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12 Periodical Pasadena Lodge of Perfection 150 North Madison Avenue -1710 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Officers of the Pasadena Bodies Lodge of

Oaks, 32º KSA Master of Kadosh All Bodies Lawrence L. Mountjoy, 32º Almoner Jack R. Carlson, 32º Assistant Almoner Gregory J. Gabriel, 32º Assistant Almoner Jon Ericson, 32º KCCH Treasurer William F.

1 12 Periodical Pasadena Lodge of Perfection 150 North Madison Avenue Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Officers of the Pasadena Bodies Lodge of Perfection Ronald J. Stein, 32º KCCH Venerable Master Chapter of Rose Croix Sebouh Badoyan, 32º KSA Wise Master Council of Kadosh Rees W. Padfield, 32º KCCH Commander Consistory Robert E. Oaks, 32º KSA Master of Kadosh All Bodies Lawrence L. Mountjoy, 32º Almoner Jack R. Carlson, 32º Assistant Almoner Gregory J. Gabriel, 32º Assistant Almoner Jon Ericson, 32º KCCH Treasurer William F. Rook, 33º Secretary Stephen R. Miller, 32º KCCH Organist Daniel Rivera, 32º KSA Tiler aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Time dated material aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Scottish Rite Calendar Keep Friday Nights for Scottish Rite DECEMBER Friday, December 6 Council of Kadosh 6:30 P.M. Dinner 8:00 P.M. Stated Meeting 8:00 P.M. Women s Association Dinner Reservations: $10/person Last Day for reservations: Wednesday, December 4 mary@pasadenascottishrite.org or Fish available if requested when making your reservation. Check our Facebook page for the menu. Saturday, December 14 Children s Holiday Party 2:00 P.M. in the Dining Room Wednesday, December 18 Business Meetings 10:30 A.M. Language Center Board 1:00 P.M. Cathedral Board See the Calendar on our web site for more event dates/times: pasadenascottishrite.org Pasadena Scottish Rite Made in the USA Valley of Pasadena - December 2013 Vol. 76 Have you been naughty or nice? No. 11

2 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 11 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin (USPS 422-600) -1710 626.795.4213 Fax: 626.795.1487 http://www.pasadenascottishrite.

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

Stein, 32 KCCH Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection Pasadena Childhood Language Center Kristin Hoffman, M.A.

They may be made In Honor of, In Memory of, as a member of the 365 Club, or as Friends of the Center.

) Thank You to Our September 2013 Donors Change of Address Please notify the Secretary s Office of your correct mailing address including ZIP CODE when moving.

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

Ronald A. Seale, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander Frank Loui, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of California Michael J.

2 2 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 11 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin (USPS ) 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 Ronald J. Stein, 32 KCCH Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection Pasadena Childhood Language Center Kristin Hoffman, M.A., CCC-SLP Director/Clinician Becky Griffiths Office Coordinator Donations may be made by a group, an organization, a couple, or an individual. They may be made In Honor of, In Memory of, as a member of the 365 Club, or as Friends of the Center. All donors are recognized in the bulletin (unless they are donations made with the dues and are less than $100.) Thank You to Our September 2013 Donors 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 Frank Loui, 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of California Michael J. Bess, 33 Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of California Sebouh Badoyan, 32 KSA Wise Master, Chapter of Rose Croix Rees W. Padfield, 32 KCCH Commander, Council of Kadosh Robert E. Oaks, 32 KSA Master of Kadosh, Consistory 365 Club: William Rook Memorials: Philip T. George, Warren Buschmann, Minnie Mosher, Ramiro Villalon, David Patterson, Mystic SGV Shrine Club, Shepherd Search Group, Inc., Mary Lue Wilson, Mary M. Berger, Doris Littlejohns, James & Brenda Jones, Dianne Daryl, Michael Wright, Joyce & Stuart Bayley, Eddie Barrow. In Honor of: Friends of the Center: George Settlemyer, Raffi Bedrossian, Stefan Doomanis, Ray Lockhart, Bobby Kim Language Center Wish List: Two, Anywhere Chairs from Pottery Barn Kids (green or blue) $99.00 each 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.

10 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 3 The Secretary s Memo Pad Ill. William F. Rook, 33º The Happiest of the Holiday Season to all!

Find their bios in his edition of the Bulletin. A quick reminder, that dues are due and payable now. As I mentioned before there are some modification concerning payments of dues.

3 10 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 3 The Secretary s Memo Pad Ill. William F. Rook, 33º The Happiest of the Holiday Season to all! In November we welcomed all our new Knights Commanders of the Court of Honor. This month we are highlighting the five men who were elevated to the rank and distinction of Inspector General Honorary. Find their bios in his edition of the Bulletin. A quick reminder, that dues are due and payable now. As I mentioned before there are some modification concerning payments of dues. You may pay dues online at www. scottishrite.org; you may submit your credit card payment on the dues notice and send it back to us. And of course we accept the old fashion check or money system. But please pay your dues. It is the only support for the Lodge of Perfection. Dues cards are plastic this year and are to be your permanent dues card with annual sticker updates in future years. But now, if you lose you dues card and desire a replacement, it will now cost you $5. Not our office charge but Supreme Council s charge. Please note that Life Membership cards are gold color, all the others are silver. So think about upgrading to gold. Remember on Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm is the annual Lodge of Perfection Children Christmas Party. There will be entertainment, food and of course Santa. We welcome your family to attend. If you wish Santa to present a gift to our child, please bring a wrapped gift and give it to one of Santa s helpers and he will presented to the child. And finally, to all, a wish for a wonderful holiday season and even a better New Year. Rees W. Padfield, 32 KSA Commander Council of Kadosh Brethren, we are now the approaching the time of the joyous season of Thanksgiving and the holidays that follow. As we prepare in own way to celebrate let us always remember the men and women of our armed forces, whither so ever they are stationed around the globe and give them thanks and pray for their safe return. Without their sacrifice and that of their families we would not have the freedoms that we now enjoy. I know we were all disappointed in not conferring our degrees and watching the Spirit of Hiram. The Cathedral Board is diligently working to fix the ceiling problem. They are in the process of receiving cost estimates for several options of correcting the problems. By the December Stated Meeting we should know what is going to be done if it has not already been started. Please have patience. Remember that we are meeting in the classroom. It would be a great demonstration of interest in the Scottish Rite if we filled the classroom as well as the dining room. Our attendance can always be better, and to encourage attendance, we will have a small Jazz band for entertainment during dinner. The meetings are more than just paying the bills and going home. The meeting and talking with old and new found friends on the level is part of what makes Masonry so special. As we start our meetings we call on the tiler to insure that the meeting place is secure from cowands and eavesdroppers. The word tiler is derived from those less skilled in stone masonry. Their duty was to lay flat tiles on the roof and that gave them the advantage of height to look out for strangers during any lodge (or group of stonemasons) that may be meeting in the building. Today they act as our sentinels. The Council of Kadosh is responsible for recalling the deaths of martyrs and inculcates the principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. It also maintains the necessity of law and order.

4 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 4 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 9 The P.R. s Corner Ill. Michael J. Bess, 33º IN MEMORIAM Here s hoping you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving, or the first day of Hanukkah, as many celebrants dubbed it Thanksgivukkah. Whatever your faith, I hope you and yours have a most joyful Holiday Season. If you have small ones or Grandchildren, plan on attending the Childhood Language Center s annual Christmas Party which will be held on December 14th between 3:00 and 5:30 P.M. in the dining room. Bring the kids out and watch their eyes light up when they see Santa. Bring a gift for Santa to give to your little one, but be sure you print their name on the gift. I want to announce the appointment of Brother Miles Bresee, III, 32 o to round out the Cathedral Association Board of Directors. Brother Miles is a welcome addition to the board. Many of you have already heard we have had to shut down the use of the auditorium for some much need repairs. The closure has effected this year s Fall Reunion and the spring production of the Spirit of Hiram play resulting in the cancelation of both. Unfortunately it cannot be helped; the repairs must be made, and made properly. Hopefully, we will up and running for the Spring Reunion in the auditorium. If not, the Spring Reunion will be held in the dining room. It will a Reunion in the Round. Again, a Happy Holiday Season to each and every one of you, family and friends. Jack Vickers, 33º, Lancaster #437 & Reseda #666 November 7, 2013 Homer W. Ferguson, 32º, Wisdom #202 February 6, 1996 Duke J. Bowers, 32º, Old West #813 April 23, 1996 William E. Guy, Jr., 32º, Oasis Las Vegas, NV February 28, 1998 William B. Shaw, 32º, Glendale #368 October 6, 2008 Robert D. Dunn, 32º, South Pasadena #290 September 18, 2008 Nicholas M. Saines, 32º, San Clemente #671 February 2, 2012 May Almighty God, in his infinite mercy, Grant that we may meet again, to part no more. Language Center Holiday Join Santa and his merry elves for a joyous party on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at the Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral dining hall. Parents with small children are encouraged to bring a wrapped toy (to give Santa a hand).

After hearing the explanation of who they were and what they did, I obtained an application.

5 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 8 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 5 Knights of St. Andrew When I first arrived at the Pasadena Scottish Rite I was intrigued by the men wearing Scottish caps with silver badges. After hearing the explanation of who they were and what they did, I obtained an application. At the end of my initiation into the 32,and sheepishly asked Jim Hoerricks if he would sign it and, although this was 5 years ago, I still remember him saying, Don t make me regret this. Although I knew he was partially kidding I also knew he partially wasn t. By vouching for me he placed his faith and trust in me that day and gave me the opportunity to represent the Valley of Pasadena at the frontlines of service. It is with similar faith and trust that I now hand over the reigns of the Knights to our incoming officers. Although the color and style of my cap will be changing from black to red, I will always feel a strong connection to our chapter for it is where I spent my formative years as a Scottish Rite Mason. I know our Valley is in very capable hands, from our senior leadership and office staff, down through stagecraft, make-up and our Knights of St Andrew. It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2014 Officers of the venerable Pasadena Scottish Rite Knights of St Andrew. Please welcome, congratulate and support them in all their endeavours. First Knight...Raffi Bedrossian Knight High Counselor...Matt Hyde Knight Keeper of the Realm... Paul Bazerkanian Knight of the Watch...Joel Castro Knight of Heraldry & Regalia...Jeff McDonough Knight Orator...Nathan Marsak Knight of Mirth & Merriment... Michael Bonner Council of the Nine: Brian Pascarelli, Dave Richardson, Robert Artinian, Szu-Yu Chang, George Ison, Vatche Sayegh, Sheldon Ochitill, Gene Logan, Steven Klein Sincerely, Simon A, McIroy, 32 o KCCH Meet our new Inspectors General Honorary Arthur Samuel Beddoe was born in 1932 in Birmingham, England. He attended Birmingham Technical College and received a degree in coach building. He was a carpenter supervisor for Las Angeles City Parks and Reception Department. Arthur served in the British Army in Egypt and Cyprus as a chief clerk. He was married in 1955 to his wife Margaret in Birmingham, England. He and Margaret have resided in La Canada for 50 years. Arthur was raised a Master Mason in 1966, in Tujunga Lodge No 592. He affiliated with Burbank Lodge #406 and served as Master in 1974 and He served Burbank Lodge a officer coach in and as secretary in Burbank Lodge presented him the Hiram Award in Arthur Joined the Los Angeles Valley of Scottish Rite in the Spring of 1975 and affiliated with the Valley of Pasadena in He will serve as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix in Arthur is a member of the York Rite Bodies and Al Malaikah Shrine. He is a member of Past Master Shrine Club. He served as Worthy Patron of Burbank Chapter Order of the Easter Star in Steven George Cassiola and his wife Annie are residents of West Hollywood, CA. Steve is founder and President of Salon City Media and publisher of BE! Beauty Entertainment Magazine. Steve was raised a Master Mason on October 6, 1987 in Burbank Lodge No He was Master of Burbank Lodge in He joined Pasadena Scottish Rite in Steve served the Rite on the Kitchen Crew, acted in the Spirit of Hiram, and The Living Constitution plays. He was Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix in 1999, and served as Venerable Master in the Lodge of Perfection in Steve is a member of Al Malaikah Shrine, Past Masters Shrine Club. Al Malaikah Chanters. He served on the Grand Lodge of California on Public Relations. Steve has been a contributor of the Scottish Rite Journal. Steve s public service accomplishments include be founder of Hollywood s The Beauty Maker Awards. He is a national Spokesperson for the Professional Salon Industry.

Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 7 Jon Ericson is a native of Los Angeles.

He attended the University of La Verne and received an MS in Psychology. He did post-graduate studies in Psychology at the University of Santa Clara.

He has served as Vice President of the Cathedral Board since 2012, has participated in numerous committee responsibilities, and has been a Director on the Board since 2009.

6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 6 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin 7 Jon Ericson is a native of Los Angeles. He and his wife Sonja have been married for 30 years and have lived in the Santa Clarita Valley area for past 13 years. Jon is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University with BA in Law and Justice. He attended the University of La Verne and received an MS in Psychology. He did post-graduate studies in Psychology at the University of Santa Clara. Jon was raised a Master Mason in 2002 at Old West Lodge #813 and he joined the Pasadena Scottish Rite that same spring. He is currently the Treasurer of All Bodies at the PSR. He has served as Vice President of the Cathedral Board since 2012, has participated in numerous committee responsibilities, and has been a Director on the Board since Jon was the Commander of Kadosh in 2007, and served as Degree Master of the 18th Degree. He has also worked in Stage Craft, has been a cast member in the Degrees, assisted in Wardrobe, participated in the Master Craftsman Program, and has been a former active member of the Knights of Saint Andrew. Jon is a member of the York Rite Bodies, including Signet Chapter #57, Omega Council #11, and Los Angeles Commandry #9. He is also a member of the Scottish Rite Research Society, the Southern California Research Lodge, the Al Malaikah Shriners, and the California College of the Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. He received the rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in On August 27, 2013, Jon was the recipient of the 33, Inspector General Honorary. The conferral took place during the Biennial Session Conferral Ceremony, Valley of Washington, Orient of the District of Columbia Scottish Rite Temple, Washington, DC. Jim Hörricks is a mostly non-verbal yet highfunctioning autistic person who credits his path trough Freemasonry (and the many wonderful men with whom he s shared that pathway) for helping him find his own voice. When he is not working at one of his many jobs, or working on his dissertation, or at a Masonic function, he s at home on his ranch with his wife and five children, one of whom, like him, is a high-functioning autistic person. Utilizing the mimicing/voice-over talent that he learned as a child to get by in school, he enjoys reading stories with his children in their library... and making the stories come alive. Mr. Benn books are their current favorites. Herb Rohwer grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Salt Lake City, Utah and Southern California. He is married to the love of his life, Kathy, and has lived in the San Fernando Valley for the past 38 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. Herb attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque and the University of Southern California. He earned a B.S. in Pharmacy and a M.S. in Nuclear Pharmacy, with a Residency in Royal Oak, Michigan. Herb is a Hospital/Oncology Pharmacist at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, where he mentors pharmacy students. He is a past member of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, American Pharmaceutical Association, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, and Southern California Orchard Society. Herb served as Assistant Scout Master and Merit Badge Counselor while his son was in Boy Scouts. He ran the video camera for a basketball coach for 6 years. He was raised a Master Mason in Burbank Lodge No. 406 on July 27, 2002, and has held the offices of Senior and Junior Steward. He joined the Valley of Pasadena in November 2002 and was Knighted KCCH in He is currently a member of the Scottish Rite Research Society, Royal Order of Scotland, SRICF-California College, the York Rite Bodies, Al Malaikah Shriners and Burbank Shrine Club, where he served as President in 2005 and Herb has served the Pasadena Scottish Rite Valley as Class President, Knights of Saint Andrew, Stage Craft & Lights, and he currently serves as the Director of Stage Craft & Chairman of the Childhood Language Center Board of Directors. Herb will be installed as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection in The white caps are worn by those who have been honored with the 33 Inspector General Honorary. The Thirty-third Degree is conferred by the Supreme Council upon members of the Rite in recognition of outstanding service to the Rite, or in public life, to the principles taught in the Degrees. The 33 cannot be asked for and if asked for must be refused. At its biennial session, the Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive the Degrees. These 33 Scottish Rite Masons are Inspectors General Honorary and honorary members of the Supreme Council. The active members of the Supreme Council are chosen from among them. A member must have previously been invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour, be a KCCH for at least four years and have attained the age of 35 years before he can be nominated for election to receive the 33.

Pasadena Scottish Rite

12 Periodical Pasadena Lodge of Perfection 150 North Madison Avenue -1710 Pasadena Scottish Rite Bulletin Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Officers of the Pasadena Bodies Lodge of Perfection