Monday, September 27, 2021

Our Newest Members

Washington Chapter was privileged to confer the Royal Arch Degree this evening on three worthy brothers, all from the Houston area.

Joel M. De Guzman
(West University Lodge No. 1292)

Willie Ragasa
(West University Lodge No. 1292)

Vigil Roxas
(Gray Lodge No. 329)

Welcome, Companions!


 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Aaron's Rod

 


by

William K. Bissey

 

    In the Royal Arch degree, the candidates undertake a symbolic journey from Babylon to Jerusalem.  After they prove themselves to be Most Excellent Masters, the candidates are handed the working tools of the degree.  They are then informed that the rubbish of the old temple must be cleared to prepare for the building of the new temple.  The candidates are also instructed to bring up for inspection anything that might be of importance in building the new temple.  Thus, the scene is established for the discovery of the imitation of the Ark of the Covenant with its precious treasures.

     Upon opening the Ark, it is discovered that that it contains among the three treasures an imitation of Aaron’s rod.  In the ritual, Joshua describes the unique characteristics of this precious relic.  Shortly thereafter the candidates are read an incomplete verse from the Volume of Sacred Law (Numbers 17:10).

     After the reading of the passage from the book of Numbers, the candidates may wonder why was Aaron’s rod in the Ark of the Covenant.  For that matter, if the candidates have listened closely, they may even wonder if Aaron’s rod was placed in the Ark of the Covenant.  However, the candidates, especially if they have forgotten their Sunday school lessons, may have several more questions.  Questions such as, who was Aaron and what was his importance to the children of Israel?  What happened to the Ark of the Covenant and its precious relics?  

Monday, September 20, 2021

Our Newest Members

 


Washington Chapter was privileged to confer the Royal Arch Degree this evening on three worthy brothers, all of whom hail from different lodges in the Houston area.

Stephen Aganan
(Solidarity Lodge No. 1457)

Jason Macik
(Garden Oaks Lodge No. 1306)

Grady VanWright
(Holland Lodge No. 1)

Welcome, Companions!


Monday, September 13, 2021

Stated Meeting Cancelled



Due to the impending landfall of Tropical Storm Nicholas and its effects on the Houston area, including intense rainfall with some street flooding through tomorrow, the Most Excellent High Priest has cancelled tonight's Stated Meeting.  The official visit of the District Deputy Grand High Priest will be rescheduled.

Please be safe, Companions!

 

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Stated Meeting Notice

 

The next Stated Convocation of Washington Chapter No. 2, Royal Arch Masons, will be held at the Masonic Hall at 4911 Montrose Boulevard at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 13, 2021.  Members of the Chapter are encouraged to attend.  All Royal Arch Masons are welcome.

Proper attire is recommended.