Appendant Bodies, So many Hats and
Symbols
If you want to delve into some further masonic teaching or
social gatherings, there are many, so called, appendant bodies to look
into. All of these require you to be a
master mason in good standing.
Scottish Rite consists of degrees from 4th
thru 32nd degree. They have
an honorary 33rd degree also.
Each of the degrees is presented in dramatic presentations that teach
moral lessons and personal growth. Many
Scottish Rite temples do some of the degrees as power point presentations
however. They seek to:
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Aid mankind's search for identity and destiny in God's universe.
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Produce wiser men in a wiser world, happier men in a happier
world, and therefore better men in a better world.
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Promote the dignity of every person and humanity in all activities.
It is divided into the Southern Jurisdiction and Northern
Jurisdictions.
Albert Pike revised many of the degrees between 1861 and
1883. The motto is “ordo ab chao” meaning order from chaos. The degree names of the Southern Jurisdiction
are
Secret Master, Perfect Master, Intimate Secretary, Provost
and Judge, Intendant of the Building, Elu of the Nine, Elu of the Fifteen, Elu
of the Twelve, Master Architect, Royal Arch of Solomon, Perfect Elu, Knight of
the East, Prince of Jerusalem, Knight of the East and West, Knight Rose Croix,
Grand Pontiff, Master of the Symbolic Lodge, Noachite, Knight of the Royal Axe,
Chief of the Tabernacle, Prince of the Tabernacle, Knight of the Brazen
Serpent, Prince of Mercy, Knight Commander of the Temple, Scottish Knight of
Saint Andrew, Knight Kadosh, Inspector Inquisitor, Master of the Royal
Secret.
This is many more names that Queen Denary’s had on Game of
Thrones.
There are about 1.7 million Mason in the United States and
about 550,000 are Scottish Rite Masons.
Below is a link to petition Scottish Rite in Louisville,
there is one time fee of $250.00, and annual dues of $100.00. They meet every other Thursday at 6:30pm
https://louisvillescottishrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Orient_of_Kentucky_Petition.pdf
York Rite is similar to Scottish Rite in that they also have further degrees. It is named after York, in Yorkshire, England, where the Rite was supposedly first practiced. They have 3 distinct bodies called Chapter of Royal Arch which has 4 degrees, Council of Royal and Select Masters which has 3 degrees and Commandery of Knight Templar which has 3 more degrees for a total of 10. To be a Commandery member however requires being a Christian. The York Rite teaches the lost word and masonic cryptics.
York Rite supports the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and Cryptic
Masons Medical Research Foundation.
There are about 3,000 Chapter in North America. The petition can be found at
Shriners International helps good men become better leaders,
husbands, fathers, friends and community contributors. Brotherhood is the
cultural foundation that distinguishes our fraternity from other groups and
associations. When you become a Shriner, you join a network of nearly 411,000
brothers around the globe who are dedicated to helping and supporting each
other personally and professionally.
Shriners International is a social organization with a
strong focus on family, and our Shrine Centers host events that include
spouses, children, grandchildren and community members. Many members and their
families say that they have formed lifelong friendships through their
involvement in the fraternity. The bond of brotherhood connects nobles as they
navigate through life together, lending strength and compassion in hard times,
and fun and fellowship through the years.
An application can be found at:
https://kosair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Petition-to-Join.pdf
Cost per year is $150.00
AAHMED GROTTO is another organization, formed to have social interaction and fun, but with Masonry at its heart. The slogan is Good Fellowship. There are about 133 grottoes in the US and 1 in Canada. The Order of Veiled Prophets, while proclaiming the loyalty of its members to Masonry, makes no pretense of being a Masonic Order, nor does it claim to confer a Masonic degree. Its membership is exclusively Masonic and its purpose is to supply the element of play such a way that work and play will be blended without marring the solid beauty of Masonry. The Grotto is said to be essentially Masonic in character.
The requirements for membership in the Order of Veiled
Prophets is that a man must first be a Master Mason in good standing, and that
he must continue to maintain his good standing in the Blue Lodge in order to
retain his standing in the Order. In no way does the Grotto infringe upon the
rights and ceremonies of Masonry or of any other Order. They support several charities, the main one
is Dentistry for special needs children.
The Grotto leads it votaries through an Enchanted Realm
where the spirit of mirth touches the hearts and evolves cheerful
companionship, in joy of which they are brought near together in helpful
sympathy, which is none the less true because the eye beams with delight and
laughter goes with a Prophet’s greeting when hand clasps hand in its mystic
fellowship. It also is a place to bring
spouses who have their own get togethers and socialize. To find out more check out this website:
Dues are $75.00 per year and they meet on every 2nd
Wednesday and also have dinner once a month.
Petition can be found at:
https://scgrotto.org/images/pdf/secretary/petition-for-initiation-2022.pdf
EASTERN STAR The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a
Masonic-related fraternal organization open to both men and women, founded in
1850 by Dr. Robert Morris, dedicated to charity, truth, and loving-kindness,
and with a focus on uplifting and serving others through precept and example.
The central emblem of the OES is a five-pointed star,
representing the five biblical heroines (Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and
Electa) and their associated virtues (fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith, and
love. There are several chapter in
Louisville. You can find addresses at:
They all have different meeting dates and time every
month. Each candidate must believe in a
Supreme Being.
Be 18 years old or older.
Women wishing to join must either be related to an
Affiliated Master Mason in good standing (or if deceased was in good standing
at the time of his death) by birth, marriage or adoption; or have been a member
of Job’s Daughters International or the International Order of the Rainbow for
Girls for three (3) years or Majority.
Men wishing to join must be an Affiliated Master Mason in
good standing.
Dues to join are $33.00 per year and joining fee of
________.
The Order of the Amaranth is a Masonic-affiliated organization for Master Masons and their Ladies founded in 1873. As in the Order of the Eastern Star, members of the Order must be age 18 and older; men must be Master Masons; and women must be related to Masons as wives, mothers, daughters, widows, sisters, nieces, aunts, et cetera. As of 2017, women without masonic relationships may apply for membership with the sponsorship of two master masons in good standing.
Amaranth was based on the Order of Amarante created by Queen
Christina of Sweden on 6 January 1653 for ladies and knights. It lasted only to
1654 when Christina of Sweden abdicated.
In 1860, James B. Taylor of Newark, New Jersey drew upon
Queen Christina's order to create a new fraternal society. In 1873, Robert
Macoy organized Taylor's society into the Order of the Amaranth, part of a
proposed Adoptive Rite of Masonry. Eastern Star was to be the first degree, and
Amaranth the third. Amaranth members were required to be members of the Order
of the Eastern Star until 1921, when each became their own separate
organizations.
In the Order's teachings, the members are emphatically
reminded of their duties to God, to their country and to their fellow beings.
They are urged to portray, by precept and example, their belief in the
"Golden Rule" and by conforming to the virtues inherent in TRUTH,
FAITH, WISDOM and CHARITY they can prove to others the goodness promulgated by
the Order.
Amaranth is organized into Courts, under Grand Courts at the
State level. The primary body is called the Supreme Council. Women members of
the Order are addressed as "Honored Lady", while men are referred to
as "Sir Knight".
Some of the charities supported are:
Scholarship Funds.
▪ Nurses’ Training.
▪ Care for the Elderly
▪ Soup Kitchens
▪ Ronald McDonald’s House
You can find Kentucky information at: https://amaranth.org/kentucky with petition at:
https://amaranth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FORM101_Petition.pdf
Most Courts meet monthly at various places and times.
SQUARE CLUB is a social club originally started for
Robinson Masonic Lodge but has expanded to any Lodge in the area. They are a social and fundraising group that
supports various masonic lodges and activities.
They meet monthly on every 3rd Wednesday and dues are only
$5.00 per year. Since they have rent
agreement with AAHMED Grotto the dues include fee beer at the meetings. It is a great place to bring your spouse for
a carry-in dinner every month. You can
find out more on their facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/squareclub
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