December 2022

Passing of MIC Loren E. Schrock, 1941-2022

Submitted by MIC Dale Imbleau, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Oregon Loren E. Schrock, 1941-2022Most Illustrious Grand Master of Oregon, 2013-2014 Loren Elwood Schrock was born May 14, 1941 and died December 3, 2022. He served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Oregon from 2013-2014. BIOGRAPHYLOREN ELWOOD SCHROCKBorn: May …

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The Circle of Perfection & the Charge to the New Select Master

The Circle of Perfection & the Charge to the New Select MasterProvided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the It’s Monitorial Column in the November 2022 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following monitorial instructions on the Select Master degree appear on pp. 44-47 and pp. 71-72 of “Cryptic Masonry: A …

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February 18, 2023-George Washington Birthday Celebration, Marysville, Michigan

George Washington St. Clair Chapter No. 12 is again hosting the George Washington Birthday Celebration. The dinner will be held Saturday February 18, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Marysville Masonic Temple, 1569 Michigan Ave., Marysville, Michigan. The dinner is to honor Brother Washington on his 291st birthday and a brief program will follow. The cost …

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Passing of MIC Jack C. Wade, 1944-2022

Submitted by MIC Jim McGee, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Alabama Jack C. Wade, 1944-2022Most Illustrious Grand Master of Alabama, 2008-2009 Jack Colin Wade of Pelham, Alabama, born May 12, 2022, passed away November 29, 2022. Most Illustrious Companion Wade served as Most Illustrious Grand Master from 2008-2009, Most Excellent Grand High Priest from 2013-2014, …

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Albert G. Mackey on the Ineffable Name, Part 5

The Ineffable Name Part 5Provided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the According to Mackey Column in the November 2022 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following appears as Chapter XXIV on pp. 176-197 of the 1869 edition of “The Symbolism of Freemasonry” by Albert G. Mackey. In the mediaeval history of the …

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Three Michigan Companions Receive the Order of the Secret Vault

Submitted by Most Illustrious Companion Robert Troutman, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Michigan Michigan Companions Receive the Order of the Secret Vault On October 22 in conjunction with a Super Excellent Master Degree and Table Council, the Dean of Michigan’s College of Preservation, Most Illustrious, and Honored Companion Stephen Striggow convened the College at the …

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Albert G. Mackey on the Ineffable Name, Part 4

The Ineffable Name Part 4Provided by the Oklahoma Chapter and Council Education E-Newsletter (https://okyorkrite.com/)Extracted from the According to Mackey Column in the November 2022 Issue Albert Mackey (Public Domain) The following appears as Chapter XXIV on pp. 176-197 of the 1869 edition of “The Symbolism of Freemasonry” by Albert G. Mackey. We know, for instance, from the …

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