Sir Knights and families the Christmas season is but a few short days away. In the birth of Jesus it was the beginning and fulfillment of prophecy. The gifts for baby Jesus are symbols to us that giving of what is pleasant and respectful are to be imitated. Let us therefore use this season to rededicate our purposes and practice giving gifts of charity and of kindness to those who are needful. To the receiver of gifts they bring feelings of joy and thoughtfulness. To the giver that we care and appreciate you whether you are family, friend or complete strangers. Lady Jean and I wish to each of you the
many blessings and joys of this season and through the year.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Roggow, REGC
Welcome Companions from York Chapter No. 150, RAM
Companions, as of today, December the 22nd, York Chapter No. 150, RAM stationed in Milan has been consolidated into Washtenaw Chapter No. 6, RAM stationed in Ann Arbor.
For many of you this has been a long time coming but none the less we’d like to warmly welcome these companions into our chapter and thank them for making Washtenaw Chapter their home. We look forward to seeing new faces in our tabernacle and see 2015 as a year of growth and excitement for our chapter, now combined and stronger together.
Congratulations go out to the 2015 Ann Arbor Council No. 86 officers installed this evening. We look forward to a great year in Cryptic Masonry.
An eventful inspection for Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, KT. We celebrated Sir Knight Tom Jameson’s 45 years serving Ann Arbor Commandery, presented our Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Donald Trumbull with an honorary membership, and lady Merry Jo with a donation to the Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage. Great Job Sir Knights!
The Sir Knights of Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13 were proud to assist in Ypsilanti Commandery No. 54’s annual inspection!
Seems a Sir Knight was among the fallen in The Walking Dead premiere.
Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13 History 1965-1990
For some time we’ve had an in-depth history of the first hundred years of Ann Arbor Commandery, compiled by the late Sir Knight Harrison Caswell, PC posted on the website, but today we’re adding a latter compilation which picks up where SK, Caswell left off covering the years of 1965-1990. While admittedly a less detailed account, it none the less includes important historical gems from our proud organization.
Congratulations to Brandon Mullins, PC for being installed as Southeastern Michigan Battalion Commander after his election to the prestigious post earlier this year. Thanks for your dedicated service to Templary. Companion Brandon, Ann Arbor Council’s Thrice Illustrious Master was also honored with the Grand Master’s Service Award and Grand Master’s Meritorious award at the Grand Council session, which due to circumstances he was unable to control with his babysitter he was sadly not in attendance to receive these special honors. Thanks for your great efforts in York Rite Masonry Brandon!
Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar is proud to have received the Certificate of Merit from the Grand Commandery at this year’s Grand Conclave
Ann Arbor Masonic Temple Tour
Come take a look, and learn about the one we left behind.
Dedicated in 1885, the second Ann Arbor Masonic Temple served as a home to Ann Arbor masonic bodies for 16 years and was the birthplace of Ann Arbor Fraternity No. 262. Come take a look at our old home and learn a bit about Ann Arbor Masonic history.
Masonic Family Picnic | Sunday July 27
AAF262 welcomes Brothers of ALL Lodges, Star Sisters, friends, and families for our summertime tradition! There will be games and prizes, be sure to bring the kids!
DATE/TIME/LOCATION
Sunday, July 27, 2014
12:00- 4:00pm
Olson Park, 1495 Dhu Varren Rd, Ann Arbor, MI (map)FOOD…
Hope to see the members of the Ann Arbor York Rite bodies out in full force!
St. John's Day Table Lodge | Saturday June 21
All Masons of all degrees are invited to attend our annual Table Lodge. This will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Belleville Masonic Temple.
The program will include our guest speaker Brother Rick Williams, known in some circles as “The Masonic Historian” !
Dinner,…
Hope to see a good turnout from the Ann Arbor York Rite!
Southeastern Michigan Battalion of Knights Templar Ascension Observance hosted masterfully by Detroit Commandery #1 at the Detroit Masonic Temple. It was a beautiful service and wonderful fellowship! Great job Sir Knights!
Corey Curtiss, PC, KYCH
I had the pleasure of representing Ann Arbor Commandery #13 and Southeastern Michigan Battalion in the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bill LeVeque’s Honour Guard provided by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar. It was quite an impressive arch of steel!
Corey Curtiss, PC
HONOUR ROLL: Corey Curtiss, past presiding of our Chapter, Council, and Commandery was created a Knight of the York Cross of Honour (KYCH) over the weekend. He was knighted by Ernie Berry, Past Grand Master General KYCH, Past Grand Governor MI YRC, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master RSM (left) and invested by Doug Hegyi, PGM, Excellent Chief of Knight Masons of Michigan (right). The KYCH is an invitational organization honouring leaders of the York Rite. Find out more about KYCH at www.kych.org and our local Michigan Priory #22 at http://www.hiram.net/michigan22/
2014 Ann Arbor Commandery Installation of Officers
Congratulations to the newly installed officers of Ann Arbor Commandery No.13, Knights Templar and their Eminent Commander, James P. Piper!
Please join our incoming Eminent Commander, James P. Piper, his officers, and the Sir Knights of Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar along with their families for our annual installation of officers.
Deo duce, ferro comitante,
Brandon Mullins, Commander
The Belleville Masonic Temple can be found at:
515 Main Street
Belleville, MI 48111-2649
You can find the Facebook event here.
We had a fantastic evening at Detroit Commandery No. 1’s Christmas Observance this year, and we’d like to wish all of our Friends, Brothers, Companions and Sir Knights a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The first Order of the Temple ever to be held at the Belleville Masonic Temple in its 150+ years was a stunning success, and though some last minute cast changes were required Sir Knights from across Southeast Michigan were quick to fill in and Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13’s inspection was held without delay. Congratulations go out to Ronald Merritt II on his being created a knight among us.