Especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure
Unless it appeared to the master and wardens that pure necessity hindered him.”
Our next Regular Meeting of Saint John’s Lodge No.1 will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. at Freemason’s Hall, Masonic Park.
By the request of the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Noel Grandy.
RWB. Mark G. Bradbury OMS, Secretary
To have approved the minutes of the past meeting
To read current correspondence
To receive current accounts
To receive and/or ballot on any applications
To deal with Business Arising and General Business
To deal with special business
February 6th, 8th, 13th, 2024, 5:00PM - Lodge Practice Dates, times and locations for upcoming Degree Work.
PILLAR PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Brothers David James Meaney and Jason Craig Higgins will be presented with their Pillar Program Certificate and Pin in recognition of their completion of the Program and their contributions to our Lodge in Particular.
EASTER EGG HUNT – MARCH 30TH AT FREEMASONS HALL
This year we will be hosting our Lodge's Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Freemasons Hall from 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday March 30th. There will be some set up required and brethren helping out are asked to be there at 8 AM. We will be having balloon animals and face painting with an appearance from the Easter Bunny at 10 AM.
OFFICIAL VISITATION
Lodge St. Andrew No. 1139, SC, will be official during our Lodge's March 13th, 2024, Regular Meeting, at 7:30PM.
Our Lodge's regularly scheduled official visitation will be with the Brethren of Lodge Westmoorland, No. 24, Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. on Monday, February 26th, at 7:30PM, at Freemasons Hall.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Lodge Meeting, held Feb 16th, 2024, were circulated to the Brethren for their perusal. Please advise the Secretary of any errors or omissions prior to the meeting to be held March 13th, 2024, at which time the minutes will be put to the Membership for approval.
Annual Masonic Charity Golf Tournament and BBQ
The Annual Masonic Golf Tournament is Scheduled for, Saturday, June 15, 2024, to be held at the Willows Golf Course in Holyrood. Funds are raised to support School Lunch and Breakfast Programs in all parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, marking the 27th anniversary of this event
We have now contributed in excess of $200,000.00 to Charitable Causes over the life of our tournament.
Corporate Sponsorship is encouraged. All Brethren are welcome - register as a single player, or as a group ($80.00 per person fee includes a $50.00 tax receipt). There is a trophy for the Team with the lowest score, and we challenge all Lodges to enter a team. We also encourage you to invite non-masons to participate. Contact our Lodge Secretary for further details.
The Senior Warden wishes to thank those Brethren who helped out with the preparation of a meal for residents of Ronald McDonald House this past month. Once again Brethren, our Lodge is making a concerted effort to put back into the Community.
For outreach this month the plan is to make a contribution to Iris Kirby House in the format of kits containing necessities for adults and kids who have been forced to leave home on short notice. They would contain things such as toiletries, pajamas, stuffed toys, books etc. We hope to solicit the help of our L0adies in creating and preparing the kits. We are also considering a monetary contribution.
In addition we are working on supporting "Heads without Beds" for a planned Friday March 22nd delivery in aid of the Furniture Bank.
Outreach to Shut-Ins - The Lodge continues to reach out to Brethren who are unable to attend lodge. Any brother wishing a visit is asked to contact our Senior Warden, Bro. Kevin Ryan, whose contact information can be found on the back of your Notice Paper.
The March monthly Zoom meeting, is scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. These digital interactions are seen as a great way of staying in touch between meetings. They are also a great opportunity for Brethren who are shut-in or unable to attend regular Lodge meetings to engage and reconnect. Brethren we encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity for camaraderie. Contact our Lodge Secretary to secure your invite to these evenings of digital Fraternity.
The November 2023 edition of Emessay notes is distributed to Lodge email recipients. This month's edition contains an interesting article aimed at ways to grow our Fraternity.
Famous Quotation - "Better to build a bridge than a wall.” - Elton John
LODGE RITUAL BOOKS
These books are essential to any Brother who wish to follow and/or participate in Lodge
Ceremonies.
LODGE OF THE YEAR
EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP
Brethren who due to chronic medical or physical infirmity are unable to attend Lodge are now entitled to apply for Emeritus Membership which will exempt them from paying dues. For Brethren receiving Notice Paper by email, please see the attached cover letter from the Grand Secretary and the applicable application form. These documents are available on the Grand Lodge website for other members. Please feel free to inform me of any brethren who you feel meet the criteria for Emeritus Membership.
OTHER IMPORTANT MASONIC WEBSITES
- Masonic Lodge of Education - https://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/
- For the information of our Members, the web address for our Lodge website is http://saintjohnslodgeno1.blogspot.ca/
- The web address for our own Grand Lodge is http://www.glnl.ca/. Brethren are encouraged to explore these websites as a means of staying informed of important activities within the Craft. There is a Member's Only site, affiliated with the GL site. Please contact the Lodge's Secretary for details as to how to access that portion of that site.
- FREEMASONS HALL BOOKINGS: http://freemasonshallnl.blogspot.com/
- Saint John's Lodge No.1 Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/SJL.NL/
- Masonic Lodge of Education - https://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/
- Masonic Service Association Short Talk Bulletin Podcasts - www.shorttalkbulletin.com
- lntro to Masonry - beafreemason.org
FRATERNAL TIDINGS
The GLNL posts updated newsletters (Fraternal Tidings) on its web site at: http://www.glnl.ca/content.php?cid=59&nav=222
Facts about the "Pillar Program" at Saint John’s Lodge No 1