Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In October, during the 10th Moon Cycle, we focus on the teachings of “Weaves the Web,” the Keeper of the…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master Lately, I’ve been feeling the incredible energy and excitement that our Valley has been creating. It’s not just about how many of us show up…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh The September stated meeting was truly remarkable. If you missed it, you missed an inspiring visit from one of our OCSR founders, Illustrious Donal…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, It was truly an honor to preside over our September meeting, and I’m pleased to say…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: Autumn Greetings to all of the Brothers of our Valley. Our September Stated Meeting was one of the best Stated Meetings that I…
Hon. James Olivier, 32° KCCH Prelate, Director of The Work I’ll take a moment to pop my head out from under the rock of rehearsals, coordinating schedules and people… and…
Erin McKinley Join us at the October meeting for a holiday makeup tutorial. We are excited to have Kara Fredrickson join us for the Blue Slipper Club’s program. Kara is…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° As we enter the third quarter, I am pleased with the progress of our Valley to date. As I’ve mentioned before, we have had…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In September, during the 9th Moon Cycle, we direct our attention to the teachings of Setting Sun, the Keeper of…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master As we wander through our Masonic lives, the concept of leadership often comes to the forefront. It’s easy to associate leadership with titles, positions, and…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, As we move into September, excitement is building for our upcoming Fall Reunion in October. This…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: Welcome to September. The summer was a busy time for the OCSR Valley office. We closed our office in Santa Ana and we…
Hon. James Olivier, 32° KCCH Prelate, Director of The Work On Saturday, August 10, 2024, a group of your Brothers headed out to the Valley of Pasadena to assist them…
Shawn E Bell, 32° The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Online College and Leadership Academy stands as a beacon of education and enlightenment, offering Masons an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their…
Jackie Shelton The Orange County Valley’s Blue Slipper Club is planning a weekend getaway to Solvang 11/1 – 11/3/2024. All partners of Valley members are invited to join us. This…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Our Valley continues to thrive, and I am proud of our Valley Leadership for the work they’re doing. This month, a shout out to…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In August, during the 8th Moon Cycle, we focus on Clan Mother “She Who Heals,” the guardian of Serving the…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master As the Wise Master of the Orange County Valley, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing how our involvement makes a difference in our Masonic community.…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Summer is a season of pure joy and excitement. The sun shines brighter, and the world seems to come alive with vibrant energy. The…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, As we reach the midpoint of the year, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable progress…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Hope you are enjoying the summer. Our next Stated Meeting will be on Monday, August 12°” at 6:30 pm at the Orange Grove Masonic…
Hon. James Olivier, 32° KCCH Prelate, Director of The Work Fall is nearly upon us, so it’s time to prepare for our upcoming reunion. I’ve been very encouraged in recent…
Angelo Q., PM, 32° Dear Scottish Rite Brothers, I am new to the Orange County Valley but joined the Scottish Rite in 2012 in the Dearborn Valley of Michigan. Moved…
Shawn E Bell, 32° TED Talks started 40 years ago as presentations at the now venerable TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conferences, a global set of conferences run by the private…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° It’s a good time to be a member of our Valley. On July 27, we will host our first Setting Maul Dinner – something…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In July, during the 7th Moon Cycle, we focus on the medicine of Clan Mother “Loving the Truth,” who loves…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master I would like to take a moment to reflect upon a topic close to our hearts — the profound symbolism of the rose within our…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh We are excited to invite you to our next Scottish Rite Super Breakfast Sunday October 13th, 2024! Join us for a delightful morning filled…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary June was an active month in the Valley of Orange County. We had an outstanding Cap & Ring Ceremony for our newest Brothers immediately…
Leora A. Shaffer, M.A., CCC-SLP May was National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month! Posted on our walls for all to read were reasons that each one of our SLP supervisors…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Personal Representative The Scottish Rite offers a deeper understanding of Masonic philosophy, and one fantastic way to begin and continue your journey is through…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Personal Representative In the past, our Valley had a “Ladies Activity” that occurred during the meeting, after which we’d all enjoy dinner. The spouses…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Personal Representative As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence and growth, we are reaching out to you for your valuable input. We need…
Ryan Tickle, 32° The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry traces its formal beginnings in the United States back to 1801 in Charleston, South Carolina. Today, the “largest and…
Shawn E. Bell, 32° Brethren, With great joy and pride, I extend heartfelt congratulations and the warmest of welcomes to the newest Knights of St. Andrew: Joshua Price, James Cates,…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Spring is rapidly passing as summer looms before us, and with the change of seasons, we happily report positive change in our Valley. In…
Laurie Lennon Thompson, M.S., CCC-SLP “May, the month of sunshine, blooming flowers, and endless possibilities.” – Unknown May is a month of celebration at the Orange County RiteCare Childhood Language…
Hon. James Olivier, 32° KCCH Prelate, Director of The Work Brethren, After every reunion, I always take a little time to (fall asleep for three days) reflect on everything that…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: Welcome to June and Summer 2024. May was a busy month in the Valley of Orange County. On May 10th & 11th, we…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, I am thrilled to begin this month by extending a heartfelt congratulations and warm welcome to…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Solidarity is an important value that must be present in society and in every community around the world. According to the Oxford Dictionary, solidarity…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master As I think back to our reunion this month, I am filled with a profound sense of fulfillment. It was an honor and privilege to…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In last month’s issue, we learned about discernment and introspection, particularly addressing our heart’s (inner) voice, honoring the hearts of…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In last month’s issue, we explored the wisdom of “Looks Far” and her prophetic medicine. We unveiled the wisdom of…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master As we eagerly await the upcoming May reunion, I am reminded of the profound journey that lies ahead—the journey through the Chapter Rose Croix within…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Dear Friends and Brethren, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to everyone who attended and supported the Scottish Rite Super Breakfast. A heartfelt…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, I am delighted that our first meeting in our new location at Orange Grove Lodge went…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: We are having an exciting Spring in our Valley. On April 14th, we held our Spring Super Breakfast at the Orange Grove Masonic…
Hon. James Olivier, 32° KCCH Prelate, Director of The Work Spring has sprung and we are well on our way to our annual Spring Reunion on May 10th and 11th…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Welcome Home, Scottish Rite Masons of Orange County. Many of you know that we have met in several locations over the years. When I…
Leah Beekman Ph.D.,CCC-SLP The end of any chapter comes with a mix of emotions. There is always an excitement about completing a goal, but a sadness couples that as you…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In last month’s issue, we delved into the shamanic principles of divine law, exploring the teachings of the clan mother…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master In the hushed whispers of the Masonic lodge, we often find solace in the bonds of brotherhood, a connection that transcends the confines of time…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Dear Friends and Brethren, We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the Scottish Rite Super Breakfast, a delightful event that promises…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, I extend my sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you who supported our recent…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: April is here and we have our Spring Reunion coming up on May 10th & 11th. More information will be coming to you…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° Brethren – I hope that you are as excited as your leadership about the advancements of our Valley. Over the past year, we have…
Leora Shaffer, M.A., CCC-SLP March has arrived at The RiteCare Childhood Language Center and we have already added 3 new families just this month! The month started out with our…
Brethren – I am pleased to inform you all that at our March Stated Meeting, we approved a resolution to amend our bylaws to allow for our new meeting day…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In last month’s issue, we reflected upon author and Shaman Jamie Sam’s “Wisdom Keeper” of the 2nd Moon Cycle from…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master As the chill of winter begins to thaw and nature awakens from its slumber, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new season—a season…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Embracing renewal within Freemasonry involves a deep commitment to the timeless principles and values of the craft while remaining open to evolving perspectives and…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, As we embrace the arrival of March, I extend my warmest greetings to each and every…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: March is a great time to reaffirm your commitment to Masonry and the Scottish Rite. Attendance at our Stated Meeting on March 4th…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° March is a most exciting month indeed. In February, we published in this newsletter the message of the upcoming change in the bylaws, and…
Francine Wenhardt, M.S., CCC Happy February! This month continued to be one of great success at CLC. Our Chapman interns have been providing their clients with creative, focused lessons. February…
Hon. James McCallion, 32° KCCH Venerable Master, Director of Education In last month’s issue (December 2023’s Newsletter), we introduced indigenous esoteric symbolism such as the Zia, Giizisoo-Mazina’igan (Myth of the…
Russ Hennings, 32° Wise Master In the heart of Masonry, there exists a concept that transcends words and rituals—a concept known as “Agape.” It’s a term that encapsulates the very…
Alejo Velarde, 32° Commander of Kadosh Love is a profound and intricate emotion, encompassing various forms such as romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love, brotherly love holds a significant place in…
Barry McKinley, 32° Master of Kadosh Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite, It is with great pleasure and fraternal pride that we extend our warmest congratulations to Honorable…
Jamie Hopkins, 32° KCCH General Secretary Brethren: February is here and our new Valley officers for 2024 are installed. Our Installation ceremony in January was an outstanding event officiated by…
Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33° As February opens, we have much to celebrate and much to consider. February is the month of Valentine’s Day as well as President’s Day.…
Dear Brethren: As you know, due to the COVID-19 epidemic the world is facing, our Valley has been canceling or postponing many of our activities. We have taken these drastic…
Well, February has come and gone. I managed to not put my foot in my mouth at our first stated meeting of our new Masonic year. Thank you to all…
Knights and brothers. I want to welcome our newest Knight of our order. Brother Sir Andrew Todd 32°. He was Knighted during our last stated dinner. Special thanks to Venerable…
The Loyal Toast – ‘To the Queen and the Craft’ And to his liege lord the king Be true to him over all things. The oldest Masonic document in existence,…
Greetings from the OC Childhood Language Center Welcome to the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Orange County where children’s smiles are brighter than the sun. We have two amazing stories…
Brethren: With the busy period of the start of the year well behind us, March is a great time to rebuild your connection with the Scottish Rite. The Stated Meeting…
Brothers: I welcome you to another month of being a loyal brother of our order. Whether behind the scenes or in the eye of the public we have many brothers…
Loyalty: The word loyalty conjures up thoughts of blind obedience, or following orders whether or not you agree with them. Surprise! That’s exactly what loyalty is. When you pledge your…
Beware the Ides of March! William Shakespeare Such an ominous threat from history’s most famous bard, and one that leads us, ultimately, to this month’s theme: Loyalty. But first, a…
Knighting Ceremony The Knights of St. Andrew will be performing a Knighting Ceremony at the February Stated Meeting. Please make plans to attend. Barry the Pig Don’t forget to fill…
Greetings from the OC Childhood Language Center We are back from winter break and ready to get to work helping kids become great communicators. Every day when we arrive at…
Brothers: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and this being my first article as Commander of Kadosh, I thought: What better way look into Freemasonry than celebrating love? Sir…
Brethren: As we look forward to a New Year, filled with possibilities, ups and downs, and successes and failures, it is more important than ever to keep Free Masonry utmost…
Greetings Brethren: I would like to take a moment and wish you and your family a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. I would also like to encourage you…
As you’ve likely noticed, the newsletter has a new look. I hope you find it easy to digest. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to brother Mark Hoage for…
A friendly reminder that we’re holding our Master Craftsman Study Group prior to each Stated Meeting at 5:45pm. This is your opportunity to enhance your understanding of the Craft, its…
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already traversed the first full month of 2020. Time is an impatient taskmaster. We’re well on our way through a new year and a new decade! I’ve got a few topics that I’d like to cover this month, including news from the Chapter Rose Croix, the Masonic Education program, and also a few words on this very newsletter you peruse, so let’s get started.
Brethren: Our Installation of Officers on January 13th went superbly. SGIG Illustrious Frank Loui 33°, Illustrious John Heisner 33° and Illustrious Ray Godeke 33° all participated in the event. Attendance at the next Installation is highly recommended to all of the Brothers who didn’t make it this year. It is a great ceremony and you can bring your spouses. We appreciate all of the Brothers who have paid their 2020 dues. The Tiler will be checking for 2020 dues cards at the February Stated Meeting. There are still a number of Brothers who need to pay their dues. If you have any questions about your membership status, please call us or email us at the office.
Well, my Brothers… we made it. A quick thank you to our installing team of Ill. Frank Loui, 33º S.G.I.G. for California, Ill. John Heisner, 33º and our own Ill. Ray Godeke, 33º for the honor of their work at our installation ceremony! It was great seeing so many friendly faces to welcome a new Masonic year for our Valley!
And speaking of thank you’s and what not: Since it is February and love is in the air, a special nod to all of our partners who support us as we all make our way along our own Masonic journeys.
Greetings my brothers As you all know, our Valley hosted a wonderful event for our ladies, families and friends, on March 23rd, at the DeMolay Center. This was our very…
Brethren May was a busy month in our Valley. Our May Stated Meeting was an overwhelm-ing success. Our own Mike Selix 32° KCCH made an outstanding presentation on the El…
Greetings Brothers If you missed the Guest Speaker last month you missed a fantastic presentation. I did not know what to expect from this but I was pleasantly surprised. Make…
Fraternal Greetings The summer is knocking at our door and with that comes the celebration of St. John the Baptist Day on June 24th. As we are all taught in…
April showers bring May flowers… and then… June gloom? Never! This month we start our adventure into education with Bro. Andrew Todd taking the lead after a very successful educational…
Brothers. June stated was our cap and ring ceremony. What an excellent opportunity to make those first impressions on new members, by showing support through attending the event. There are…
Greetings Brethren, I would like to start by reminding the brothers, that at the June stated meeting we will be holding the Cap and Ring Ceremony. I would encourage all…
Greetings Brothers! As the spring and summer outdoor grilling season is upon us, it’s a good time to think of contributing to our Valley recycling program. Just bring those empty…
Greetings, brothers. Our first Distinguished Speaker event was a huge success! Many thanks to Worshipful Bro. Arturo Sevilla Covarrubias for his en-lightening talk on masonry in Mexico. Bro. Sevilla Covarrubias…
Hello from the OC Childhood Language Center As summer is right around the corner our Chap-man student clinicians are back in the Center helping the children of Santa Ana overcome…
Illustrious Frank Loui, 33° the Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG) will be making his official visit to our Valley during our June Stated Meeting. He has expressed interest in witnessing…
Our most recent recipients of the Royal Secret will be receiving their Cap and Ring at our June Stated Meeting. Please show your support of these new members and attend…
Attention Scottish Rite Masons! The Orange County Scottish Rite Valley is creating a Master Craftsman Study Group. This is your opportunity to enhance your understanding of the Craft, its degrees, and…
By Wor. David J. Lettelierfor a Public Oration and Lecture The 47th problem of Euclid (called that because Euclid included it in a book of numbered geometry problems) in which…
Hello from the OC Childhood Language Center where we remain focused on helping children become strong communicators. The CLC reopened on September 25th after the summer break. The reopening was delayed…
Greetings Brethren, I’d like to thank the brethren for their recent support as my wife and I are proud to announce the birth of our second child, a daughter named…
Teamwork Whenever I finish working on a Super Breakfast I always have the same reflection. The reflection on how fun it is to work with a group of guys on…
Happy November, Brethren, Last weekend I passed by a cellphone store and saw this “Military & Veterans plan” advertisement. It reminded me that Veteran’s Day is coming. The respect Americans…
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” Epictetus Fraternal Greetings from the West, As…
Brethren, Welcome to the month of November. The year is coming to a close quickly, I can’t believe how fast it has gone by. Some interesting facts about the month…
Greetings Brothers, I would like wish all of the Brothers and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving. Remember that the deadline each month is the 15th so let’s hear from…
Brethren: The holiday season starts this month and is a busy time for all of us. Right now in early November, our Supreme office is sending out dues reminders for…
Brethren, As is the case with most virtues, you do not magically become thankful. There are disciplines and habits you can cultivate that can reap a harvest of gratefulness in…
Brethren, Leadership — This seems like a good topic since our Valley has seen a lot of Leadership changes this past month. Hon. Frankie Rosario 32° KCCH is the new PR…
Greetings Brethren, On Monday, October 1st we’ll have our Fall Class Cap & Ring ceremony for two new broth-ers. I look forward to this special ceremony and kindly request the…
Brethren, First, I want to thank you, the brethren of the Valley, for giving me the opportunity to serve as your new General Secretary. I also want to thank Ill.…
Greetings Brothers, Once again we are trying some different looks to our format this month. Please look over every page since there have been many changes to areas that normally…
Brethren, Welcome to the month of October, the month when all the ghosts, goblins, vampires, were-wolves, and aliens come forth. I personally love Halloween, what about you? I’m really looking…
Brethren, In the prologue to the 4th Degree, we are instructed: “You must learn to work for the work’s sake, with-out desire of approbation or reward. Work and action have…
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”…
Happy October Brethren, Our Valley was very busy last month. Besides our regular Stated Meeting we held our Fall Reunion Class and our Super Breakfast. These events all went well…
Hello from the OC Childhood Language Center. After a well-deserved break, the center is once again open and ready to provide services. Preparing for this process requires coordination between the…
By Roger A. Kessinger Hiram had to die – and so must you! Why? Because the fate of Hiram Abiff is the story of all man- kind and of all…
Knight Commander of the Court of Honour At the biennial session of the Supreme Council certain Masters of the Royal Secret, having held that degree for at least forty-six months…
Brothers, We are pleased to introduce to you the new VMAP Challenge coins from Supreme Council! Simply put, if you are a top-line signer for a new Master of the…
Brethren, Can you believe it’s March already? No? Neither can I! But as we roll through the year, we’re happy to present the latest Scottish Rite Newsletter. Orange County Scottish…
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Each and every one of us have done it. We’ve all been there. We show up to some place that we’ve been invited to; we have little or no idea…
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Brethren, On Friday May 30th and Saturday May 31st, 2014 we will be having our Spring Reunion Class. Here’s the schedule! Friday – May 30th 6:00PM – Candidate Arrival 7:00PM…
Brethren, The June 2014 Newsletter is available for download! Download here: SR Newsletter June 2014
Brethren, The May 2014 edition of the Santa Ana Valley Scottish Rite Newsletter is here. Download via the link below. SR Newsletter May 2014
Brethren, The March 2014 Newsletter is out and ready for downloading! Remember to view it here or via e-mail. This helps the Valley offset the considerable expense of printing and…
Brethren, On Sunday February 16th from 8AM to 4PM we’re having a work party at the Santa Ana Scottish Rite offices! We’ll be doing light manual labor on different things…
Brethren, Our Stated Meeting for February was a great success having in attendance the Grand Master John Lowe and his lady Becky, Past Grand Master David Decker and his lady…
Greetings from the Lodge of Perfection. This month of March is a busy one, hang on to hats and don’t spill the green beer as we get to celebrate St.…
Hello everyone, A short message from your Junior Warden about our February stated meeting. For all who attended you were treated to a new food vendor, Surf City Catering, and…
The Century Club was started as a support group to help the Valley with expenses. The membership is $100 per year. There is a bronze “100” pin that is awarded…
Brothers, As many of you know Maundy Thursday is the only time of year when The Chapter of Rose Croix is closed and the lights are extinguished commemorating the last…
Knights and Brother’s I hope that you are beginning to settle in to 2013. I would like to congratulate Bro. Charles Reeves, 32⁰ K.S.A. on being elected First Knight for…
The following Brethren have sent donations to the Santa Ana Childhood Language Center with their 2013 dues. We thank you for your kindness and dedication. Charles Crusinberry Roger Murray Richard…
Greetings from the Council of Kadosh, Spring is coming and so is our next Super Breakfast. Starting at 9AM on Sunday, April 21, at the DeMolay Center, we will begin…
Brothers, Due to increase in printing and mailing costs come May 1st, the Scottish Rite News will no longer be physically mailed out unless you notify the office that you…
Our Valley Secretary, Daniel Willerton, 32⁰, with some volunteers has been contacting our members that are behind in their dues. They have been focusing on those Brothers that are behind…
Due to late requests for dinner reservations, we have had increasing difficulty in providing our caterer with the accurate numbers necessary for timely food preparation. This announcement serves as a…
Dear Friends and Brothers, I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits! Most Worshipful and Illustrious William F Stovall 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient…
My Brothers, The 2012 year rapidly came to a close. With it, my year as your Venerable Master is about to close. I have been truly honored to serve the…
Brethren I hope you and your loved ones had wonderful Holidays together and I want to wish you a very Happy New Year! I am excited with the Officer line…
As you are no doubt aware, the Scottish Rite Research Society (SRRS) was founded in 1991 to promote deeper study of and reflection on the teachings of Freemasonry. Since then,…
My Brothers, Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to provide each child attending the Language Center with a very nice backpack, full of the “right” grade-appropriate supplies to…
My Brothers and Ladies, Just a quick word to thank everyone who participated in the Operation The Rite Christmas’s event for your generosity and time. The event hosted on Saturday…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. I have it on good authority that we will have a very special guest at our Stated Meeting…
My Brothers, Another year is coming to a close and the Santa Ana Valley has continued to make progress in many areas. The first and most important to the Valley…
The Santa Ana Valley is participating in the Master Craftsman I & II correspondence course to further our light in Masonry. Master Craftsman I consists of 6 lessons with each…
Santa Ana Scottish Rite – Making a Difference in the Community! Helping Children Communicate! We had some very rewarding and successful projects this Fall. “Back to School – Project Backpack”…
GREETINGS MY BROTHERS!! Thanks to YOU, Our Barry the Pig fundraising program has raised countless hundreds of dollars for the benefit of the children in need of speech and language…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. I wish to thank you for the reception you gave to me as Grand Pursuivant of the Grand…
My Brothers, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and that all is well. September is going to be a special month for the Valley. We are resurrecting the Scottish…
Mark your calendars Saturday Evening September 15th Shrine Center Special Guest Speaker Ill. William F. Stoval, 33⁰ SGIG Supreme Grand Inspector General 6:30 pm Program Introduction 7:00 pm Dinner with…
Santa Ana Valley awarded medals to ROTC and JROTC students in Orange County. Kermit Rosenthal, 32° , a USMC Retired Captain is the committee chairman and co-ordinated the awarding of…
We all know that the Language Center is our Scottish Rite Philanthropy. I’m sure you also know that the major source of funding for the Center is our Annual Scottish…
The “Barry the Pig” project for the Language Center headed by Dave Price, 32° KCCH is becoming very successful. So far, over a thousand dollars have been collected and deposited.…
My Brothers, Masonry’s cornerstone is charity and in the Scottish Rite, this charitable energy is focused in the support of our Language Center. It is our privilege to provide for…
The Supreme Council has mailed out the dues notices for 2013. We have received the membership cards for 2013 so will be able to mail them to you on receipt…
In 1946, I travelled with a friend down to a little town called Abingdon, Virginia, to see what the Barter Theatre had to offer. It offered nothing except hard work…
My Brothers, I hope that all is well with you and yours and that you are enjoying your summer. Adding to your summer enjoyment will be our Stated Meeting on…
Dear Friends and Brothers, I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits! There is an important issue I need to share with you. Honorable Brother William (Bill)…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Your Valley held a Maundy Thursday program on April 5th. We were most fortunate and blessed to have…
Greetings from the Lodge of Perfection. April was a very busy month with Maundy Thursday, Easter, Super Breakfast, and Advisory Council Meeting along with our Stated Meeting. Everyone came together…
On March 9 and 10th a group from Santa Ana Scottish Rite attended the 2012 Leadership Conference; Mission Possi-ble, in San Diego put on by the Supreme Council of the…
Our May Stated Meeting program will be on personal computer security. It will be presented by Wayne Folsom 32°, who works for a major corporation where he writes and markets…
James Segerstrom 32° received his Master Craftsman I certificate and pin at the April Stated Meeting. He is one of many that have completed the first course and is now…
[box type=”info” size=”large”]Please note the following changes to the Spring Super Breakfast[/box] CHANGE IN DATE: APRIL 22nd CHANGE IN LOCATION: DeMolay Center in Anaheim CHANGE IN MENU: We are adding…
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]reetings from the Lodge of Perfection. This is wonderful month for the Irish as we get to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Also, almost every Masonic dinner will…
The 2012 Century Club is off to a roaring start! We have twelve members and are almost half way to our goal of twenty-five. David Kussman was the first member…
Allow me to introduce, Barry… the Pig. Barry is the new fundraiser of your Childhood Language Center. You can get your own Barry at the Scottish Rite Office (see Bros.…
My Brothers, the 2012 Language Center “365” Club was off to a good start. We had five members that joined early in January. They are Neil Simmons, Peter Jantz, Ray…
My Brothers, the 2012 dues are starting to come in and the Valley thanks you. Along with the dues payment, some of our Brothers and finding it in our hearts…
Considerable confusion may be avoided by keeping clearly in mind the fourfold use which Masonry makes of the metaphor of architecture. The universe is viewed as one vast structure, which…
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]reetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. March is special month. Why you ask? Well let me tell you why: The Republic of Texas declared…
Come over and lend a hand. Some help is badly needed at the Center. Answer-ing phone calls, taking messages, and greeting parents who stop by for infor-mation would be a…
February Menu This month our culinary virtuosos offer up a mouth-watering selection: Roast Beef Au Jus Peas and Mushrooms Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Spinach Salad Roll & Butter Cherry Pie…
My Brothers, the 2012 Language Center “365” Club is off to a good start. We have five members that have joined. They are Neil Simmons, Peter Jantz, Ray Godeke, Bob…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ooking ahead for the next few months, we are going to have a busy time. In February, the Stated Meeting will feature a Knighting Ceremony by the Knights of Saint…
You are invited! April 15th is the date and the place is the El Bekal Shrine Center. Time will be from 9 am to noon. Our tried and true menu…
The Following Members submitted a donation to the Language Center along with their dues! The Language Center would like to thank these members! Wayne L. Butterbaugh John W. Elwell Steven…
Good evening ladies and gentlemen; brothers. On behalf of this year’s class I’d like to say that it is an honor and a privilege to be accepted into this fine…
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]reetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Congratulations to the newly installed Line of Officers of your Valley for 2012! Let’s support these Brothers by our…
I hope you had wonderful Holidays and I want to wish you a very Happy New Year! I am excited with the officer corps that is in place for 2012.…
Starting this month, the Valley Office will be closed on Fridays. The new hours will be Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a cost cutting…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good health. The visit from Santa Claus at the December meeting was truly exciting! The families and children from our…
Dear Scottish Rite Members; Do you remember why you joined Scottish Rite Masonry? I remember why I joined. I was at a point in my life where I was looking…
Mission Statement To provide a positive membership experience, expand Masonic Education and have a beneficial impact on our communities. Five Year Plan and Comments Grow the Valley in both quantity…
Line Officers for the Lodge of Perfection Venerable Master … Robert McNamara, 32⁰ KCCH Senior Warden … Steve Bass, 32⁰ KCCH Junior Warden … David Kussman, 32⁰ KCCH Orator … John Rider, 32⁰ KCCH…
January Menu Roasted Pork Loin Green Beans Roasted Red Potatoes Ceaser Salad Dinner Roll. Make your reservations now to insure you have a meal ready! Call W.F ” Bill ”…
You are invited! WHEN: Sunday January 8th at 1:00 PM WHERE: El Bekal Shrine Center WHO: All of the Officers Elected and Appointed ATTENDANCE: Family and Friends are invited too!…
Simon Kissam received his nutrition for months through a feed tube after surgery to correct a serious intestinal problem. Then he needed the help of a Speech Language Pathologist to…
Dear Scottish Rite Members Do we remember what our mission is? Have you ever met any other children that use our language center? Well let me tell you the story…
I was dreaming, dreaming that my son was safe in school every time I drop him off.” — My Mom Sahra This is a personal article and close to my…
By the most of us, investment has to do with money or its equivalent, but a Mason writes in an English magazine about “Masonry as an Investment.” “You cannot buy…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. Believe it or not, November is upon us. It seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming a…
The 2012 dues notices will be sent out by the Supreme Council soon. All of the dues cards will be sent to the office and will be mailed when your…
November Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Broccoli, Salad , and Dinner Roll Make your reservations now to insure you have a meal ready! Call W.F ” Bill ” Sizemore General Secretary 1-714-543-7277
The immense physical structure of the George Washington Masonic Memorial and the beauty of its interior and exterior are grand. But we must remember that the Memorial is symbolic of…
Why did I join the Scottish Rite is the first place? Was it because my friends and Brothers encouraged me or was I seeking further light in Masonry? I think…
Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Salad , and Dinner Roll Make your reservations now to insure you have a meal ready! Call W.F ” Bill ” Sizemore General…
A great big thank you to Ralph Shelton for accompanying me to the Anaheim White House Restaurant on August 30! Why were we there? The chef/owner of the White House…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. I am reprinting in my column this month something I included three years ago and I think it…
My dear brothers and guests, I am called upon this evening to make a speech about the transition a Mason’s soul goes through, and the lessons learned about our unspoken…
September Menu: Chicken, Potatoes, Peas and Mushrooms, Salad Make your reservations now to insure you have a meal ready! Call W.F ” Bill ” SizemoreGeneral Secretary (714) 543-7277
The Council of Kadosh, headed by Commander Wayne Folsom and his two Lieutenants, Luke Keith 32° and Waine Richey 32° are looking forward your second Super Breakfast on September 18th…
Greetings to all, I hope this message finds you in good spirits. My special thanks to Most Worshipful and Illustrious William F Stovall for his visit to the Valley. It…
It’s that time again everyone! On Sunday September 18th from 9am to 1pm the valley will be hosting our semiannual Super Breakfast to be held at the El Bekal Shrine…
Greetings Brethren, Trust that your all are in good health and spirits. I wanted to thank brothers Scott Davis, Wayne Folsom and Dave Price for the great job they did…
Brethren, It is now time to start thinking about paying your dues for the year 2012. Time sure seems to go by fast these days. Remember when you was a…
As I listen to our parents talk about what speech therapy has meant to their child/children, I thought I should share some of their thoughts with all of you. This…