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4/7/23 - Good Friday observance will be hosted by KT#1 that night.. Open to all Sir Knights and their families.
4/7/23
Sir Knights and Companions,
Sir Knight Fred Smith, Eminent Commander of Chesapeake Commandery No. 10 KT extends his invitation to you....
Please find attached the announcement of the 2023 Good Friday Observance hosted by Chesapeake Commandery No. 10 K.T.
The Knights Templar have four Religious Observance each year:
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Christmas
Chesapeake Commandery held its first Christmas Observance last December...the first in several years.
We will now host a GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE ...again the first time in many years.
This is a simple service...intended to come at the end of your day on GOOD FRIDAY, April 7th.
The dress can be Templar uniform (less swords & Chapeau), Sunday best, or what you wear to work...we just want you with us.
The service is meant to be some special time....an hour of prayer and reflection on the miracle of our salvation.
We will begin at 5:00 p.m. You are invited to stay as long as your time permits, but we will depart in peace at 6:00 p.m
Several of us intend to gather for a Dutch-treat dinner at the Denton Dinner following the Service.
Nothing special... You are invited to have all the food you are willing to pay for yourself.
I have also attached the information for the Good Friday Observance for the Baltimore Area Observance, which is for Sir Knights Only, at Bonnie Blink in Cockeyville...just in case you might like to partake in a larger event.
For those interest in the Easter Sunday Service conducted by the Grand Encampment of Knight Templar of North America at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial, please follow this link to the Grand Encampment's information page:
Yours in Christ's Service
SK Vern Huebschman
Recorder
Chesapeake Commandery No. 10 KT
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4/9/23 - Easter Sunrise Service – GWNM Alexandria , VA
Grand Encampment flyer click to see
5/18/23 - Ascension Day - to be hosted by KT#4 in Frederick Open to all Sir Knights and their families, but RSVP strongly encouraged, as it will be catered by OES (Frederick chapter). Interested parties should contact Garty Kennedy of Jacques DeMolay #4.
4/7/23 - Good Friday observance will be hosted by KT#1 that night. Details to follow. Open to all Sir Knights and their families. To be officiated by GP Beckhart.
4/9/23 - Easter Sunrise Service - the bus trip is organizing. So far we have interest in one bus from Cockeysville, and the west side group may, but might drive themselves instead. Awaiting further information. Also will need to start dialogue with Eastern shore Commanderies to see if they have an interest in a bus. Last year they had prior commitments, but said they may this year. Must follow up on the commitment level and plan accordingly.
2023 Guidelines for Easter Service
Virginia Grand Commandery Bi Centennial Celebration and Parade- Thursday May 4 Hotel and parade info from VA grand commandery
Sir Knights- We have been informed that the Doubletree hotel rooms are filled up. The Grand Commander of Virginia has recommended other hotels nearby:
"Some hotels close to Doubletree are Ft. McGruder about 3 minutes away, the Holiday Inn Express and Courtyard by Marriott that are very close to Doubletree."
"Some hotels close to Doubletree are Ft. McGruder about 3 minutes away, the Holiday Inn Express and Courtyard by Marriott that are very close to Doubletree."
Please take note and Govern yourselves Accordingly. Thanks and I hope to see you there.
John H. Austin, REGC
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May 15 2023 7:30pm SEMI ANNUAL grand commandery of Maryland , grand lodge of MD oriental room
5/18/23 - Ascension Day - to be hosted by KT#4 in Frederick, as it was last year. GP Beckhart to officiate and other talent arranged by Gary Kennedy. Open to all Sir Knights and their families, but RSVP strongly encouraged, as it will be catered by OES (Frederick chapter). Interested parties should contact Garty Kennedy of Jacques DeMolay #4. PM me for contact info.
COMMANDERY INSPECTIONS 2022
Inspector General requirements for commandery inspections
10 Man opening
receive Grand Commander
Sword Drill
York #16 TBA
