News from the Valley of Salem
Brother David Lylse Cross, 32° MSA
by Valley of Salem on 12/22/24
I am sorry to report that Brother David Lylse Cross, 32° MSA, died on 12/17/2024.
Many of you may have known Bro. Cross through his involvement in Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shriners and so many more organizations (including the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts.)
For those who didn't know him, he was a really fine man - a true gentleman. He loved our fraternity, and devoted a lot of his life to it.
In addition to being a Life Member of Grand Lodge, he was a Life Member of Scimitar Lodge, as well a member of Philanthropic Lodge (his primary lodge), and St. John's Lodge. He was raised in Wayfarers Lodge in Swampscott on April 6, 1961. (Wayfarers Lodge merged with Philanthropic Lodge.) He was a Life Member in the Valley of Salem and the Valley of Boston. He was a Freemason for 63 years.
A celebration of life will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street, Salem, MA at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024. Calling hours will precede the service starting at 9:00 AM, with a Masonic Funeral ceremony at 10:30 AM.
For the full obituary, visit https://www.murphyfuneralhome.com/obituary/david-cross
Rest in Peace Brother Cross.
Valley of Salem Family Life Event - Frasier Field
by Valley of Salem on 07/10/24
Save the Date Spring Class
by Valley of Salem on 02/13/21Mark your calendars, hopefully, the Spring Class is on the horizon on April 10, 2021. Currently, plans are for the class to take place in person at Grand Lodge, but with the ongoing pandemic plans are very fluid and can change at any moment. Should they change, we will notify you promptly with the most up to date information.
Abbott Scholarship Application Open
by Valley of Salem on 02/13/21
- A Scottish Rite Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is in good standing
- A student directly related (bloodline or by legal means) to a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction or a member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction who is:
- A high school senior, currently accepted at an accredited trade school who has attained a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- A high school senior, or undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
US Surgeon General and Top Epidemiologist Address Our Fraternity
by Valley of Salem on 03/25/20
Spring Class Degrees of the Day
by Valley of Salem on 02/07/20
The Spring “Jacques DeMolay” class is coming up quickly on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Grand Lodge in Boston.
Throughout the day, the different bodies will be putting on degrees to exemplify the ideals of Scottish Rite. The 12°, Master of Mercy, teaches forgiveness, compassion, and brotherly love. The 15°, Knight of the East, emphasizes the importance of loyalty and fidelity to all of our beliefs and obligations. Knight of the Rose Croix, the 18°, reveals the message of the new law of love and instructs us to prepare a temple in our hearts.
VETERANS: Defender of Peace and Freedom Veterans Recognition Program
by Valley of Salem on 11/11/19
Scholarships Available
by Valley of Salem on 01/25/19Scottish Rite and Masonry, in general, is dedicated to helping our youth afford higher education, and we realize that with the ever-rising costs of colleges and universities, applying for multiple scholarships is a necessity!
Happy Independence Day
by Valley of Salem on 07/04/18
George Washington - Master Mason and President
by Valley of Salem on 02/16/18Excerpts From The Rite Times:
New Scottish Rite Web Site
by Valley of Salem on 01/23/18
Supreme Council's New Website!
Rest In Peace Brother John Haraden Day, Jr.
by Valley of Salem on 12/12/17
Mason Russell to receive 33°
by Valley of Salem on 12/08/17
George Haile elected to receive Meritorious Service Award
by Valley of Salem on 07/07/17
On June 21, the Massachusetts Council of Deliberation elected three members of Massachusetts Consistory to receive their Meritorious Service Awards. Brothers Robert G. Parsons, 32°, George K. Haile, 32°, and George H. Kopps, 32°, were all elected to receive the award.
2017 Abbott Scholarships Available
by Valley of Salem on 01/17/17
- Be a Scottish Rite Mason for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
- Be the child of a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
- Be an active member of DeMolay, Rainbow, or Job's Daughters in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
John Belanger Presented MSA
by Valley of Salem on 12/10/16
Family Life Event and Ladies Night
by Valley of Salem on 05/20/16
Celebration of Life for Brother Douglas M. Broughton
by Valley of Salem on 04/07/16
New Leadership
by Valley of Salem on 10/03/15
New Book on Masonic Aprons
by Valley of Salem on 06/13/15