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From the Union City York Rite Secretary
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Union City York Rite Secretary Bob McCain
Telephone at (510) 493-8805 or email
"Bob McCain" bjm262@gmail.com
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Notes from the Secretary
IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY 2021
May 8, 2021 Grand Council Business and Installation May 15, 2021 Grand Commandery Business and Installation May 22, 2021 Grand Chapter Business and Installation REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2021
May 29, 2021 Awards ceremony
RAM MSA, COUNCIL MASTER OF ISH-SODI, AND COMMANDERY MSM
I know we re all tired and ready to get back together in person and that may soon be reality.
Grand Master Arthur Weiss has issued a directive to allow meetings in person with restrictions. The restrictions will seem severe to most of us. With the passage of time, those restrictions will most likely subside.
Masonic Homes of California is a regulated Senior Community, and as such, is regulated by several local, county, and state bodies.
The Siminoff Center and the fraternal bodies which meet here. Will not re-open on the same schedule as Grand Lodge. The opening will be directed by California Health Department edict.
As I get additional information, I will share with you.
Now is the time for all officers to renew their proficiency in our ritual work and be prepared to reopen and begin performing the degrees and orders of the York Rite.
Bobby J. Mc Cain KYCH Secretary/Recorder
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The Masonic Homes of California is devoted to helping our communities and families live well and achieve meaningful and rewarding lives. This vision is embodied by our residents and clients, as well as our volunteers, partners, and staff. Our core customer service pillars guide us to value the safety of our residents and clients, our strong personal connections, provide meaningful life experiences, and to efficiently find new ways to constantly improve our services. In all of our work, the Masonic Homes of California is guided by the charitable mission and values of the Masons of California, a nonprofit fraternal organization with more than 50,000 members.
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Royal Arch Research Assistance (R.A.R.A) has been the world's leading philanthropy dedicated to helping children with Central Auditory Processing Disorders. R.A.R.A., through the contributions of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, supports the Center for Central Auditory Research at Colorado State University, where continuous efforts are being made to understand and treat individuals with Central Auditory Processing Disorders.
The Beginning
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Siminoff Daylight Chapter No. 163
Officers
High Priest Lyman Penning
King Robert Pinkerton
Scribe Michael Solomon
Treasurer Charles Grech KYCH
Secretary Bobby McCain KYCH
Chaplain Bruce Rick PHP
Captain of the Host Dinesh Chhabra
Principal Sojourner Marty Cusing PHP
Royal Arch Captain Jonathan Prestage PHP
Master 3rd Veil Chris Trueblood PHP
Master 2nd Veil Richard Fiechtner PHP
Master 1st Veil Michael Ramos PHP
Sentinel Bill Stringfellow
Inspector Michael Ramos, PHP
Department No. 1 Tom Chavez KYCH,
Grand Captain of the Host
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Contact Information
SIMINOFF DAYLIGHT CHAPTER NO. 163 ROYAL ARCH MASONS
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High Priest Lyman Penning
Our York Rite Sessions will begin with the Illustrious Grand Council on Saturday, May 8, 2021, followed on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with the Grand Commandery, and finally the Royal Arch Grand Chapter on Saturday, May 22, 2021, Grand Chapter starting at 9:00 AM and other two starting at 10:00 AM, followed at 2:00 PM with the Awards Presentation and Installation of Officers. If you have not registered, you need to do so before the beginning of May.
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, there will be a virtual presentation from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for our Secretary, Bob McCain, as Bob will be receiving the Meritorious Service and the Ish Sodi Awards. Congratulations Bob, we sure won't miss this event.
Our next meeting will be on Saturday, June 19, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM. We will be receiving information in the future about how and when the Siminoff York Rite Bodies can resume in person meetings.
See you at the York Rite Sessions everyone.
Kind regards,
Lyman C. Penning
High Priest
Siminoff Daylight Chapter #163
lymanpenning@gmail.com
510-441-3901
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Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation is a culmination of the finest medical professionals, Masonic charity managers and support staff. The result is a highly functional team that focuses on philanthropic endeavors to benefit humankind and improve medical knowledge.
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Click on the Grand Council Emblem
to Go to the Grand Council of California Website
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Sword and Trowel No. 65
Officers
Illustrious Master Michael Ramos
Deputy Master Dinesh Chhabra
Principal Conductor of the Work
Marty Cusing
Treasurer Charles Grech KYCH
Recorder Bobby McCain KYCH
Chaplain Christopher Trueblood IPM
Captain of the Guard Bruce Rick
Conductor of the Council Robert Pinkerton
Steward Michael Solomon
Sentinel Jonathan Prestage
Inspector Marion Rogers KYCH
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Contact Information
SWORD AND TROWEL CHAPTER NO. 65 CRYPTIC MASONS
I. M.: Michael Ramos (5110) 287-6366 mjr.pm863@gmail.com
Rec.: Bob McCain (510) 493-8805 bjm262@gmail.com
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Illustrious Master
Michael Ramos
Companions and Friends,
I write this on Good Friday, wishing all who celebrate a most peaceful and blest forthcoming Easter.
Faith, hope, and charity (or love) are three virtues stressed and expressed, in one shape or another, within every masonic degree or order imaginable. To focus primarily on the idea of charity or love, we acknowledge as masons that moment when we were found destitute during our initiation and then subsequently charged by the Master, from that point forward, to ever be ready to relieve those in need, to the best of our ability.
In addition to this and the other mentions of charity within our Entered Apprentice lecture, we certainly are called upon to love one another. As we are informed, Masonry draws together men of every country, sect, and opinion, and truly represents an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. During this point in the year, may we remember it is incumbent upon us as Masons – from our very admission into the fraternity – to act charitably and loving towards one another and the world as a whole. All of us, whether we recount it or not, this past year (especially) have relied on the kindness of others, and may we remember to pay it forward.
May we who are blessed always remember those in need.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Mike Ramos
Illustrious Master
Sword and Trowel Council No. 65
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The Jewel of the Illustrious Master
The Trowel is a symbol to teach that proper cement is required in order to unite the building blocks of a temple, and the perfection of the construction depends upon the correct placement of the cement.
In construction, concrete is the final product made from rough material and cement. Cement is the binding agent.
The Freemason, having examined the building blocks and found them to be of good work, secures them permanently in place by spreading, with the Trowel, the cement that forever binds them together.
The noble and glorious purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection, that cement which unites the members of the fraternity into one sacred band or society of Brothers among whom no contention should ever exist.
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The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. is committed to support research that can help launch the careers of clinical and basic researchers focused on the prevention and cure of potentially blinding diseases in infants and children. Grants supported by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. are awarded to impact the care of infants, children, and adults. Clinical and basic research on conditions that may be potentially preventable or correctable such as amblyopia, cataract, glaucoma, optic nerve hypoplasia, nystagmus, retinopathy of prematurity, and hereditary diseases that occur at birth or within early childhood, such as retinoblastoma, is encouraged. Proposals for support of basic research on eye and visual system development also are welcome.
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Morris Siminoff Commandery No. 80
Officers
Eminent Commander Austin Ashmore
Generalissimo Jonathan Prestage
Captain General Michael Ramos
Sr. Warden Robert Pinkerton
Jr. Warden Michael Solomon
Treasurer Chris Trueblood PC
Recorder Bobby McCain KYCH
Prelate Charles Grech KYCH
Standard Bearer Bruce Rick PC
Sword Bearer Dinesh Chhabra
Warder Marty Cusing PC
Sentinel
Dept. Commander Jordan Yelinek KYCH Adjutant Marty Cusing PC Inspector Bill Bermudez PC
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Contact Information
MORRIS SIMINOFF COMANDERY NO. 80 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
EC.: Austin Ashmore (925) 997-3880 aashmore@comcast.net
Sec.: Bob McCain (510) 493-8805 bjm262@gmail.com
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Eminent Commander Austin Ashmore
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Sir Knights:
The theme for this month’s newsletter is philanthropy.
Philanthropy, relief, charity – they are all duty that we have been taught as Templars, as Masons, as Christians, and just as good citizens and caring human beings. We are our brother’s keepers. It is our duty to help those in need as much as we can. We cannot possibly fulfill every supplication that fills our mailboxes and our email boxes, but we should do what we can, as Paul taught the Corinthians.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2nd Corinthians 9:7 NIV
How do we choose which charities to support? That is an individual choice, but as Knights Templar we strongly believe that the Knights Templar Eye Foundation should be one of the first choices. Which of our senses is more precious than sight? Vision is arguably the most important of all our ways of perceiving the world around us. For this reason, maintaining vision was chosen as the primary philanthropy of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar.
In 1956 the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. was formed for the preservation of vision and the elimination of blindness. Since that time it has benefited many thousands of recipients. Last year alone the Foundation spent $156 million on research, patient care and education.
All Commandries should take pride in one hundred per cent participation in this important endeavor.
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Austin Ashmore, Commander
Morris Siminoff Commandery No. 80
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Knights Templar - Remember Your Scabbard
Sir Knights,
Your scabbard is on display when you are in uniform.
This scabbard has an image of a downed Sir Knight - resting or at peace. The Cross and Crown has the inscription "BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH & I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE".
The Crown and the Cross is a familiar symbol in Christianity and is the logo of the Knights Templar in York Rite Freemasonry.
As the Knights Templar is found upon Christian principles so to are the symbols.
Together the Cross and Crown represent the reward waiting in Heaven that the Faithful will receive after the suffering and trials of this life on Earth.
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
Sir Knight Bruce A. Rick, PC
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East Bay York Rite MASON
Published By
EAST BAY YORK RITE ASSOCIATION
Meets 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm
925 Moraga Road, Lafayette CA 94589
Ted Wisse, 2021 President
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Click on the Picture to Select a Workman Issue
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We are providing an easy way to have a York Rite petition available at all times just click on the picture.
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Click anywhere on the picture to dowload the petition, then print double-sided for one piece of paper.
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Contact Information
SIMINOFF COUNCIL NO. 465
Sec.: Michael Ramos (510) 287-6366 mjr.pm863@gmail.com
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Contact Information
CLANNA RUID RUIDE COUNCIL NO. 58
Sec.: Gregg Hall (408) 656-2459 greggahall@gmail.com
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Mother's Day!
May 9
Did you know...
Mother's Day was established to honor and recognize the sacrifices and accomplishments of mothers.
The precedent for the United States Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”
Once a major tradition in Europe, the celebration fell on the fourth Sunday in Lent and was seen as a time when the faithful would return to their “mother church”— the main church in the vicinity of their home — for a special service.
Over time the Mothering Sunday tradition shifted into the more secular holiday.
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Armed Forces Day!
May 15th
Did you know...
Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize members of the Armed Forces that are currently serving.
The Armed Forces of the United States were united under one department which was renamed the Department of Defense in 1949.
All branches of the military are honored on this single day.
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Memorial Day!
May 31st
Did you know...
Originally known as Decoration Day, because it was originally celebrated by decorating the graves of soldiers who lost their lives, with such items as flowers and flags.
It originated in the years following the Civil War and honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.
Why May? It is thought that the May would be a time when flowers would be blooming all around America, so blooms would be available for decorating soldiers’ graves,
Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
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to go to the General Grand Sites
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