Upcoming Degree Work (POSTPONED)

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Past Master Degree and Most Excellent Master Degree scheduled for May 22 have been postponed.  A new date for the conferral of these degrees has not been set.  Both the calendar and this post have been updated accordingly.

By order of the MEHP Emetrio Abanillo, a Past Master Degree as well as a Most Excellent Master Degree have been scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Masonic Hall at 4911 Montrose Boulevard at 7:00 PM.  Members of the Chapter are encouraged to attend.  All who have obtained the degree of Most Excellent Master are welcome. 

Proper attire is recommended.

175th Anniversary Moment

 

Preamble to the first book of minutes of Washington Chapter No. 2, R. A. M.:

 

From the action of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for the United States of America at the triennial meeting of that body in September A. D. 1847, upon the subject of a body styled the “Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Texas,” and from subsequent study of the matter, the following gentlemen, viz., E. B. Nichols, Nelson T. Davis, Robert Brewster, Abram. McGenty, William G. Evans, R. M. DeChene, George Henry, Eli A. Stephens, John A. Southmayd, John H. Brown, John N. Reed, and William H. King, who had been members of “Houston Royal Arch Chapter No. 8” held in the City of Houston, under the jurisdiction of the aforesaid “Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Texas,” upon mature deliberation were fully satisfied that the so-styled “Grand Chapter of the State of Texas” was not a legal masonic body and therefore withdrew from all masonic connection or intercourse as Royal Arch Masons with that body or any person or persons working under its authority or recognizing its legality.  And from a laudable desire to advance the interest of the Royal Craft, they on the first day of April A. D. 1848, proceeded in a body to the City of Galveston, and procured themselves to be formally healed in San Felipe de Austin Chapter No. 1, held in that city under the jurisdiction and authority of the “General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for the United States of America,” and immediately forwarded on to the General Grand officers a petition for a Dispensation to hold a Chapter if R. A. Masons in the City of Houston, to be distinguished by the name Washington Royal Arch Chapter No. 2.

Stated Meeting Notice

 

The next Stated Assembly of Houston Council No. 1, Royal and Select Masters, will be held at the Masonic Hall at 4911 Montrose Boulevard at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 10, 2023.  Members of the Council are encouraged to attend.  All Select Masters are welcome.

Proper attire is recommended.

What is this? A pot of Manna!

 

by

 Stanley Clarke Wyllie

(1909 - 1985)

     We might also ask, “What is this pot of manna and what is its significance in York Rite Masonry, especially in the degree of Royal Arch?”

     The first account of manna is in the book of manna is in the book of Exodus.  The followers of Moses had been in the desert for more than a month and were in want of food.  Quail were sent by the Lord in the evening, and after the dew had gone there was on the face of the wilderness a fine, flake-like thing, fine as hoarfrost on the ground.  The people asked, “What is it?” or “Man hu?” (in Hebrew).  Moses replied, “It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat.”

     The people of Israel were told to gather the manna and not leave any until morning.  Some left a part, and it became worms and foul.  Morning by morning it was gathered, and when the sun grew hot it melted.  This divine supply lasted for 40 years and ceased the day after the people ate the produce of Canaan.  God never wastes his power; once the need for the manna was over it ceased to fall.

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, March 13, 2023.  Members of the Chapter are encouraged to attend.  All Royal Arch Masons are welcome.

Proper attire is recommended.