Hello,
Tomorrow evening, April 2, will be Salem Valley’s Remembrance and Renewal-Maunday Thursday observance.
A swiss steak dinner will be served at 6:15pm, at a cost of $8.00.
The ceremony will follow at 7:30 in the Blue Room.
The cast and rose bearers will have a short practice between dinner and the ceremony.
Please let us know if you are can join us for dinner by replying to this e-mail or calling the office at 503 363-9240.
Hope to see you tomorrow night.
Dave
The Spring Reunion is fast approaching and now is the time to start handing out petitions at your Blue Lodge and start brushing up on your part for the degrees.
Most of the directors have provided the schedules of practices and they are posted to thecalendar so be sure to check it for dates and times. There are still cast parts open in some degrees so anyone interested in a part contact the Scottish Rite Office for director contact information.
There is also critical need for volunteers to assist the Rose Croix in reorganizing the wardrobe room as it needs to be completed well in advance of the reunion. Please contact the Wise Master Chris Foleen for more information on when they need help next.
For the reunion there is a need for volunteers as greeters both days, also help with setting up starting at noon on Friday and a building clean up crew for Saturday evening. If you are interested in supporting the Rite in this capacity contact the Office for more information.
The reunion schedule and times of the degrees will be published shortly when available.
It is never to early to RSVP for dinner and lunch for the reunion so, if you already know you will be here, call or email the Office right away at 503-226-7827 or email officemanager@portlandsr.com .
“The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, including the Mystic Banquet, is not a religious observance. It is neither the Feast of the Passover nor a Sacrament of Holy Communion, although it commemorates the spirit of both days.
Chapters of Rose Croix traditionally observed the celebration of the Mystic Banquet 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 the 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 promise to abide by the New Law, the Law of Love, with our present Brethren and all mankind.
In this celebration, we also commemorate the lives all those who labored to improve mankind and were rewarded with betrayal, punishment, and death. Whether poet, religious leader, scientist or social reformer, all who seek to elevate humankind may be considered as Brethren. Masonry is duty, and its practice, often fraught with personal sacrifice, requires the performance of duty for the good of humanity.”
— Forms and Traditions of the Scottish Rite by C. Fred Kleinknecht, 33°
This is one of the few ceremonies conducted by the Scottish Rite that is open to the public. Scottish Rite Masons, Master Masons and their wives or ladies and friends are invited to attend. RSVP is still requested for dinner. In keeping with the dignity inherent to this event alcohol will not be served prior to the dinner at 6 pm.
Click here to download petition: Scottish Rite Petition
Remember to make reservations for diners by calling the office (By 10 am on the Friday before the event) (503)226-7827 or e-mailing Officemanager@PortlandSR.com
Dear Brothers, please take note of the new email addresses for the Portland Valley Business Workgroup.
We will need a few more people to shuttle attendees to the conference from the airport on March 13 and 14.
03/11 Remembrance / Renewal Ceremony
03/18 The 17th Degree
3/14 & 15 Leadership Conference
We will be celebrating the Scottish Rite “Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal” on March 11, 2014.
This Celebration is neither the Feast of the Passover nor a Sacrament of Holy Communion, although it commemorates the spirit of both days. To our Jewish Brethren it signifies the Feast of the Passover. To our Christian Brethren it signifies the Last Supper. To our Brethren of the Rose Croix it is known as the Mystic Banquet.
How long have we been performing this Ceremony? In times past we celebrated Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday Services. In 1994 it was deemed appropriate that a Scottish Rite nonobligatory, non religious “Celebration of Remembrance & Renewal” be performed near the vernal equinox (the first day of Spring).
It is hard to conceive of any Masonic Ritual more beautiful or inspiring. We meet together to break the bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we have offended, and to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. This year we will be “Memorializing” our recently departed Brethren.
We hope you will join us for an excellent meal, beautiful harp music, and an “Inspiring” Ceremony to honor our recently departed Brethren.
Seven Day Cruise to Alaska
To Honor
ILL Gary Kuney, SGIG
To experience the real Alaska, come to where the mountains are taller, the rivers mightier and the wildlife more plentiful than any place else on Earth. This is cruising Alaska. A rugged, untamed wilderness where the forests go on forever and the Summer days never end. Alaska is a pristine Wilderness of beautiful blue glaciers, snow caped mountain peaks and huge whales breaking the surface of crystalline waters. Depart Vancouver B.C. Sunday, June 22, 2014. Check in starts @ Noon, departure @ 5:00 pm.
Bus transportation will be available from Portland to Vancouver on Sunday June 22nd. Side trips will be available to Denali National Park. Fishing trips are also available. Return to Portland via air not included.
$1340 per person inside cabin.
$1760 per person outside, no balcony
$2260 per person outside cabin with a balcony.
We will cruise on the beautiful HOLLAND AMERICA (OSTERDAM). For more information contact Walt Johnson /11845 Belvidere Place/Portland, Oregon 97225 – (503) 795-4909 OR walt@waltshop.com.
Send a deposit of $350 per person by November 1st, 2013 to the above address with choice of accommodation.
It is hard to conceive of any Masonic Ritual more beautiful or inspiring. We meet together to break the bread of fraternity, to reconcile ourselves with those we have offended, and to drink the wine of refreshment and renewal. This year we will be “Memorializing” our recently departed Brethren.
We hope you will join us for an excellent meal, beautiful harp music, and an “Inspiring” Ceremony to honor our recently departed Brethren.
To all Scottish Rite Brothers,
On March 13, 14, and 15 of 2014, the National Scottish Rite Organization will present a Regional Leadership Conference in Portland, Oregon. It will be held at the Double Tree Hotel at the Lloyd Center. The special room rates are $ 129.00 for a single Queen and $ 149.00 for a Premium Guest room with a King bed or two Queens. To receive the special rates use the code ( OSR ). Make your reservation by calling 503 281 6111 or 800 996 0510. The cut off date for the special room price is February 20. We’re planning a special Columbia River Gorge Tour and luncheon for the ladies taking in all the beautiful sights. We encourage you to have them come with you as there are great restaurants and shopping near the hotel.
This is a very special regional event and we have been honored to be chosen as the host city. We promise that you will have a great time and you’ll be able to renew old friendships and make some new ones. More information when we receive it.
For additional information or questions please call Walt Johnson at 503-795-4909 or walt@waltshop.com