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November-December 2007
 About the Cover: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children patient Stetson Bardfield, age 6 of Fort Hood, Texas, is an extremely active first-grader who loves to play baseball. Stetson has been fitted with prosthetic legs at TSRHC and is also treated in the Charles E. Seay, Jr. Hand Center for a hand difference present from birth. He is lighthearted and fun-loving and shows his care for others and his family, especially in the crafts that he sends to his father, who has been serving in Iraq since last October. (Photo: Media Services, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas)
Articles in this issue
Help, Aid, Assist
written by Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander
The newly established Grand Commander’s Scholarship Program is for those who have a strong potential to accomplish great things.
Bridging Generations through Masonic Friendship
written by Christopher Mullaney, 32°
One of the more rewarding Masonic experiences is the opportunity to interact with brothers across different generations who are separated by years of living and circumstances.
The Masonic Tourist: Philadelphia, Part II: Other Masonic Sites in the City of Brotherly Love
written by Glenys Waldman, Librarian, Masonic Library & Museum of Pennsylvania
In addition to the Masonic Temple, the National Historical Landmark designed by Bro. James Windrim, built between 1868 and 1873, and featured in the March-April 2007 “Masonic Tourist,” there are several other sites in Philadelphia with Masonic associations.
Bro. Brother’s Journal: The Shooting Star
written by Michael Halleran, M.M.
The second installment of the ongoing "Bro. Brother's Journal series: "Giuseppe Conti’s tailor shop on Grand Avenue features a fitting area in the storefront window. A promotional gimmick, he measures, chalks and pins his clients right there for the world to see. I was standing in the window on Wednesday morning none too pleased with his selection of shooting coats; all of the available stock in my size were simply too tight."
2007 Biennial Session
written by S. Brent Morris, 33°, Grand Cross, Managing Editor
“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”
Investing in the Future: "And the Greatest of These Is Charity ..."
written by Matthew T. Szramoski, 32°, KCCH, Associate Director of Development
Bro. Matt shares how the generosity of two Masons helped him and inspired him to help others.
Book Reviews: Stocking Stuffers, 2007
written by James T. Tresner II, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again, time to consider holiday gifts for the Masons on your lists. (If you want someone else to consider one of these gifts for you, you can casually leave this issue of the Journal open on the coffee able—with appropriate markings!). And there are lots of goodies.
Ill. James E. Vann, 33°, Installed as National President of National Sojourners, Inc.
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Ill. James E. Vann, 33°, was installed as National President of National Sojourners, Inc. on June 15, 2007.
Current Interest: Scottish Rite Has Not Forgotten the Victims of 9/11/01
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The Scottish Rite continues to remember the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks by supporting the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund.
Current Interest: 82 Years of Service to Freemasonry!
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On September 21, Ill. Walter Breuning, 33° of Montana celebrated his 111th birthday! Born in 1896, he is the 56th oldest living person in the world, the 26th oldest living American, the 2nd oldest American male, and the oldest member of the Southern Jurisdiction. He has lived in three centuries, and his accomplishments are amazing.
Current Interest: The Special Courage of Bro. David Slugocki, 32°
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On August 26, 2007, Bro. T. David Slugocki, 32°, was seriously injured in Iraq when his tank was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. Bro. David is a specialist 4th class of the 2nd Platoon, D Company of the 69th Armor, Ft. Benning, Georgia. He is also a Pennsylvania Senior DeMolay, a Master Mason in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and a member of Roanoke, Virginia, Scottish Rite. That he survived his injuries is one miracle; that he is healing well enough to go home is clearly another.
Current Interest: Is Scottish Rite Important to You?
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Visit http://ritenow.scottishrite.org to see the latest from Supreme Council Membership Services.
Current Interest: Old Glory Celebrated at Tampa Scottish Rite Center
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On June 14, 2007, the Scottish Rite Masons in Tampa celebrated Flag Day with over 700 people waving flags along Memorial Highway.
Freemasonry Q & A: Are all Grand Masters “Most Worshipful"?
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Almost all Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters have the honorific title of “Most Worshipful.”
Notes from the Northern Light: November-December 2007
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The Scottish Rite Journal (ISSN 1076-8572) is published bimonthly by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America, 1733 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20009-3103. |
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