Therefore, he must measure up to great responsibilities. Grand master, deputy provincial grand master and assistant provincial grand masters. The worshipful master encourages all brethren who have not been to lodge recently to attend our upcoming regular meetings. The grand master is assisted by the deputy grand master and the assistant grand master. Compiled and prepared by the 1996 worshipful masters handbook committee c. At dekalb lodges recent open installation of officers, our new worshipful master made a speech to his new officers, fellow brothers and even visitors. It is dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members. Address to the worshipful master im or other pm from n of sws ped and faces wm worshipful master, you, having been installed in the chair of this worthy and worshipful lodge, cannot be insensible to the obligations which devolve on you as its head, or to your responsibility for the faithful discharge of the duties annexed to the appointment. Brethren, i would like to thank you all for your support at our september meeting. Worshipful master or worshipful is a title in my lodge anyway we use to refer to the master of the lodge. Introduction the purpose of this guide is to help you plan for your year as worshipful master.
The office of worshipful master is the highest honour to which a lodge may appoint any of its members. Our own court assistant paul nash has held the office together in a. His full title is the most worshipful grand master. Masters installation speech by worshipful robert arnold i would like to thank the supreme architect of the universe for bringing us here today and to thank the ones that have enabled me to be here this afternoon. What is the name given to the gavel used by the worshipful master. Bob crawford was installed on 11 april 2015 as worshipful master of temple lodge, no. The master the worshipful masters jewel is the square. Edmund cohen deputy grand master grand lodge of virginia i.
Preparatory course for aspiring worshipful masters introduction. I am truly honored and very proud to assume the role of worshipful master for the year 2017. The worshipful masterruling elder at that point lost his composure and preceded to berate me as to trouble maker trying to create problems for him in his presentation. The master runs the meetings and is elected by the members each year. Captain sir norman lloydedwards kcvo, gcstj, rd, rnr. Dr peter rumley, our master elect, has published a letter to the livery. Gavels once, repeated by senior warden and junior warden. The worshipful masters handbook the masonic trowel. 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. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy.
Macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy. The worshipful master receives great honor, has great privileges, enjoys great prerogatives and powers. Concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. Freemasonry is an organization that has been in existence longer than most countries, much less other fraternal, service and clubbased organizations. She has been my source of support and inspiration through the. A guide for planning your year as worshipful master. From now, discovering the finished website that markets the finished books will certainly be numerous, however we are the trusted website to check out. You are first a servant to your creator or higher power, secondly you are a servant your immediate family, and lastly, you are a servant to your.
The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted. It ranks sixtyfirst among the livery companies of the city of london, and comes under the jurisdiction of the privy council. The worshipful master craves the honour of taking wine with you. A report is given to the worshipful master that an e. A leadership handbook for brethren of masonic lodges in the district of columbia. His words are illuminated by the unique symbolic drawings of two masters of masonic tracing board design. Robert macoys original writing is enlarged and revised and includes subject matter from the worshipful master responsibilities to forms and bylaws. The worshipful company of clockmakers was established under a royal charter granted by king charles i in 1631. 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. Worshipful master prerogatives, prohibitions, and duties 7. Claudys association with freemasonry began in 1908, when, at the age of 29, he was raised a master mason in harmony 17 in washington, dc.
The secret science of masonic initiation english edition ebook. The worshipful master has a great deal of responsibility and authority, and is therefore responsible to the brethren and to grand lodge for the conduct and wellbeing of the lodge. Driving sheep over london bridge by freemen of the city is a tradition rooted in more than 800 years of the history of the woolmen. Stewards fulfill a number of junior assistant roles. Masonic law inclusive of the constitution and lodge by laws 8. Personal testimony of jack harris, past worshipful master. Bill clark, past master of the worshipful company of woolmen, said. Revised edition of macoys worshipful masters assistant by robert macoy, 1980, macoy pub. We love this story from our assistant provincial grand master, chris bond. Welcome to the lodge officers course for those masons who have aspirations for the offices of worshipful master of a lodge in this grand jurisdiction.
The worshipful master arrests progress until an investigation is made d. The company established a library and its museum in 18, which is the oldest specific collection of clocks and watches worldwide. The worshipful master, his prerogatives and duties. As a worshipful master, i had total autocratic authority over the affairs of my lodge with accountability only to the grand master of my. Court and officers the worshipful company of plumbers. He only runs the lodge for a year and any master mason can be elected to.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. So began my personal study and query into the doctrines of freemasonry as contrasted to the word of god. The masonic plaques are on the end wall of the long barrack, the oldest building in. My travels to the east would not have been possible without the guidance, support and encouragement from the brothers of this great lodge, to. Revised edition of macoys worshipful masters assistant. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east. As the principal officer you have the authority necessary to manage its affairs. Shop for the perfect worshipful master gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy. Worshipful master elects message mt moriah lodge no 116. One of my personal heroes has always been benjamin franklin, one of. 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. This is a stonemasons tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone. Lodge finances inclusive of budgets, charity, grand lodge obligations, and dues.
In craft freemasonry, sometimes known as blue lodge freemasonry, every masonic lodge. The following freemason books links will take you to masonic websites where you can browse. All rise, the installed masters remain standing until the board of installed masters is closed. Jim tome, lodge installation of officers, worshipful masters inspirational speech. To our wardens i extend my congratulations and my sincere wish that together we can continue the. Worshipful article about worshipful by the free dictionary.
Worshipful masters assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. A letter from our master elect the worshipful company of plumbers. Grand masters calendar the grand lodge of maryland. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Masonic service association of north america 2020 serving the craft since 1919. Worshipful masters by mr justice piddington gentlemen, pray silence. The worshipful masters handbook preparing for the leap into lodge leadership. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. In january of 1968, i was installed a worshipful master of a masonic lodge of about 600 men. 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. Toastmasters formula at an ancient guilds dinner in london.
Worshipful master s assistant the encyclopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities and prerogatives of the worshipful master. My personal conclusions were very similar to the conclusions reached. Enable auto login on this browser and speed through checkout every time. It was a packed house with the deputy grand master, many grand lodge officers and visitors in attendance. Review it when you are first put in line in your lodge. Those filling vacancies need to have been a member of the company for at least three years. Welcome to md masons freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Robert macoys original writing is enlarged and revised. Lodge officer duties worshipful master my freemasonry. Provincial grand lodge of dorset the official website of dorset. Official publication of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge, free and accepted masons of texas volume i issue 3 summer 2011 featured elected worshipful masters for 2011 2012 w. Some are just like any other brother but with the experience of sitting in the east. The court of assistants comprises the master, wardens, immediate past master, past masters who have not taken emeritus status, and assistants. Buy a cheap copy of macoys worshipful masters assistant book by robert macoy.
As far as i was concerned, i had reached the pinnacle of life. I now declare this a duly constituted board of installed masters. At the very top of the list would be my wife donna. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge 9781162572291.
The course is composed of three sections, which, after completion should provide a good grounding in the duties. Roberts, contains valuable insight into the prerogatives and duties of the worshipful master, and other resource material. From liveryman to master the worshipful company of paviors. Past masters are great resources, but dont let them take over your lodge. Macoys worshipful masters assistant revised edition by a roberts. Even if the building faces a different direction, the master is said to be in the east.
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