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"Freemasonry
is not a series of degrees to give those who have
the money to purchase them, certain titles and decorations,
for even in Freemasonry 'a fool may be a belted Knight',
and an Entered Apprentice may have a clearer conception
of God and man's relation to Him, than he who wears
the insignia of the highest rank. Moral conception
does not exist merely in believing but in believing
and doing. The Stoics of Rome persuaded themselves
to believe that they were of Divine Essence and elaborated
a finely spun system of philosophy, but they permitted
the poor to lie starving at their doors."
- Dr. William F. Kuhn
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Organization
of
Freemasonry
Individual
Lodges are answerable to their Grand Lodge.
Grand
Lodges are usually organized by Province; State; or
Territory. The officers of the Grand Lodge are made
up from Master Masons' from Lodges within their jurisdiction.
A key element of Freemasonry - and perhaps the one
reason Masonry has survived for centuries - is that
the Grand Lodge of one jurisdiction owes no allegiance
to that of any other. Each Grand Lodge stands on it's
own and does not answer or subject itself to the rule
of any superior body.
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Zetland Notes
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- March:
Table Lodge, Freemasons Hall
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May: Past Masters Night
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June: Barbeque & golf tournament
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November: Birthday and Reunion Night
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December: Installation of Incoming Officers
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December:
Christmas Wassail
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The
Three Degrees
Once
a man is accepted as a Freemason he goes through a three
stage "Proving Up". That is - he goes through
three separate ceremonies where he acknowledges
the lessons he's learned. At each of the three ceremonies
his Lodge Brothers are there in force to show their
support and faith in his successful advancement. About
Freemasonry
As
a Mason progresses from an Entered Apprentice to a Fellow
of the Craft and finally a Master Mason, there are lessons
to be learned and understandings to be reached. There
is memory work involved - that assists in understanding
the lessons of the three degrees.
Freemasonry
is not a religion; it is a beautiful system of morality
that each brother is obligated to follow. To Zetlanders
the three degrees represent Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty.
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The
Two Rites of Alberta Masonry
Across
the world the lessons of Freemasonry
are taught in many different Rites.
Alberta permits the lessons of
Craft Masonry to be taught in
either the Canadian Rite or the
Ancient York Rite.
These
Rites teach virtually the same
lessons, but in dramatically different
presentations.
A
short History of Freemasonry in
North America |
The
Scottish Rite
The Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry is an out growth of
Freemasonry in France - which
may sound odd but during the 17th
century many Scots were in exile
in France, preparing for the return
of the Stuart dynasty to the throne
of Scotland. By a Grand declaration
of 1762 Scottish Rite Freemasonry
became an accepted offshoot of
traditional Freemasonry. Any Master
Mason in good standing is free
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Order
of the Eastern Star
Since
1855 women who are closely related to
a Master Mason (past or present) have
had an opportunity to pursue the secrets
and mysteries of Freemasonry through their
own organization - The Order of the Eastern
Star. Grouped together as "Chapters"
(as opposed to "Lodges") and
a Grand Chapter governs the activities
of the Chapters within their jurisdiction.
As in Freemasonry Grand Chapters are completely
independant of any higher body.
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Order
of DeMolay
Preparing young men (aged 12-21) to lead
happy and productive lives is what DeMolay
is all about. Young men develop skills
like leadership and learn personal responsibility,
while building important social skills
through fellowship with their peers. Some
DeMolay alumni include Walt Disney, John
Wayne, Walter Cronkite, and ex-NFL quarterback
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Job's
Daughters International
Since 1920 Job's
Daughters have taught young women (aged
between 10-20 and related to a Master
Mason) the importance of character building
through moral and spiritual development.
Each Bethel governs itself - therefore
teaching valuable leadership skills to
members. |
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