Saturday, January 30, 2010
First Degree Rehearsal at Rescue Lodge this Sunday Evening
The next rehearsal for the First Degree at Rescue Lodge No. 772 is Sunday evening, January 31st, at 7:00. The degree is scheduled for Saturday, February 20th, at 3:00.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Roast Beef Dinner this Friday
Roast Beef Public Dinner is tomorrow, Friday, January 29th from 5:00-6:30pm at the Lodge. Take-outs available from 4:30-5:00. Tickets are available at the door. There is still a need for more members of the clean-up crew starting at 6:00pm.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
District Deputy Grand Master's visit to Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794
The Right Worshipful James Kelley, District Deputy Grand Master for the Essex District, will make his official visit to Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794 on Wednesday, January 27th, at 7:30pm during our regular communication. Dress is "Tux or Tux-Like."
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Grand Master's Appeal for Haitian Relief
GRAND MASTER'S URGENT APPEAL FOR HAITIAN RELIEF ...
Most Worshipful Edward G. Gilbert, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, has issued an urgent appeal to all Masons in the jurisdiction for all individual Brother Masons and Masonic Lodges to come to the aid of those who have been devastated by the disaster in Haiti. The Grand Master is requesting that tax deductible contributions be made in the form of checks to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, Inc and marked "Special Haitian Relief Fund" and mailed to Masonic Brotherhood Fund, Inc., 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. These monies will be made available directly to provide and augment aid and assistance to those members of our Masonic family that hail within the Grand Orient d’Haiti that have been devastated by the earthquake and its collateral damage in the Caribbean.
The full text of the Grand Master's appeal follows:
January 20, 2010
My Dear Brethren and Friends,
This past decade has seen the world stage beset by a multitude of cataclysmic events caused by Nature and others far too frequently caused by the consequents and interventions of Mankind. The Masonic Fraternity has consistently and swiftly hastened to the calls of the needy and the distressed as is wont by our basic tenets and obligations. A code of belief that emanates from that enduring biblical verse, “and now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, these three: but the greatest of these is Charity.”
Today, we have barely set foot upon the path of a new decade; when Nature has tested our resolve by unleashing a devastating earthquake of monstrous proportions, which has rained havoc, destruction and ruin upon our fellow brothers and sisters of the human family in Haiti. We at the Grand Lodge of New York shall do our part toward answering the call of these distressed Masons and their families in providing a source of much needed help, support and comfort. Together, we will stand united with our fellow brethren in Haiti, providing them with brotherly love to cement and heal their current hardship, and to offer a beacon of hope to rebuild stronger bonds of friendship for a better tomorrow.
Heeding the call I have established a Special Haitian Relief Fund under the umbrella of the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, to provide and augment aid and assistance to those members of our Masonic family that hail within the Grand Orient d’Haiti that have been devastated by the earthquake and its collateral damage in the Caribbean.
In an effort to help supplement and thereby better enable our Grand Lodge to offer financial assistance, I am appealing to every Lodge to keep these unfortunate Brethren and their families paramount in your prayers and to give genuine consideration in supporting this Special Haitian Relief Fund. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund earmarked for the Special Haitian Relief Fund and mailed to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010.
Brother James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States, once said, “The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” Brethren, as members of our gentle Craft, I know that I can depend on each of you to lead with your heart, because you are truly a great brotherhood.
With kindest fraternal regards, I remain your friend and brother,
Edward G. Gilbert
Grand Master
Most Worshipful Edward G. Gilbert, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, has issued an urgent appeal to all Masons in the jurisdiction for all individual Brother Masons and Masonic Lodges to come to the aid of those who have been devastated by the disaster in Haiti. The Grand Master is requesting that tax deductible contributions be made in the form of checks to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, Inc and marked "Special Haitian Relief Fund" and mailed to Masonic Brotherhood Fund, Inc., 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. These monies will be made available directly to provide and augment aid and assistance to those members of our Masonic family that hail within the Grand Orient d’Haiti that have been devastated by the earthquake and its collateral damage in the Caribbean.
The full text of the Grand Master's appeal follows:
January 20, 2010
My Dear Brethren and Friends,
This past decade has seen the world stage beset by a multitude of cataclysmic events caused by Nature and others far too frequently caused by the consequents and interventions of Mankind. The Masonic Fraternity has consistently and swiftly hastened to the calls of the needy and the distressed as is wont by our basic tenets and obligations. A code of belief that emanates from that enduring biblical verse, “and now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, these three: but the greatest of these is Charity.”
Today, we have barely set foot upon the path of a new decade; when Nature has tested our resolve by unleashing a devastating earthquake of monstrous proportions, which has rained havoc, destruction and ruin upon our fellow brothers and sisters of the human family in Haiti. We at the Grand Lodge of New York shall do our part toward answering the call of these distressed Masons and their families in providing a source of much needed help, support and comfort. Together, we will stand united with our fellow brethren in Haiti, providing them with brotherly love to cement and heal their current hardship, and to offer a beacon of hope to rebuild stronger bonds of friendship for a better tomorrow.
Heeding the call I have established a Special Haitian Relief Fund under the umbrella of the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, to provide and augment aid and assistance to those members of our Masonic family that hail within the Grand Orient d’Haiti that have been devastated by the earthquake and its collateral damage in the Caribbean.
In an effort to help supplement and thereby better enable our Grand Lodge to offer financial assistance, I am appealing to every Lodge to keep these unfortunate Brethren and their families paramount in your prayers and to give genuine consideration in supporting this Special Haitian Relief Fund. Checks and Money Orders should be made payable to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund earmarked for the Special Haitian Relief Fund and mailed to the Masonic Brotherhood Fund, 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010.
Brother James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States, once said, “The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” Brethren, as members of our gentle Craft, I know that I can depend on each of you to lead with your heart, because you are truly a great brotherhood.
With kindest fraternal regards, I remain your friend and brother,
Edward G. Gilbert
Grand Master
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 27th, 7:30pm
District Deputy Grand Master 's official visit to Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794
Friday, January 29th, 5:00-6:30pm
Public Roast Beef Dinner (take-outs 4:30-5:00pm)
Sunday, January 31st, 7:00pm
Next rehearsal for the First Degree at Rescue Lodge No. 772
District Deputy Grand Master 's official visit to Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794
Friday, January 29th, 5:00-6:30pm
Public Roast Beef Dinner (take-outs 4:30-5:00pm)
Sunday, January 31st, 7:00pm
Next rehearsal for the First Degree at Rescue Lodge No. 772
Friday, January 15, 2010
Roast Beef Dinner January 29th at Mount Defiance Lodge
Tickets are now available for the Roast Beef Public Dinner on Friday, January 29th from 5:00-6:30pm at the Lodge. Take-outs available from 4:30-5:00. The Dinner Committee will be meeting this Monday, January 18th, at 7:30pm at the Lodge. Lodge members desiring tickets to sell should contact Rich Strum or Bob Bartlett.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Masonic Breakfast Saturday in Lake Placid
Just a reminder that the January Masonic Breakfast for the Essex District will be held this Saturday, January 16th, at 9:30am at the Howard Johnsons in Lake Placid.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
January Meetings at Mount Defiance Lodge
The next regular communication for Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794 will be 7:30 Wednesday evening at the Lodge. On Wednesday, January 27th, at 7:30pm, the Right Worshipful James Kelley, District Deputy Grand Master for the Essex District, will make his official visit to Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Dinner Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Mount Defiance Lodge Dinner committee meeting scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for Monday, January 18th, at 7:30pm.
Friday, January 8, 2010
First Degree Rehearsal at Rescue Lodge No. 772 this Sunday
The next rehearsal for the First Degree at Rescue Lodge No. 772 will be this Sunday evening at 7:00pm at the Lodge. The degree is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 3:00pm.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
January Masonic Breakfast
The January Masonic Breakfast for the Essex District will be held on Saturday, January 16th, at 9:30am at the Howard Johnsons in Lake Placid.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
District Deputy Grand Master's visit to Rescue Lodge No. 772
Just a reminder that the Right Worshipful James Kelley, District Deputy Grand Master for the Essex District, will make his official visit to Rescue Lodge No. 772 tonight at 7:30pm.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Dinner Committee Meeting Scheduled
The Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794 Dinner Committee will meet on Monday, January 11th, at 7:30pm at the Lodge to begin planning for the public dinner at the end of the month (January 29th).
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