TIME TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUPREME COUNCIL AND  NATIONAL GRAND LODGE FUNCTION IN 2011.

 ALL Lodges AND Consistories  are asked to prepare for 2011, it will be a historic event.

Q:  Is Supreme Council of the United States, Western Jurisdiction legitimate?
A:  Yes

Q:  What makes us legitimate?

A: Our charter issued in 1864 by Baron Auguste Hugo Debulow 33' empowered to work in the United States by the Supreme Council of France.

Q: Does Supreme Council of the United States, Western Jurisdiction recognized other masonic bodies and jurisdictions?

A;  We do recognize other masonic bodies and jurisdictions rightfully formed and dispursed by the authority of a legal representive of  legitimate Supreme Council (i.e Stephan Morin, Baron Auguste Hugo Debulow, etc.).

Q: Why do some blue lodge claim 'Scottish Rite' Freemasonry is clandestine?

A:   Most blue lodge freemasons are never give correct information on the 'Scottish Rite'. The Scottish Rite contains the higher degrees in freemasonry.  The blue lodge or York Rite freemasons can not reach the 15' - 33' without becoming a member of the Scottish Rite. Most Masonic Lodges consider any regular lodge in competition with them are clandestine, whether the competing lodge is using the same rituals or not and whether the competing lodge is legally constituted or not.

Q: Do 'regular' unaffiliated lodge members join the Scottish Rite?

A: Yes, joining us from the 4' - 33'.

Q: Are there different levels of the 32' and 33's?

A: Yes the 32' and 33' has several different levels (i.e. the meritorious 32' degree, 33' Grand Inspectors General, the honorary 33, Sovereign Grand Inspectors General and several caps or distinguished crowns).

Q: What are active 33's?

A: Active 33's are members appointed to the Supreme Council. These positions can not be asked for. These 33' members are affirmed by the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander.  Some 33' are inactive members of the supreme council. The Council of the Grand Nine represents the executive, legislative, and judiciary bodies of the Scottish Rite. There are only 33 members of a Supreme Council.  Some 33's serve as delegates assisting with the Supreme Council's business affairs.

Q: is Freemasonry, York Rite and Scottish Rite uniformed like the Greek fraternities?

A:  Yes the uniformity is similar to the Greeks. Each organization may be constituted by various authorities but they are governed by regularity and principles of Freemasonry, York Rite and Scottish Rite authority and ritualistic work.

ATTENTION BRETHREN:

  All brethren of  32' and 33' degrees needing regalia, please leave your information in the contact us section.

 
SEVERAL STATES HAVE CONTACTED US TO ESTABLISH ORIENTS AND GRAND LODGES IN THERE AREAS.

We will need brethren to assist  with these Orients and Grand Lodges.


LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS:

 (installments take place by notice only)

Effective Immediately:

The following individuals were placed in position based on personal observations and their demonstration of the principles of freemasonry and dedication to the craft.

Note:  A Lt. Deputy of Orient, Deputy Grand Masters or Secretaries in transition shall serve not less than six months or the full term of the  Deputy of the Orient Grand Master if their appointment is confirmed. Deputy of  Orient and Grand Masters of State shall serve 2-5 depending their appointment by the  Supreme Council of the United States, or National Grand Lodges ASSR.    An election shall take place unless an officer is removed, passed or suspended at such time the Most Pussiant Sovereign Grand Commander or National Grand Master shall designate officers to prevent discord and restore harmony within the craft.

ILL. Bro. Vincent, 33', Grand Secretary of the State of Virginia has been also exalted to the Secretary of the Orient. of Virginia

By Order of the Supreme Council of the United States and the National Grand Lodge of the United States ASSR,  Western Jurisdiction, it is

on this 17th day of  October, 2009, Ordered that

All  members shall take orders and received correspondence by the aforesaid leadership who we have full faith and confidence in.  These leaders have been appointed to  bring the State of Virginia forward with the virtues of freemasonry and principles of the Scottish Rite.


We have made this decisions based on brotherly love and virtue. Each time Virginia was visited observations of potential brethren for promotion and advancement were observed. Remember the all seeing eyes sees everything in every dark place.

Blessing to all the dedicated brethren who have worked so hard to build this jurisdiction, greater things are coming as the light shines and reveals new ideas and understandings to us all.

Travel with an abundance of light,

Fraternally,



ILL. W. T. Gray, III, MPSGC/National Grand Master
Supreme Council of the United States and National Grand Lodge of the Unites States, Western Jurisdiction.



 When a mason is charged for unmasonic conduct there are four grades for disciplinary action, as follows:

1.  reprimand
2.  suspension for a definite period
3.  suspension for a indefinite period
4.  Expulsion

When a brother is passed out of position (i.e. judgment of mercy was extended) and during the time of healing he commits the same offense or demonstrates gross unmasonic conduct  said brother can be stricken from any masonic activity and expelled from the order.

Miss Virginia crowned Miss America 2010

Caressa Cameron gets $50,000 and year long run to represent organization:

Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron won the 2010 Miss America title Saturday night after strutting in a skintight yellow dress, belting Beyonce's "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and telling kids they should get outside more often.

Cameron, a 22-year-old from Fredericksburg, Va., won a $50,000 scholarship and the crown in Las Vegas after a pageant that started with 53 contestants. She outlasted her opponents in swimsuit, evening gown, talent and interview competitions.

Cameron is broadcast journalism student at Virginia Commonwealth University, and wants to become an anchor.

Here's the Answers for home page questions?

The Knight Templars had the same symbols of the Scottish Rite and so did the Pope:\

Demolay  was sentenced to death by fire on the stake but many Templars escaped. 

Those Templars reinvented themselves inside many rites ending with the Scottish Rite.

Special Notice:

             Brethren and Sisters send                    over your birthdays:

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

                      ILL. Keith West -  February 9

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

ILL.  Bro. Woodrow Hammer July 2 (deceased)

AUGUST:

ILL. W. T. Gray, III - August 24th

ILL. Chad McKay - August 24th

              SEPTEMBER:               

ILL.   Michael Johnson, Jr.  September 13

    ILL.  RC Freeman- September  27                          

( 76 years old)

OCTOBER:

        ILL  Antonio Pullum - October 14

NOVEMBER

ILL. Manuel  Dorsey - November 28

DECEMBER

 

Greetings Brethren,  Brother Hamer, Jr. Died on July 2, 2009
Woodrow Hamer Jr.
HAMER WOODROW HAMER, JR. On Thursday, July 2, 2009. Brother Woodrow Hamer, Jr. passed into the marvelous light. He was an active Master Mason in Zion Lodge #1 and chairman of the grants and fund raising committee. Bro. Hamer, Jr. recently established  a grant preparation and computer repair business, and volunteered to assist  youth job placement.  Bro. Hamer, Jr. believe economical strength and education was important to obtain employment.  Brother Hamer, Jr., Husband of Felisa Mack Hamer; devoted father of Natasha Hamer, Tyesha Winston, Brandy Johnson and Brandon McGee; devoted son of Vera M. and Woodrow Hamer.He is also survived by three grandchildren, one sister, Barbara V. Hobley; two brothers, Johnny L. and Edward C. Hamer; other relatives and friends. Mr. Hamer will lie in state at Corinth Baptist Church, 814 Cypresstree Dr., Capitol Heights, MD, Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles McNeal, officiating. Interment Washington National Cemetery. Services by STEWART. Woodrew Hamer, Sr., Master Mason (Prince Hall) will be accept cards and letters of sympathy for Bro. Woodrow Hamer, Jr. at Corinth Baptish Church, 814 Cypresstree Dr., Capitol Heights, MD Behold hold good and pleasant it is when we all come together! May we continue to keep him and his family in our prayers. I was recently with Bro. Hamer, Jr. prior to his passing, he was in good spirits, and spoke about how much he loved God and freemasonry. He expressed how the church and freemasonry made a positive impact on his life. ILL. W.T. Gray, III MPSGC/Grand Master Grand Lodge of of the United States Western Jurisdiction

MOVIES:

Our next Movie Night will take place this May at the Crossings Cimema theater in Hopewell, Virginia.

We will reserve tickets for any brethren interested in our Movie Night.  Get your tickets once the date has been confirmed Check the schedule (calender) for dates and time!