Dec. 20: Keystones and No Knights

The Brenham York Rite Bodies met for their stated meeting on the third Thursday of December at Hubert Lodge in Chappell Hill.   Six were in attendance, and a stated meeting of Brenham Chapter No. 5 R.A.M. was held. 

We determined that since Grand Lodge would be occurring during our next stated meeting time, that the Brenham York Rite Bodies would "go dark" on January 17.

Commandery dues for 2019 are now due.  Brenham Commandery dues are $65.00.  Please remit dues as soon as possible,

There were not enough present to perform Commandery installation and so installation of officers will be attempted on Jan. 1 by holding a called meeting during the meeting time of Ivanhoe Commandery and/or by a called meeting Jan. 2 at the stated meeting of Jerusalem Chapter and Council in Navasota.

We held meaningful conversation about our plans and objectives for the upcoming year.  

Further Light in Masonry

The York Rite Companion Adept of the Temple program is an exciting by-mail self-study program through the Degrees and Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry administered by the Sovereign York Rite College of North America. 

This program is offered to any Knight Templar by enrollment through the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.  Click on the link above to learn more about this self study program.

This program is based upon online resource material and the rituals of the General Grand Chapter, General Grand Council and Grand Encampment of the U.S.A.

Online resources for this program include:

Dec. 20, 2018, Brenham York Rite Meeting

Commandery dues for 2019 are now due.  Brenham Commandery dues are $65.00.  Please remit dues as soon as possible, or bring a check with you to our next stated meeting on Dec. 20.

Brenham Commandery No. 15 holds it's installation of Commandery officers Thursday, Dec. 20.

Congratulations to new Brenham Commandery No. 15 officers:

Masonic Podcasts

by Kevin Main,
Committee on Masonic Education and Service

If you already listen to podcasts or you are used to listening to talk radio, I highly recommend the Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast.  You can stream or download the latest episodes and access their show archives at http://fortworth148.libsyn.com/. and the podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher.

York Rite for Masons, Commandery

Excerpted from Commandery Talk for Other Bodies, by Richard R. Jernigan, Knight Templar, Sep. 2018

When a man becomes a Mason a bond is created between himself and all other masons.  That bond is difficult to describe, but is readily understood by members of the Craft.  Masons have common experiences and obligations and focus upon the designs of the individual’s “Great Architect of the Universe.”  

He agrees to look out for the well-being of all other Masons so far as he is able.  He promises, in his relationship with other Masons, to deal uprightly and honestly.  He commits himself, that no matter his station in life, all are created equal and he will treat all Masons fairly and upon the same playing field.

November Commandery & Chapter Report

Congratulations to newly elected Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8 officers:

• Commander:       Matt Caldwell 
• Generalissimo:     Chris Dalrymple
• Capt. General:       Royce Yates
• Recorder:      Hardy Nevill
• Treasurer:        Bob Cohen   

Thank you sir knights for coming to our meeting and for assisting us open and close Brenham Commandery.

Congratulations to newly elected Brenham Commandery No. 15 officers:

• Commander:   Gary Mosmeyer
• Generalissimo:  Jerry Jackson  
• Capt. General:    Barry Bennet   
• Recorder:   David Rice
• Treasurer:    Chris Dalrymple 

Nov. 15 Meeting

We have completed standing for inspection.  We are now ready for election of new officers in Brenham Commandery for 2019.  

Art. 223.

Commanderies must hold their annual election of officers at their last Stated Conclave before the end of November of each year, provided that if such election for any reason be not held, same may, under a dispensation from the Grand Commander, be held at any Stated or Special Conclave called for that purpose on or before December 31st following. Otherwise, the old officers shall hold over.

Brenham Commandery will elect:

Commandery Inspection Nov. 3, 2018

Please mark your calendars for November 3, 2018, for the Brenham Commandery annual inspection in Bryan at Brazos Union Lodge.  

A lunch will be served at about 11:30am and it is anticipated that following lunch (approximately 2pm) both Ivanhoe and Brenham Commandery will open and close, receive the grand officer, and perform the Order of the Temple for their inspection.

More details will be posted as they are finalized.

The Importance of the Royal Arch

Excerpted from The Masonic Importance of the Royal Arch by Sir Knight Nicholas Adair, August 2018 KT Magazine

If the highest degree a Mason can attain is the Master Mason degree, why do we have appendant bodies like the York Rite?  

The system of Masonic degrees...is the product of an evolution. ... [there are] two distinctions between two classes of Masons dubbed 'Ancient' and 'Modern.' ...There was a unification of Ancient and Modern Lodges in 1813.  Prior to 1717, there is no record that Freemasonry consisted of more than one degree.

The operative Mason, prior to the revival of 1717, was designated as an Apprentice, Fellow Craft, or Master...because of the length of time of service and skill manifested in his handicraft.

Brenham York Rite Bodies Trifold Brochure

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