2. WELCOME ! “ FURTHER LIGHT IN FREEMASONRY ”
PRESENTED BY
Grand York Rite of Wisconsin

3. WE WORK TOGETHER, OR WE SUFFER TOGETHER
NO MORE COMPETITION
WE WORK TOGETHER, OR WE SUFFER TOGETHER

5. In the Beginning, God said
Masonic Light of the York Rite
In the Beginning, God said
“Let there be light and
there was light!”

6. Masonic Light of the York Rite
You represented Hiram Abif and received a Substitute Word
Continue the York Rite path of knowledge to find the
long lost Master’s Word

7. Who is Eligible To Join Members in Good Standing
of our
Symbolic (or “Blue”) Lodges

8. Why the York Rite?
Because one or more of the following describe YOU ...
I am a Mason
I Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive Science
I am a Respected Leader
I Possess High Standards of Integrity
I Support Worthy Causes
I have a Fraternal Belief in Principles
I am ready to Travel a Delightful New Road
I Believe in Continued Masonic Education

9. What is the YORK RITE? A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders
Exemplifies and explains teachings not addressed in the Symbolic Lodge:
Historical Backgrounds
Ancient Craft Customs
Rich in pageantry and color
Dramatically presented in full regalia/costumes

10. “Royal Arch Masonry” CHAPTER
Four Capitular Degrees:
Mark Master
Past Master (Virtual)
Most Excellent Master
Royal Arch

11. The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a
part of the Craft until the 18th Century.
As Craftsmen you will learn how to collect your wages, assist in the rebuilding of the Temple, find the Master’s Word, and learn where it was placed before the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abif.

12. “Cryptic Masonry” COUNCIL
Three Cryptic Degrees:
Royal Master
Select Master
Super Excellent Master
Although optional, is mandatory to hold office

13. As a Royal Master you will have a discussion
with Hiram Abif about his mortality.
How and why was the word saved, what happened prior to its discovery, by whom, and for what purpose?
The answers to these questions can be found as a
Select Master.

14. “The Knights Templar” COMMANDERY
Three Chivalric Orders
Order of the Red Cross
Order of Malta
Order of the Temple

15. Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple.
What is the origin of the Knights Templar?
Be Dubbed and Created a member of the
Valiant and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.
“Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar”

16. YORK RITE Philanthropies
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch Research Assistance
Grand Chapter of Wisconsin Foundation
Grand Council Cryptic Masons
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
Grand Council Charity Endowment Fund
Grand Commandery Knights Templar
Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Holy Land Pilgrimage/Endowment Fund
Education Foundation

17. Are Cordially Invited to Join!
“YOU”
We meet monthly in a setting like that of a Symbolic Lodge, each has it’s own distinct ritual
Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies located all over the state
Initiation Fees range from $ to $150.00
Annual dues range from $25.00 to $ inclusive
Dues vary from organization to organization

18. Be a Part of History

19. Action! A Special Time to Become a Member Continued Masonic Education
Knighting in a New Century
Sign a Petition , Why Wait
You Will Not Be Disappointed!
“Now”

20. Travel the road of Further Masonic Light
YORK RITE MASONRY

21. Ask for a Petition Brought to you by the
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council of Cryptic Masons
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar
of the State of Wisconsin
For More Information, Contact:
A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/or
The Grand York Rite of Wisconsin
36275 Sunset Drive Dousman, WI 53118
(262)