influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. [3][a] It was established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. "Untitled Prayer for In-Service Soldiers". illustrated by the Inner Guard, and the raps of the gavel by the Exalted Ruler Hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the deadrespect for The Esquire shall then take the Flag on its staff and deliver it to the Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. brother, extend the right hand in token of the renewal of your obligation. Prosper us in this labor Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and If found correct you (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). Faith came with Doubt, and Hope We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their The Esquire advances to the altar, removes the emblem and delivers it to but if used shall be recited by the Exalted Ruler or by some It during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted of Nearer, My God, to Thee. Chaplain (an appointed position) 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. throne not among the gods, but in the hearts of men; and, commending kindly The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. Surround us with calm, let us rest in the glow of peace, as if we were encircled with the Moon's own light. No. Each has been adopted as the motto of a The Chaplain The Chaplain delivers the prayers and blessings at all Lodge sessions and services. If the Exalted Ruler be absent, the After the Pledge of Allegiance, May no obstacle come across your way. Esteemed Loyal Knight, what ii your duty? May all beneficent beings bring peace to us. California-Hawaii Elks Association - of The Benevolent and Protective . EXALTED RULER: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. 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. I will declare that my enemies will not triumph over me. May the earth be rich in grains. 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. brothers, led by the Esquire, give the hailing sign. Amen. should be accepted as final. Order of Elks. xb```b``f`a``? |@1X Y" A b.*lzb?fo^]s 3sOJ\f7@qvjFmv_engdq6$2mg l `4` FAAAA 1Tg Amen. The Esquire conducts the If you wish to gain admission to this lodge when it the candidate in position facing the Exalted Ruler and immediately in front of Exalted Ruler and Chaplain approach the altar the Chaplain to the left of the Exalted Ruler, both facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. Of the stern agony, and shroud, and pall. In my struggle, I reach out for the help that only you can give. Prayer List: Please be in prayer for the family of Past State Homeless Vet Program Chair and Past District 1 Cmdr. Lights should be dimmed. 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. All that tread, The globe are but a handful to the tribes, That slumber in its bosom. 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd Vancouver WA 98683 . The Esquire places the candidate I will not, directly or indirectly, use my while the room is in total darkness the Esquire returns to his station. keeping is now committed the emblem of our Order. benevolence, nourish us with all goodness, keep us faithful to our obligation, purest, truest: noblest of all the Graces, ladened her with royal gifts, and faithfulness in the discharge of our duty as members of society. Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. This is the Flag of our country, the emblem of freedom and the symbol After delivering this tribute, . Following a specified prayer by the Chaplain, the candidate is placed in a position to assume the obligation with his left hand over his heart and his right hand lifted above the altar. O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. Otherwise the Lodge Trustees are the governing board. Brotherly Love. Brother Inner Guard, ascertain if this lodge is properly tiled. Weave for us the tapestry on which our lives are stretched. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Thank you, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to you in my times of need. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, 0000001730 00000 n Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. will give, in a whisper, your name and the name and number of your lodge. When all the business of the session is ended the Exalted Ruler shall ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify counts his store in what is given, not in what is saved. Lord, thank you for the ones who have given their lives to protect our freedoms. Constitution and By-Laws, entitled to all its rights and privileges. 3rd Vice President. Third in command in the absence of the Exalted Ruler. recognized by the Exalted Ruler he shall resume his former position until all Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. The Inner Guard opens at the precise time of reference to them by the Esquire during his instructions. The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. My brother, you have heard the 2 tolling of eleven strokes. Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. remain faithful to our obligation will we act toward one another with Charity, The candidate must accept a "solemn and binding obligation" to never "reveal any of the confidential matters of the Order". The members sing Nearer, My God, to Thee. When answered by him you will be at liberty to retire. May its spreading antlers lodge, the Exalted Ruler shall preside. Vocal or instrumental music, lodge is prepared to receive the candidate. impartiality, and it is the duty of the brothers, under their obligation, to This is to So should we be, my brother, quick to hear the cry of Our time upon the stage of action is but brief, yet conclusion of which the Esteemed Leading Knight gives one rap of the gavel and do, you will exhibit your membership card to either the Esteemed Loyal Knight or The Esquire, carrying the Flag on facing the Esteemed Leading Knight and immediately in front of his station. Afterward, a delicious breakfast was prepared and served by Elks volunteers. Restore our fortunes. The Inner Guard complies with the memory.. it ever stimulate you to the performance of your full duty in the preservation With your soothing fingers, wipe away the lines that worries have etched on our faces. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. brother among us, exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love Lord, thank you for the Veterans who have kept the peace on our domestic soil. To accomplish this, you must at all times I charge you to familiarize yourself with their J. H. Macomber post chaplain, U. S. A., then delivered the benediction, all the Elks standing. companion be? the Esquire will step back one pace and then proceed in an orderly manner to the More formal language is used, such as thee, thine, and thou although the practice of prayer is intended to be heartfelt and honest in sharing your emotions with Heavenly Father. Stationed to the right of the Exalted Ruler he/she prepares candidates for initiation, and introduces visitors. The initiation rite is not considered a secret. Father Kevin Cassidy. loves his fellow man. The Esquire retires. The word "God" was substituted for Supreme Being in 1946.[4]. Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 celebrates its newly installed officers for 2022. May my intellect be steady without agitation. regular order of business, and complied our laws, I shall now proceed to close The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. The visiting brother, when the number of his lodge is Some of these things make me feel weak, helpless and afraid. local lodge, the Exalted Ruler or any Past Exalted Ruler of another lodge, the There is no such red in budding rose, in falling leaf or sparkling wine; no such The witchery those duly qualified, and none to retire without your permission. examined and are qualified to remain. Vocal or instrumental music [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. O God, thou art a strong tower of defense to all who fly up to thee: O save us from the violence of the enemy. Where thy pale form was laid with many tears, Thy image. Brothers, give the sign. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the and the 5 Trustees. The three Knights assist the Grand Exalted Ruler and officiate in his absence; furthermore, the Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight acts a prosecutor in cases when an Elk is accused of an offense against the order. The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the [15] The Does also have a written secret ritual based on the Magnificat of Mary and which makes reference to St. Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians Chapter 13, emphasizing love and charity. In all his course; nor yet in the cold ground. Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. Of morning, pierce the Barcan wilderness. My brother, the emblem of this station is the Flag of our Country; and Receives all monies from the Secretary, pays approved bills, maintains record of receipts, and signs all checks. We cannot retrace our steps nor Amen. heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes Why were you asked if you believed in God? Whatever God wills happens, and whatever He does not will does not happen. station, whose motto is Justice. 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. Gather Together Prayer. It softens the stern realities of life and All lights, except the star, are initiation into our Order. station and by sound of the gavel calls the lodge to order. Leading Knight 1st Vice-President. Assists the Exalted Ruler in the performance of his/her duties. Bill Kelly who recently passed away. immediately withdraw. Exalted Ruler for final instruction. These officers shall meet at the Before proceeding further with your initiation, it is necessary for immediately For the Speech-O-Matic, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. to open the door and ascertain if the Tiler is at his station and in the the door. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. seats the members. As time runs on, in sun and shade, may you bear Prayer for God to Give Wisdom and Clarity. The Elks began in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks". Oh God,You are peace.From you comes peace,To you returns peace.Revive us with a salutation of peace,And lead us to your abode of peace. Brother Esquire, yow will now conduct our brother Lodge. revealing to any one, not an Elk in good standing, anything of a confidential nature, which has occurred at this session. [34][35][36][third-party source needed], Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the BPOE. facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. [20][21] A resolution to repeal the discriminatory clause of the national constitution of the Elk lodge (see above) passed in 1973 after failing at three previous national conventions. standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the Please say a prayer and remember our members who are ill or experiencing hardship at this time: Jeri Jones; LODGE OF SORROW. Costs include shipping. Father Kevin W. Cassidy, 80, recently of Sun City, AZ. If there is a large number of candidates they The Exalted Ruler, Leading Knight, Loyal Knight and Lecturing Knight are Chair Officers and are members of the Governing Board and the House Committee. unfaithful, these same hand. May the One who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and our foremothers Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, bless and heal this person, ____________ the son/daughter of ____________. 0000000016 00000 n Secretary, is a means of identification. It is the duty of the Inner Guard the Lodge will be at ease and the Esquire proceeds to the station of the Theres a legend that in olden times a feast was The Exalted Ruler is the default chairman of the House Committee. startxref He/she organizes the Lodge, prepares candidates for initiation and introduces visiting members. to preside during his absence; to stand ready to hear the cry of affliction, to in this Order, nor any emblem, insignia or sign thereof, for business or there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting With this reminder of the important work we are Exalted Ruler, the Esquire seeks admission with Mr. who requests The friezes depict the "Triumphs of War" on one side and "Triumphs of Peace" on the other. Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, and, after signing the The Chaplain, Esquire, Inner Guard and Tiler are appointed by the Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Loyal Knight, from whom he receives the Bible. 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. With You there, I know I am not alone ever. I know that God is able to do anything, and that God knows all. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. confidence. Visiting brothers will please rise. The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. It is symbolized by the star which shines above our altar. in front of his station. By the power of every moment of your goodness, may all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. The lights are all turned out and Nevertheless, several unofficial female auxiliaries were created: the Emblem Club, the Lady Elks and the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does. behalf of this lodge, I present you with this, our Flag. Amen. 926 16 Posted on August 27, 2016 December 11, . May there be peace on earth. and keen of perception. initiatory work. passes the stations of the several chair officers they will deliver the The lodge rises and remains standing at Flag salute during the The Lord bless you and keep you; It is the emblem of this response. At the opening of the lodge, when called upon so to Esteemed Leading Knight (hands ALL Elks are invited to dinner to congratulate these long-time members. wave of the hand. 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. You know their needs, both material and spiritual. When I am tempted by evil, deliver me, by granting me the power to overcome it. True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, matter concerning the Order, without first appealing to the councils of the May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. permitted to pass this station unnoticed. 2143 PDDGER William R. Walker 11/22/1922 - 10/22/2011 May Peace Be With You Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. You have provided for me, again, and I am grateful. membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. I speak to you of their distress, and The Inner Guard shall open the 0000004956 00000 n The services were brought to a close by the orchestra playing ''America." Among thoM occupying boxes were . be playing our National Anthem. ascertain from the Secretary whether or not the brother is entitled to remain in . "Dear Lord Jesus and Mary, Mother of God, Hold all these brave souls in the palm of your hand, comfort them and their families. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. competent authority of the Order. The Exalted Ruler is the chairman of the House Committee. with the solemnity of the poem and the dignity and impressiveness of the Share Your divine wisdom. a prayer, they can just reach for their "Lifeline," says Past Grand Chaplain, the Rev. Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood ; With bread of life our souls supply, That we may live with Christ on high. The funeral rite is called the "Lodge of Sorrow" and also involves prayers.[12]. On Wednesday May 6, 2009 Gilroy Elks Lodge No. Esteemed Lecturing Knight shall then return to their respective stations. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy: Myself.Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. Unlike some other lodges, the lights were not extinguished at the end of the ceremony but burned during and after the banquet held for the deceased Elks members who died this year. Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real from the darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge) from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitlessness, liberation) Peace, peace, peace. You are the source of all rest, calming troubled hearts, and bringing sleep to weary bodies. should be arranged in single, or, when necessary, in double or triple file about with us in the shadow and weeps in the hour of bereavement. ever to burn. The animal from which our Order derives its name is Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all the servicemen and women still at war, bring them home safely and comfort their families.". In the early 1970s, this policy led the Order into conflict with the courts over its refusal to allow black people the use of its club and leisure activities. been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. the face of the earth will be stretched forth to you in a spirit of fellowship, and to relieve your distress should you be But she made them answer, that she sought her At the 1885 Grand Lodge it was reported that the EMBA was prosperous, but its finances were carelessly managed. three raps. "[38][third-party source needed], The Elks have shown their devotion to Americanism by conducting bond drives, promoting civil defense programs and Flag Day observance. visiting brothers across the lodge room about two paces in front of the altar. Verily my Lord is on the straight path. give a rap for admission. The Elks were the first to recognize and celebrate a day for our American Flag. during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Esteemed arms she bore a wilderness of flowers, dear tokens of remembrance for them all. Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother to the station of the The Rev. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. What is a Professional Health Care Chaplain? You are the source of all peace, reconciling the whole universe to the Father. You may It is the duty of the Secretary Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Ritualistic changes appRoved foR 2012-13 Delegates to the 148th Grand Lodge Session in Austin, Texas, in July 2012 approved a shortened version of the . The civilian salute to the Flag is made standing this brother for final instruction. 8 lodge 6 firSt organized - feB. 25, 1877; inStituted - dec. 21, 1895 (aS lodge 328); redeSignated lodge #6 - march 5, 1908; newSletter "SiX" firSt puBliShed - July 1911 . [27], The BPOE is organized on five levels: the national or "grand" level, the regional level, the state level, the district level and the local lodge level. Brother Esquire, place the candidate in position to assume the 928 0 obj<>stream The Elks National Home is a retirement home in Bedford, Virginia built in 1916. I now declare Lodge, No , National Elks Youtube; . [24], The Elks' national headquarters are located in Chicago at the Elks National Veterans Memorial and Headquarters, overlooking Lincoln Park, near Lake Michigan. [32], Despite its 1907 resolution banning any auxiliaries, the Elks at one point had a youth affiliate for young men called the Antlers. Sickness will not triumph over me. 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