Rolla York Rite

06/15/2026

Rolla Commandery No. 59, Knights Templar was well represented at the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri's Annual Conclave, held in St. Louis, MO on 06-11-2026.

Sir Knight Michael J. Estright was installed as Grand Sword Bearer for the 2026 - 2027 term. Sir Knight Jeffrey Y. Militti was installed as Grand Prelate. In addition, Sir Knights Gary R. Woodruff & Johnnie E. Bryant were installed as Regional Grand Commanders.

Congrats Sir Knights!

06/13/2026

At the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Missouri's Annual Assembly today, the Merit Award was presented to Illustrious Companion Johnnie E. Bryant, Illustrious Master of Rolla Council No. 39, R & SM, for the 2025 - 2026 term. Congrats Johnnie on a great year!

06/13/2026

Congratulations to Steve Eberharter for being awarded the Grand Council of Missouri Lewis & Clark Award for Region 4. Well deserved recognition 🎊🎆🎉

06/13/2026

Rolla Chapter 32, Royal Arch Masons was well represented at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri today.

Excellent Companion Johnnie E. Bryant, current High Priest, received the Honorary Degree of the Order of the High Priesthood.

Excellent Companion Raymond J. Robert Jr. received the Distinguished Chapter Gold Award, for his term as High Priest this past year. Rolla Chapter No. 32 received more points than any other Chapter in the State!

Very Excellent Companion Allen L. Ward was installed as District Deputy Grand Lecturer for Region 4, & also received the Lewis & Clark Award for Region 4!

Very Excellent Companion Gary R. Woodruff was installed as District Deputy Grand Master for Region 4.

Very Excellent Companion Steven F. Eberharter was installed as Royal Arch Captain.

Congrats to each of these Companions on a great year, & best wishes for the coming year!

06/13/2026

Congratulations to VEC Steve Eberharter, VEC Gary Woodruff, and VEC Allen Ward for their selection to serve the Grand Chapter!!

Congratulations to our members that serve the Grand Chapter of Missouri Jeffery is now Grand Master of the 3rd veil, Benjamin is still our DDGHP and Donald, besides being the Grand Secretary was also made Honorary Grand High Priest!

06/10/2026

Registration and Hotel Reservations are NOW OPEN for the South-Central Conference of York Rite Masons, Sep 18-19. held in Little Rock.

Follow the link below or in the comments to register online, download all information, flyers, and forms, and link to the hotel for reservations. Don't wait too long, hotel reservations deadline is Aug 18th and rooms are at a discounted rate of $103 per night.

https://aryorkrite.org/2026-south-central-york-rite-conference/

05/31/2026

/G\. If you aren’t receiving the Beacon monthly, please contact the Secretary/Recorder.

Missouri York Rite Beacon May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/0ac757c011d0/mogyrb-may2026

05/10/2026

The Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery are meeting in St. Louis June 11-14, 2026. The last time the Grand York Rite of Missouri met in St. Louis was in 1995 - 31 Years Ago!

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State Missouri held it's first meeting in 1846 in St. Louis and continued meeting in that city for the next 50 years. Join us in June where we will also commemorate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence.

All Grand Session information can be found on moyorkrite.org, under the 2026 GRAND SESSIONS menu.

Reserve your hotels and meals by May 18th!