“FURTHER LIGHT IN

FREEMASONRY”

PRESENTED BY

York Rite of Wisconsin

Masonic Light of the York Rite

Masonic Light of the York Rite

In the Beginning, God said

“Let there be light and

there was light!”

In the Beginning, God said

“Let there be light and

there was light!”

Masonic Light of the York Rite

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

You represented Hiram Abif and received a Substitute Word

Continue the York Rite path of knowledge to find the

long lost Master’s Word

Who is Eligible To Join

Members in Good Standing

of our

Symbolic (or “Blue”) Lodges

Why the York Rite?Because one or more of the following describe

YOU ...I am a MasonI Believe Freemasonry is a Progressive ScienceI am a Respected LeaderI Possess High Standards of IntegrityI Support Worthy CausesI have a Fraternal Belief in PrinciplesI am ready to Travel a Delightful New RoadI Believe in Continued Masonic Education

What is theYORK 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

“Royal Arch Masonry”CHAPTER

Four Capitular Degrees:Mark MasterPast Master (Virtual)Most Excellent MasterRoyal Arch

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.

“Cryptic Masonry” COUNCIL

Three Cryptic Degrees:Royal Master

Select Master

Super Excellent MasterAlthough optional, is mandatory to hold office

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.

“The Knights Templar”

COMMANDERYThree Chivalric Orders

Order of the Red CrossOrder of MaltaOrder of the Temple

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.

YORK RITE Philanthropies

Grand Chapter Royal Arch MasonsRoyal Arch Research AssistanceGrand Chapter of Wisconsin Foundation

Grand Council Cryptic MasonsCryptic Masons Medical Research FoundationGrand Council Charity Endowment Fund

Grand Commandery Knights TemplarKnights Templar Eye FoundationHoly Land Pilgrimage/Endowment FundEducation Foundation

Are Cordially Invited to Join!

• We meet monthly in a setting like that of a Symbolic Lodge, each has its own distinct ritual

• Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies located all over the state

• Initiation Fees range from $100.00 to $150.00• Annual dues range from $25.00 to $100.00

inclusiveDues vary from organization to organization

“YOU”

Be a Part of History

Take 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”

Travel the road ofFurther Masonic Light

Travel the road ofFurther Masonic Light

YORK RITE MASONRYYORK RITE MASONRY

Ask for a Petition• Brought to you by the

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch MasonsGrand Council of Cryptic Masons

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of the State of WisconsinFor More Information, Contact:

A Masonic Leader you Respect, and/orThe Grand York Rite of Wisconsin

36275 Sunset DriveDousman, WI 53118

(262) 965-2200yorkritewi@centurytel.net