CAPITULAR MASONRY
MARK MASTER MASON
Operative masons carved their own unique mark into the stones they worked upon. One of the most beloved degrees in all of Masonry, it dramatically teaches you about your own potential, justice in work, and using your time on this earth effectively
MOST EXCELLENT MASTER
The beautiful ceremony this degree emulates is composed of the completion, dedication, and presentation of the Temple of Jerusalem. It teaches you about humility, service, and balance.
HOLY ROYAL ARCH
Deemed as the Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem, members are now organized as a Chapter. The degree is deep in esoteric content and dramatic in the journey of the Great Discovery. It teaches ultimate humility, loyalty, and reverence.
CHAPTER PRINCIPLES
- Ritual Excellence
- Enlightening Education
- Elegance Of Dress
- Chapter Ambiance
- Non-Traditional Timings
- Festive Board
- Two Year Terms Of Office
- Fewer Meetings
- Selectivity
- Commitment
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DRAMATIC DEGREES
Norwood Chapter presents the degrees of Mark Master Mason, Most Excellent Master, and the Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem with the solemnity, drama, and effect within a rich atmosphere, deserving for our worthy candidates
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ENLIGHTENING EDUCATION
Norwood Chapter hosts Masonically-advanced educational presentations at every meeting from members or visitors with topics such as religious and Jungian philosophy, alchemy, Hermetica, operative craft, mythology, and more
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LASTING COMPANIONSHIP
We only accept into our portals those worthy Master Masons who are of humility, of an enlightened mind, and of genuine friendship. Our social frivolity celebrates our lasting companionships
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2016-2018
Ex. Comp. Mike Bayrak
Ex. Comp. Wes Bush
Ex. Comp. Graham Guest
V. Ex. Comp. Stuart Krause
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Latest news
Most Excellent Master Degree on Mon. Oct. 23, 2017
Norwood Chapter will be conferring a Most Excellent Master Degree for four Mark Master Masons on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1900h at Strathcona Place (10831 University Avenue). Education and festive board to follow.
Royal Arch Degree on Mon. Sept. 25, 2017
Norwood Chapter will be having a regular convocation and Royal Arch Degree for two Most Excellent Masters on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Strathcona Place (10831 University Avenue), tyling at 1900h. This is followed by a short education presentation. Festive board to follow at O’Byrne’s Irish Pub on 106 Street and Whyte Avenue. Dress is[…]
Companions vote to change meeting date
On June 5, 2017, the Companions of Norwood Chapter No. 18, GRA, RAM, voted in favour of moving the Chapter’s regular meeting dates, effective in September, to the fourth Monday of: February May September November The Chapter wishes to having three months off for Summer in June, July, and August, and for December. With this, Emergent[…]
100th Reconsecration and Banquet – Sat. Nov. 4, 2017
Click here to read about the 100th Reconsecration and Banquet event!
Regular Meeting – Mon. Jun. 5, 2017, 1900h
Please join us for a regular meeting and Grand First Principal visit on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Strathcona Place (10831 University Avenue) Cocktails at 1830h Chapter tyles at 1900h Education on UGLE 1813 Definition of Masonry including the HRA Festive board afterward at O’Byrne’s Irish Pub on 106 Street and Whyte Avenue
Regular Meeting – Education on MEM Degree – Mon. Apr. 3
Join us at Strathcona Place (108 Street and University Avenue) on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 1900h for our regular meeting where we will conduct our regular business and close to have an education session from our Most Excellent Masters on their thoughts on the degree. Note that the previously scheduled RAM degree has been[…]
Most Excellent Master Degree – March 6, 2017
Our next Most Excellent Master Degree will take place at an emergent meeting on Monday, March 6, 2017, followed by a discussion of the degree and then retiring to a nearby watering hole for festive board.
Back To The Workshop Speakers Event – Feb 17, 2017
Join us for a casual evening of Masonic education featuring two fantastic presentations you may have missed at the 2016 Masonic Spring Workshop in Kananaskis. Strathcona Place (10831 – University Avenue), Cocktails at 6:30 pm, Presentations at 7:00 pm. Casual dress. Open to all Masons.
Regular Meeting & Education on MMM Degree – Feb. 6, 2017
On Monday, February 6, 2017, join us at our new home at Strathcona Place on 109 Street and University Avenue for 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m.–a regular meeting followed by closing and short education pieces and discussions by our Mark Master Masons on that degree to give us new perspectives. Dress for members is formal[…]
Mark Master Mason Degrees – Nov. 7 & Dec. 5
Mark Master Mason degrees each for two candidates will be held on: Monday, November 7th, 2016 Monday, December 5th, 2016 both at 7:00 pm at Acacia Masonic Temple. A practice will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Acacia Masonic Temple. No practice will be held before the December 5th degree.[…]