Masonic Maundy Thursday Dinner and Ceremony

3008 9th Avenue Southwest,Huntsville AL 35805

06 April, 2023

Description

The Huntsville Scottish Rite presents our annual Maundy Thursday Dinner. A modest dinner of chicken or lamb, salad, sides, drinks, and dessert with a traditional ceremony to follow. An open-to-the-community event, this Masonic ceremony is neither the Feast of the Passover nor the observance of Easter but rather a celebration of fraternalism. Friends, family, and anyone interested in Masonry is welcome to attend. The Feast of the Paschal Lamb does commemorate both of these holy days through some shared ritual and symbolism, such as the act of “breaking bread”, prayer, and a reaffirmation of our faith in the craft. The Feast of the Paschal Lamb traditionally was held on Christianity’s Maundy Thursday but has been since deferred to alternative dates in deference to the rites of churches. However, at the Scottish Rite, brethren of the Chapter of Rose Croix hold the Feast of the Paschal Lamb, or the Mystic Banquet, at this time of year as a memorial service. It is an opportunity to honor brethren who have passed and, most importantly, to strengthen and celebrate our brotherly ties. We assemble as Freemasons, bound in our shared values and solemn commitments to each other and our rite. The Feast of the Paschal Lamb reminds Scottish Rite Masons that the soul is immortal and the bonds of fraternal love cannot be severed by the passing of time. Lastly, the ceremony and festivities that follow serve as a reminder to Brothers that our lives are to be dedicated to the Masonic principles of duty and service to elevate mankind. By honoring those who have lived a life of service as Masons, we are prompted to recall that this effort may be fraught with personal sacrifice, as described in the origins of Passover and Easter, and requires dedication to the principles and values Scottish Rite Masons espouse. For more info about the Huntsville Scottish Rite: aasrhsv.org Office Address: 3008 9th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM Phone: (256) 539-1300 Email: [email protected] Masonic Maundy Thursday Ceremony: scottishritenmj.org/blog/feast-paschal-lamb