Holy Ark Chapter No. 304

Royal Arch Masons, State of New York

“Paying the Best in Masonic Wages”

 

Report for the December 2019 Convocation of Holy Ark Chapter

Dec 21, 2019 | News & Events

Companions We opened the December 18, 2019 Convocation of Holy Ark Chapter at 5:00 PM in order to get ahead of the busy evening ahead of us. After opening the Chapter High Priest Gary Fazio and Companion Dennis Lyons prepared a “Make your Own” submarine sandwich dinner. Many thanks to them! At 7:30 PM we conferred the Past Master degree upon four of our Canadian visitors. At the conclusion of the degree they were given a Chapter Penny and a special card signifying that they received the NY Past Master Degree. Our thanks to RE Jim MacConnell for conferring the degree together with RE Fred Velott Jr as Marshal,  RE Paul Czubaj as Sr Deacon who also did Q&A’s with RE Keith Poppendeck.  Participating in the degree was Ex Selom Adjogah, RE Pepper Weinheimer III and several others. RE Jim Kintzel conducted the elections and ME RJ Kessler and Ex John Haslam Sr. officiated in the Installation together with  RE Gaskill, RE Singer and Ex Dinatale and MW Sullivan. Thanks to everyone for their fine efforts! Special distinction was conferred upon RE Velott Jr. who was elected Secretary Emeritus… congratulations Fred! A special program will be held in April to honor this distinguished Companion.  Ex Gary Fazio was presented with a special Royal Arch and Cryptic Apron and the Imediate PHP jewel. After the meeting the Companions retired to the Collation Hall to enjoy a special cake and punch which was furnished by RE Poppendeck. A great time was had by all! Merry Christmas!

New Companions

Nov 18, 2015 | Photo Galleries

Holy Ark Chapter No.304 held its Royal Arch Degree and welcome new Companions Peter Stein, Dennis Lyons, Michael Wright, Michael Wood. 20151118_220224_resized

Holy Royal Arch Degree Conferred on 8 New Companions

Dec 9, 2014 | News & Events

On Wednesday evening, Holy Ark Chapter No 304 Conferred the Holy Royal Arch Degree on 8 new Companions. 4 Companions from Ames Chapter (Lockport, NY), 1 Companion from East Aurora Chapter, 3 Companions from Holy Ark Chapter 304.

Congratulations to Companions Jeff Smith, Michael MacTurk and Andy Drouin on completing your journey through the 4 degrees of Capitular Masonry.

The Companions of Holy Ark Chapter look forward to seeing and welcoming you to our next regular Convocation on November 20, when we will be doing the Royal Arch “Walk-about Program”.

E:.John B. Haslam Sr. M.C. High Priest, Holy Ark Chapter 304

2013 Photos

Dec 9, 2013 | Photo Galleries

Grand High Priest 2013-2014

Grand Lecturers Convention Oct.29,2013

 

Awards Night at Holy Ark

Grand Masters Day at West Point 2013

 

Holy Royal Arch Degree

 

Other Photos

New Furniture for Holy Ark Chapter

Oct 25, 2013 | News & Events

Holy Ark Chapter would like to thank the Companions of Niagara Chapter for their generous donation of their furniture. The enhancements will certainly add luster to the Royal Arch Experience and will certainly give the new candidates a favorable impression of Royal Arch Masonry!