Buy a cheap copy of macoy s worshipful master s assistant book by robert macoy. The worshipful master sits in the east, symbolic of the rising sun, and presides over the lodge, like a president or chairman. Jim tome, lodge installation of officers, worshipful master s inspirational speech. The encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master by macoy, robert seller the book house st. The masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the international masonic fraternity. Whats your one piece of advice for a first time worshipful. Ritual for the installation of a worshipful master emulation. There is no general grand lodge to which it is subservient. 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.
Brethren, it is the will and pleasure of the worshipful master in the east, communicated to me by the senior warden in the west, that lodge number be now opened on the third degree of masonry, for the dispatch of such business as may regularly come before it, under the usual masonic restrictions. Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful masters handbook committee c. His jewel is the square and compass with the sun in the middle. What is the name given to the gavel used by the worshipful master. A leadership handbook for brethren of masonic lodges in the district of columbia. At the conclusion of his limited term of office, a worshipful master is termed a past master.
Macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy. Duties and responsibilities of the worshipful master. Can he a mason serve two masters, the worshipful master title of the lodge leader, and jesus. The sacred volume, surrounded by the emblem of eternity, is the fitting badge of those to whom we look to point to heaven and lead the way. 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.
As our grand master says, together brethren, we will make the difference, all for one and one for all. Duties of the master of a lodgeinstallation of officers masonic ritual grand lodge of alabama. Finally, he says, every book of the bible enjoins the sole worship of the one god. Past master, assisted by another past master if necessary, places kneeling stool about five paces from wms pedestal, positions master elect in front of it facing east and resumes seat. Thank you to my installing officers, under the direction of installing w. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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. If the report is unfavourable, the lodge members must again elect a master at their next meeting. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy. After he has been given the gavel, the installed master can place it on the w. One of my personal heroes has always been benjamin franklin, one of. The incumbent of the oriental chair has powers peculiar to his station. Others want all the authority of the east, but none of the responsibility and will try to manipulate you.
In some jurisdiction the master is immune from virtually all masonic charges, and you can get dispensation from the grand lodge for just about anything. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the nonmasonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. 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. Jan 10, 2016 the master the worshipful masters jewel is the square. True false the due guard and sign may be given by a brother or an officer of the lodge when addressing or being addressed by an officer of a higher rank. Outside freemasonry the use of the term right worshipful must be of ancient standing, for in pepys diary for august 4, 1661, a clergyman addresses his congregation as right. From the east acceptance speech of worshipful master. James frank hatcher iii, better known as chip, is a master mason and past worshipful master of rockford masonic lodge no. In craft freemasonry, sometimes known as blue lodge freemasonry, every masonic lodge. Worshipful prince hall grand lodge, free and accepted masons, state of illinois and its jurisdictions.
I feel privileged to have mimo as our secretary this year. Worshipful masters knowledge of rules and regulations governing a lodge question 19. One master appointed a young brother as assistant to an old, feeble and. 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. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge by robert macoy author. Worshipful master s assistant download ebook pdfepub.
Essential uniformity of masonic principles and government is maintained among. 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. Masonic law inclusive of the constitution and lodge by laws 8. In the following discourse wm stands for worshipful master, and sd stands for senior deacon. At dekalb lodges recent open installation of officers, our new worshipful master made a speech to his new officers, fellow brothers and even visitors. Not only are masons appropriating a title reserved for jesus, they are. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Macoys worshipful masters assistant revised edition by a roberts. Worshipful master basic training 1st masonic district. This book serves as a record of the military careers of some.
Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. However, if the right worshipful provincial grand master, the deputy. Worshipful master s assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. Know ye, that we, q r, most worshipful grand master of ancient, free and accepted masons of, having received a petition from a constitutional number of brethren, who have been properly vouched for as master masons in good standing, setting forth, that having the honor and prosperity of the craft at heart, they are desirous of. Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful master s handbook committee c. The worshipful master of the lodge then has this exchange with the senior deacon, who is standing next to the candidate, who is still kneeling at the altar, after have assumed the obligation of this degree. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons. 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. Having been appointed grand chaplains of this grand lodge, i invest each of you with the appropriate jewel as the badge of your office. The board shall be elected by open vote on the night of the election of the officers. The office of worshipful master is the highest honour to which a lodge may appoint any of its members. Once the gavel has been presented to the new worshipful master, it is used by and only by him. What is the worshipful master s station in the lodge.
Schnoebelen claims it is unbiblical to call anyone master, as in master mason or worshipful master. Robert macoy s original writing is enlarged and revised and includes subject matter from the worshipful master responsibilities to forms and bylaws. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that. While serving his term as master, his word is final over the actions of the lodge. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge 9781162572291. Lodge finances inclusive of budgets, charity, grand lodge obligations, and dues.
The junior deacon of a masonic lodge is an assistant officer of the lodge, and. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising. The custom of calling the master right worshipful master ceased about the time of the union is 18, although we find it used in a kendal lodge up to 1819. Mb654 program notebook for worshipful masters includes seven step planning guide 1.
Dec 14, 2009 worshipful master s assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. This book is temporarily out of print by the publisher. Worshipful master prerogatives, prohibitions, and duties 7. Worshipful master, which has eligibility requirements all its own.
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. Registered office of the worshipful company of scientific instrument makers is glaziers hall, 9 montague close, london, se1 9dd. Revised edition of macoys worshipful master s assistant by robert macoy, 1980, macoy pub. Worshipful masters assistant 1948 edition open library. The master and his officers adopt goals for the year 2. Warden in the west to assist the worshipful master in opening and closing his lodge. A guide for directors of cermonies east lancashire freemasons. 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. A guide for planning your year as worshipful master.
The master of a masonic lodge has more power than the presiding officer of any. Marv danziger and cary sears and worshipful brothers jerome kustin and burt task. An assistant treasurer can be elected in larger lodges if needed. Walter hynson, assistant to the dgm bro byron holly, mwphgl md web master. He continues, the leader of the lodge is not just called master, but worshipful master. Dan razon, wb rudy lacuesta, wb benny aguado, wb nick sarabia, and wb dante castillo. Worshipful definition of worshipful by merriamwebster. Even if the building faces the wrong direction, the master is said to be in the east. The worshipful masters handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. President and chairman are elected by the body over which they preside, and may be removed by that body. Further, macoy s worshipful master s assistant, rev.
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. Personal testimony of jack harris, past worshipful master. The most worshipful grand lodge of colorado is a separate masonic entity, not subject to any higher masonic organizational jurisdiction. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers. In january of 1968, i was installed a worshipful master of a masonic lodge of about 600 men. Ralph jurecki according to the finest forest city tradition.
The worshipful master s handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. For example, in some jurisdictions past masters become life members of the grand lodge, while in others they are not. As far as i was concerned, i had reached the pinnacle of life. Roberts, contains valuable insight into the prerogatives and duties of the worshipful master, and other resource material. Browse the glossary by clicking on any of the letters below. From the east acceptance speech of worshipful master jojo bautista during the installation of officers 20092010. Some are just like any other brother but with the experience of sitting in the east. 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. The senior warden is the masters administrative assistant and, in the absence of the worshipful. All rise, the installed masters remain standing until the board of installed masters is closed.
The worshipful company of scientific instrument makers hereby asserts the moral right to be identified as the corporate author of this book. Grand master, deputy provincial grand master and assistant provincial grand masters. This proclamation shall be read in every lodge, during every open lodge meeting, until the convening of the annual communication on august 5, 2015. Charges to the worshipful master upon installation of his office. Most worshipful union grand lodge of florida, belize. Nov 20, 2014 the worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Here is a new message from the worshipful master of ashlar lodge no. Masters of this jurisdiction, and the master and wardens of the several. Stewards fulfill a number of junior assistant roles. The masonic manual by robert macoy forms of masonic.
The master then seats the senior and junior deacon with one rap. The apron of a master mason the manner in which a master mason is taught to wear his lambskin. In order that i might receive masters wages, and be thereby better enabled to support myself and family, and contribute to the relief. 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.
Worshipful masters inspirational speech dekalb, illinois. The worshipful master approaching me from the east a second time, who presented me with the lambskin or white leather apron, and informed me that it was an emblem on innocence and the badge of a mason. It is the time to improve and also revitalize your skill, expertise and also experience. This is a stonemasons tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone. Most worshipful prince hall grand lodge free and accepted. Masters installation speech by worshipful robert arnold i also found ed spalding and jeff sims and i would like to thank them both for their support, their guidance and good counsel through the years as well. A treatise upon the principles and practice of masonic law. Revised edition of macoy s worshipful master s assistant by robert macoy, 1980, macoy pub.
In the days before and even during the gathering time prior to a lodge meeting there are often many that need to speak with. Lodge officer duties worshipful master my freemasonry. Further, macoys worshipful master s assistant, rev. Worshipful master basic training mwphgl of sc sponsor. Installation speech of worshipful master federic g. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy worshipful master s assistant. The senior deacon of a masonic lodge is an assistant officer of the lodge. Given under my hand, attested to, and given the seal of the most worshipful prince. Macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy.
Jim tome, lodge installation of officers, worshipful masters inspirational speech. The duties and privileges of past masters vary from lodge to lodge and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. I now declare this a duly constituted board of installed masters. Revised edition of macoys worshipful masters assistant. 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. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden. Concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. The offerings in the pages of this book are examples of time. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east. The master the worshipful master s jewel is the square.
The sun signifies that his position is on the lower level, to the right of the worshipful master in the east. Master his royal highness the duke of kent kg, gcmg, gcvo, adc. The worshipful masters handbook the masonic trowel. There is a mastercard, master lock, webmaster, ticket master, toast master, school master, mud master, sleep master, puzzle master, master gardener, master mechanic, master scuba diver, and even. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Past masters are great resources, but dont let them take over your lodge.
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