From the Worshipful Master

Our Masonic Families

Brethren:

Masonry is an organization all over the world. We are closer than friends, we are Brothers. We are obligated to aid and assist our Brothers’ widows and orphans.

But the Masonic family is so much more than that. Our youth groups expand our Masonic families to even non-Masons.

Demolay is an organization for boys aged 12-20. It was founded by Frank S. Land, who wanted to help boys whose fathers passed away in WWI, and needed a father figure. The organization helps boys bring out their leadership skills through Masonic values.

Both Rainbow Girls and Job’s Daughters were both founded in order to give the same Masonic leadership opportunities to girls as were available to boys.

Job’s Daughters was founded by Ethel Wead Mick, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES). Until recently Daughters were required to have a Masonic heritage to join.

Rainbow Girls was founded by a Mason named Rev. Mark Sexton, who was also in Order of the Eastern Star (OES), and teaches many of the same principles.

When you look at the youth groups, we see many Masons and non-Masons in our Masonic families. Our Masonic families are why we’re here. Being a Mason stretches our family worldwide, and we know wherever we go, we have a family we can talk to and share a meal.

Fraternally,
Stephen A. Liguori, PM
Worshipful Master

From the Junior Warden

Our Masonic Families

Brethren:

While a Master Mason is the highest level in Freemasonry: there is a wealth of opportunities and Masonic Knowledge available through additional Masonic bodies. Freemasonry has several organizations of men, woman, and youth. These bodies create a large body of support and friendship for all members and families.

THE CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS
Probably there is no other Masonic order more closely associated with the symbolic or Mother Lodge than the Capitular Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. In fact, the fourth and final Degree of the present Capitular Degrees as conferred in the Chapters, that of Royal Arch Mason, was formerly a Degree of the Lodge for which only actual Past Masters were eligible. This Degree was taken from the Lodge system as practiced in the Old World from which it originated when the first Chapters were organized in the early 18th Century in our country. This Degree along with the Mark Master’s Degree and two others comprise Capitular Masonry as it exists in our modern day.

THE COUNCIL OF ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS
The work of the Council consists of three of the most exquisite and ornate degrees in all of Freemasonry and completes the Masonic Story in a way that brings all of the previous Degrees together.

THE COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
The Knights Templar represent Freemasonry from the background of the New Testament era of the Bible. It is the change from the time of Ancient Craft Masonry to that of Christian Masonry, and thus “Every Christian Mason should be a Knight Templar”.

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY
Scottish Rite Masonry continues the teaching of the three basic Masonic Degrees. Each degree from 4 through 32 adds more light, more knowledge and more symbolism to the lessons of Freemasonry. It is a wonderful fraternity of Masons dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.

SHRINE
At the heart and soul of the Shrine are the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children. The first hospital was opened in 1922 and there are now 22 hospitals across North America. The hospitals have a three-fold purpose: to help children, to conduct research, and to train medical personnel. All care for treatment at Shriner’s Hospitals is totally FREE of charge to the patients and their families.

THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. It provides an organization where those with high moral character, a desire to work for the betterment of others and a drive to make the world a better place can contribute their time, energy and wisdom to our Order for the good of all mankind throughout the world.

THE ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is an organization for young women between the ages of 11 and 20, regardless of race, creed or color. A girl is recommended by another member, or by a member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star or Amaranth. Masonic heritage is not a requirement for membership. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend meetings and activities.

THE ORDER OF DEMOLAY FOR BOYS
The Order of DeMolay is the world’s largest fraternity for young men thirteen (12 if completed grade 7) to twenty-one years of age. Started in 1919, DeMolay has over 700 chapters in the United States as well as chapters in eleven foreign countries.

JOB’S DAUGHTERS INTERNATIONAL
Job’s Daughters’ mission is to create confident young women, respecting tradition, and shaping the future. Our members learn invaluable skills that increase their confidence and prepare them to lead.

Fraternally,
Brother Christopher Britt
Junior Warden