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
What has been said about Norwood Chapter
Latest news
Installation of Officers at new location – Mon. May 28, 2018
The First Principal-Elect Ex. Comp. Wesley Bush and the Officers of Norwood Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons cordially invite you to attend their INSTALLATION & INVESTITURE on Monday, May 28, 2018 1900h at the Edmonton Seniors’ Centre 11111 Jasper Avenue (General Hospital) Dress is formal Festive Board to follow
Royal Arch Degree, Regular Meeting, Elections – Feb. 26, 2018
Royal Arch Degree, Regular Meeting, Elections for 2018-2020 Monday, February 26, 2018, 1900h Strathcona Place Seniors’ Centre – 10831 University Avenue, Edmonton
Back To The Workshop 2018
Norwood Chapter presents their annual… BACK TO THE WORKSHOP Featuring two amazing speakers from the 2017 Masonic Spring Workshop in Kananaskis Friday, February 16th, 2018 Cocktails @ 1830h Presentations @ 1900h Strathcona Place Seniors’ Centre – 10835 University Avenue Dress: Casual Cost: None Bar: Cash All Masons are welcome to attend and to find[…]
Mark Master Mason Degree – Jan. 22, 2018
“It is not the length of time that you have been a Mason…” Mark Master Mason Degree Monday, January 22, 2018, 1900h Strathcona Place Seniors’ Centre
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. Nov. 27, 2017
Norwood Chapter will be having a regular convocation and Royal Arch Degree for two Most Excellent Masters on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Strathcona Place (10831 University Avenue), tyling at 1900h. This is followed by a short education presentation. Festive board to follow. Dress is formal for members of Norwood.
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[…]
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.