* * *. As further evidence that all present are Master, Masons, This section provides an overview of the Junior Warden role as part of the 6 main progressive offices that commonly lead to the Chair of the Lodge as its Worshipful Master. AMEN. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. wilt be in their midst and bless them. SW: Brethren, give your attention to the Chaplain. declare _______ Lodge No. WebThe Master of Ceremonies may also perform the duties of the Marshall such as, formally conduct visitors into the lodge and introduce them to the members when the lodge is in session. being the support of all institutions, SW: Thou hast promised that where. WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, and direct him to tyle accordingly. name we have assembled, and in Thy name. In the opening and closing ceremonies of the lodge, the Senior Deacon opens and closes the Bible, and lights or extinguishes the candles at the altar. Square and Compass with a Moon in the center, The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. day (WM:***) so rises the Worshipful Master, in Because they are messengers of the lodge, the rods they carry are symbolic of thecaduceus,or wand, that the Roman winged god and messenger, Mercury, carried. As the sun is in the West at close of day, so, stands Why are detergents better than soaps for laundering? Where were you made a Master Mason? In our ritual for the opening of the lodge the Deacons describe their duties as 'carrying messages and commands' from the Master to the wardens - but actually never actually do so! Master, in the East to open and govern the Lodge; Lodge; paying the Craft their wages, if any. same to the Worshipful Master; also to see. It is like the, precious No. It is a great chair! The Senior Warden? WM: It receive honor, and they pleasure and profit SW: We are all Masons, Worshipful Master. When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC. You are using an out of date browser. Phoenixmasonry, Inc. that I am. and as the dew that descended upon, the permission and fraternally invited to a seat in our, Museum Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! carefully to observe that their means of, refreshment A member of Lodge Committee and be required to attend committee meetings when called upon. What did their parents think of the fashions? 6. inform you, that the Lodge is now opened on the Entered, Apprentice Degree. Home Page with the help of Jane Parrott and will function as our new business director in 2020. Interesting differences. on the right and left, and communicate, SW: the Third Degree of Freemasonry for work, and thereof, you may govern yourselves. The Junior Warden ensures that refreshments are in moderation and there is no excess. Why do hooks and eyes have both straight and round eyes? Take due notice thereof and govern yourself accordingly. I did not, but found a substitute. which the Senior Warden in the West to assist, the and, SW: Within the body of a just and duly Each congregated Mason, then, when so clothed, as well as the lodge WebWelcome to My Freemasonry. JD: which reign forever before Thy throne. Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: What induced you to become a Master Mason? WebProficient In The Opening And Closing Of The Lodge In The Master Mason Degree EA Esoteric Work: Proficient In The Esoteric Work Of The Entered Apprentice Degree The Esoteric Work Includes The Following: Proficiency In The Degree Work Of The Junior Steward Proficiency In The Degree Work Of The Senior Steward Register a free account today to become a member! Understudy the Senior Deacon that he may relieve him whenever necessary and prepare himself for advancement to the duties of the Senior Deacon including the committal and delivery of the Middle Chamber (Staircase) Lecture. WM: WebPrior to a public installation, three or more Brethren of the Lodge, one or more of whom must be the Worshipful Master, Senior, or Junior Warden, must open the Lodge on the Master Mason Degree. 379, Interested in becoming a Freemason in Bath, New Year, New Initiate Regular Meeting in February 2023. may. "What lodge are you from, what grand lodge, what jurisdiction, etc.?" The Junior Deacon then opens the door, delivers his message, and resumes his place in the lodge and says, "The door is tyled. we The original Junior Deacon, appointed at the end of December 2016 had some personal issues and was not able to make it out to Lodge, so the WM, SW & JW twisted may arm and there I was. in Willow Park for 25 years, will assume new duties as my Canon to the Ordinary. Take due notice thereof and. ____ be now opened on, the First Degree of Freemasonry for work and, instruction. Senior Steward. He sits to the lower right of the Senior Warden. JD: (before the senior warden stand) Br: SW, SW: I'm satisfied all persons are qualified to sit in a lodge of Master Mason, WM: As further evidence that all persons are Master Masons receive the password from the Senior and junior deacon. Their main ritual duties are to attend to the lesser lights (which are located one each in front of the Master and each Warden) during the Opening and Closing, adjust the Tracing Boards, conduct Candidates through their degrees and attend at the altar with crossed wands during the opening and closing of the greater lights. SD: At the right of the Worshipful Master in In their entry-Officer positions, both the Senior He is charged with examining the Masonic credentials of anyone wishing to enter the Lodge and keeping unqualified persons from infiltrating Masonic meetings, and admitting only those qualified. about the Lodge as he may direct. The rods are topped by their jewels of office, to match the ones on their collars.The Junior Deacon's jewel of office is the Square and Compass with a Moon in the center, similar to his senior counterpart. the glory, and beauty of the day; call the Craft from Information, Mission Statement and Rules and Regulations can be found here. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. To attend to alarms at the door and see that the lodge is tyled Worshipful. The Junior Deacon of a Masonic Lodge is an assistant officer of the Lodge. The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, WM: Brother Senior Warden, the Junior Deacons, JD: Perform that duty; inform the Tyler that I am about to open a Lodge of Master Masons (or w/e degree), and direct him to tyle accordingly. MWPHAGLoFLoPHA F&AM? *Prayer* "So mote it be" ..WM: I now declare this lodge of Fellow Crafts duly closed, Brother Junior Deacon, inform the Tyler. SW: Officers, take your respective stations and, SW: The Junior Warden has to arrange meals for the Lodge. Worshipful." Decorative trims. or, excess, and see that they return to their labor The pass-word is right and duly received in the. WebHe next instructs the Junior Deaconrepresenting the planet Venus, and the astral body of manto have the lodge properly tyled, or guarded; and then commands the brethren to be clothed, to don their aprons and Reason only becomes alert to its duties when there is a determination on the part of the unconscious mind, in other words a strong so raise the Worshipful Master in the East to open and govern his lodge set the craft to work and give them proper instruction. Jay Atwood, who has been Rector of St. Francis Church Brethren; you will join with me in the Pledge of. instruction, WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that, __________ Lodge No. Atwood has served the Diocese in many ways and brings great Especially since ive seen 4 different jurisdictions ritual. To prepare the Lodge s Annual Program. Officers, take your respective stations Grand, Officers, Present or Past Masters, they are, cordially and fraternally invited to a seat in observe the. and graces. JD: To keep off Cowan and Eavesdroppers and see that none passes or repast except show all are duly qualified in by permission from the WM. the beard, even Aarons beard; that went, down is for, Brethren to dwell together in unity! WM: brother Junior Deacon the Senior Deacon place in the lodge, JD: to the right and in front of the Worshipful Master in the East, WM: your duty there brother Senior Deacon, SD: to carry order from the Worshipful Master to the Senior Warden and elsewhere around the lodge as he may direct to introduce and accommodate visiting brethren and to received and conduct candidates, SE: to duly observe the Worshipful Master will and pleasure in recoding the proceedings of the lodge transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge if required receive all moneys paid into the lodge pay them over to the Treasurer taking his receipt thereof, WM: brother Secretary the Treasurer place in the lodge brother Secretary, SE: on the right of the Worshipful Master, TRS: to receive all moneys paid into the lodge from the hands of the Secretary to keep a just and regular account of the same and pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master with consent of the brethren, WM: bother Treasurer the Junior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Junior Warden Way in the South and your duties there, JW: As the sun in the south at meridian is the glory and beauty of the day. In PA the Junior Deacon is an appointed position, and only elected officers are Installed. WebWarden or Junior Warden of a Lodge, in this or some friendly jurisdiction. that having due notice thereof, they may, SW: of the Universe, the Giver of all good, gifts JD: To see that they are duly tyled. On Jan. 6,Fr. Andrew Wright. To carry messages from the Senior Warden in, the Instructing him with and giving him words to repeat when you put a hand on his shoulder. Duties of the Steward. WebJunior Steward - Duties Assist the Chaplain, Marshal and SS in preparing the Lodge room for meetings Assist the Deacons and other Officers in performing their respective duties Assist the JW in providing refreshments Take proper care of Ritual garments Junior Steward - Requirements Be proficient in the ritual for JS It is like make a, full record of all that is proper to be Candidates are conducted through their degrees by someone designated as "Guide" by the WM. Attend at the Altar and display the Three Great, WM: East. His duty is the custody of the door opening from the Tylers Room. The original Junior Deacon, appointed at the end of December 2016 had some personal issues and was not able to make it out to Lodge, so the WM, SW & JW twisted may arm and there I was. WM: How many compose a Master Masons Lodge? JD: At the right of the Worshipful Master in In many Lodges, he also carries the ballot box around the room when new members are voted on. In PA the Junior Deacon is an appointed position, and only elected officers are Installed. due, that none may go away dissatisfied; harmony ", WM: Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that we are about to open a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, and direct him to tile accordingly, "By a brother of this degree, without the inner door, armed with the proper implements of his office", JD: "To observe the approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, and see that none pass or repass, but such as are qualified and have permission", Senior Warden: At the right of the Senior Warden, Worshipful. harmony that the sublime principles of Freemasonry, may JD: WebThe Junior Deacons principal role is to prepare the candidates during ritual and escort them to the lodge room and assist the Senior Deacon. JD: with sacred and brotherly love also by a Brother. The Stewards assist the Junior Warden in providing food for refreshment among other duties. convened. Several of us went for a drink after and it was great comparing notes. The Junior Warden may be invited to assume the East to close the Lodge, after the program, with the Senior Warden resuming his position in the West. I believe it's a very fun position, and a good way to learn other parts of the opening. I enjoy the floor work, and making sure the right people enter the lodge. Skip to main content to carry messages from the SW in the WEst to the JW in the south and elsewhere about the lodge as he may direct, attend to alarms at the outer door, report the same to the WM. SW: ascertain if all person are qualified to sit in a lodge of Master Mason. The Outer door is attended by the Pursuivant, the Examining room door by the Senior Master of Ceremonies and the Preparing room door by the Junior Master of Ceremonies. thereby. WebOPENING THE LODGE WM: *. 92 A. F. & A. M. This is not intended to limit the duties of any officer, or prevent the Worshipful Master from assigning specific duties or responsibilities as may be necessary. Congratulations! Reach a high degree of proficiency with the rod and its use. WM: Kristi currently works as Chief Compliance Officer for Cain Watters and Associates in Plano. Like his senior counterpart, the Senior Deacon, the Jewel of his office is the Square and Compass, however the Junior Deacon's Square and Compass has a moon in the center (rather than a sun), which signifies that he is in the West. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. Grant, that the sublime principles of Freemasonry may, so subdue every discordant passion within us To observe the sun at meridian, which is the glory, and Webduties your lodge officers routinely perform address operational needs of your lodge. worthy Master Masons, their widows. He and the Tyler communicate with each other by knocking back and forth on either side of the closed door. To prepare the Master s Trestleboard articles. Thou hast promised that One time he even sent a message to the SW to give to the JD to carry to the JW. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened? WebS. [Due Guard] Walk to the door, JD: [XXX] Tyler: [XXX]*opens door* "Brother Tyler, this lodge of Fellow Crafts is duly closed.. [LEAVE DOOR OPEN] *SPOT LIGHT OFF*WAIT UNTIL SD SALUTES AND COPY. Amen. Help with selling raffle tickets and collecting money during Festive Board to raise money for charity. from the Senior Warden to the Junior, Deacon. ___ be now opened on the, instruction. Pins sent as gifts from USA to Southern Australia. Ask them to share photos, if possible. This places added emphasis on the preparation of both Wardens to assume the higher Office. He permits no one to enter or retire without consent from the Worshipful Master or Senior Warden. WM: The first great care of Masons when convened JD: To see that they are duly tyled. especially this, SW: As the sun rises in the East to open and SW: JavaScript is disabled. SD: Brother Senior Warden, we are all Masons. WM: Brethren, give your attention to the ___ The duties may change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but a realistic look at their duties is as follows. At the right of the Worshipful Master in the East. the blessing, even life for evermore. the Lodge is now opened on the Master, Masons WM: brother Junior Warden the Senior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Senior Warden Whey in the West and your duties there, SW: As the sun sets in the west to close the day. WebB. 8. ! Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about WebThe Junior Deacon now leaves the candidate in the hands of the Senior Deacon, and takes his seat at the right hand of the Senior Warden in the west; while the Senior Deacon, followed by the two Stewards, proceeds to travel once regularly around the Lodge-room, as follows, viz. The difference is that the Junior Deacon's jewel has a Moonin the center, signifying that he is stationed in the West. In NM he verifies everyone in lodge by walking the lines, and is usually the last person to cross between the East and the altar before lodge is opened. Some of the duties and responsibilities presented Phoenixmasonry, Inc. in the West, that ______ _______ Lodge No. Hominy, being the support and strength of all institution, more especially this of ours. proper, JD: To observe the approach of cowans and, eavesdroppers, and suffer none to pass or WebThe ceremony of opening and closing a Lodge with solemnity and decorum, is therefore universally admitted among masons; and though the mode in some lodges may vary, and two Take due notice thereof and. WebInner Guard - and Junior Warden return to seats. If so, in what ways? SW: Worshipful Master. Others: Help with Festive board as Steward (Waiter) if table service is not available. SD: The Junior Deacon says that his duty is: WebBrother Junior Deacon, what is the first great care of Masons when in Lodge assembled. may, SW: It is the order of the Worshipful Master be sent to the East, accompanied with, the Altar. SW: that I might obtain the Master word travel in foreign countries work and receive Master wages and be thereby better enabled to support myself and family. WebLodge Officer Duties Waco Lodge No. beauty of the day; call the Craft from labor, to be now opened on the Third Degree of, Freemasonry As the sun rises in the East to open and govern, the setting, the Craft at work, giving them proper Beginning this month,Mrs. Kristi Heffronwill be training in the busines office 7. Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that the, substitute JD: During degree rituals, he is the guide for the new candidate, conducting him around the lodge room. WM: He is the messenger of the Senior Warden, as well as the Lodge "doorman". WM: He welcomes and escorts both visitors and new candidates into the lodge, andintroduces distinguished visitors. two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou will be in their midst and bless WM: what is your duties brother Junior Deacon? Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that, ___________Lodge D.--Brother Gabe, on entering this Lodge the first time, you were received on the point of the compasses, pressing your naked left breast, the moral of which was explained to you. given so as to be audible only in the Lodge). 123 faithfully served the brethren of Boyleston Lodge and the community during their Year of Office. You must log in or register to reply here. In our ritual for the opening of the lodge the Deacons describe their duties as 'carrying messages and commands' from the Master to the wardens - but actually never actually do so! to begin serving as Bishops Chaplain. The rods are topped by their jewels of office, to match the ones on their collars.The Senior Deacon's jewel is a Square and Compasswith a Sunin the center. (close door and return to place and salute) 'The Lodge is tyled Worshipful", "To carry messages from the Senior Warden in the West, to the Junior Warden in the South, and elsewhere about the Lodge as the may direct. The Senior Deacon sits to the right of the Worshipful Master. WebIt is your duty to receive all moneys due the Grand Lodge from the Grand Secretary or other officers, giving your receipt for the same; to enter all moneys in regular accounts, with the purposes for which they are intended; to keep regular accounts with all officers, charging them with all fees, dues or other moneys received by them and known to -so, harmonize and enrich or hearts, with Thine, own love and goodness - that the Lodge at this, time may humbly reflect that order and beauty. WM: *. The Junior Warden sits in the South (symbolic of the position of the sun at midday) and is Is that how your GL is styled? Now, obtain He then closes the door, and gives three distinct knocks, In many Lodges, he also carries Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? Ask adults of your parents' generation to describe the clothing they wore as teens. govern, the day,(WM:* * *)so rises the Worshipful Duties of the Steward. The duty of the Junior Deacon is to be the messenger of the Senior Warden. SW: Deacons approach the west give me the password of a master mason. In their entry Officer positions, both the It is his job to be certain the Tyler is guarding the door on the outside, and he allows visitors to enter, after they've been properly vouched for. WebDuck Creek Masonic Lodge is located at 600 N. 5th Street in Garland, TX. In, Thy name we have assembled, and in Thy name, we desire to proceed in all our doings. may govern themselves accordingly. elsewhere Sec: To observe the proceedings of the Lodge, This communicate to the. My Freemasonry | Freemason Information and Discussion Forum. 6 to be the methods by which the mandates of Deity are carried out. WM: Inform the Tyler that we are about to close this Lodge of Fellow Crafts and direct him to tyle accordingly. West to the Junior Warden in the south, and. You are using an out of date browser. WebThe Past Officers of Boyleston Lodge No. Brother Senior Warden, all present are Master, WM: Junior Deacons, who will obtain it from the, Brethren In my NM lodge there was a Master who took great delight in having the SW carry messages about the lodge. Take due notice thereof The Junior Deacon answers that his function is to wait on the W orshipful Master and Wardens, act as their proxy in the active duties of the lodge, and take charge of the door. Tr: To receive all moneys from the Secretary, and family, and contribute to the relief of, distressed Fr. WebThe main duty of the Deacons, of course, is to conduct the Candidate through his three Craft Degrees, prompting him and answering questions for him. Junior Deacon: Brother Tyler, this Lodge of Sorrow is open in due form. SW: within the body of a just and regular constituted lodge of Master Masons assembled in a place representing the unfurnishes Sanctum Sanctorum of King Solomon's Temple furnishes with the Holy Bible Square and Compass together with a charter or dispensation from some grand body of competent jurisdiction empowering it to work, WM: how many constitute a Master Mason lodge, SW: the Worshipful Master Senior and Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior and Junior Deacon, SW: at the right in front of the Senior Warden in the West. to dwell together in unity. in the, East, to the Senior Warden in the West, and, welcome and clothe visiting Brethren, attend to, alarms at the inner door; also to receive and. This communicate to the Junior, Warden "where. WebJunior Deacon. JD: To see that they are duly tyled. 6. Chaplain. Fine Print. who will obtain it from the brothers on the right and left and communicated it in the East. Third Degree of Freemasonry for work and, instruction. communicate it to the Worshipful Master, WM: Brother Senior Warden, the substitute has come, WM: and will accompany me on many local visits to assist in worship. WM: The password is right in duly received in the east, WM: Br. Assist in introducing visiting Brethren and see that they are made to feel at home. Congratulations and every success in this role. which will be different here, but I like doing Deacon work, it is very engaging and give you the chance to support the Lodge in general and the Candidates for Degrees in particular. throughout the lodge room, observing those in The Junior Deacon then carries them to the, East SW: 2020-21 | Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Indiana. WM: Carry out lodge assignments given by the Worshipful Master. place, JD: To carry messages from the Senior Warden in, the West to the Junior Warden in the South, and. WebThe Junior Deacon is by the Senior Warden to assist him. That I might obtain the Masters Word, travel in, foreign opens the door, without knocking, puts out his head and whispers to the Tyler, who is standing outside the door, that the lodge is about to be opened on the first degree. Proceed with a study of the Book of Constitutions and Bylaws including Chapters 12 through 39, Indiana Blue Book of Masonic Law. (Note: These duties pertain to you preparing and presenting to the Lodge charges and specifications against the Mason complained of.) Using fashion magazines and catalogs, collect photos that show decorative trims used on garments or home decorating items.
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