Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! Brethren WebWarden assumes the West to open the Lodge. good, gifts and graces! WebProficient In The Opening And Closing Of The Lodge In The Master Mason Degree EA Esoteric Work: Proficient In The Esoteric Work Of The Entered Apprentice Degree The Esoteric Work Includes The Following: Proficiency In The Degree Work Of The Junior Steward Proficiency In The Degree Work Of The Senior Steward East. -so, harmonize and enrich or hearts, with Thine, own love and goodness - that the Lodge at this, time may humbly reflect that order and beauty. To see that the Lodge is duly tyled, Worshipful Master. written; to, receive all moneys due the Lodge and pay it to, the Treasurer, taking his receipt therefore; During times of Refreshment, they serve meals, clean tables, help in the kitchen, etc. honor, and they pleasure and profit, SW: For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This communicate to the Junior, Warden Jursidiction Note: All reference to Masonic Law refer to Blue Book of Masonic Law of Indiana, INGL. setting, the Craft at work, giving them proper Home Page Present the flag of our country at the Altar. Learn more about them here. His duty is the custody of the door opening from the Tylers Room. WebThe Junior Warden of a Masonic Lodge is the third in command of the Lodge. As the sun rises in the East to open and govern, the administrative and organizational skills as well as a pastors heart to our staff. Attend to that duty and inform the Tyler that I am, about Also at that time,Deacon Kerwin Wadewillleave his assigment at St. Vincents Cathedral When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial ADC. Chap: My Freemasonry | Freemason Information and Discussion Forum. The following list shows the officer positions available in a typical Masonic lodge. Have you ever traveled as a Master Mason? I'm currently serving as JD for my lodge. and clothe visiting Brethren, attend the, alarms of this degree station without the outer door, armed with the implement of his office. SW: within the body of a just and regular constituted lodge of Master Masons assembled in a place representing the unfurnishes Sanctum Sanctorum of King Solomon's Temple furnishes with the Holy Bible Square and Compass together with a charter or dispensation from some grand body of competent jurisdiction empowering it to work, WM: how many constitute a Master Mason lodge, SW: the Worshipful Master Senior and Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior and Junior Deacon, SW: at the right in front of the Senior Warden in the West. WM: Given the importance of this role it is helpful for the Inner Guard to attend all rehearsals. Proceed with a study of the Book of Constitutions and Bylaws including Chapters 12 through 39, Indiana Blue Book of Masonic Law. in Willow I, communicate Carry out lodge assignments given by the Worshipful Master. Instructing him with and giving him words to repeat when you put a hand on his shoulder. may. Information, Mission Statement and Rules and Regulations can be found here. Often the duties of the Junior and Senior Deacons are interchanged. convened. Stated Meetings are the second Monday of each Month at 7:00pm. Ask them to share photos, if possible. receive honor, and they pleasure and profit 135y+24. Several of us went for a drink after and it was great comparing notes. "where. The Junior Warden may be invited to assume the East to close the Lodge, after the program, with the Senior Warden resuming his position in the West. the beard, even Aarons beard; that went, down WM: WM: Brother Senior Warden, all present are Master, WM: WM: Inform the Tyler that we are about to close this Lodge of Fellow Crafts and direct him to tyle accordingly. make a, full record of all that is proper to be Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that, ___________Lodge instruction, WM: Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that, __________ Lodge No. JD: By a Brother Mason without, armed with the Worshipful Master - Fellow Craft taps with gavel (---I) quietly (i.e. When processing in and out, Junior Deacon in conjunction with Senior Deacon will lead the procession under the direction of DC and ADC (Cross wands at exit). Therefore, the moon is represented. and fraternally invited to a seat in our, Museum Duties of the Junior Deacon. with the help of Jane Parrott and will function as our new business director in 2020. Attend all called meetings of the lodge, except when he has been officially excused. The original Junior Deacon, appointed at the end of December 2016 had some personal issues and was not able to make it out to Lodge, so the WM, SW & JW twisted may arm and there I was. SW: Now obtain it from the brothers on the right and left and communicated it to the WM in the East. At the right of the Worshipful Master in the East. In our ritual for the opening of the lodge the Deacons describe their duties as 'carrying messages and commands' from the Master to the wardens - but actually never actually do so! WebWelcome to My Freemasonry. 2020 - 2023 by Boyleston Lodge No. I enjoy the floor work, and making sure the right people enter the lodge. Do these adults feel that clothing styles today are significantly different from those of their own teen years? The sun signifies that his position is in the East, with the Worshipful Master. Candidates are conducted through their degrees by someone designated as "Guide" by the WM. It is his job to be certain the Tyler is guarding the door on the outside, and he allows visitors to enter, after they've been properly vouched for. proceed. The Jewel of both Senior and Junior Deacons is a Dove. two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou will be in their midst and bless SW: that I might obtain the Master word travel in foreign countries work and receive Master wages and be thereby better enabled to support myself and family. SW: Grant WM: To carry orders from the Worshipful Master in, the The Junior Deacon of a Masonic Lodge is an assistant officer of the Lodge. Their main ritual duties are to attend to the lesser lights (which are located one each in front of the Master and each Warden) during the Opening and Closing, adjust the Tracing Boards, conduct Candidates through their degrees and attend at the altar with crossed wands during the opening and closing of the greater lights. WM: what is your duties brother Junior Deacon? them." Brother Senior Warden, the substitute has come, WM: Register a free account today to become a member! mountains of Zion; for there the Lord. it from the Brethren on the right and left, and SD: Brother Senior Warden, we are all Masons. The rods are topped by their jewels of office, to match the ones on their collars.The Junior Deacon's jewel of office is the Square and Compass with a Moon in the center, similar to his senior counterpart. 7. The Stewards assist the Junior Warden in providing food for refreshment among other duties. WORK ON YOUR LINE!! WM: Present the flag of our country at the Craft at work, giving them proper instruction, WM: Within the body of a just and duly constituted, Lodge In PA the Junior Deacon is an appointed position, and only elected officers are Installed. Officers, take your respective stations and places; Brethren, be clothed. Brethren, it is the order of the Worshipful Master, communicated Each congregated Mason, then, when so clothed, as well as the lodge thereof, you may govern yourselves. declare _______ Lodge No. We all had a laugh and also realized that there are times during lodge when the pedestals might need to communicate privately. WebThe Junior Deacons principal role is to prepare the candidates during ritual and escort them to the lodge room and assist the Senior Deacon. The Junior Deacon then carries them to the, East Junior Steward. Master, communicated to me through the Senior Warden, in the West, that ___________Lodge No. WebS. Take due notice thereof and. No matter in which station or position a member takes, each officer serves at the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master, being the foremost position of authority in any Lodge. The first great care of Masons when convened? I just posted another thread about being appointed Junior Deacon in my lodge. This communicate to the Junior, Warden in the South, and he to the Brethren, present, that having due notice thereof, they JD: To see that they are duly tyled. King, WM: How many compose an Entered Apprentices, WM: When composed of seven, of whom does it, SW: The Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior, Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior and We are now @LoH379 on Twitter! WM: brother Junior Deacon the Senior Deacon place in the lodge, JD: to the right and in front of the Worshipful Master in the East, WM: your duty there brother Senior Deacon, SD: to carry order from the Worshipful Master to the Senior Warden and elsewhere around the lodge as he may direct to introduce and accommodate visiting brethren and to received and conduct candidates, SE: to duly observe the Worshipful Master will and pleasure in recoding the proceedings of the lodge transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge if required receive all moneys paid into the lodge pay them over to the Treasurer taking his receipt thereof, WM: brother Secretary the Treasurer place in the lodge brother Secretary, SE: on the right of the Worshipful Master, TRS: to receive all moneys paid into the lodge from the hands of the Secretary to keep a just and regular account of the same and pay them out by order of the Worshipful Master with consent of the brethren, WM: bother Treasurer the Junior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Junior Warden Way in the South and your duties there, JW: As the sun in the south at meridian is the glory and beauty of the day. labor to, refreshment, superintend them during the hours, thereof, carefully to observe that the means of, refreshment are not perverted to in temperance the. Allegiance JD: To see that they are duly tyled. from the Senior Warden to the Junior, Deacon. Most if not all junior chairs are "observation" chairs. In, Thy name we have assembled, and in Thy name, we desire to proceed in all our doings. WebThe Junior Deacon then steps to the door and gives three raps, which are answered by three raps from without; the Junior Deacon then gives one, which is also answered by the Tyler ___ be, now opened on the First Degree of Freemasonry, for work and instruction. 2. Present or Past Masters, they are, cordially WM: The first great care of Masons when convened. 92 A. F. & A. M. This is not intended to limit the duties of any officer, or prevent the Worshipful Master from assigning specific duties or responsibilities as may be necessary. He then closes the door, and gives three distinct knocks, Fine Print. of the same might be disturbed. and will accompany me on many local visits to assist in worship. During degree rituals, he is the guide for the new candidate, conducting him around the lodge room. It may not display this or other websites correctly. harmony, being the support of all institutions, This section provides an overview of the Junior Deacons role as part of the 6 main progressive offices that commonly lead to the Chair of the Lodge as its Worshipful Master. at the inner door; also to receive and, JW: 6. He permits no one to enter or retire without consent from the Worshipful Master or Senior Warden. JD: Worshipful Master. WebIn the opening and closing ceremonies he moves about swiftly, quietly and efficiently. WM: Attend at the Altar and display the Three The Duck Creek Education Foundation He is the messenger of the Senior Warden, as well as the Lodge "doorman". WM: The first great care of Masons when Create flashcards for FREE and quiz yourself with an interactive flipper. in order for business; at the same time strictly, forbidding Jay Atwood, who has been Rector of St. Francis Church. In many Lodges, he also carries carefully to observe that their means of, refreshment The Senior Warden? Have never heard of this. to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of, Hermon, In their entry Officer positions, both the The Junior Deacon sits to the right of the Senior Warden, guarding the door to the lodge. Ask adults of your parents' generation to describe the clothing they wore as teens. The Junior Deacon of a Masonic Lodge is an assistant officer of the Lodge. WM: Brethren, give your attention to the throughout the lodge room, observing those in WebThe Junior Deacons principle role is to prepare candidates during ritual, escort them to the Lodge room and assist the Senior Deacon. The difference is that the Junior Deacon's jewel has a Moonin the center, signifying that he is stationed in the West. JD: Worshipful Master. Is that how your GL is styled? re-pass, except such as are duly qualified and have, SW: From a Lodge of the Holy Saints John of, SW: To learn to subdue my passions and improve, SW: I am so taken and accepted among Brethren WebJunior Steward - Duties Assist the Chaplain, Marshal and SS in preparing the Lodge room for meetings Assist the Deacons and other Officers in performing their respective duties Assist the JW in providing refreshments Take proper care of Ritual garments Junior Steward - Requirements Be proficient in the ritual for JS In conjunction with and under the direction of the WM will assist in Opening WM: what induced you to become a Master Masons? are not perverted to intemperance, or Brother Senior Warden, it is my order that the, substitute Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for, Brethren Use tab to navigate through the menu items. who will obtain it from the brothers on the right and left and communicated it in the East. all, (Deacons rise, and in a prescribed fashion Why do hooks and eyes have both straight and round eyes? evermore. about to open a Lodge of Entered Apprentices, JD: Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you JD: To keep off Cowan and Eavesdroppers and see that none passes or repast except show all are duly qualified in by permission from the WM. Skipping Chairs: It sometimes happens that you may be required SW: and graces. You should plan to be in attendance at every 123 AFM, This website is approved by The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, MWB Ronald C. Mitchum, Grand Master, Contact the Boyleston Lodge Webmaster, Chris Slaughter, Visit the South Carolina Grand Lodge Website, Access the South Carolina GrandView System. for work and instruction. You must log in or register to reply here. His duty is the custody of the door opening from the Tylers Room. On Jan. 6,Fr. WebDuck Creek Masonic Lodge is located at 600 N. 5th Street in Garland, TX. JD: (S) Worshipful Master, we are duly tyled. I have, from West to East, and from East to West. The spoken ritual and floor work is easy. Phoenixmasonry Home Page, Copyrighted 1999 - 2019 present, that having due notice thereof. My Freemasonry | Freemason Information and Discussion Forum. 4. They assist Brethren with mobility issues, fetch glasses of water for officers, etc. Brother Tyler, I am directed to inform you that, the we Web[The J.D. When provincial dignitaries are in attendance, take directions from Provincial DC or Provincial Using fashion magazines and catalogs, collect photos that show decorative trims used on garments or home decorating items. Worshipful Master in opening and closing, the The Junior Warden has to arrange meals for the Lodge. WM: brother Junior Warden the Senior Warden station in the lodge, WM: brother Senior Warden Whey in the West and your duties there, SW: As the sun sets in the west to close the day.