Maundy Thursday - Des Moines Scottish Rite

Des Moines Chapter Rose Croix

 The Des Moines Scottish Rite held its annual Maundy Thursday Observance.

It was preceded by a delicious dinner in the Main Dining room prepared and served by the Kitchen Krew.

Delicious Swiss Steak on a bed of rice with carrots, salad and a roll. With Peach Cobbler ala mode for desert.  As always it was wonderful and the company was great.

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 In the Scottish Rite, darkness often refers to the disappearance of truth and justice in the world.  As the symbolic lights are extinguished, we reflect upon this loss,  By relighting then, we reinforce our belief that as Knights Rose Croix it is our duty to throw off the mantle of sorrow and darkness and emulate those historical figures who have brought truth and knowledge to mankind.  This solemn ceremonial is an imortant part of the ritualistic work of the Chapter Rose Croix and expresses our commitment to the living of a conscientious and enlightened life.

 The Ceremonies of Extinguishing of the Symbolic Lights

Cecil L Goettsch II 32 K C C H Soloist

Robert M Speed 33 - Accompaniment

- Spiritual Arr. Burleigh

Wise Master  - Ronald D. Lindhart, 33
Senior Warden -
                      William R. Clark, Jr. 33
Junior Warden -
                           Daniel R. Hobson, 33
Almoner - Donald A. Driscoll, 33
Orator - Matthew A. Risberg, 32
Secretary - Allen E. Sells, 32
Treasurer - William J Vandivier, 32

 The Twelve Soliloquies

Thaddaeus - William L Knoll, 33

Andrew - Bryce B. Hildreth, 33

Simon - Donald L. Jones, 33

Peter - John W. Clearman, 33

Nathaniel - Michael B. Aves, Sr. 32 KCCH

Thomas - Donald D. Pierce 32

James - Shane A. Harshbarger, 33

Phillip - Brian D. Pappaducas, 33

James, the Lesser - Samuel G. Wise 33

Matthew - Richard Koch, Jr. 33

John - Mark A. Clark 33

Judas Iscariot - Michael W. Fletcher, 32 KCCH

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Relighting of the Symbolic Lights

Wise Master  - Kurt M. Hoffmann 32

Senior Warden - William R. Clark, Jr. 33

Junior Warden - Daniel R. Hobson, 33

Almoner - Donald A. Driscoll, 33

Orator - Matthew A. Risberg, 32

Secretary - Allen E. Sells, 32

Treasurer - William J Vandivier, 32

The Lord Is My Shepherd - Tchaikovski

Arr - Maxwell and Feibel

Cecil L Goettsch II  32 K C C H Soloist

Robert M Speed 33 - Accompaniment

Lux e Tenebris

"The MOMENT when the word was received; when the Cubical Stone was changed into the Mystic Rose; when the Blazing Star re-appeared and the Working Tools of Masonry were restored; when the True Light dispelled the Darkness, and the New Law began to rule upo the earth."

Support and Technical Staff

Costumes - Duane J Wachter, 32 KCCH  - Robert B. West, 32

Dining Room - William J. Vandivier, 32 - Michael J. Miller, 32

Kitchen Krew - Richard W. Hudnall, 33

Make-up - John W. Clearman, 33

Lights - Terry L. Hudik 32 KCCH

Sound - Jeremy J. Phillips, 32 KCCH - Mark N. Cook, 32

Stage - Rusty L. Hill, 32 KCCH

Tyler - Wade E. Sheeler, 32 KCCH

(JCS)