FROM THE EAST Brethren, Freemasons believe in men, a great possession it is, to believe in our fellows because we have said the same vows, seen the same work, taken the same degrees, sat in the same lodge, struck hands with the same grip. To have faith in one’s fellow Brother is an asset beyond money, and beyond price. To believe that most men have good within them, and is worthy of trust and confidence, is a wealth that cannot be destroyed by the cynic. Regular attendance at meetings is necessary to secure the valuable secrets of the Order, and for the individual Mason to determine for himself whether he is open for more knowledge and wisdom. And as for what is Masonic labor? To quote Ben Franklin, Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold or silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealing with one another; sympathy begets sympathy, kindness begets kindness, helpfulness begets helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason. Fraternally, Paul H. Schutz, Sr. WM
TRESTLEBOARD Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 Regular Communication “History of Masonic Tracing Boards” By Bro. Ben Hoff Dinner………………..6:30pm Meeting...………..…...7:30pm Officers Dress Formal All Masons Welcome *** Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 Regular Communication ******Fellowcraft Degree****** Dinner……………......6:30pm Meeting………….…...7:30pm Officers Dress Formal All Masons Welcome
Masonic Birthdays Awaiting Committee Report Mr. Thomas C. Bowker Chr. RW Dick Mekenian 732-449-2359
Stephen Schwab…...62 Roland Brown....60 Benjamin Danskin....55 Edward Hughes....47 James Thompson…...47 Michael Dorrer....12
Mr. Keith Reinsen Mr. Raymond Marks Chr. WM Paul H. Schutz, Sr. 732-681-4593
I SEE YOU’VE TRAVELED SOME
Awaiting EA Degree Mr. Tom White Awaiting FC Degree Bro. Carlton Kromer Bro. Greg Ciancio Bro. Claudio M. Stanziola Bro. Glenn Cantor
*** Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 District Lodge of Instruction Caesarea Lodge #64 District Meeting….....7:00pm DLI…………………..7:30pm Officers Required to Attend
LODGES OF THE 17TH DISTRICT Asbury Jordan No. 142 …….. 1st&3rd Tuesday WM: Adam Reich
732-995-1683
Navasink No. 9………...….1st&3rd Wednesday
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WM: Richard Joyce
732-546-8390
Wherever you may chance to be Wherever you may roam, Far away in foreign lands; Or just at home sweet home; It always gives you pleasure, It makes your heart strings hum Just to hear the words of cheer, “I see you’ve traveled some.” When you get a brother’s greeting, And he takes you by the hand, It thrills you with a feeling that you cannot understand, You feel that bond of brotherhood that tie that’s sure to come When you hear him say in a friendly way “I see you’ve traveled some.” And if you are a stranger, In strange lands all alone If fate has left you stranded Dead broke and far from home, It thrills you– makes you numb, When he says with a grip of fellowship, “I see you’ve traveled some.” And when your final summons comes, To take a last long trip, Adorned with Lambskins Apron White and gems of fellowship The tiler at the Golden Gate, With square and rule and plumb Will size up your pin and say “Walk In”, “I see you’ve traveled some.” anon
Durand No. 179……………...2nd&4thMonday WM: Gary Olsen
732-295-8677
Olive Branch No. 16…...……..2nd&4thTuesday WM: Rich Cavanaugh
Please keep our United States military men and women in your thoughts and prayers.
— DINNER IS FREE — PLEASE BRING A CAN FOOD/DRY GOOD TO HELP REPLENISH THE “FOOD BANK”
732-833-2210
Caesarea # 64 ……..………....1st&3rd Monday WM: Brian Hetzko
732-497-0467
Monmouth # 172 ……..……...2nd&4th Fridays WM: William Hammell
908-601-2546
Matawan # 192 …………......1st&3rd Tuesday WM: Robert Darley
732-536-3209
*** Balloting on Candidates can take place at any regular communication. So don’t miss your meetings. ***
REHEARSALS ARE EVERY WED. AT 7 PM, OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AND ALL MASTER MASONS ARE WELCOME.