Introduction the purpose of this guide is to help you plan for your year as worshipful master. Ensure that no person, behavior, or act jeopardizes the charter instill order and dignified behavior reprove all disturbances quietly, promptly, without personal feelings the worshipful master s resources. Vacancies occur in the east through death, suspension by a grand master, or expulsion from the fraternity. 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.
Installing master whispers to master elect to step off with left foot and then, moving backwards starting with right foot leads master elect to north side of worshipful masters pedestal and into pedestal till master elect is standing in front of worshipful masters chair. Vacancies occur in the east through death, suspension by a grand master, expulsion from the fraternity. After the debate has proceeded for some time, one of the brethren rises and accuses the right worshipful. Preface this pamphlet is precisely what its title states a guide to your duties and responsibilities as worshipful master of your lodge. This is a stonemasons tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone. Warden, within the next two years you will be installed as worshipful master of your lodge with powers and prerogatives which are of the highest importance and solemnity. All of which is a fine tribute not only to the sterling men who work their slow way up to the grand east, but to the gentle teachings of freemasonry, which has so much more of thou shalt than. The chaplain will stand or kneel west of altar when offering the opening and closing prayers, or remain at his station if physically unable to do so. You will read something close to this in the introduction. A guide for planning your year as worshipful master. To properly fulfill that position, all that will be expected of you is to have the wisdom. I find him to be of good morals, and of great skill, true and trusty.
Robey 1987 the most historic lodge in the world, due to washingtons involvement during the early days of the lodge the book can be purchased by contacting most worshipful donald m. If an open installation at a special meeting, it can be informally declared open for the purpose of an open installation after any preceding business, remarks, etc. Master masons can be wardens of this lodge after having given sufficient proof that they are eligible for the same. The title is a personal one which attaches to a brother by virtue of his having acquired the. The office of the worshipful master and his prerogatives.
He answers, to wait on the worshipful master and wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, and take charge of the door. Charges to the worshipful master upon installation of his office. A presiding master s ready reference hirams handbook a presiding master s ready reference bro. The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy. The senior warden stands at the right of, and close to, the candidate while the worshipful master is instructing the candidate at the altar. The office of the worshipful master and his prerogatives and. As the principal and presiding officer of a subordinate lodge, the worshipful master has an especial relationship with certain grand lodge officers. Mb654 program notebook for worshipful masters includes seven step planning guide 1. Roberts, contains valuable insight into the prerogatives and duties of the worshipful master, and other resource material. He answers, at the right hand of the worshipful master in the east. The worshipful master before a man can be made a mason, he must be worthy and well qualified. Brothers, im putting together a cheat sheet for upcoming worshipful master s in my district. In reading all the materials and by virtue of actually serving as master, i realize that this paper covers only the outstanding major powers of the master that differs from nonmasonic groups.
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. Jan 10, 2016 the master the worshipful masters jewel is the square. The right of every freemason to be represented in all general meetings of the. Master to junior deacon, your business there, brother junior. The retiring right worshipful master opens the lodge in the mark master degree.
Called meetings of texas lodge of research may be held at such times and. With this seemingly unbridled authority, we can well see that the worshipful master must. Master to junior deacon, the senior deacons place in the lodge. Chapter 12 ceremony of installation the masonic trowel. It is the duty of the worshipful master to impress upon all the. The prerogative of the grand master to enter into and preside over every assembly of masons within his jurisdiction and, corollary thereto, to. By the prerogatives of the worshipful master the inherent right and authority he possesses by reason of the position he occupies, giving him as it does, extraordinary powers and privi. Therefore, he must measure up to great responsibilities. Charles adams rwgl 3 worshipful master basic training 1. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising sun in the east. To purchase the entire book, please order isbn 0766102149. Worshipful master basic training mwphgl of sc sponsor.
They remind us to be true and upright in our thoughts and. Few other secular events in my life has meant as much to me as the privilege of serving twice as worshipful master of j. Lancaster appointed a committee to develop a hiram award based on the program adopted by the grnnd lodge of california. Whats your one piece of advice for a first time worshipful. The powers of the worshipful master grand lodge of. The worshipful master should rise promptly at the proper time in the opening and closing ceremonies. The worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Finally, the right worshipful master will attempt to put to vote some resolutions on the subject, and a lengthy debate ensues as to the legality of this disposition of. Five points of fellowship brotherly love romans 12. The grand lodge is the only true legitimate source of masonic authority. Some sections such as the section on how to get new members involved are mine alone.
In grand lodges the grand master is to all intents and purposes as much master as is the worshipful master of his lodge master in that organization. Nov 20, 2014 the worshipful master of a masonic lodge is the highest ranking of all lodge officers which a lodge may elect. Duties of the master of a lodgeinstallation of officers masonic ritual grand lodge of alabama. The master the worshipful master s jewel is the square. Worshipful masters may administer all three master mason examinations, but the results. Worshipful master managing a masonic lodge is much like managing a business. Vacancies occur in the east through death, suspension by a grand master.
Whats the one piece of advice you would tell a soon to be worshipful master. He exercises powers and prerogatives dating from time immemorial. Worshipful master prerogatives, prohibitions, and duties 7. Our stations and places masonic officers handbook by henry g. A treatise on the constitutional laws, usages and landmarks of freemasonry, by.
Remember each officer has the potential of serving his lodge as worshipful master, therefore, it is very important that no man should be asked to serve as an officer if you would not be proud to have him as your worshipful master. Worshipful masters retreat discussion presented by rw gus harris, jr. He sits in the east of the lodge room symbolic of the rising. Worshipful masters retreat discussion presented by. From now, discovering the finished website that markets the finished books will certainly be numerous, however we are the trusted website to check out.
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. Masonic law inclusive of the constitution and lodge by laws 8. In the case of death, absence or inability of the worshipful master to attend the lodge, wardens shall succeed to the office and exercise all the prerogatives and duties of the worshipful master for a1lpurposes. The most worshipful grand master is the chief executive officer of masonry in the state of mississippi. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted. District deputy grand master for the second masonic district, being first appointed by m. The worshipful master is responsible for lodge etiquette. Personal testimony of jack harris, past worshipful master. The line of progression and the respective duties of their positions will prepare the officer for the administrative position of worshipful master as he progresses through the line.
It is the prerogative and duty of the worshipful master to postpone. Senior grand warden serving your lodge as worshipful master can be, and should be the high point in your masonic career. The difference between a demit and a transfer balloting healing process. He is answerable to the most worshipful grand master for the administration of his lodge. His powers and prerogatives are indicated by the ritual and the installation of officers in the clear text key and colorado craftsman. Review it when you are first put in line in your lodge. Lodge finances inclusive of budgets, charity, grand lodge obligations, and dues. He is responsible only to the grand lodge of texas for his official actions as stated in art. Therefor, he must measure up to great responsibilities. Ceremony of installation for a lodge of mark masters. Constitution of the grand lodge preamble whereas, a grand lodge is the sovereign, legislative, judicial, and executive power of a territorial jurisdiction of ancient, free, and accepted masons, with an inherent power to form a constitution as its fundamental law and to prescribe such other laws and regulations for good. Even if the building faces a different direction, the master is said to be in the east. Worshipful master, which has eligibility requirements all its own.
The encyclopedia of useful knowledge, by robert macoy worshipful master s assistant. In january of 1968, i was installed a worshipful master of a masonic lodge of about 600 men. 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. Worshipful master s assistant, the encycopaedia of useful knowledge concerning the duties, responsibilities, and prerogatives of the worshipful master. Edmund cohen deputy grand master grand lodge of virginia i. The master is supreme in his lodge and must be held to worship. How many master mason members of a lodge must be present to open a lodge of entered apprentices. The office of the worshipful master and his prerogatives and duties macoy, robert on.
Ritual and the installation of officers in the clear text key. Further, macoys worshipful master s assistant, rev. As far as i was concerned, i had reached the pinnacle of life. Worshipful master basic training 1st masonic district. Before he can become worshipful master, he must be many more things. The lodge of washington and its past masters a new book by mt. You will be asked to oversee every aspect of lodge activity during your term in office. The most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of utah. Whats your one piece of advice for a first time worshipful master. This degree in masonry was instituted to try the qualifications of a master mason before becoming master of a lodge, and no mason can constitutionally preside over a lodge of master masons unless he has been admitted to this degree. The powers of the worshipful master grand lodge of the. The office of worshipful master is the highest honour to which a lodge may appoint any of its members. The chief executive officer of a masonic lodge is the worshipful master. 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 members.
Schnoebelen claims it is unbiblical to call anyone master, as in master mason or worshipful master. If the worshipful master is represented by proxy and the senior warden is present. The prerogatives of the worshipful master worshipful master s assistant. His zeal as a mason should be overpowering, yet, his approach should be understated. Worshipful masters assistant, the encycopaedia of useful. Jan 20, 2016 the duties of the master elect so here i was, expecting that all i would have to do was learn some words for my installation, and then brother secretary hands me a few notes hes written about what is expected of me before i become master. Lodge officer duties worshipful master my freemasonry. The worshipful master should look at, and speak to, the candidate, not at the senior warden. Duties and responsibilities of the worshipful master. As worshipful master of a masonic lodge, you have multiple responsibilities and distinct and separate dutiesto the lodge over which you preside, to the grand lodge under whose authority it works and to which you owe allegiance, and to the community in which that lodge is located. In 2009, he was appointed junior grand deacon of the grand lodge of ohio by most worshipful brother terry w.
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