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“ FURTHER LIGHT IN FREEMASONRY ”

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Grand York Rite of Wisconsin

NO MORE COMPETITION

WE WORK TOGETHER,WE WORK TOGETHER,OR WE SUFFER TOGETHEROR WE SUFFER TOGETHER

Masonic Light of the York Rite

In the Beginning, God said

“Let there be light and

there was light!”

Masonic Light of the York Rite

You represented Hiram Abif and received a Substitute Word

Continue the York Rite path of knowledge to find the long lost Master’s Word

Who is Eligible ToWho is Eligible To Join JoinMembers in Good StandingMembers in Good Standing

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Symbolic (or “Blue”) LodgesSymbolic (or “Blue”) Lodges

Why the York Rite?Why the York Rite? Because one or more of the following describe Because one or more of the following describe

YOUYOU ... ...– I am a MasonI am a Mason– I Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive ScienceI Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive Science– I am a Respected LeaderI am a Respected Leader– I Possess High Standards of IntegrityI Possess High Standards of Integrity– I Support Worthy CausesI Support Worthy Causes– I have a Fraternal Belief in PrinciplesI have a Fraternal Belief in Principles– I am ready to Travel a Delightful New RoadI am ready to Travel a Delightful New Road– I Believe in Continued Masonic EducationI Believe in Continued Masonic Education

What is theWhat is theYORK RITE?YORK RITE?

A Series of Masonic Degrees and OrdersA Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed

in the Symbolic Lodge:in the Symbolic Lodge:– Historical BackgroundsHistorical Backgrounds– Ancient Craft CustomsAncient Craft Customs

Rich in pageantry and colorRich in pageantry and color Dramatically presented in full regalia/costumesDramatically presented in full regalia/costumes

““Royal Arch Masonry”Royal Arch Masonry”CHAPTERCHAPTER

Four Capitular Degrees:Four Capitular Degrees: Mark MasterMark Master Past Master (Virtual)Past Master (Virtual) Most Excellent MasterMost Excellent Master Royal ArchRoyal Arch

The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a

part of the Craft until the 18th Century.

As Craftsmen you will learn how to collect your wages, assist in the rebuilding of the Temple, find the Master’s Word, and learn

where it was placed before the death of ourGrand Master Hiram Abif.

““Cryptic Masonry” Cryptic Masonry” COUNCILCOUNCIL

Three Cryptic Degrees:Three Cryptic Degrees: Royal MasterRoyal Master Select MasterSelect Master Super Excellent MasterSuper Excellent Master

– Although optional, is mandatory to hold officeAlthough optional, is mandatory to hold office

As a Royal Master you will have a discussion

with Hiram Abif about his mortality.

How and why was the word saved, what happened prior to its discovery, by whom, and for what purpose?

The answers to these questions can be found as aSelect Master.

““The Knights The Knights Templar” Templar”

COMMANDERYCOMMANDERY Three Chivalric OrdersThree Chivalric Orders

Order of the Red CrossOrder of the Red Cross Order of MaltaOrder of Malta Order of the TempleOrder of the Temple

“Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”

Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple.

What is the origin of the Knights Templar?Be Dubbed and Created a member of the

Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.

YORK RITE YORK RITE PhilanthropiesPhilanthropies

Grand Chapter Royal Arch MasonsGrand Chapter Royal Arch Masons– Royal Arch Research AssistanceRoyal Arch Research Assistance– Grand Chapter of Wisconsin FoundationGrand Chapter of Wisconsin Foundation

Grand Council Cryptic MasonsGrand Council Cryptic Masons– Cryptic Masons Medical Research FoundationCryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation– Grand Council Charity Endowment FundGrand Council Charity Endowment Fund

Grand Commandery Knights TemplarGrand Commandery Knights Templar– Knights Templar Eye FoundationKnights Templar Eye Foundation– Holy Land Pilgrimage/Endowment FundHoly Land Pilgrimage/Endowment Fund– Education Foundation Education Foundation

Are Cordially Invited to Join!Are Cordially Invited to Join! We meet monthly in a setting like that of a We meet monthly in a setting like that of a

Symbolic Lodge, each has it’s own distinct ritualSymbolic Lodge, each has it’s own distinct ritual Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies located all Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies located all

over the state over the state Initiation Fees range from $100.00 to $150.00Initiation Fees range from $100.00 to $150.00 Annual dues range from $25.00 to $100.00 Annual dues range from $25.00 to $100.00

inclusiveinclusive Dues vary from organization to organizationDues vary from organization to organization

““YOUYOU””

Be a Part Be a Part ofof History History

Action!Action! A Special Time to Become a MemberA Special Time to Become a Member Continued Masonic EducationContinued Masonic Education Knighting in a New CenturyKnighting in a New Century Sign a Petition , Why WaitSign a Petition , Why Wait You Will Not Be Disappointed!You Will Not Be Disappointed!

““Now”Now”

Travel the road ofFurther Masonic Light

YORK RITE MASONRY

Ask for a PetitionAsk for a Petition Brought to you by theBrought to you by the

– Grand Chapter of Royal Arch MasonsGrand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons– Grand Council of Cryptic MasonsGrand Council of Cryptic Masons– Grand Commandery of Knights TemplarGrand Commandery of Knights Templar

of the State of Wisconsinof the State of Wisconsin For More Information, Contact:For More Information, Contact:

– A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/orA Masonic Leader you Respect, and/or– The Grand York Rite of WisconsinThe Grand York Rite of Wisconsin

36275 Sunset Drive36275 Sunset DriveDousman, WI 53118Dousman, WI 53118

(262) 965-2200(262) 965-2200 yorkritewi@centurytel.net