Mark Stockdale
Premium Member
Now I know why I got funny looks while visiting in DC earlier this year, I used our form (RWM) when addressing the Worshipful Master of Federal Lodge No.1.
Yeah, I'm sure that you got a few "looks" but a few chuckles when the situation was explained. Simple difference in jurisdiction.Now I know why I got funny looks while visiting in DC earlier this year, I used our form (RWM) when addressing the Worshipful Master of Federal Lodge No.1.
Please sir can you help me become Madison menberHis Jewel is the Square, which is a stonemason's tool to ascertain true and correct angles of the cut and smoothed stone...thus his Jewel symbolizes virtue.
The Worshipful Master of a Masonic Lodge is the highest ranking of all Lodge Officers which a Lodge may elect. The Worshipful Master sits in the East of the Lodge room (symbolic of the Rising Sun in the East) and directs all of the business of the Lodge. Note: Even if the building faces a different direction, the Master is said to be "in the East". He also presides over ritual and ceremonies.
His position is similar to a President of any other organization. As Master, his word is final over any and all actions pertaining to his Lodge. It is his duty to "Set the Craft to work and give them wholesome instruction for their labor".
While the Worshipful Master's rank is highest of all members, his Lodge Officer Duties are the easiest to remember. The Worshipful Master is responsible for every single thing within his lodge during his year as Master. He is ultimately responsible for every other lodge officer and their duties, every lodge committee, ritual and degree work, Masonic education, social functions, fundraisers, District and Grand Lodge liaison, Trestle Board communication, etc. All eyes are upon the Master. If lodge functions go smoothly, it is the Master who takes the credit. If lodge functions go awry, it is the Master who bears the blame. Therefore, the Master wears many hats.
It is his duty to preside over business meetings, the conferral of degrees, and delegation of duties to all other Lodge Officers.
While Freemasons call the Master, "Worshipful Master", they do not, as some people may erroneously believe, actually worship him. "Worshipful" is an honorary title which shows respect for his position. In France, the word "Worshipful" is replaced with the word "Venerable". It is no different than respecting the office of our President of the United States. He would be addressed, formally, as "Mr. President" rather than by his first name. Likewise, if you go before a judge, you would address him as "Your Honor", rather than by his first name.
Nice can you help me become full member in your lodgeGood advice and great plan!
I know I've dug an old thread up, but would just like to mention......In my lodge, which is one of 11 in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador which still holds of the GL of Scotland, the Master is, as in all Scottish Lodges, the 'Right Worshipful Master'.
We're here to help, brother.I was just elected Worshipful Master of my lodge. I am a bit overwhelmed that they would move me to the East so quickly, but we are a small lodge and often have trouble having enough members present to open. I pray that I can help my lodge grow.
Just over two years since being raised? That is quick.I was just elected Worshipful Master of my lodge. I am a bit overwhelmed that they would move me to the East so quickly, but we are a small lodge and often have trouble having enough members present to open. I pray that I can help my lodge grow.
That happens with small lodges. I was officially WM two years running, then had to do most of a third because the guy behind me was a serving firefighter who lived 130 miles away, which is a long way in southeast England, and only made it to the lodge once. At least it stopped me getting bored.I was just elected Worshipful Master of my lodge. I am a bit overwhelmed that they would move me to the East so quickly, but we are a small lodge and often have trouble having enough members present to open. I pray that I can help my lodge grow.
I was just elected Worshipful Master of my lodge. I am a bit overwhelmed that they would move me to the East so quickly, but we are a small lodge and often have trouble having enough members present to open. I pray that I can help my lodge grow.