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JUNE 2018

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"Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal."

-The Scottish Rite Creed

A quote from Ill. Albert Pike, 33°

"A good man will find that there is goodness in the world; an honest man will find that there is honesty in the world; and a man of principle will find principle and integrity in the hearts of others."

BROTHERLY LOVE
"It is organized as a fellowship of men, a system of morals, a philosophy taught by degrees through the use of symbol, story, legend, pictures, and drama. It has served as a center of union among differing backgrounds, cultures, and countries. It serves as the means of conciliating true friendship among persons, who, because of differences, must have otherwise remained at a perpetual distance"
RELIEF
"The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are."
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
TRUTH
“Those who will not reason, are bigots; those who cannot, are fools; and those who dare not, are slaves.”
"I come to your altar, O Lord, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders..." Psalm 26:6-7
 
The practice of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth starts in the mind, and often times it's simply our own mindset that can positively or negatively affect others. Ancient wisdom of all ages has taught that thankfulness is one of the highest forms of thought. How often do we find time to pray when we are in need of something but neglect to offer up thanks and appreciation when the need is met? Scottish Rite Freemasonry is as much about educating ourselves on the ancient traditions and philosophies as it is about putting them into sincere practice, and learning from each other inside our lodge walls how to better compose ourselves outside of them - but it starts in our own minds, through the freedom of our own choices of how we decide to think. Counting our blessings can change a rough day into a beautiful one, all by simply choosing to spend a few moments appreciating what we have, rather than focusing on what is currently bringing us down. The degrees and teachings of Scottish Rite Freemasonry give its students practical lessons bathed in truth, illustrated in life, concreted in history, and actualized in application, and offers its adepts a philosophical path worthy of traversing - a path that produces genuine and unconditional thankfulness. Remember that like attracts like, and though "philosophy is a kind of journey, ever learning yet never arriving at the ideal perfection of truth," what makes this journey fun and interesting is being on it with others.          
ST. LOUIS VALLEY EVENT HIGHLIGHT
2018 Feast of the Manifesto
and Capping Ceremony
On Thursday, May 31st, 2018, the St. Louis Consistory hosted a celebration for the 217th birthday of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry with its annual Feast of the Manifesto and Capping Ceremony for a few of its most recently made Masters of the Royal Secret. 
The Capping Ceremony for new 32° Scottish Rite Masons is a fairly new tradition in the St. Louis valley and was written, organized and produced by members of the St. Louis Consistory. The ceremony is public and signifies the history, evolution and symbolism of the Scottish Rite Cap. You can view and download the full ceremony by CLICKING HERE, if you wish to host your own capping ceremony in your particular valley, or if you simply wish to further your Masonic education.  
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DEMOLAY MINUTE
Missouri DeMolay Declared Institution of Higher Education

March 18th of Each Year: DeMolay Day

 
The Order of DeMolay was founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 1919 by a young Scottish Rite Mason and has been proudly sponsored by the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry since. Now, nearly a century later, Missouri DeMolay has been officially recognized as an Institution of Higher Education by the governing powers of the State, as well as established as an annual day of celebration and honor. 
 
See Highlighted Resolution Excerpt Below
 
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby recognize Missouri DeMolay as an Institution of Higher Education and designate March eighteenth of each year as DeMolay Day and recommend that the citizens of the state engage in activities and conscious awareness to highlight the importance of youth leadership, rewarding higher education, and learning the cultural and historical significance of freedom of thought, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech in conjunction with the recognition of the consecrated leadership and wisdom of those who came before us who established, fought, and died for the perpetuation and preservation of such high universal ideals throughout the world.
 
View full House Concurrent Resolution HERE
 
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RITECARE MINUTE
$37,367 RAISED

During May's Better Hearing and Speech Month
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of individual donors and the matching gifts from The Light Foundation and Missouri DeMolay, the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic has reached and exceeded their initial goal to raise $20,000 during “Better Hearing & Speech Month” in May.

The Martha and Tom Walker Foundation have made an additional donation of $10,000 since the new goal of $30,000 was reached by May 31st. 

CLICK HERE for more details, or to make a last minute gift.
UPCOMING STATE & NATIONAL EVENTS
IMPORTANT UPDATES & INFO BELOW
Missouri DeMolay invites you to the DeMolay 5K in Forest Park in St. Louis on Saturday, June 16th at 8:00 am. Proceeds from the event will be shared with the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic at Maryville University to support the free services to preschool age children with communication challenges.

Runners/Walkers - $25 per Adult; Children 12 & Under Free (max 2 children per adult enrolled participant) includes Tshirt, Backpack, Food & Bev and more. Registration opens at 7am; Awards at 9am.  Top Male/Female Runners awarded in each age category: 12 & Under, 13-16, 17-21, 22-40, 40-60, 60 & Over.
 
DeMolay 5K  - Saturday, June 16, 2018 - register online at:
 
 
The DeMolay 5K was created by the young men of Missouri DeMolay to assist in preserving free services at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic at Maryville University (srclinic.org).

Missouri DeMolay, a 501(c)(3) organization, represents an international organization of young men focused on commitment to service, community, and family.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE:  Saturday, June 16, 2018 – Registration opens at 7:00am, 5K Run/Walk Race begins at 8:00am, Runner Award Ceremony at 9:00am, Walker Award Ceremony at 9:30am
 
LOCATION: Upper Muny Parking Lot/Forest Park (St. Louis, MO) – see map below.
 
DESCRIPTION:  Course is an out and back starting from the Upper Muny Lot in Forest Park with markers at the one, two and three miles.
 
ENTRY FEE:  $25 Per Participant – children 12 & Under are free when accompanied by Adult (2 maximum free children per one adult). Fee includes T-shirt & backpacks, chip timing, snacks and beverages. Entry fees are non-refundable.
 
PACKET PICK UP: Friday, June 15th, 12:00pm to 7:00pm at the Big River Running Company Store  (Manchester Meadows, 13969 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011). Saturday, after 7:00am at Race.
 
AWARDS:  Top Male & Top Female Runners are awarded (1st & 2nd place) in each age category: 12 & Under, 13-16, 17-21, 22-40, 40-60, 60 & Over.  Awards for 1st place in same age category for Walkers.    Medals for all children under 12. The Runner Awards Ceremony will be 9am; Walker Awards at 9:30am.
 
PROCEEDS: Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Louis area youth through Missouri DeMolay and the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic at Maryville University to assist preschool age children with speech and language disorders.
 
REGISTER: Please register online prior to the race (http://5k.modemolay.org); Walk ins will register at Race beginning at 7:00am (no guarantee of Tshirt sizes for walkins).
 
VOLUNTEER:  Do you want to join the fun but don’t want to run? On course volunteers must be 18 or older. All volunteers receive a DeMolay 5K T-shirt. Please email 5K@modemolay.org for more information or call 314.852.0575.
UPCOMING VALLEY EVENTS
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It is the mission of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, Inc., to enhance the lives of the children of Missouri by actively embracing high social, moral and spiritual value through: the RiteCare Childhood Language Program, Youth Programs, Scholarships and Disaster Relief.

FOUNDATION HISTORY AND PURPOSE
 
The Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, Inc. was originally incorporated in 1946 as the Scottish Rite Endowment, Philanthropic, and Educational Foundation, Inc.  Its purpose was to provide the public charities of the order and go beyond that given by the Almoner to needy brethren.

The Foundation concentrates on four principal charities:

  1. To provide financial support of the Orient RiteCare Clinics;
  2. To grant undergraduate scholarships to deserving individuals attending an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
  3. To give financial assistance for medical, dental, and personal needs to children who would otherwise have to do without the treatment or benefit; and
  4. To give financial assistance to Missouri DeMolay to offset their expenses related to leadership training and education.

It has been a matter of custom and precedent to urge those financially able Scottish Rite members who are 32° to give $32, those who are KCCH to give $32.50 and 33° brethren to give $33 annually to the Foundation.  There is also an Albert Pike Society which is composed of members who give $10,000 to the Foundation.  The contribution may be made in lump sum or over a period of ten years.  Donors receive recognition by having their names inscribed on a plaque which lists every member and which is displayed in each of the Valleys.

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