SIR KNIGHT CHARLES A. BECKHARDT JR.

Eminent Sir Knight Beckhardt was raised in Sincerity Lodge No. 181 in March of 1959.  He served as Worhipful Master from 2010 to 2014.  He was also Worshipful Master of Bonnie Blink Daylight Lodge No. 1 in 2007. Plural member of Door to Virtue No. 46.

Sir Knight Beckhardt received his degrees at  Baltimore Royal Arch Chapter 40.  He is a member of  Hiram Council RSM No. 5, and Carroll-Beauseant Commandery No. 8., Carroll Chapter #31 RAM & Carroll Council # 7 RSM.  He was first appointed Eminent Grand Prelate in  2019 and continues to serve as such.

CONTACT : Email: chasnnez@comcast.net

I would like to remind you, we who are KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, are encouraged by The Grand Encampment  to conduct or attend the following Religious Services:

GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SUNRISE, ASCENSION AND CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCES.

Eminent Grand Prelate

  • Easter Sunrise Service

    Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026
    Service begins at 7:45 am with pageantry,
    including dignitaries from nationwide.

    Easter Sunrise Flyer

    Bus departs at 6:00 am sharp and returns
    approximately 11:00 am. Meeting at:
    (6:00 am) – Grand Lodge of MD. in Hunt Valley
    (6:30 am) – Broken Land P&R, west lot @Rt.32
    (7:30 am) – G.W. Memorial in Alexandria

    Donuts and Coffee provided during the trip.
    This is a NO COST event for all guests.

    RSVP seating (first come basis) with:
    SK Norm Henthorn: 443-784-1588
    Kt.nhenthorn@gmail.com

  • Masonic Homes Christmas Observance

    November 3, 2025

    The details are as follows:
    Place: Maryland Masonic Homes – Chapel
    Date: Sunday, December 21st
    Time: 3:00 PM
    Dress: Knights Templar Uniform – no sword or Chapeau

    Eminent Commanders:
    There is another Christmas Observance we need to try to support. That is the York Rite
    annual Christmas Observance.
    This Observance is held on the third Sunday of December each year at the Maryland
    Masonic Homes in Cockeysville. The Observance objective is for the York Rite to
    sponsor a worship service for the residents. Many Blue Lodges are assigned a Sunday
    throughout the year by the Chaplain of the Homes, The York Rite has always been
    assigned the third Sunday of December.
    The three York Rite bodies take turns hosting this service. If possible and If your
    schedule allows, I would like to personally invite each Commandery to this service. This
    would be a great way to show our residents, our support of them.

    If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 410-
    833-6881 or e-mail, chasnnez@comcast.net
    Blessings:
    Charles A. Beckhardt Jr. , KTCH, Grand Prelate
    Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Maryland