Rolla York Rite

05/31/2026

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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!

05/06/2026

The Rolla York Rite Bodies held their Annual Open Installation of Officers on Monday evening, 05-04-2026. The event was very well attended.

Members of Rolla Chapter No. 32, Royal Arch Masons were honored to have Right Excellent Companion James E. McManigle, Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, serve as Installing High Priest. Companion Johnnie E. Bryant was installed as High Priest for the 2026-2027 year.

Members of Rolla Council No. 39, Royal & Select Masters were honored to have Most Illustrious Companion Dennis W. Houck, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Missouri, serve as Installing Master. Companion Raymond Robert Jr. was installed as Illustrious Master for the 2026-2027 year.

Members of Rolla Commandery No. 59, Knights Templar were honored to have Sir Knight Terry D. Coppotelli, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri, serve as Installing Commander. Sir Knight Allen L. Ward was installed as Eminent Commander for the 2026-2027 year.

Congrats to all officers & let's have a great year!

05/02/2026

Good morning Companions/SKs. I trust you are having a productive weekend thus far. Please be reminded that our Installation of Officers ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 4th. A dinner will be served at 6 p.m. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we have arranged for Mexican cuisine to be catered by Vides Catering. The ceremonies will commence at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend, kindly notify Allen, Ray, or me. All visitors are welcome and invited. I look forward to seeing you there.

04/26/2026

What an amazing day at the Grand Master's Templar Crusade, held at the Masonic Center of St. Louis yesterday. The facility was beautiful, & the degree work for the Commandery Orders was exceptional.

Thank you to Ascalon Commandery No. 16 for hosting a very successful event. 17 candidates were knighted, & the event was well attended by Knights Templar from across the state.

Honored were MWB Emmett J. Bryson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Missouri, & Sir Knight Terry D. Coppotelli, RE Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri.

04/25/2026

You are cordially invited to attend the Open Installation of Officers for Rolla Chapter #32, Rolla Council #39, and Rolla Commandery #59 on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Join us for an evening of fellowship and tradition as we install our new officers for the coming year.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by the Installation Ceremony beginning at 7:00 PM.

Location:
Rolla Masonic Complex
400 E. 2nd St.
Rolla, MO

This is an open event, and guests are welcome. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!

04/20/2026

A quarterly meeting of Elizabeth St. Leger Council No. 386, AMD, was held on April 18, 2026. Brother Johnnie E. Bryant was honored with the rank of "Man at Arms", of the Red Branch of Eri, for exceptional service to the Council. The presentation was made by Venerable Brother Michael J. Estright, Past Sovereign Master. Congrats Brother!

04/15/2026

2026 Missouri Grand York Rite Session Information - https://mailchi.mp/2a6124b00909/2026-missouri-grand-york-rite-session

04/05/2026

Happy Easter Sir Knights and friends! He has Risen