PowerPoint Presentation Light in the York Rite

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WELCOME !
FURTHER LIGHT IN
FREEMASONRY PRESENTED BY Grand York Rite of
Missouri
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NO MORE COMPETITION
WE WORK TOGETHER,OR WE SUFFER TOGETHER
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Masonic Light of the York Rite
In the Beginning, God said Let there be light
and there was light!
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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 Masters Word
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Who is Eligible To Join

• Members in Good Standing
• of our
• Symbolic (or Blue) Lodges

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Why the York Rite?

• Because one or more of the following describe YOU
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• I am a Christian Mason
• I Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive Science
• I am a Respected Leader
• I Possess High Standards of Integrity
• I Support Worthy Causes
• I have a Fraternal Belief in Principles
• I am ready to Travel a Delightful New Road
• I Believe in Continued Masonic Education

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What is theYORK RITE?

• A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders
• Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed
  in the Symbolic Lodge
• Historical Backgrounds
• Ancient Craft Customs
• Rich in pageantry and color
• Dramatically presented in full regalia/costumes
• No Memory or Work Lectures

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Royal Arch MasonryCHAPTER

• Four Capitular Degrees
• Mark Master
• Past Master (Virtual)
• Most Excellent Master
• Royal Arch

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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 Masters Word, and learn where it was
placed before the death of ourGrand Master Hiram
Abif.
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Cryptic Masonry COUNCIL

• Three Cryptic Degrees
• Royal Master
• Select Master
• Super Excellent Master
• Although optional, is mandatory to hold office

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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
a Select Master.
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The Knights Templar COMMANDERY

• Three Chivalric Orders
• Order of the Red Cross
• Order of Malta
• Order of the Temple

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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.
Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar
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YORK RITE Philanthropies

• Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons
• Royal Arch Research Assistance
• Grand Chapter of Missouri Foundation
• Grand Council Cryptic Masons
• Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
• Grand Council Charity Endowment Fund
• Grand Commandery Knights Templar
• Knights Templar Eye Foundation
• Holy Land Pilgrimage/Endowment Fund
• Education Foundation

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Are Cordially Invited to Join!
YOU

• We meet monthly in a setting like that of a
  Symbolic Lodge, each has its own distinct ritual
• Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies located all
  over the state
• Initiation Fees range from 100.00 to 150.00
• Annual dues range from 25.00 to 100.00
  inclusive
• Dues vary from organization to organization

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Be a Part of History
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Action!

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

Now
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Travel the road ofFurther Masonic Light
YORK RITE MASONRY
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Ask for a Petition

• Brought to you by the
• Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
• Grand Council of Cryptic Masons
• Grand Commandery of Knights Templar
• of the State of Missouri
• For More Information, Contact
• A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/or
• The Grand York Rite of Missouri
• 325 E. Starla Road
• Columbia, MO 65202-6628
• 573.442.5500
• moyorkrite_at_msn.com