The Scottish Rite
congratulates Illustrious Brother Duane Hugulet!
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Oregon and MWBr. Ron Eggers, 33º, Immediate Past Grand Master, has seen fit to honor Ill. Bro. Duane Hugulet, 33º, as the Mason of the year for 2020.
The Brethren of Portland Valley of the A.&A. Scottish Rite of Freemasonry wholeheartedly agree and congratulate Ill. Bro. Duane on this momentous occasion.
Well earned and done Illustrious Brother!
The Rose Croix Chapter of Medford Valley will traditionally observe the Celebration of Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday in our Remembrance and Renewal at the Medford Scottish Rite Center on April 19, 2021.
The words of this ceremony speak to the hearts and minds of all men but, are especially significant to Brothers of the Scottish Rite and all Masons. The ceremony normally includes the Mystic Banquet however, due to restrictions due to the COVID virus the Mystic Banquet, that was first included as a ritual of the Eighteenth Degree which Charles de Ladebat prepared and published in 1856 in New Orleans, will not be performed at this years ceremony. The Code of Statutes in 1866 lists Maundy Thursday as a feast day, and as of 1878, the Statutes indicated its observance as obligatory in normal times. In deference to the Maundy Thursday rites of churches however, in 1994 it was deemed appropriate that a Scottish Rite non-obligatory “Celebration of Remembrance and Renewal” should replace the traditional Maundy Thursday observance and be held near the vernal equinox as much as possible.
The ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, that would normally include the Mystic Banquet, is not a religious observance. It is neither the Feast of the Passover nor a Sacrament of the Holy Communion, although it normally would commemorate the spirit of both days.
Chapters of Rose Croix traditionally observe the celebration of the Mystic Banquet when held, as a memorial service honoring the Knights of their Chapter who have passed on during the preceding year.
This observance strengthens the ties of brotherly love, past and present. We meet together to break bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we may have offended and, to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. Thus, we celebrate the lives of our departed Brethren and all mankind. We are reminded that our lives are to be dedicated to the Masonic principles of duty and service to elevate mankind; for what is a man, if a man, does not make the world better? This effort may be fraught with personal sacrifice, and requires the dedication to principles and values we as Scottish Rite Masons espouse.
As the earth brings forth new life in the spring, this celebration reminds us that the sincere man will find a reality that is seen with more than eyes. In the midst of life’s fleeting shadow, these rituals shed a bright light that reveals an abiding hope and sustaining confidence in man’s innate ability to be reborn.
Please join us at our Remembrance and Renewal Ceremony as announced below.
Remembrance and Renewal Ceremony (NOTE: no Mystic Banquet to be performed due to Covid Restrictions this year.) All current mandatory COVID mitigation restrictions will be observed for your safety.
Brethren,
The role of the workmen has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Floyd V. Martin, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason. He will be missed.
Brother Floyd Vernon Martin, 32°, was born April 23, 1929 and passed on February 19, 2021 at the age of 91 years. His is survived by his beloved Wife Vickie. Brother Martin was a member of the Sweet Home Masonic Lodge #202 in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Brother Martin received his early degrees in Salem Oregon and the 32nd degree in Portland Oregon where he also joined the Shrine. In the late 70’s or early 80’s he demitted from Portland and joined Medford Valley Scottish Rite. Brother Martin also joined Hillah Shriners in Medford Oregon.
No memorial or funeral arrangements have been received at this time.
Brethren,
The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Tomey R. Greer, 32°, H.P.G.M., has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.
Honorary Past Grand Master, M.W. Brother Tomey Ray Greer, 32°, was born on March 11th, 1946 in Seattle Washington and passed to the Celestial Lodge in Rainier Oregon on January 30th, 2021. M.W.Br. Tomey was raised on November 17th, 1975 in Rainier Lodge No. 24 A.F. & A.M. of Oregon and served his first time as Worshipful Master there in 1979, he was also a Blue Lodge member of Clatskanie Lodge No. 133, St. Helens Lodge No. 32, and Tigard-Orenomah Lodge No. 207 A.F.&A.M. of Oregon. He held many positions in Masonry over the years including District Deputy of District No. 1 and was voted to the position of Honorary Past Grand Master in 2010. M.W.Br. Tomey joined the Scottish Rite Portland Valley in 2006. He was also a member of Al Kader Wilsonville Temple of the A.A.O. of the Mystic Shrine.
Memorial Service information will be shared as soon as the family has a chance to make the arrangements.
Brethren,
The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Ill. Deary Vaughn, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.
December 14, 2020
On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33°, A.& A.S.R. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33°, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today.
To my Brethren and friends of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ, I offer to you my prayers and my pledge of continuing support. You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason.
As with all who met him, I count it an honor to have called Deary my friend and Brother. He extended the kindest courtesies to me whenever I was in his presence, and he truly walked the Masonic path.
To his successor, Illustrious Corey D. Hawkins, 33°, and the other officers of his Council, I have pledged our continued support and best wishes as they deal with this significant loss.
I will miss my good friend. May his memory continue in our hearts as we continue our Masonic journey that he himself traveled so well.
Sincerely and fraternally,
James D. Cole, 33°,
Sovereign Grand Commander, A. & A.S.R. of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A.
Brethren,
The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Worshipful Brother James Godier, 32° K.C.C.H., has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.
December 12th our Brother James Godier 32 K.C.C.H. passed to the Celestial Lodge at the age of 81 years old. He had been a Mason for 49 ½ years and was due to receive his 50 year pin May 18, 2021. He has served as the Worshipful Master of Hermiston Lodge No. 138 and the Senior Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Oregon. He went through the degrees of Scottish Rite in 1974 and in 2003 received his Red Hat in the K.C.C.H. WB Godier will be greatly missed.
Fraternally,
Timothy J. Best, 32°
General Secretary
Pendleton Valley
