Super Excellent Master Degree

 

All Royal and Select Masters are invited to attend a full-form, costumed performance of the Super Excellent Master Degree, hosted by Houston Council No. 1, at the Scottish Rite Center at 2401 West Bellfort, Houston, Texas, on August 29 at 1:30 p. m.

This Degree is a drama of five acts depicting the Biblical events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.  Chronologically, the events of the Degree fall between those of Most Excellent Master (the completion of King Solomon's Temple) and the Royal Arch (the return of the exiles to Jerusalem).  

The degree of Super Excellent Master is not allied to the other two degrees of the Cryptic Rite, as far as its teachings and traditions are concerned.  It is required to be conferred in some jurisdictions, while in others (such as Texas) it is only an honorary degree.

Stated Meeting Notice

 

The next Stated Assembly of Houston Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters, will be held at the Masonic Hall at 4055 West Bellfort Avenue at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026.  Right Illustrious Companion David Berndt, District Deputy Grand Master of Cryptic District No. 6, will be making his official visit.  Members of the Council are encouraged to attend.  All Select Masters are welcome.

Proper attire is recommended.

Stated Meeting Notice

The next Stated Convocation of Washington Chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons, will be held at the Masonic Hall at 4055 West Bellfort Avenue at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 13, 2026.  In addition to the regular order of business, the program to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the issuance of the Charter by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Texas, originally scheduled for the May convocation, will be held with a reception to follow.  Members of the Chapter are encouraged to attend.  All Royal Arch Masons are welcome. 

Proper attire is recommended.

Saint John's Day in Summer 2026

 

    Houston York Rite Masonry would like         to wish all Brothers and Companions                      a safe and happy day.  

Stated Meeting Notice

 

The next Stated Assembly of Houston Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters, will be held at the Masonic Hall at 4055 West Bellfort Avenue at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026.  In addition to the regular order of business, the election of officers for the 2026 - 2027 Cryptic year will be held.  Members of the Council are encouraged to attend.  All Select Masters are welcome.

Proper attire is recommended.