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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Why Royal Arch Masonry?
Royal Arch Masonry is considered as the copestone to your Masonic journey. It is deemed the “Supreme Degree” and the completion of the Master Mason degree. But why? As a Master Mason, due to the u.d. of our G.M.H.A. you are presented with substituted Ss. The Temple is incomplete. The story and the journey[…]
100th Anniversary – Nov. 28, 2016
Norwood Chapter #18 will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary as a regularly constituted chapter under the Grand Registry of Alberta on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Acacia Masonic Temple. A dinner and guest speaker will be on hand to give a talk on an enlightening topic surrounding Royal Craft symbolism. Stay tuned here for more[…]
RAM Prove-Ups and Back to Basics – Oct. 4, 2016
At our Monday October 3, 2016 regular meeting at Acacia Masonic Temple, we will open as a Royal Arch Chapter, then gather en masse to set level everyone’s prove-ups in the Royal Arch Degree. This will be followed by an orientation education session conducted by our Director of Ceremonies on the traditions, symbolism, secrets, floor[…]
Breakout and Barbecue – TBD
BREAKOUT AND BARBECUE! In the fall of 2016, the companions of Norwood Chapter will be embarking on a fun afternoon at one of Edmonton’s newest “breakout/escape” rooms. Cost is $25 per person for one hour in one of the rooms. Exact time and location to be determined, but plan to be available between 1300-1600h. […]