PERIODICALS Ann Arbor Masonic News Ann Arbor Masonic News Ann Arbor Masonic News Ann Arbor Masonic News Ann Arbor Masonic News (USPS 595-570) 4551 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-9614 Serving the Masonic Fraternity of Washtenaw County VOLUME NO. XLXIV USPS 595-570 November 2009 NUMBER 226 Who would not be a Mason, and wear the apron white? And feel the bonds of friendship the rich and poor unite? To know Masonic virtues, to do Masonic deeds? And sympathetic, minister unto a Brother's needs? Who would not be a Mason, and join the brethren true? To see our noble teachings their glorious work pursue? To feel a bond Fraternal is theirs where'er they go? And find a hearty welcome as they journey to and fro? Who would not be a Mason, a craftsman just and fair, To meet upon the Level, and part upon the Square? To hear the voice of Charity, where'er our Lodges be? And to know our Grips and Passwords, and share in all our glee? Who would not be a Mason, to labor day by day? And laboring try to lessen the thorns upon life's way? To help to form a column, all perfect and complete? Fit for building that great Temple, wherein we hope to meet? May today there be peace within you. May today there be peace within you. May today there be peace within you. May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. “I “I “I “I believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet who lift us to our feet who lift us to our feet who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.” remembering how to fly.” remembering how to fly.” remembering how to fly.” If kisses were water, I’d give you a sea. If hugs were leaves, I’d give you a tree. If LIFE was a planet, I’d give you a galaxy. If friendship is life, I will give you mine. Who Would Not Be A Mason? ON YONDER BOOK In Mason’s Lodge, with darkened eyes, with cable toe about me. I swore to hail all mysteries, that Masons keep, and Masons prize. All Brothers secrets, whispered low, all words they speak, all things they do in mystic manner taught me. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this, and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of EA. One motion with each this.) I swore to answer and obey, all summons, sent me duly From Brothers hand or Lodge array, I swore that I, would never stray. From ancient laws, and rules that bound, Freemasons in, the days renowned. But would observe them truly. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of FC. One motion with each this.) I swore to lead with generous care3, all those in sorrow hidden. A Brother on the darkened square, the mourners with disheveled hair. The orphan doomed alas to stray, upon a rough, and rugged way. While tears gush forth unbidden. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of MM. One motion with each this.) I swore to deal in honesty, with each true heart around me. That honor bright, should ever be, unbroken bond, ‘tween Him and me. Nor wrong, nor guile, nor cruel fraud, should ever break the sacred cord. By which my vows have bound me. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of each degree. One motion with each this.) Continued Page 8
Serving the Masonic Fraternity of Washtenaw County
VOLUME NO. XLXIV USPS 595-570 November 2009 NUMBER 226
Who would not be a Mason, and wear the apron white? And feel the bonds of friendship the rich and poor unite?
To know Masonic virtues, to do Masonic deeds? And sympathetic, minister unto a Brother's needs?
Who would not be a Mason, and join the brethren true? To see our noble teachings their glorious work pursue? To feel a bond Fraternal is theirs where'er they go?
And find a hearty welcome as they journey to and fro?
Who would not be a Mason, a craftsman just and fair, To meet upon the Level, and part upon the Square?
To hear the voice of Charity, where'er our Lodges be? And to know our Grips and Passwords, and share in all
our glee?
Who would not be a Mason, to labor day by day? And laboring try to lessen the thorns upon life's way? To help to form a column, all perfect and complete? Fit for building that great Temple, wherein we hope to
meet?
May today there be peace within you.May today there be peace within you.May today there be peace within you.May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly May you trust God that you are exactly
where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. where you are meant to be. “I“I“I“I believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels believe that friends are quiet angels
who lift us to our feetwho lift us to our feetwho lift us to our feetwho lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble when our wings have trouble
remembering how to fly.”remembering how to fly.”remembering how to fly.”remembering how to fly.”
If kisses were water, I’d give you a sea. If hugs were leaves, I’d give you a tree.
If LIFE was a planet, I’d give you a galaxy. If friendship is life, I will give you mine.
Who Would Not Be A Mason? ON YONDER BOOK In Mason’s Lodge, with darkened eyes, with cable toe
about me. I swore to hail all mysteries, that Masons keep, and
Masons prize. All Brothers secrets, whispered low, all words they speak,
all things they do in mystic manner taught me. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it,
NEVER. But stand by this, and this, and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of EA. One motion with each this.)
I swore to answer and obey, all summons, sent me duly From Brothers hand or Lodge array, I swore that I, would
never stray. From ancient laws, and rules that bound, Freemasons in,
the days renowned. But would observe them truly. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it,
NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of FC. One motion with each this.)
I swore to lead with generous care3, all those in sorrow
hidden. A Brother on the darkened square, the mourners with
disheveled hair. The orphan doomed alas to stray, upon a rough, and
rugged way. While tears gush forth unbidden. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it,
NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of MM. One motion with each this.)
I swore to deal in honesty, with each true heart around
me. That honor bright, should ever be, unbroken bond, ‘tween
Him and me. Nor wrong, nor guile, nor cruel fraud, should ever break
the sacred cord. By which my vows have bound me. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it,
NEVER. But stand by this, and this and this, Forever and Forever. (Give ste4p, dg, and sign of each degree. One motion with
each this.) Continued Page 8
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MANCHESTER LODGE N0. 148 135 E. Main St., P.O. Box116, Manchester GILBERT E. PORTERFIELD, JR.
Worshipful Master 12410 Miller Hwy, Brooklyn 49230
517.592.4824 GUY GILBERT …………….………Secretary 207 W. Duncan, PO Box 4, Manchester 48158 (734) 428-7036 [email protected]
1st MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM
except July & August
Greeting Brothers and Friends:
Well it is beginning to look like
winter weather is just around the corner. Guess we have to expect that in Michigan. It is sad to note that we have lost some of our
Brothers in the last month or so. They are now with that Great Architect in the sky. Fare thee
well Brothers, Fare thee well. There is activity in the Lodge
room as we have entered 4 new Brothers into the EA Degree in
Masonry. We will be doing FC work on the 26th of October at 7:30, come up and show your support as we bring these new
Brothers along on their journey into the craft. Do not worry about being rusty. You will be surprised
how fast things come back to you. We are getting ready to ring the bell for the Salvation Army, the date has not been set yet. It will be some time in December. If
you would like to take a turn at one of the buckets contact Bro. Jim Emery at 428-0338 he will be
more than happy to schedule you a turn.
We have had some of our
Brothers visiting other Lodges and have had quite a few visiting Brethren at our Lodge. Take time
out and come to Lodge and meet some of these Brothers and make
some new friends. See you in Lodge.
Fraternally Gil
SALINE LODGE N0. 133 109 West Michigan Ave, Saline 48176
THOMAS D. HYATT
Worshipful Master 46000 Ceddies Rd. Lot 109
Canton 48118 734.495.9363 cell: 734.216.8010
WILLIAM E. HOLIFIELD, JR. Secretary 8750 Melbourne, Saline 48176
In October we Initiated 3 new Brothers into the light of Masonry. What a great evening that was.
We have another petition to be investigated upon and I am under the impression that we will have several more coming in soon. This will be making for a tremendous growth for Saline Lodge. Our greatest task to insure that they continue to enjoy the fellowship which is afforded.
I am scheduling the Fellow Craft Degree for Friday, November 20th at 7 pm. This should be another great evening and should continue the great friendship and fellowship within the Lodge and amongst the Brothers.
The Master Mason Degree will be on Saturday’s December 5th and 12th. Coffee & Donuts at 8:00 AM. Opening at 8:30 and begin the Degree work at 8:45. Both days we will be done early enough for you to enjoy the afternoon and evening with your families.
Remember this fall when we did the Child Identification Program in town. Well the word got out and they, the community, have rescheduled the program for December 6th from noon until 6 PM at the Community Recreation Center. We need much help and assistance in registration and completing the necessary requirements, as we are expecting a large turnout.
Looking forward to visiting with each of you. Please support your new Brothers.
Happy Thanksgiving. Tom Hyatt
OLIVE LODGE N0. 156 113 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118
LYNN M. HELDT, PM
Worshipful Master 13301 Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester 48158 (734) 428-0763 Cell (734) 216-0842
Greetings, Brethren and Friends, As a result of the prospective
sale of the Ann Arbor Masonic Temple property, Golden Rule Lodge now meets at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club, 2070 West Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor.
A purchase agreement on the Temple has been reached and the sale should be closed by November 15. While this is a sad occasion for many of us—a regrettable result of social and economic conditions and also the failure of Ann Arbor Masons to do a better job of managing the Temple—I think we can also look at this situation as an opportunity for beginning a new phase in the life of Golden Rule Lodge.
Many are hopeful that, in time,
Ann Arbor Masons will be able to come together again on a fresh basis to secure modest and affordable facilities for Masonic activities. In the meantime, the serious financial strain of helping to keep the Temple afloat is now lifted from Golden Rule Lodge.
I hope you will attend lodge on
Nov. 5, at which time we will elect officers for the ensuing year. There are openings available, so do not be shy if you think you might like to serve as an officer of the lodge.
Have a great Thanksgiving, and I hope to see you in lodge soon! Fraternal regards, Bill Krebaum, W.M.
MILAN LODGE NO. 323 37 N. Tolan St., Milan 48160
MATTHEW TOMECEK Worshipful Master
332 Anderson St., Milan 48160 (Cell) 734-891-7676 [email protected] STEVE COBURN, PM ….…………..…..Secretary
“A hungry man is not a free man.” - Adlai E. Stevenson
Organized by Ann Arbor-
Fraternity Lodge #262 Love Relief Truth
Donations by check payable to: “Food Gatherers”can still be made
A very big Thank you to all who assisted and supported this
tremendous effort in support of those less fortunate in the
Community.
Over $2100 was initially raised to support those less fortunate. We
are working to raise even more.
OUR VETERANS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!OUR VETERANS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!OUR VETERANS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!OUR VETERANS NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Show them that you appreciate all that they have done for you in insuring you the right to live and remain free.
Visit the Veterans Hospital Become a volunteer!
Take in extra clothes, lap blankets, toiletries and other useful and sundry items. Books, Videos, Magazines
Another way to show that Masons do care and that they continue to give.
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Greetings Prophets and Brothers, It’s November and its cold. Come
on down to the Grotto and warm up with the spirit of camaraderie that prevails at the Club.
As always we have a number of scheduled events coming up in the months ahead.
We have an all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday the 4th.
We have dinners on Friday the 13th and Friday the 27th.
Our all you can eat breakfast is on Sunday the 15th.
Sauerkraut Dinner open to the public on Wed. Nov. 18th.
You are welcome and encouraged to always come down on Saturdays and cheer on your favorite college football teams.
We hope to see you soon at the Grotto.
We are always open Monday through Saturday at 4.pm., or earlier if you see Pat Tessmer's white truck in the parking lot. Fraternally yours, Jim ''Turk" Turkington
Nov 4th – Spaghetti Dinner Nov 141h – House and Board Meeting
and Regular Monthly Meeting. Nov 13th – Friday Fish and other Fry 6 – 8 pm Nov 15th – Breakfast ALL YOU CAN
EAT Buffet, 9 am to 1 pm Nov 18th – Sauerkraut Dinner Nov 27th – Friday Fish and other Fry 6 – 8 pm
The Annual Business Meeting on October 5th, 2009 is past.
A lot of thought and time had been put into our activities for the 2008-2009 year. The Grand Chapter session was October 13th – 15th in Battle Creek Michigan. The session “Back to the Future”, was lead by the Worthy Grand Matron, our own Priscilla Hankins. It was a great time to refresh friendships and to make new ones. I hope all who attended went home with new inspirations and new enthusiasms to give to their chapters.
On October 26th, 2009 at 7:30 PM a new core of officers will be installed. Come out and experience the delight of the beauty of the Order and meet the new Officers for pursuing year.
The first business meeting for the newly installed officers will be held on our regular 2nd Monday of the month, November 9th, 2009.
Let’s makes this year a success by attending activities and business meetings. Suggestion for new things to do and for the get together are welcomed and appreciated.
I would like to thank my officers and the York Right Bodies for the continued support throughout the difficult and challenging year, that together we faced. This being my last communication as your Worth Matron I would like to send my fraternal love to all in health, illness, or sorrow. GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS
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YORK CHAPTER NO. 150 37 N. Tolan Street, Milan
DAVID A. KONDOR, PHP High Priest
11009 Platte Road, Milan 48160 734.439.7567
JOHN F. MIDKIFF, PHP ……… Secretary 326 E. River St., Deerfield 49238
Degrees of Past Master and Most Excellent Master on the 14th.
On Wednesday, October 28th we will be hosting the Royal Arch Degree. It will have been some time since that Degree has been portrayed in York Chapter. Please come out and enjoy the fine work being performed. We have many visitors coming in to assist us, you, in putting on the work. It will begin at 7 o’clock PM.
_______________________ values is key, together with a desire to share them with others. (a meal is more enjoyable when shared) This, in my opinion, is what has made our Craft successful. If you have not yet completed your
Master Mason degree, come on out and find out what it’s all about. Not only can we lead you to the Long Lost Master’s Word, we can help you learn a few lessons on the way. If you HAVE completed your MMD, then come on out & SHARE your knowledge. We have a new candidate for the several degrees of the Chapter & would love to see your smiling faces on the sidelines to help bring him more light. By the time you read this, he will have already received the Mark Master degree, but don’t let that stop you from sharing the next three! We now meet at the Calvary United Methodist Church at 1415 Miller Avenue on the third Monday of the month for our Stated, and the fourth Monday for degree nights. All work is at 7:00 pm. Uniform of the day is black trousers, white shirt, black tie. If you have a red jacket, wear it, if not, come as you are.
Past Masters Degree will be con…
WASHTENAW CHAPTER NO. 6 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103
ALLEN C. CHRIST, PHP High Priest
1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494
Greetings Friends & Companions, Lately I have been impressed anew
with the timeliness and value of our Craft. During the recent move I came across some old records of the daily workings of our York Rite. Some of it Chapter, some Council, and some Commandery. Names, dates, events, ceremonies, and just everything that makes a Chapter function. i.e. receipts for stamps, reimbursements for events (dinner, entertainment, etc.) It (they) reminded me that WE have
been doing business for a very long time. Longer than you or your father have walked the earth, or his father, or his father, or even his father’s father all combined. Our message is compelling & poignant for ALL TIME. Truth is truth, plain and simple. Right is not wrong and never will be. Why have generations of men been
Royal Arch Masons? What makes US different from others? A desire for knowledge, deeper understanding, becoming closer to our God? All of this and more, as much more as there are men that make us, US! We desire. We seek. We wonder. All of this makes us human, and Companions. We struggle to make it through life.
We raise a family, go to church, work, make friends, pay bills, and always we feel there is something missing. As Masons, and more especially as Royal Arch Masons, we study our Volume of Sacred Law. We look again, we think, we pray. The list repeats itself with minor variations. What does it take to make something
like this last? A core group of people that not only share some history, but also a common ideal, together with a sense of just how important it is, and will be, to others. Awareness of our
Conferred prior to the Stated Meeting. We have new ritual books available
in a great format, loose leaf pages in a 3 ring binder. (no more printing all new books when typos are found, or amendments have been made!) Hoping to see you soon I remain
sincerely and fraternally yours,
Allen Christ
Paul
candidates that come in & become new Sir ANN ARBOR COUNCIL NO. 86 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103
PAUL C. HOWELL, PTIM Thrice Illustrious Master
17635 Manitou Beach Rd., Addison 49220 517.262.5140 [email protected] PAUL C. HOWELL, PTIM……………….Recorder 17635 Manitou Beach Road Addison, MI 49220
Companions and Friends: The Super-Excellent Master Degree is
the last degree of the Cryptic Rite. It has no connection either in history or symbolism, with the Royal and Select Master degrees. It is an elaboration of a section of the Royal Arch dealing with a historical period of Jewish history, the principal characters being Nebuchadnezzar, Zedekiah and Jeremiah.
It is first referred to in the records of Columbian (N.Y.) Council No. 1, December 22, 1817, and at that date was conferred preceding the Royal and Select Master degrees. The ritual of the degree has been completely revised and dramatized in recent years, retaining only the old grips, passes and history. It is regarded as one of the most dramatic degrees in all Freemasonry when properly exemplified. The degree is not conferred in some Grand Council jurisdictions, especially in the Virginias. In other jurisdictions it is conferred once a year, during the time of the holding of the annual assembly of a Grand Council. A Council which does not, or cannot confer this degree, should surrender its charter, for it is a degree which really gives life to Council ritual work.
An Encyclopedia of Cryptic Masonry
Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, working together, have no intentions of surrendering their Charters to anyone in the near future. They will be rehearsing for the Super Excellent Master’s Degree on November 19th and December 17th and then be putting on the Degree on the 21st of January. All will be done in Ypsilanti and will begin at 7:00 PM.
We believe that it is much better for us to do the work than to have the Grand Council Officers come in and do the work, even though we all know and agree that they do a fantastic job. We want our candidates to know that we are doing the work for them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Stay well. Fraternally,
Paul
ANN ARBOR COMMANDERY #13 1415 Miller Ave., Ann Arbor 48103
And in keeping with that statement and proof of our belief in it Ann Arbor Commandery will be sponsoring the Christmas Observance for the Battalion at our new meeting place, Calvary United Methodist Church at 1415 Miller Avenue in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 20th. Please bring your family and friends to join with us. Attire is Full Commandery Uniform, minus sword.
If after Thanksgiving your Commandery uniform no longer fits, please attend in dark suit or sport coat with tie.
Commandery has as it’s intent that of strengthening your Christian ideals and beliefs. It gives you the inspiration, you must take the steps on your own. There are many awaiting to assist you on this journey.
You have not begun this phase of your Masonic journey yet? Step forward. Ask for a petition. The work is beautiful and the lessons taught are even more inspirational. The Orders, once you have received them, you will never forget. What beautiful rays of light they put into your heart and your life.
It is a shame that Masonry in Ann Arbor has had to take a step backwards due to financial restraints placed upon the Temple Association. We have temporarily lost that meeting place which keeps all of Ann Arbor Masonry working together.
The York Rite can be that building block upon which we can all work to again bring Masonry back to great strength in Ann Arbor. Brothers working together for the common good. That is what the York Rite is. Brothers, from many different Lodges in the area, working together for the common good. We would all like to see Masonry in Ann Arbor become bigger and stronger that it has ever been It means that we must all devote a little extra time and effort in working together for the common good.
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Ten Commandments – Country Style (1)(1)(1)(1) Just one GodJust one GodJust one GodJust one God
(2)(2)(2)(2) Put nothin’ before GodPut nothin’ before GodPut nothin’ before GodPut nothin’ before God
(3)(3)(3)(3) Watch yer mouthWatch yer mouthWatch yer mouthWatch yer mouth
(4)(4)(4)(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin’Git yourself to Sunday meetin’Git yourself to Sunday meetin’Git yourself to Sunday meetin’
(5)(5)(5)(5) Honor yer Ma & PHonor yer Ma & PHonor yer Ma & PHonor yer Ma & PAAAA
(6)(6)(6)(6) No killin’No killin’No killin’No killin’
(7)(7)(7)(7) No foolin’ around with another fellow’s galNo foolin’ around with another fellow’s galNo foolin’ around with another fellow’s galNo foolin’ around with another fellow’s gal
(8)(8)(8)(8) Don’t take what ain’t yersDon’t take what ain’t yersDon’t take what ain’t yersDon’t take what ain’t yers
(9)(9)(9)(9) No tellin’ tales or gossipin’No tellin’ tales or gossipin’No tellin’ tales or gossipin’No tellin’ tales or gossipin’
(10)(10)(10)(10) Don’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuffDon’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuffDon’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuffDon’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuff
Now that’s plain and simple. Y’all have a nice day!Now that’s plain and simple. Y’all have a nice day!Now that’s plain and simple. Y’all have a nice day!Now that’s plain and simple. Y’all have a nice day! Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…
It’s about learning to dance in the rain.
A Pastor’s Business Card A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one
house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door.
Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote “Revelation 3:20” on the back of it and stuck it in the door.
When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was the cryptic message, “Genesis 3:10.”
Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelations 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and was afraid for I was naked.” Remember when the funniest jokes were the clean ones? They still are!
“A cheerful heart is good medicine” (Prov. 17:22)
I swore the portals close to guard, of the Masonic Temple. To rid the quarries, of their dross, to build each mystic wall
across. With body perfect, upright hear, and mind mature, in moral
art. By precept and example. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this, and this, Forever and Forever. (Point to Great Lights, Lesser Lights and the letter G. One motion
with each this.)
I swore the chastity to guard, of women, true and tender. Of Masons’s widow, wife, or child, this mother, sister,
undefiled. To them I pledge, a Brothers love, by Him who rules, the
Lodge above. To be a true defender. On Yonder Book, that oath I took, and will I break it, NEVER. But stand by this, and this, and this, Forever and Forever. (Give grand hailing sign. One motion with each this.)
My Brother, these are your vows, be they your cares. And may such aid be given, in answer, to your earnest
prayers. And that you may ever do or dare, all that God’s gracious
laws enjoin. On Yonder Book, these oaths We took and will We break
them, NEVER. But, We will stand by this, and this, Forever and Forever. (You and candidate together give step, dg, and sign of each degree.
