipful master w bro tony judd pagdc, pdistgsw worshipful master elect w bro leonard m mitchell pgstb, distgdc 9 buckingham rd 01442 381895 tring 07904 109895 hp23. A leadership handbook for brethren of masonic lodges in the district of columbia. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Candidates, masonic regalia for see masonic regalia for candidates. Buy a cheap copy of macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy. Even if the building faces a different direction, the master is said to be in the east. A treatise upon the principles and practice of masonic law. Grand master, deputy provincial grand master and assistant provincial grand masters. The following freemason books links will take you to masonic websites where you can. Lodge officer duties masonic lodge officer duties and. One master appointed a young brother as assistant to an old, feeble and. The worshipful master receives great honor, has great privileges, enjoys great prerogatives and powers. In the days before and even during the gathering time prior to a lodge meeting there are often many that need to speak with. All lodges under this jurisdiction shall have the right to convene as free and aepted masons, receive and enter apprentices, pass fellow rafts and raise master masons.
Robert macoys original writing is enlarged and revised and includes subject matter from the worshipful master responsibilities to forms and bylaws. At the conclusion of his limited term of office, a worshipful master is termed a past master. Grand masters testimonial souvenir journal committee. Soon you are going to manage the destiny of your lodge.
The encyclopedia of useful knowledge by robert macoy author visit amazons robert macoy page. They quietly, day by day, take the lead in their respective places by example and hard work. Brethren became the newest assistant provincial grand masters for the province of cornwall. In such case, the visitors could be brought into lodge in three groups, in this order. Gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden. Formal documents, electronic communication of see electronic. Installation speech of worshipful master federic g. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east and directs all of the business of the lodge. Revised edition of macoy s worshipful master s assistant by robert macoy, 1980, macoy pub. As the sun is in the west at the close of the day, so is the s. In january of 1968, i was installed a worshipful master of a masonic lodge of about 600 men. Masters playing cards and wcmpc playing card collection.
Therefore, he must measure up to great responsibilities. The master of a masonic lodge has more power than the presiding officer of any. What is the name given to the gavel used by the worshipful master. The duties of the wardens are well defined in our ritual and the practical application of these duties can help create consistent success at your regular stated communications. Masonic law inclusive of the constitution and lodge by laws 8. Many worshipful masters have been heard to express this thought.
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