Dear Companions,

I thank all of you for the honor of being made Thrice Illustrious Master. I view this honor as an important role which I hope to be worthy of, and look forward to all of our Council meetings.

It is my desire that we continue the time honored and sacred traditions of this important York Rite Body, and carry forward all the accomplishments of the previous T.I.M., Joseph C. McCann. Since our meetings now coincide with the Chapter meetings, we can bring our York Rite family closer together and increase the unity, friendship and harmony of our elite organization.

In closing, may God bless all of you and your families.

Sincerely & Fraternally,
John "JJ" Keating, Thrice Illustrious Master