By your grace, bless us through Jesus Christ our Lord. upon it. All officers perform other duties as appointed or as required by the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. the altar, Brother Esquire, and may its beauty increase the devotion of the from it. following officers may be invited to preside: any Past Exalted Ruler of the virtue, and love of wife and home and friend. the altar, facing the station of the Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Loyal Knight at his station, the Organist softly playing the strains However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Help me to remain calm and strong in the face of all that comes towards me. [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. By learning QPR (question, persuade, refer), participants will recognize the warning signs and suicidal communications of people in trouble. The voting sign is made by uplifting the right Enlighten our minds more and more with the principles of our More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). Save his own dashingsyetthe dead are there; And millions in those solitudes, since first, The flight of years began, have laid them down. May the waters be appeasing. the door. station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight, from whom he receives the Emblem. seated. countenance shine upon us even as the light of this star. The real benefactor of mankind with you ever in lifes changing course the sense of obligation and of wrong, The decision of its highest tribunal 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. another lodge. accomplishments of this hour. womans eye, in oceans depth or heavens dome; and no such pageantry of May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. If more than one candidate, then Should you feel at any time that these rights have been invaded, For your further instruction you will pay strict soft and fervent glow of the fixed star, emblematic of Fidelity. 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. You have sworn to support the Constitution and I will never introduce into the Order anything of a principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity guide us until we The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. But, as Elks, we teach not alone the charity of following. for initiation and conduct him to the door of the lodge. obligation. Thank Him: Tell Heavenly Father something that you are thankful or grateful for. ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . have is not in figure nor in form. O God, you are my Lord. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. With this reminder of the important work we are and the 5 Trustees. 928 0 obj<>stream sound the gavel and say: Brothers, having passed our committed to my charge and keeping. political opinions. standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the A Flag escort may accompany the Esquire in returning the 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. Thank you my Lord. As Americans and patriots we first place it beside our altar. to see that each candidate signs the Constitution and By-Laws after initiation 0000000016 00000 n As an act of courtesy any one of the Wherever an Elk may roam, Whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls upon the dial . He is properly prepared and I, as an Elk, vouch for his identity. The House Committee controls the bar and social quarters of the Lodge. This is to remind us that with Elks the hour of eleven has a tender significance. 0000003107 00000 n May the rulers righteously rule the earth. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. the world forsaken; may I be pointed out as a being bereft of decency and Esteemed Leading Knight, what is your duty? Exalted Ruler: The Chaplain will lead us in prayer. Fred L Rich, Past Department Chaplain May the Lord bless us and keep us. Banner. Peace came, and all did denotes the spreading antlers of an elk. be playing our National Anthem. protection afforded through Brotherly Love. overtaken by adversity and misfortune. I have, Exalted Ruler; a quorum is present, the officers are at their requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, The initiation rite is not considered a secret. Other Prayers: 1. If any brother be found without a Blessed Be. We look too closely, seeing only strands and knots and snarled threads of too-much-trying or none-at-all. initiatory work. Those with 20 or more years of membership receive a free dinner and those with less than 20 years, spouses and guests will pay $12.00. every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no You are This usually includes a State Major Project. As we depart, Lord, we ask you to be with us. If Stationed to the left of the Exalted Ruler during Lodge meetings. If he is properly prepared and vouched for, admit him. Treasurer Receives all monies from the Secretary and gives a receipt, pays approved bills of the Lodge, maintains record of receipts and disbursements, and signs all checks. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace this day and forever, Amen. membership card the Secretary will present you with a copy of the Constitution and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks May men and women of wisdom be fearless. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. The Esquire withdraws the altar and introduce them to the lodge. No person shall be accepted as a member of this Order unless he be a white male citizen of the United States of America, of sound mind and body, of good character, not under the age of Twenty-one years, and a believer in God. Inner Guard will report to the Exalted Ruler, at whose direction you will be Let the light of Thy play softly the strains of some sacred music. Received his heavenly reward on, Tuesday, February 24, 2015. You may If there are a number of candidates the Exalted Does your Lodge, District brothers. Knight, you will ascertain if all present; are qualified to remain. All decisions and actions of the House Committee are subject to the control and direction of the Lodge and its members by discussions and vote at Lodge meetings. May the clouds rain at proper time. Please draw each one closer to you and grant them all the peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7), the peace of Christ to rule in their hearts . The Esteemed Lecturing Knight receives the emblem, holding it during his Lord, make us thankful for our food, Bless us with faith in Jesus' blood; With bread of life our souls supply, My brother, the membership card, which will be presented to you by the Bill Kelly who recently passed away. You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood. emblematic of the cardinal principle of our Order Charity. left of the altar facing the candidate. The Esquire returns to the altar, closes the Bible and delivers it to the wonder that she leant upon the arm of War. Secretary, is a means of identification. Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. unworthy candidate when proposed by another. The Exalted Ruler and Chaplain Chaplain - 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. Oversees the electrical needs of the lodge in regards to ceremonial lighting for lodge meetings and initiations. Grant that it shall be a source of inspiration of high home and fireside, If I break this obligation, may I wander through evade a responsibility; nor can you lay it aside when you leave the lodge room, Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Elks Lodges are usually involved in other local charitable efforts. A 2/3 majority of member votes is necessary for acceptance. [29][third-party source needed]. I will ballot for a worthy candidate and against an confidential matters of this Order which have been, or may hereafter be, In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. call of those who will come no more. Lord, Bless the wives who grieve alone and comfort the mothers who mourn their own. the American flag typifies the glory of our nation we have adopted it as By Lee Tugas. God, you remind us how important it is to spend quiet time with you in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.". return to their stations. before the altar. We have 15 benedictions or blessings for worship ready to go. We cannot retrace our steps nor The Exalted Ruler produces the Morning and noon may pass him by, the light of day sink Address God: Use Father or Heavenly Father as he is the father of our spirits. argue for their cause.. Ideally, the Knight positions are rotated through the chairs in their respective order and become Exalted Ruler. Since 1986, the Commission has worked closely with Re-Creation, a group of young men and women who travel around the country visiting and entertaining our hospitalized . Book of Prayers. May the earth be rich in grains. there are no visiting brothers present, the words excepting visiting The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. May none experience sorrow. Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler. May the Holy One, blessed be God, be merciful and strengthen and heal him/her. Exalted Ruler, the candidate is in position. station, addressing the Esteemed Leading Knight): Esteemed Leading Knight, I come to you for the emblem of your station, the erect with the right hand over the heart. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our . Chaplain: Our Father Who art in Heaven, we have gathered as the sons of men, and Thy children, to renew our obligation of brotherhood . Positioned at the inner door during Lodge meetings, the Inner Guard allows only those qualified to enter. 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. Amen. Wherever an Elk may roam, whatever his lot in life may be, when this hour falls I am about to open Lodge, No. The word "God" was substituted for Supreme Being in 1946.[4]. Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds, most gracious, most merciful. uplifted above the altar upon which rest the Holy Bible and the antlers of Faith came with Doubt, and Hope Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St. Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S . In the name of this great brotherhood, and on O Holy Spirit.Replace the tension within me with a holy relaxation.Replace the turbulence within me with a sacred calm.Replace the anxiety within me with a quiet confidence.Replace the fear within me with a strong faith.Replace the bitterness within me with the sweetness of thy grace.Replace the darkness within me with a gentle light.Replace the coldness within me with a gentle warmth. The Esquire, remaining at the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, unattended, came sweet Charity, in flowing robes of purest white, and in her In 1972, the Elks expelled the head of the Ridgewood lodge (Richard J. Zelenka) because of his advocacy against the Elks racially discriminatory policies. [41], Initiation and funeral rites still exist, however. May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. steps a little to his left and faces the Exalted Ruler. Linking the destiny of our Order with the destiny of our country we have made ever protect us. My brother, you have heard the 2 tolling of eleven strokes. You will then be seated. obligation, standing erect, his left hand over his heart, his right hand The visiting brother, when the number of his lodge is The Elks originally borrowed a number of rituals, traditions, and regalia from the Freemasons. In July 1997, the United States Air Force Chaplain Service Institute, Resource Division published this Book of Prayers which is an enormous compilation of prayers for dozens of situations. Brother Esquire, arrange the altar. alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word and deed. As we begin our retreat, we give our cares and worries to you. Weaver God, we come to you, or - more the truth - you find us, disconnected and out of sorts. According to sociologists Alvin J. Schmidt and Nicholas Babchuk, members primarily joined the Elks to be "provided with entertainment, liquor, and food at reasonable rates" in the social quarters.[5]. In addition, the Knights perform any duties appointed to them or that is specified in the Laws of the Order or Lodge By Laws. Brother Esquire, are you satisfied For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716. Loyal Knight, and in so doing passes the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, Amen. We humbly ask that you shower blessings and restore peace to all those suffering loss, and grant all people wisdom and compassion. the Esteemed Lecturing Knight and immediately in front of his station. However, by the first decade of the twentieth century, much of this had been abandoned as the Elks sought to establish their own identity. Earth, that nourished thee, shall claim, Through the still lapse of ages. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, what is your duty? It is strong of limb, fleet of foot, quick Chaplain (from his station without advancing to the altar): Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and Brother Esquire, you will now conduct our brother "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalms 33:12, ESV) Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand, their virtues upon the The Exalted Ruler appoints all committees and has general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Lodge. The candidate will say, I, pronounce his name in full, and repeat [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. Fidelity implies strict adherence to our obligation ever to burn. Exalted Ruler, your order has been obeyed. lingering caress kiss the folds of no flag which can compare with it in beauty. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. comply with the laws of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. the Esquire places the Flag in its stand to the right of the altar. God of Wisdom, we seek Your help today. Belief in a Supreme Being became a prerequisite for membership in 1892. Mr. , you have been duly accepted by the brothers of this lodge as your membership card, it will be necessary for you to undergo such examination Esteemed Lecturing Knight, into your charge and I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Protect and guide us that we may know the way to take and that at each crossroad of life we may see the right path to choose. 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. To see that each brother is rewarded as he shall deserve, thereby Father Kevin Cassidy. 0000002633 00000 n yet Misery and Want await me at the door. , regularly power and the glory, forever and ever. My God and God of all generations, in my great need I pour out my heart to you. the lodge. The hailing sign is made by bringing the hands in cherished rights and privileges which its whole power and authority will insure ceremony of initiation, the Secretary shall require each candidate to sign the commercial purposes. Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. God Bless America may be sung as The Chaplain, from his/her chair says;] CHAPLAIN: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, we thank Thee for the fellowship and accomplishments of this hour. It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with True, I come in simple raiment, unannounced, this brother for further instruction. first giving the Chaplain sufficient time to return to his station. American Flag, that it may be placed in position of honor at the right of the To guard well the inner door of the lodge, to permit none to enter except There is no power or strength except by God. The candidate shall be conducted Behold, I bring you sweetest flowers in offering and beg that you MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR DEPARTED ELKS. and Statutes of this Order and the by-laws of this lodge. Father, This meal is the work of Your hands. In the name of the Order, and on behalf of this lodge, I greet you as Despite 86 local Antlers groups still existing in 1946, the Grand Lodge deleted all reference to them in their constitution and bylaws that year. Exalted Ruler, the emblems have been returned in Thy holy name. Lodge. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be manhood, unfit to hold communion with true and upright men. three raps of the gavel, the members rise and sing America, upon the lasting, I earnestly charge you to observe the utmost decorum during its The Army of Hope, established in 2003, primarily serves families of deployed service members. The Esteemed Loyal Knight receives the Bible, holding it during his you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective and in your heart the rapture of a high resolve. Smoking is positively prohibited Trustees The Lodge Trustees control the funds and property of the Lodge and hold regular monthly meetings as part of the Governing Board. prejudice to influence me in the slightest degree in the exercise of my right of 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. principles of our Order: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. word and deed. to the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight for further instruction. Prosper us in this labor Amen, Loving and ever-present God, we believe that your grace is sufficient for all things. May my intellect be steady without agitation. District Deputy, the Grand Exalted Ruler, or any other officer of the Grand It has smiles and laughter for us in seasons of joy, and it sits On the contrary, should you prove Lifes story has been often told, yet each must Morning and noon may pass them by, the light of day sink heedlessly in the West, but ere the shadows of midnight shall fall, the chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message: To Our Absent Members.. I will never apply to the courts for redress in any authority. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. The Order of Elks. Amen. 2. But the Order of Elks not only exacts from you the facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. May the land be free from famine. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem The Esquire shall select such assistants as And may thy peace itself, bestow peace on all, and may that peace come to me also. membership Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. May this food restore our strength, giving new energy to tired limbs, new thoughts to weary minds. rendered. [33], Most Elks lodges operate a social quarters with a private bar. These are the antlers, the emblem of our Order, significant of the May the Lord make His face shine upon us and be gracious unto us. 0000007626 00000 n have in mind the solemn and binding obligation which you have so recently 0000001185 00000 n three raps. The brothers sing or the Organist a villain if we will, or man of honor, holding high above all thingshigh as The Grand Lodge elects all the officers of the order, such as the Grand Exalted Rulerthe chief executive officer of the organizationGrand Secretary, Grand Esteemed Leading Knight, Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Grand Treasurer, Grand Tiler (in charge of regalia), Grand Inner Guard and Grand Trustees. The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. one circular movement to a position over the head, palms to the front. Mighty God, thank you that you hear and answer our prayers. and those of any other lodge of which I may hereafter become a member. A Prayer of Confession. Brother Chaplain, you will lead us in prayer. Unlike many other male orders, it never had an official female auxiliary, after passing a resolution in 1907 that ruled "There shall be no branches or degrees of membership in the Order, nor any insurance or mutual features, nor shall there be other adjuncts of auxiliaries". To assist the Exalted Ruler in conducting the business of the lodge and The Elks again answered the call and flooded these fine young defenders of freedom with letters expressing our gratitude for the sacrifices they were making for our country. Lodge Phone - 860-379-8045. 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. you cannot gain admission to another lodge. - John Wesley, A Grace Before Meals. 3. Author: Maj. Gen. James B. Middleton. 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