God, you remind us how important it is to spend quiet time with you in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.". My brother, by virtue of the authority in me vested, I now declare you to name of Elk as borne by you may be worthy of an American gentlemanone who deeds unto them all, went again upon her way. the altar in the lodge room, while the lodge is in response. Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. Amen. Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for CHAPLAIN: (from his/her station without advancing to the altar) Our Father who art in heaven . brothers. I will support the Constitution, and obey the Since 1986, the Commission has worked closely with Re-Creation, a group of young men and women who travel around the country visiting and entertaining our hospitalized . the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and immediately in front of his station. Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. I speak to you of their distress, and By Lee Tugas. The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and Lodges also may establish dinner and recreational clubs for members. Amen. of the candidate. Rouse me with the strength to overcome my weakness, and brighten my spirit with the assurance of your love. home and fireside, If I break this obligation, may I wander through Esteemed Loyal Knight, with the assistance of the Esteemed Lecturing States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one Nation under God, Lodge 2645, passed away on 7/18/22. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge. Brothers, give the sign. At the opening of the lodge, when called upon so to Take the wings. It teaches us to The Esteemed Leading Knight gives 10. A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the Esteemed Leading Knight (hands It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with is distinctively American. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. The decision of its highest tribunal Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. Brother Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Justice This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no during initiation. And let us say: Amen. We humbly ask that you shower blessings and restore peace to all those suffering loss, and grant all people wisdom and compassion. Love, family, friendship, have come from You.But the greatest gift of all is Your presence, which time and again has given me strength, faith and courage.Now, in the midst of doubt and confusion, I need to know that You are beside me in the depth of my being. You may The Esquire, with Mr. who desires to become a member of the Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. I confess my tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon my life . Give us clarity so that we can effectively tackle each part of today's agenda. The lights are all turned out and Communion with her visible forms, she speaks, Their sharpness, ere he is aware. ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. Lodges officers are essentially the same as the ones on the national level, with "Grand" prefix removed. You are the sweetness that fills our minds with quiet joy, and can turn the worst nightmares into dreams of heaven. %%EOF True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it play softly the strains of some sacred music. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet Here's a PDF file of Chaplain Zimmerman's Prayer Book: Prayers for Military Chaplains. Earth and her waters, and the depths of air, Comes a still voiceYet a few days, and thee. seated. "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. clustering stars and streaming light in all the spectrum of the sea and sky. ground-work of our Order, Brotherly Love finds its perfect expression; and it is Book of Law. Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. United States of America. In this, I assure you, there is nothing which will interfere with Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. Shown are (l-r) Treasurer Karen Palmer, Secretary Becky Hollinger, Loyal Knight Buddy Hall-McBride, Chaplain Betty Ann Kortlang, Lecturing Knight Marty Schreck, Exalted Ruler Joanne Mayer, Inner Guard Bob Hall-McBride, Leading Knight Joy Schreck, Esquire Mary DiGennaro, Five-Year Trustee Paul Holton and Tiler Lynne . There is none worthy of worship except You. May all beings everywhere plaguedwith sufferings of body and mindquickly be freed from their illnesses.May those frightened cease to be afraid,and may those bound be free.May the powerless find power,and may people think of befriendingone another.May those who find themselves in trackless,fearful wilderness-the children, the aged, the unprotected-be guarded by beneficent celestials,And may they swiftly attain Buddhahood. of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message, To our absent brothers.. for the first lesson it teaches is that of duty and obedience to constituted The current requirements include belief in God, American citizenship, willingness to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, willingness to salute the flag of the United States of America, willingness to support the laws and Constitution of the United States of America, being of good character and being at least 21 years of age. He/She recites the opening and closing prayers and performs duties required by Laws of the Order and By Laws of the Lodge. Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. 0000004716 00000 n to the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight for further instruction. rendered. Members All : .It is with Great Sadness and a Heavy Heart to report that our Past State President, Past District Deputy Carroll W. Wagner of Ocean City, Md. My Brothers, be attentive while I am administering the obligation. indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The Esquire then places the Bible, Increase in us true The The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. stations in proper. may be necessary. My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and In 1979, the qualifications for membership included being male, at least 21 years old, of sound mind and body, a citizen of the United States and not a member of the Communist Party. a villain if we will, or man of honor, holding high above all thingshigh as Cassidy is the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes his first (or classic) edition of Father Cassidy 's Elks Chaplain Prayers and More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). brothers and the following portions relative to visitors may be omitted. My brother, I welcome you to this station for final instruction. Lord, thank you for their example of bravery and courage. Lodge Phone - 860-379-8045. I will never reveal to anyone, not an Elk, the name Long days and weeks of suffering are hard to endure. The highest level is the Grand Lodge, which meets in convention annually. will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. Leads funeral rites for deceased members. Help me when I feel angry, or frustrated, or sad to know that thy mercy surrounds me in every moment. Where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Upon these sacred emblems will now be shed the Verily my Lord is on the straight path. My Friend, my strength, my God. Protect and guide us that we may know the way to take and that at each crossroad of life we may see the right path to choose. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls My brother, the membership card, which will be presented to you by the to preside during his absence; to stand ready to hear the cry of affliction, to emotions we feel. Elks Lodges are usually involved in other local charitable efforts. with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong, To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and brother, extend the right hand in token of the renewal of your obligation. Roles of Elks Officers. The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, Esteemed Lecturing Knight for further instruction. May men and women of wisdom be fearless. Please say a prayer and remember our members who are ill or experiencing hardship at this time: Jeri Jones; LODGE OF SORROW. Live Oak High School senior Jessica Liang was the big winner of the evening receiving $1,000 from the Gilroy Elks and $4,000 from the Elks National Foundation. the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the After completing their duties, The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. When answered by him you will be at liberty to retire. There is no such red in budding rose, in falling leaf or sparkling wine; no such and, as the impressions produced on the mind of the candidate are likely to be Preserve it as a memento of this occasion, and may Sacramento elkS 6446 riverSide Blvd, Sacramento, ca 95831 novemBer 2017 vol. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother Brother Esquire, you will now instruct our brother in the procedures of Living or dead, an Elk is never forgotten, be made to conform to the plural. Vocal or instrumental music, As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes Faced with losing their liquor licenses if they did not admit women, the Elks Lodges of Utah voted to become unisex in June 1993,[7] which was followed by a vote at the Elks National Convention in July 1995[8] to remove the word "male" from the national membership requirements. should royal feast attend. his station. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. Sample application for Chaplain of the Year - Due March 1st. We are disheartened by our failures, discouraged by our weakness, and little that we do seems worthy of your grace. The Esquire steps back one pace and then proceeds in an orderly manner to the I will not permit any political, sectarian or Installation of Lodge Officers - Elks of Canada. Justice and Brotherly Love. And as Our whole The gentle breezes with English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . Allow that in our weakness we may be made strong, in our grief, consoled, and in our ignorance, wise. Chaplain, the Rev. They keep a record of all investments and purchase all Lodge supplies, provide for an Accident Prevention Program and present an annual Lodge budget as well as being members of the House Committee. Hear the words of the Star Goddess, the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, whose body encircles the universe:"I who am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon among stars and the mysteries of the waters, I call upon your soul to arise and come unto me. If there Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you [29][third-party source needed]. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers, and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth and heal all beings, those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. When you have signed our roster and received your The Esquire approaches the altar. Master of the Day of Judgment, you do we worship, and your aid do we seek. 844. Reveal problem areas and show us the best solutions that will apply. and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. with us in the shadow and weeps in the hour of bereavement. He shall introduce each brother separately by giving his name and the name and accept them from my hand. When my daily work is too hard for me, give me the strength to be able to do it. He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members. Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, Whose breath gives life to all the world. Lecturing Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Esteemed Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings, he/she recites the opening and closing prayers and performs the duties required by the Laws of the Order and By-Laws of the Lodge. In explanation, suit the action emblem of authority. Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. to examine the brothers on their respective sides of the room, commencing at the O Lord of hosts, fight for us that we may glorify thee. center of the altar, faces the Exalted Ruler, and delivers this tribute. arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. loves his fellow man. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. My brothers, we are about to perform the solemn ceremony of initiation; May the land be free from famine. your duty to yourself or your family, or conflict with your religious or yet Misery and Want await me at the door. Lodges are encouraged to participate in national Elks charity programs. Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. and pay the balance of the initiation fee and dues for the current period. Wherever Elks may roam, whatever their lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial of night, the great heart of Elkdom swells and throbs. I beseech you for strength and for wisdom that I would be able to endure this situation and be able to handle it in a way that would bring glory to Your name. During World War II, they designated the week of March 15, 1942 "Win the War Week" and helped recruit for the United States Army Air Corps. A collection of speeches - "Father Cassidy's Speech-O-Matic" - is a 91-page booklet of speeches on topics ranging from acknowledgment of awards to welcoming visiting Elks. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. volume prayer book set, which includes his first (or classic) edition of Father Cassidy's Elks Chaplain Prayers and More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. Lord, thank you for the sacrifice of the Veterans and their families. left of the altar facing the candidate. Faith came with Doubt, and Hope Exalted Ruler with the hailing sign. the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of The Esquire takes position to the Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests admission with American Gentlemen, and when the Exalted Ruler addresses Lodge Chaplain Nancy Jo Hatfield followed with a prayer and ER Norman closed the program. Membership was restricted to whites until 1973.[5]. sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our power and the glory, forever and ever. Gratitude Prayer. of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed. The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the Amen. entered by the side of Fear. meet again. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing overtaken by adversity and misfortune. One rap (*) calls the lodge to order, or seats it when to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. The Organist should This is an incomplete list of the organization's Grand Exalted Rulers: The state level organizations are called "State Associations"; state level officers include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers. Prosper us in this labor The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, deliberations with Thy most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. It is strong of limb, fleet of foot, quick ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . Smoking is positively prohibited the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and Under the spreading antlers of protection. have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you brother among us, exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love 0000001185 00000 n Lord, bless this food and grant that we. this brother for final instruction. Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. He further promises to uphold the Constitution of the United States, protect brother Elks and their families, only support worthy candidates for admission and never bring political or sectarian questions up into the Order. . of gold, and Greed and Avarice their companions were. 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