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Max McGuire, 32º Master of Kadosh All Bodies Lawrence L. Mountjoy, 32º Almoner Jack R. Carlson, 32º Assistant Almoner Gregory J. Gabriel, 32º Assistant Almoner W. Joseph Ryland, 33º Treasurer Henry H.

1 16 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Officers of the Pasadena Bodies Lodge of Perfection D. Edward Griffiths, 33º Venerable Master Chapter of Rose Croix Jim Hörricks, 32º KCCH Wise Master Council of Kadosh Arthur Zabounian, 32º KCCH Commander Consistory Michael J. Max McGuire, 32º Master of Kadosh All Bodies Lawrence L. Mountjoy, 32º Almoner Jack R. Carlson, 32º Assistant Almoner Gregory J. Gabriel, 32º Assistant Almoner W. Joseph Ryland, 33º Treasurer Henry H.P. Wilkins, 33º G. C. Secretary William Rook, 33º Ass t. Secretary Stephen R. Miller, 32º KCCH Organist Jose Baldonado, 33º Tiler aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Time dated material Pasadena Lodge of Perfection 150 North Madison Avenue Pasadena, CA Periodical Postage PAID Pasadena, CA aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Scottish Rite Calendar Keep Friday Nights for Scottish Rite June Friday, June 1 Lodge of Perfection 6:30 P.M. Dinner 8:00 P.M. Spring Capping Ceremony (stated meeting to follow) Friday, June 15 Murder Mystery Dinner In support of the Language Center 6:00 P.M. Reception 7:00 P.M. Dinner Saturday, June 16 Scottish Rite Study Group 9:00 A.M. In the Library Saturday, June 23 Middle East Feast In support of the Language Center 6:00 P.M. Dinner Monday, June 11 & 25 Band Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. Downbeat 9:00 P.M. Lastbeat JuLY Friday, June 6 Chapter of Rose Croix Ill. William Stovall, 33, S.G.I.G. Visitation to our Pasadena Valley & Library Dedication 6:00 P.M. Reception 6:30 P.M. Dinner 8:00 Stated Meeting Made in the USA Vol. 75 Pasadena Scottish Rite Valley of Pasadena - June 2012 Masonic libraries, a journey through time. No. 5

2 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 15 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin (USPS 422-600) Pasadena, CA 91101-1710 626.795.4213 Fax: 626.795.1487 http://www.

org Official publication of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Second Class Postage Paid at Pasadena, California No Subscription Price Published Monthly Except July/August

We will notify the Scottish Rite Journal.

World) of the Inspector General Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty- Third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the United States of America.

Bess, 33º Asst. Personal Representative D. Edward Griffiths, 33 Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection Pasadena, CA 91101 Ph. 626.795.

Max McGuire, 32 Master of Kadosh, Consistory Pasadena, CA 91101 Ph. 626.795.4213 Timothy Hogan s Entering the Chain of Union http://www.lulu.com/ - search for the title at the publisher s site.

Watching his practical demonstration of the alchemical process with mind-blowing.

Tibetan alchemical doctrines, Egyptian mysteries, Mayan traditions, and an exploration of many sacred monuments from around the world.

That s what makes this book unique and worth the read. Sanford Holst s Sworn in Secret http://www.sworninsecret.com/ You really should get Brother Sanford s first book, Phoenicians, and read it first.

2 2 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 15 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin (USPS ) Pasadena, CA Fax: Reservations: Official publication of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Second Class Postage Paid at Pasadena, California No Subscription Price Published Monthly Except July/August Combined Editorial Staff Jim Hörricks, 32, K.C.C.H. Editor Ramon Figueroa, 33º Mail Manager Walter Ralston, Jr., 32º, K.C.C.H. Circulation Change of Address Please notify the Secretary s Office of your correct mailing address including ZIP CODE when moving. We will notify the Scottish Rite Journal. Allegiance The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite sitting in the Valley of Pasadena, Orient of California acknowledge and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspector General Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon of the Thirty- Third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the United States of America. Ronald A. Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander William F. Stovall, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California Henry H. P. Wilkins, 33 G. C. Personal Representative of The Sovereign Grand Inspector General in California Michael J. Bess, 33º Asst. Personal Representative D. Edward Griffiths, 33 Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection Pasadena, CA Ph Jim Hörricks, 32 KCCH Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix Pasadena, CA Ph Arthur Zabounian, 32 KCCH Commander, Council of Kadosh Pasadena, CA Ph Michael J. Max McGuire, 32 Master of Kadosh, Consistory Pasadena, CA Ph Timothy Hogan s Entering the Chain of Union - search for the title at the publisher s site. I met Sir Knight Timothy when he was in the area last year. His knowledge of the esoteric, alchemic, kaballistic, and Masonic is astounding. Watching his practical demonstration of the alchemical process with mind-blowing. Unlike many books that explore around the periphery of this topic, his new book offers the reader a first hand account of traditions as diverse as Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Sufi, Druze, Taoist and Tibetan alchemical doctrines, Egyptian mysteries, Mayan traditions, and an exploration of many sacred monuments from around the world. Sir Knight Timothy isn t simply relating interpretations of books sitting on shelves, he s out there in the world reporting on his meetings with spiritual leaders of different traditions. That s what makes this book unique and worth the read. Sanford Holst s Sworn in Secret You really should get Brother Sanford s first book, Phoenicians, and read it first. What? You don t have it? For shame - get on that computer at once and order it... You ve heard the phrase, Masonic tradition informs us that at the building of King Solomon s Temple,... more than a thousand times if you re a regular attendee of Lodge. The problem is, Masonic tradition doesn t do much to inform us. That s where this great book comes in. Sworn in Secret gives you the back-story, fills in the gaps, and adds so much colour to the Temple lore, it s construction, and those that came after - the Templars. As a seeker of more light, I found this book to be a valuable aid in my quest (which will undoubtedly lead to more purchases) This book captures your attention and makes your jaw drop with awe. Impeccably researched and written, once you start reading, you won t want to put it down.

14 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 3 Book Reviews When I first joined Masonry, I didn t own a single book on the Craft or related subject.

3 14 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 3 Book Reviews When I first joined Masonry, I didn t own a single book on the Craft or related subject. My first book came from the Southern California Lodge of Research - the Craft and its Symbols. It was a valuable aid and was a cherished gift from such a worthy group. Upon joining the Rite, I was given a copy of Bridge to Light. With that gift, my book inventory doubled. My curiosity got the better of me so it was off to the races. I accumulated books on the Templars, the Summerians, all of Pike s works (the Liturgy and Legenda included), and on and on (I even made it through all of Sitchin s and Wilson s flights of fancy). From that one gift, I ve outgrown my seven bookshelves, and that doesn t include the multiple GBs of e-books on disc and in my Kindle. I usually have six or seven books going at a time (I know, I m weird). It s been a while since I ve included a book review in the Bulletin, so I wanted to take a moment and share three of them with you. These are three books that I know you ll love. Owen Shieh s Journey on the Level - you can get an author-signed copy here. I saw this book reviewed elsewhere and was intrigued. The premise is so simple: how does a man in today s world actually use in daily life what Masonry teaches? Indeed. Are the professions and oaths that we take in Lodge just words, or do they mean something? Can we make practical use of the teachings of Masonry? Within the first few pages of the forward, Shieh is already challenging us to make the philosophies an integral part of our minds and consciousness. Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you must do. Further on he speaks to the Masonry as a journey aspect of the work with this great quote, Food that is slow-cooked tastes better for a reason. So it is with Masonic philosophy. D. Edward Griffiths, 33 Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Welcome to our newest 32º Scottish Rite Masons! The Ill. George Harrison Memorial Class is the largest we ve had since the mid-90 s. I wonder if there is a correlation between the size of the class and the overall quality of the degree performances. There must be because everything ran smoothly and the cast members surpassed themselves. More times than I can count the comment was made that it was so good to see so many candidates in the audience. To reiterate my remarks from the first Friday night supper We are pleased that you have chosen the Valley of Pasadena to be your home Valley. YOU are important to us. YOU are the reason WE are here. Without you, none of this would be happening. I sincerely hope that you were enlightened, inspired and entertained by what you witnessed over your two weekends. Don t be a stranger after you receive your Black Hat. There is much to be involved in here at Pasadena. It s all fun and, more importantly, rewarding. Looking forward, here are some highlights for the second third of our year: 06/01/12 Capping Ceremony for our newest 32º members. 06/15/12 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Show. This is a fund raiser/special event for our Childhood Language Center. Cost is $50.00 per person. Now I know what you re thinking $50 for a Masonic dinner? You have got to be kidding. But think about it you can t go out to dinner and a show for $50. Some of you wouldn t even blink an eye at dropping more than $50 for a weekend in Las Vegas or Laughlin. Remember, the proceeds from this event go to the Language Center to help children with speech difficulties whose parents couldn t otherwise afford treatment. There is nothing more heart-wrenching than

Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 4 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 13 seeing a child struggling to communicate with classmates and being ridiculed for their lack of communication skills.

4 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 4 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 13 seeing a child struggling to communicate with classmates and being ridiculed for their lack of communication skills. So even if you can t attend, your contribution will be greatly appreciated. 07/06/12 Library Dedication. To take place during the Stated Meeting of the Chapter of Rose Croix. 08/03/12 Ill. Roy Henville, 33º Meritorious Service Award presentation. 08/18/12 1st Annual Lobster Fest. Details to follow later in the year. 09/07/12 25/50 year Member Recognition. 09/15/12 1st Annual Children s Carnival. Details to follow later in the year. I hope you are enjoying the beginning of Summer. If Dallas Raines is to be believed, it promises to be a great one! Dinner Reservations Stated Meeting Dinners Friday, June 1, 2012 Roasted Cornish Game Hen Number of Reservations at $8.00 Per Person... Last Day for reservations: Wednesday, May 30 mary@pasadenascottishrite.org or Fish available if requested when making your reservation. Dinner Reservations Stated Meeting Dinners Friday, July 6, 2012 BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Number of Reservations at $10.00 Per Person... Last Day for reservations: Wednesday, July 4 mary@pasadenascottishrite.org or Fish available if requested when making your reservation. Scottish Rite Research Society Library Dedication - July 6, 2012 Looking for more light? Join the Scottish Rite Research Society today by clicking on You ll find The Most Secret Mysteries of the High Degrees of Masonry Unveiled, and much more...

Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 12 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 5 In Memoriam William Karamonos, 32º, March 3, 2012 Lancaster #437 William Bob Turner, 32º, March 30, 2012 Hollywood #355 Duke J.

5 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 12 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 5 In Memoriam William Karamonos, 32º, March 3, 2012 Lancaster #437 William Bob Turner, 32º, March 30, 2012 Hollywood #355 Duke J. Bowers, 32º, April 23, 1996 Old West #813 James W. Ferguson, 32º, August 25, 2011 Amityville, NY Music Notes Your Pasadena Scottish Rite Concert Band is endeavoring to add new musical sounds to our concerts. Oboe, Bass Clarinet, E flat Baritone, Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, and String Bass. If any of you know a brother, Scottish Rite Mason or affiliated member of masonry, who play any of the above instrument mentioned or not mentioned please contact a band member or Don Johansen 33 at (626) The band will play their summer musical concert at our Masonic Home in Covina on Saturday June 16th at 12:00 noon. The band welcomes Alice Dolamore to our French Horn Section. Her affiliated bodies of masonry include Jobs Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, Eastern Star (Ruth for 10 years), White Shrine (Queen for 10 years). May Almighty God, in his infinite mercy, Grant that we may meet again, to part no more. Save the Date As many of you know, we will be dedicating our Library after one of our late members, John Zubrick, 32º, KCCH, who was the Librarian before I took on that responsibility. On July 6th, 2012, right before our Stated Meeting, we will be entertaining several guests as we hold a special ceremony at our Library. YOU ARE ALL INVITED. In addition, I would like to thank the Cathedral Board for dedicating the proper funds to refurbish and repair several (50 or so) of our older books. - Arthur H. Zabounian, 32º, KCCH, Librarian Mission Statement Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.

Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 11 The P.R. s Corner Ill. Henry H. P. Herb Wilkins, 33º G.C. The Valley of Pasadena is proud to announce that our Spring Reunion featured 56 new Masters of the Royal Secret.

Congratulations are extended to all of our Lodge Ambassadors for their efforts in serving as top line signers of such a large class.

6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 11 The P.R. s Corner Ill. Henry H. P. Herb Wilkins, 33º G.C. The Valley of Pasadena is proud to announce that our Spring Reunion featured 56 new Masters of the Royal Secret. This is the largest number of new members in a Valley Reunion in more than fifteen years. Congratulations are extended to all of our Lodge Ambassadors for their efforts in serving as top line signers of such a large class. In fact, all our members are sincerely thanked for their active participation in the growth of the Valley of Pasadena. Don t miss our Mystery/Dinner Show by Sharpo on June 15th. A great dinner and show for $50.00 per. This is a fund raiser for our Language Center. The Sharpo Mystery Dinner last year was a great show and produced a dinner/evening to be repeated. Only $350 for a table of eight (save $50.00 if you buy a table). See you on June 15th. The Pasadena Knights of St Andrew Present The 1 st Annual Middle East Feast Fundraiser Dinner Saturday, June 23, PM $35 A Feast of Kingly Proportions, Belly Dancers, Hookah Lounge, No Corkage Fee & More! wahib s middle eastern restaurant 910 e main st alhambra Family, Friends & Children Welcome! for reservations Contact Seb@Badoyan.com or simon.mcilroy@gmail.com All Profits Benefit the Pasadena Childhood Language Center Remember, the Cathedral is open during office hours for tours. Call ahead and arrange to see this magnificent building in all it s glory. Got a big event coming up? Enquire about reserving the dining hall. The Los Angeles 2nd Circle Presents The Masonic Society Dinner & Symposium Saturday, July 28, PM $40 A Very Special Evening With Most Worshipful R Stephen Doan Brothers & Sisters in Light: Female Masons & Co-Masonry for reservations Contact simon.mcilroy@gmail.com or

Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 10 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 7 Women s Association News Wow, what fun we had at the High Tea May 6th at Pasadena Scottish Rite!

7 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 10 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 7 Women s Association News Wow, what fun we had at the High Tea May 6th at Pasadena Scottish Rite! We had a lovely luncheon prepared by our chef, Steve Johnson, a number of opportunity drawings, including several just for men, and $100 money hat. Before the luncheon we had lovely piano music played by our very own Freda Wheeler and heavenly harp music played by Judy Reiter. Who is, by the way, our flutist in our Scottish Rite Band. For those of you who were unable to attend, we are still accepting donations. This is our one big fundraiser for our contribution to the Pasadena Scottish Rite Language Center for Children. For those of you who are able to use the internet, I will give you the website and explain how to find the latest bulletin. This will allow you to see what is going on before you get your Bulletin by snail mail. The web address is You can then click on articles on the left side. Once you open that then click on Bulletin Archives. (This is in the middle of the page.) This will display all of the past bulletins, so simply click on the latest one for current information. Have fun. Our birthday ladies in June are Shirley Johansen, Kathy Rohwer, Michelle McIlroy and Nataly Williams. Happy Birthday everyone! After the Stated Meeting Dinner June 1st, we will have our usual meeting upstairs on the 3rd floor. All ladies are invited! However, I would like to extend a special invitation to all of the ladies who are with our newest class of men joining PSR. We have a wonderful program featuring Longaberger, Home Consultant with Linda DeMarco. She makes very eloquent baskets. Come and join us don t miss this most unique presentation. Ed. note: Brothers, don t be shy about inviting your lady to our Stated meeting dinner. She ll enjoy a night out with you and the company of new friends. Just remember to notify the Office in advance as to how many seats you re reserving - yes, her friends (and yours) are welcome too... Pasadena Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center Proudly Presents Friday Evening, June 15, 2012 Reception 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM The Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral 150 North Madison Avenue Pasadena, California Donation $50 Paid Reservations Only Please make your pre-paid reservations. Your tickets will be held in your name at the door. Make checks payable to Pasadena Scottish Rite. Send to: Pasadena Scottish Rite,, Pasadena, CA Name: Number of tickets requested: Check for $ enclosed. ($50.00 per person) Home Phone Number Address

8 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 9 Our Library Into The 21st Century Arthur H.

If you have a personal portable computer (lap top) and are looking for some quiet moment for you to catch-up on few personal things and surf the Net, you are welcome to stop by at our library, be

Even if you do not bring your own laptop (or any of the modern Smart devices) and would like to have access to a computer with Internet, you are welcome to use the library s desktop.

They should be back on our shelves in a month.

8 8 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 9 Our Library Into The 21st Century Arthur H. Zabounian, 320 KCCH Librarian I am pleased to say that we finally have welcomed Internet service into our library. If you have a personal portable computer (lap top) and are looking for some quiet moment for you to catch-up on few personal things and surf the Net, you are welcome to stop by at our library, be comfortable on one of our armchairs and work your way through the day. Even if you do not bring your own laptop (or any of the modern Smart devices) and would like to have access to a computer with Internet, you are welcome to use the library s desktop. No passwords are required. In addition, we have begun re-finishing and re-binding several of our older books. Forty of our books have been picked-up for a facelift. They should be back on our shelves in a month. I would like to thank Brothers Ron Alcorn, KCCH and Todd Nicholas, KSA for pursuing to bring Wi-Fi Internet service to the entire building and the Cathedral Board for funding it. A perfect example of a noble contention, rather emulation, of who best can work and best agree. Welcome to our New Members The following new members of the Valley of Pasadena obtained the title Master of the Royal Secret at the Valley of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Each spring the Valley of Guthrie presents all 29 Degrees of the Scottish Rite, live and in costume, and any qualified applicant may travel to Guthrie for this special event. These seven took advantage of this special Guthrie Reunion and are part of our Valley. Alex Agopian Tigran Bediriian Sarkis Shirinyan Arsen Babayan Erik Mortensen Gagik Barseghyan Robert Petersen

Pasadena Scottish Rite

Pasadena Scottish Rite 16 Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Officers of the Pasadena Bodies Lodge of Perfection D. Edward Griffiths, 33º Venerable Master Chapter of Rose Croix Jim Hörricks, 32º KCCH Wise Master