Modesto York Rite Family

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1 When you visit your lodge, or any lodge, or visit Modesto Lodge No. 206; Smyrna Lodge No. 532; Turlock Lodge No. 395; Riverbank Lodge No. 459; Escalon Lodge No. 591; Tyrian Lodge No. 439; Oak Summit Lodge No. 112; Livingston Hills Ferry Lodge No. 236; or Hornitos Lodge No. 98, please tell them about Say a little about the continuation of the journey began in the Blue Lodge. Talk about Mark Master and the meaning of the Degree. How it relates to the building of the majestic cathedrals in Europe. This (Bulletin) is just a small step for Modesto York Rite Family but we need you to help us take the next step; let us know what we can do to improve, how can we get you back to York Rite. What activities would you love to have at Modesto? A thank you to two Installation Teams: Modesto Chapter No. 49 Royal Arch Masons Modesto York Rite Family Chapter Installation Team: Excellent Companion Leland Routt, Grand Royal Arch Captain, Excellent Companion Joseph Dongo, Inspector Royal Arch District 10, and Sir Knight Kenneth Edwards, Grand Sentinel Knights Templar. Council Installation Team: Excellent Companion David Studley, Assistant Director of Ritual Council, Sir Knight Kenneth Edwards, Grand Sentinel Knights Templar and Excellent Companion Leland Routt, Grand Royal Arch Captain. Comment: Refreshments after Chapter and Council Installations, all of the food was eatastic, yea, it is a word that was made up but sounds better than fantastic, and the lemonade was outstanding. In fact, I dare say, it was the best lemonade since the summer of 59, it was hot that year and working at the Marina on Lake Mead; the summer of 59 reminds me of RC Cola and Moon Pie, of which I have not had a RC since, or a Banana Sandwich or a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Oh the memories. We should have more of these (gatherings), the conversation was beautiful, & the moment was enjoyable, but we missed you. 800 Rose Ave, Modesto, CA (209) Modesto Council No. 61 Cryptic Masons Being a part of the Modesto York Rite Family is for you to become involved. If you have an article that you want published please send it to me and let s get it published. Your article must have a connected with Modesto York Rite Family and not an advertisement for the local used car dealer. If you want to talk about what the Blue Lodge means to you, what the Chapter means to you, let s get it done. Please visit us on Facebook and on our page with the Grand York Rite of California. Companions & Sir Knights, please mark your calendar for Grand York Rite Reception Modesto Commandery No. 57 Knights Templar Convocations: 7:00pm Assemblies: 8:00pm Conclaves: 7:00pm January, March, May, September & November January, March, May, September & November February, April, June, September, October, & December Bulletin Most Excellent Companion Steve Goad, KYGCH, Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons Most Illustrious Companion Brett MacDonald, KYGCH, Grand Master Cryptic Masons, and Sir Knight Fenton Mereness, KYGCH, Right Eminent Grand Commander Knights Templar These Grand Officers will be honored by Sonora York Rite, Modesto York Rite, and Stockton York Rite. Reception: March 26, Stockton Masonic Temple. Companions: For those who have not paid your 2016 dues please Birthdays February March April Jeff I. Zaya John F. Mitchell Clive Moss Miguel F. Gomez Crispin D. Woelfer Stephen Foster Cornelio M. Perez Henri Pollard Isador Ortega Sr. Philip Evans Rodney D. Wright Stanley P. Aldemita

2 Chapter News Next Convocation Monday, March 28 th High Priest: Allen J. Wells King: Scribe: Thomas A. Evans, PHP Secretary: Donald L. Scott, KYCH Chaplin: Crispin Woelfer, KYCH Captain of the Host: Richard E. Thornton, KCT, KYCH Principal Sojourner: Richard L. Clark Royal Arch Captain: Fenton Mereness, KYGCH, GC Master of the 3rd Veil: Kenneth O. Wagner Master of the 2nd Veil: Master of the 1st Veil: Philip Evans Daniel S. Johnson, KYCH What a beautiful picture (notice the ladies) and judging by the smiles we are on the path to have a wonderful year. The Captain of the Host is not in the picture but then again, if he was, would not be a beautiful picture. The following goals are very similar to Council and that of Commandery. The first goal is the continued improvement in the number of members who participate in our convocations and the addition of new Royal Arch Masons. This measure is incredibly important for the success of the The second goal is the improvement in ritual. The standard must be high for us to attract Masons from the Blue Lodge. We are an extension of the Blue Lodge, continuing the journey began there, the journey of one that is outstanding in our history. The third goal for the Modesto York Rite Family is Masonic education. This is important for our understanding of our ritual and degrees. If we understand the meaning, the ritual and degrees become fun. Let s work together.

3 Council News Next Assembly Monday, March 28 th Illustrious Master: Richard E. Thornton, KCT, KYCH Deputy Master: Principal Conductor of the Work: Recorder: Donald L. Scott, KYCH Chaplin: Crispin Woelfer, KYCH Captain of the Guard: Fenton Mereness, KYGCH Conductor of the Council: Kenneth O. Wagner Steward: Thomas A. Evans Allen J. Wells Most People that are elected to a position begin by saying; there are a few things I want to accomplish. Since the term I was used, assumes only one person will be working and as a result, nothing will be accomplished. Let s reword the beginning sentence; there are a few things we, all of us, together, should accomplish. I can do nothing without you but we, all of us together; we can accomplish great things for The first measure is to continue the improvement in the number of members who participate in our assemblies and the addition of new Cryptic Masons. This measure is incredibly important for the success of There are thirteen active Companions and two wives in the picture, let s set a goal of having a crowded picture, with our wives. Oh, what a marvelous picture that would make at the next installation or before to have twenty-seven Companions and their wives in the picture. The second measure for the Modesto York Rite Family is to improve ourselves in our ritual. The third measure for Modesto York Rite Family is Masonic education. This is important for our understanding of our ritual and degrees. If we understand the why the ritual and degrees become fun. Let s work together. Trivia note: Dr. Edward Jenner, an early English Physician, observed that milk maids who once had smallpox did not get the disease when exposed to it. After experimenting, he announced this discovery in 1789, and vaccination followed shortly thereafter. He was Worshipful Master of Royal Faith and Friendship Lodge No. 270 in Berkeley, England, in

4 Commandery News Next Conclave Monday, February 22 nd Commander: Richard Thornton, KCT, KYCH Generalissimo: Captain-General: Richard Clark Senior Warden: Fenton Mereness, KYGCH Junior Warden: Kenneth O.Wagner Recorder: Don Scott, KYCH Prelate: Thomas A. Evans Warder: Standard Bearer: Philip Evans Sword Bearer: Peter Dean Allen Wells Installation: Monday, February 22, 2016 and refreshments afterwards. Installation Team: Host: Sir Knight Gary Stevens, Eminent Commander Modesto Commandery No. 57 Installing Officer: Sir Knight Fenton Mereness, KYGCH, Right Eminent Grand Commander Grand Commandery Knights Templar of California, Installing Marshal: Sir Knight David Studley, KYCH, Grand Sword Bearer. Installing Prelate: Sir Knight Ken Edwards, KYCH, Grand The goals as stated in Chapter and Council section of this bulletin will be the same for Commandery. By working together we can straighten out the crooked path which we find before us. By talking about Modesto York Rite Family in your Blue Lodge and where groups of Masons are gathered we can generate interest in our family. The Knights Templar is an integral part of York Rite. The first three Degrees of Masonry inculcate the cardinal virtues, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice. The next six degrees taught us Charity as a Mark Master; Moderation as a Past Master; Industry as a Most Excellent Master; and a lesson in Humility. We were taught why we were made a Royal and Select Master. As a Companion of the Red Cross we were impressed with the Almighty and importance of Truth. Then we became a Knight of Malta and a Knight Templar. Now we know our connection but we also will have Masonic Education in all of our conclaves. Refreshments: A big pot of homemade chili; mild, and maybe each of you could bring a dish. We had a lot of fun after the Chapter & Council Installation and the wish is to continue, please come and help us straighten the crooked path of Modesto York Rite and let s become Preliminary Commandery Agenda February: Installation March: Easter Observance, March 20 th, Sonora April: Masonic Education May: Grand York Rite Sessions, Bakersfield June: Masonic Education July: Independence Day August: September: Masonic Education Meritorious Service Award announcement October: Crown and Cross submission Meritorious Service Award presentation November: Thanksgiving December: Elections & Christmas Observance

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