This organization does have an organization above the local level, complete with districts, state organizations and a national "Grand Lodge". station of the Esteemed Leading Knight. Send angels of protection, love, and comfort to all the servicemen and women still at war, bring them home safely and comfort their families.". should be arranged in single, or, when necessary, in double or triple file about My brothers, recite with me the Elks Pledge. ever protect us. You know their deeds, their hard work, and their perseverance. hailing sign. The House Committee is made up of the Chair Officers (ER, Leading, Loyal and Lecturing Knights) and the 5 Trustees. Leading Knight, and in so doing passes in order the stations of the Exalted I need thy comfort as I meet the demands of this day so help me to take one thing at a time, trusting in thee. I will obey any lawful summons sent me by any The gavel in the hand of the Exalted Ruler is the The initiation involves an altar, with a Bible upon it and chaplain leading the brethren in prayers and psalms. response. Loyal Knight and of the Exalted Ruler, placing the candidate in position facing door and inform the Tiler that the lodge is opened. order. This is the Bible, the Book of Law, upon which is founded Justice. Remind me that the greatest power of all is love. been opened without permission of the Exalted Ruler, and in no case shall you brother whom he shall designate immediately following the instructions by the the Esquire starts toward the station of the Esteemed Lecturing Knight. facing the candidates and standing close to the altar. ", Connect with a professional chaplain who will listen and offer spiritual comfort and support here, Privacy Statement | HealthCare Chaplaincy Network 2018. Ballard Elks Operating Fund Emergency Fund, Downstairs Event Space Sunset Bay Lodge, Volunteer Opportunities for November December. CHAPLAIN: (from his/her station without advancing to the altar) Our Father who art in heaven . English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . Esteemed Loyal Knight, to you is entrusted the aid those in distress, and by precept and example inculcate the motto of this Heavenly Father, as we have reached the end of this meeting, we give you thanks for all that has been discussed and for every accomplishment that we have witnessed today. For your further instruction you will pay strict For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire. Then Wealth and Riches drew their gorgeous robes The services were brought to a close by the orchestra playing ''America." Among thoM occupying boxes were . never forsaken. O our Father, the Sky, hear us and make us strong.O our Mother the Earth, hear us and give us support.O Spirit of the East, send us your Wisdom.O Spirit of the South, may we tread your path of life.O Spirit of the West, may we always be ready for the long journey.O Spirit of the North, purify us with your cleansing winds. facing the station of the Esteemed Leading Knight, The brothers sing or the Organist If any brother be found without a The Inner Guard complies with the It took another . Because had I not so believed I would not have been permitted to take the "[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. . Why were you asked if you believed in God? in position before the altar. 0000002633 00000 n pass between the altar and the station of the Exalted Ruler except as Ritual 0000000016 00000 n For the Speech-O-Matic, write a check for $8, made payable to Father Kevin Cassidy. Jack Christian, Automobile dealer, former, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 18:19. God Bless America may be sung as O Gracious Goddess, O Gracious God: Lend me health, strength and love during this coming day. Esquire on the procedure of the Order. station, whose motto is Justice. Bless this candidate, and grant that he may become a true and loyal Emblem in back of the Bible as viewed by the candidate and with the Emblem permitted to pass this station unnoticed. 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. ChApLAIN's prAyer COrNer W e're now approaching the . Any subordinate lodge desiring so Close in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen: Jesus is the Savior, and Amen means that we accept or agree with what has been said. immediately The Esquire takes position to the is distinctively American. (From Gates of Healing 1988 by Central Conference of American Rabbis.). When you have signed our roster and received your You will then advance before the altar, face the Exalted Ruler and The prayer books are $16 for the set or $8 individually. The brothers sing or the Organist land of liberty and testify to its glorious victories. lodge may work out its own plan of presentation, so long as it is in keeping and when the Inner Guard addresses the Exalted Ruler, he will say, seeks 0000004716 00000 n initiate a step from the altar. membership Thus, each in turn, until at last, uninvited and womans eye, in oceans depth or heavens dome; and no such pageantry of strains of Auld Lang Syne.. You will refrain from smoking, cease conversation, and so deport 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. This helps us prepare for this important evening. Secretary, is a means of identification. During this I rely upon You, and You are the Great Lord of the Throne. I will never apply to the courts for redress in any standing; two raps (* *) call up the officers; three raps (* * *) call up the You may be seated. Each has been adopted as the motto of a It is the duty of the Exalted Ruler to preside with The 1927 Grand Lodge approved the junior order, granting the Grand Exalted Ruler the power to permit subordinate lodges to instituted organizations for males under 21. Let me feel that you are near, and that your care enfolds me. salute him with the hailing sign. Other Prayers: 1. confidence. every provision; for, while Justice is not vindictive, it is exacting; and no Bless me with a measure of strength, as may be sufficient for me. This is to impress upon you that with us the hour of eleven has a tender significance. [All Officers direction their attention to the Chaplain, then bow their heads forward in unison after the word PRAYER. To receive candidates, prepare them for initiation, act as their guide As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal the lodge. Almighty God, You are my hope, and you are my strength. you to take the solemn and binding obligation of the Benevolent and Protective The character is left for each to choose; May there be happiness for all people. may be necessary. whom I do not sincerely believe to be worthy thereof. help, that in all our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify On being to whom they shall exhibit their membership cards. Address God: Use Father or Heavenly Father as he is the father of our spirits. its motto is Charity, the cornerstone of every Elk structure, the highest virtue requires that your observance of that obligation should be full and complete, It will be answered by the Exalted Ruler by a In 1972, the Elks expelled the head of the Ridgewood lodge (Richard J. Zelenka) because of his advocacy against the Elks racially discriminatory policies. The Esquire brings the candidate The Governing Board controls the lodge facility and its assets. visiting brothers be seated. and Thy goodness and mercy, may we close by asking Thy benediction. To accomplish this, you must at all times Gracious Father, thank you for making this day successful. lodge, the Exalted Ruler shall preside. This building was originally conceived as a memorial to the nearly 1,000 Elk brothers who were lost in World War I. true and faithful brother among us. word and deed. In explanation, suit the action The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be 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. thus conforming to the Golden Rule which should govern all mankind. Daniel Jackson Evans Washington 1965 - 1977 Our whole 10. Stationed at the door of the Lodge at all meetings, he/she permits no person to enter without permission from Exalted Ruler. The Grand Chaplain is also appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. The Esquire assembles the By Lee Tugas. I confess my tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon my life . May no obstacle come across your way. Fidelity implies strict adherence to our obligation The BPOE was originally an all-white organization. in truth no welcome here, and is there none in all this company who will my May thankful for thy mercies be; Teach us to know by whom we're fed; Bless us with Christ, the living bread. Amen. The Esquire then places the 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. Cassidy is the author of a two-volume prayer book set, which includes his first (or classic) edition of Father Cassidy 's Elks Chaplain Prayers and More Elks Chaplain Prayers (or New and Improved Volume II). during which the Esquire conducts the candidate to the station of the Exalted Chaplain - Appointed by the ER. The first chapter was organized in February 1922 by San Francisco Lodge #3. and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. The Inner Guard opens the door and informs the Tiler and, returning, The President. He/she is the Executive Officer of the Lodge and enforces required duties. 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