The Herald
M\ E\ Charles A. O’Wril, Jr. May 2003
Dear Companions:
To be a Companion is to be more than a comrade, more than a friend, and more than a brother. As Companions we should have compassion and sympathy for other Companion’s misfortunes and sorrow, and delight for other Companion’s fortunes and joys. One should communicate news about others misfortunes and joys, and those who receive such communications should always respond in some way to your Companion’s news. More people are content to complain about no cards or calls made to them while is distress, but never let anyone know that they are in distress. If a Companion goes in the hospital or is recovering from an aliment please have your wife or friends communicate to the High Priest or Secretary of your Chapter. Without knowledge of the misfortune no one can respond.
On my visitations to other Grand Jurisdictions, I have met many fine Companions. I am sure that we will remain close friends for many years. I also have noticed several differences in the way they govern their Jurisdictions and welcome their guests. It is interesting how each Jurisdiction’s protocol differs, especially the way the Grand Masters are treated. I hope that all companions would be able to attend different Jurisdictions in order to meet new Companions and witness the differences.
M\E\ Frank G. Williams, Jr. one of our Past Grand High Priests is recovering at home from a recent illness. I am sure he would be delighted to receive cards from our Companions. His address is P.O.Box 865, Seabrook, NH 03874.
Our Grand Chapter’s Degree Team has been invited to present the Royal Arch Degree on Friday, June 27, 2003 at the Annual Strawberry Festival of Maine Chapter # 73 in Kittery, Maine. If any Chapters have candidates for the Royal Arch Degree I will give them dispensation to allow them to receive this Degree that evening. You must however request this dispensation from our Grand Chapter.
For those who have access to computers, please check our web site www.gracma.org. This site contains much information and District activities. And I want to thank again R\E\Jeff Gardiner for keeping our web site updated.
May 31, 2003 - The Grand High Priest will be in attendance for the Annual Meeting of the Order of High Priesthood and the Semi-annual meeting of the Chapter of Research.
June 7, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Aleppo Shriners Ceremonial.
June 7, 2003 – The Semi-annual Meeting of Massachusetts Grand Royal Arch Chapter will be held in Lowell Masonic Center, we will be opening at 3:00 P.M., and close at 5:00 P.M. A dinner at a cost of $10.00 will be served by Maureen Estes. at 5:30 P.M. Reservations must be made through the Grand Chapter Office.
June 9-10, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance for the Annual Meeting of the Grand Chapter of Vermont.
June 11, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
June 11, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will visit St. Stephen’s Royal Arch Chapter in Quincy. All eligible to be on the Grand High Priest’s suite are invited to be with him that evening.
June 16, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Massachusetts Council of Deliberation.
June 19, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be at the Meeting of Amherst Chapter. All eligible to be on the Grand High Priest’s suite are invited to be with him that evening.
June 22, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance for the Grand Master’s Fair.
June 27, 2003 – The Grand High Priest will be in attendance for the Annual Strawberry festival held in Maine Chapter #73 in Kittery, Maine.
Until next month I remain,
Yours fraternally,
MˆEˆ Charles A. O=Wril, Jr.
Grand High Priest