As a part of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent's mentoring initiative Grand Officers and certain senior Provincial Officers of the Holy Royal Arch now make contact with newly raised Master Masons. They then gradually monitor progress that may lead to the Mason's eventual Exaltation.
As another part of his initiative, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, personally writes to Master Masons at least 12 months after their initiation, possibly closer to two years, to remind them of the approach made earlier by a Grand Officer introducing the Holy Royal Arch and how it completes the happy ending to our journey through Pure Ancient Masonry.
The following is an example of a reply received by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent from such a Mason.
Dear Most Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
Thank you for your letter I received this morning and thank you for your kind words.
I was intrigued with the Holy Royal Arch when I first joined Freemasonry as I noticed many Brethren in my mother Lodge were wearing the Holy Royal Arch Jewel. After speaking to the Brethren with an inquisitive mind and asking a lot of questions about the Jewel and what it represents, I knew then that this was the right path for me after I was raised to MM.
In my journey through EA to MM many Brethren tried to discourage me from joining the Holy Royal Arch saying that it was too soon and I should wait until I have been through the Chair. Other Brethren - and now my Companions - promoted the Holy Royal Arch and said it would be the best thing I will ever do! I took the right advice and progressed as this was my main goal and something I wanted to do when I was an EA.
I am still new to the Holy Royal Arch and, to be honest, still new to Freemasonry in general, but after my Exaltation (an unbelievable ceremony and something I will always cherish) I knew it was one of the best decisions I have made.
Now I am flying the flag of the Holy Royal Arch and trying to encourage many other younger Brethren to be a part of such a fantastic Order. Once again, thank you for your letter and I really will look forward to catching up with you soon.
Yours sincerely and fraternally
SN
August 2010
