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Early recollection of the Rite in Missouri is abysmally scarce and little if any existence was present in the state until the late 1850s. With that date in mind, it\u2019s important to clarify that brethren of the Rite may have been about the state and likely were but were extremely few in number and under no organized banner of a lodge, council, chapter or consistory. Into this dark fog comes a mason who would leave great
handprints upon the Craft of Missouri. Ill. Anthony O\u2019Sullivan<\/p>\n
The year is 1859, O\u2019Sullivan, then Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, RAM of Missouri is in Chicago attending the Triennial Convocation of the Gen. Grand Chapter of RAM. At the same time Ill. Albert Pike, with the permission of the NMJ opened the Supreme Council, S.J. in that city. At that meeting Ill. O\u2019Sullivan received the 4\u00b0-32\u00b0 Degrees, was then coroneted a 33\u00b0(IGH) and then crowned as \u201cSGIG in Missouri and Bordering States\u201d (all in the same day). Upon his return, little is shown of his efforts for the Rite. He would from time to time communicate degrees in his office or elsewhere but other than opening the door and setting the frame, his actions for the rite are few compared to others & when one considers the calamity of War that befell his period of service we find some understanding. What Sullivan did do is
bring another ardent Brother, Martin Collins, to Washington D.C. in April of 1866, just months before his death. There Collins & another Brother, William Loker, received the 4\u00b0- 33\u00b0 and at the SGIG O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s request were appointed Special Deputies for Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“We live our little life; but Heaven is above us and all around and close to us; and Eternity is before us and behind us; and suns and stars are silent witnesses and watchers over us. We are enfolded by Infinity.” -Albert Pike<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a two hundred (founded on May 31, 1801) plus year-old branch of the world-wide order of fraternal societies known as Freemasonry. <\/p>\n\n\n
The organization is subdivided into Orients and Valleys. Members in Missouri may belong to the Valley of Saint Louis, the Valley of Columbia, the Valley of Joplin, the Valley of Kansas City or the Valley of Saint Joseph.
It is important to note that Scottish Rite Freemasonry challenges no man\u2019s political creed, leaving that to his country and to himself; it does not interfere with any man\u2019s religious opinion, leaving that a matter between his God and his conscience; and yet is does seek to impress by the most sublime and beautiful lessons, enforced by the most profound reasoning the almighty power of truth, appealing to the highest and purest sentiments of the human soul for the enforcement of its principles. Ignorance, tyranny and fanaticism are its foes; liberty, equality, and fraternity are its watch words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” -Albert Pike<\/p>\n\n\n
In the July 1988 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal, there is \u201cA Vision Statement\u201d that tells who we are and what our goals must be in the future. It reads:<\/p>\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry must continue to enhance its character as a premier fraternal organization, managed and led by highly motivated, forward-thinking men of strong moral and ethical quality. It must be attractive to men of good character and embraced by their families. It must continue to be financially sound and independent, and it must make a positive impact on the quality of life of its members and society in general through its teachings, and thus will be a world leader in the recreation of the traditional moral values, including Love and Charity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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06:00 PM, 30 March, 2026<\/p>\n
The next Cathedral Preservation and Four Bodies meetings will be on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Valley of St. Louis. Please put this on your calendar! ALL Scottish Rite members are invited to attend. This is your opportunity to hear what is going on in the Valley and how you can assist. Make sure to wear your cap! \n<\/p>.\n
\nOfficers of the Four Bodies and Committee members are expected to attend the Four Bodies meeting. For those that will be giving a report, please send a copy of your report to Illustrious Bret Akers, 33\u00b0 at exec@scottishrite-stl.org. \n<\/p>.
\nDinner will begin at 6:00pm, The Preservation Board Meeting will begin at 7:00pm, and The Four Bodies Meeting will begin at 7:30pm. \n<\/p>.
\nAs an additional reminder, your Lady is invited to come along with you to meet with other Ladies for an evening of conversation and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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06:30 PM, 16 February 2026<\/p>\n
Don’t miss the Fellowship Night next week! February 16th ! Join us at Lit Cigar Lounge in Chesterfield for this informal gathering that’s sure to be an enjoyable time of fellowship and discussions- show up and leave when you need to- Either way all Brethren are welcome and we look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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April 17th – 18th – 19th, 2026<\/p>\n
Excitement will soon fill the halls of the Cathedral on April 17th -18th AND 19th as Brothers gather for our\nSpring Reunion. This year we are planning the return of the THREE DAY FORMAT based on popular request.\nThis will include many new events being offered and planned along with the degree work! More specifics soon\nto be announced! Below are those reported to the Valley Director or Work as on the agenda…Check it out!<\/p>\n
4\u00b0- Secret Master- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 11\u00b0-Elu of the Twelve- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 14\u00b0- Perfect Elu- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 16\u00b0-Prince of Jerusalem-Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 18\u00b0 Knight Rose Croix- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 27\u00b0- Knight of the Sun- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 29\u00b0- Scottish Knight of St. Andrew- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 30\u00b0-Knight Kadosh- Formal Conferal- ALL FOUR APARTMENTS\n<\/p>\n \n31- Inspector Inquisitor- Formal Conferal\n<\/p>\n 32\u00b0- Master of the Royal Secret- Formal Conferal<\/p>\n