Saturday, May 10, 2008

2008 Current Events

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Saint John’s Lodge No.1

“From ancient times no master or fellow could be absent from his lodge, 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.” -Ancient charge

Worshipful Brother Glendon Vokey

INSTALLED JANUARY 9TH, 2008 at the Masonic Chapel, Masonic Park, Mount Pearl, NL

To contact our Lodge Secretary use this e-mail address: lodge_secretary@hotmail.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 5th, 2008 - 7:00pm - Lodge Committee 9:30pm - Social Committee Meeting at Bldg. 15, Masonic Park, Mount Pearl, NL.

May 6th, 8th, 13th, 2008 - 5:00pm Sharp - Practice for a 3rd. Those participating are asked to come prepared. Any Member of Saint John's Lodge No.1 is always welcome to attend Lodge Practices. It is a great place to learn the "ropes" for any Brother who feels they are so inclined, as well as a good opportunity to re-establish your connection to your Mother Lodge.

May 14th, 2008 - 8:00pm - Regular Meeting of the Brethren of Saint John's Lodge No.1, Freemasons Hall.

May 24th, 2008 - 2:00pm - Installation of Lodge Newfoundland Kilwinning No. 1754

May 26th, 2008 - 7:00pm - Attention! all members of the Social Committee. A Social Committee meeting will be held at No.1 Duffy Place, O'Leary Industrial Park. W. Bro. Don Vokey, has volunteered the Board Room of his Employer at Northstar Technical Inc., for our meeting space this evening. Thank You, Bro. Don.

May 27th, 2008 - Official Visitation to Lodge Newfoundland Kilwinning No. 1754.

June 7th, 2008 - 10:30 am - All Brethren are invited to attend the historic ceremony to consecrate the new home of Freemasonry in Newfoundland and Labrador and to lay the ceremonial cornerstone on Saturday at the Masonic Park Seniors Community, Mount Carson Avevue, Mount Pearl, NL. Donning of Regalia will begin at 10:30 am at the Seniors Community Centre. Any Brother who wishes to attend the ceremony must RSVP by contacting Very Worshipful Bro. Allan Carter at 744 2168 or by e-mail: pcarter@nl.rogers.com.

*RSVP no later than Thursday, May 15th.

June 8th, 2008 - 7:00pm - First Colony Lodge of Installed Past Masters is hosting the Eighth Annual Divine Evening Service. It will be held at the Masonic Park Chapel that Sunday.

June 14th, 2008 - Eleventh Annual Charity Masonic Golf Tournament at the Willows Golf Course Best Ball Tournament - $75.00 entry fee, to be followed by a BBQ at Freemasons Hall. Proceeds to go the the Freemasons Hall Building Fund and the Kids Eat Smart School Lunch Program. Contact Lodge Historian for Tickets.

Keep checking this website for necessary updates on the various traditional Lodge functions and updates with regards to upcoming changes in Lodge Meeting locations and Schedule changes.


Please note that 2007/2008 dues are $135.00.

(Photo of the Masonic Park Senior Citizens Club - June 7th, 2008 meeting location for the up coming consecration of the new Seniors Community Centre and the Provincial Headquaters, Lodge Meeting Facility, and Entertainment Facility for both the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the District Grand Lodge of Scotland - Newfoundland and Labrador, Grand Lodge of Scotland.)


Moving-In Day - to be announced by our Worshipful Master when the new Seniors Resource Centre, "Freemasons Hall," is ready for our tenancy.

The head of our Lodges' Property Committee would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted in the careful packing and removal of the property belonging to the Membership of Saint John's Lodge No.1.. I hope there will be even more support for moving-in day, when the time comes.
(Looking into the Past - See photos inset).


In Memoriam: Bro Wilson Raymond King, January 30, 1942 – April 29, 2008
Entered Nov 11, 1992, Passed Feb 10, 1993, Raised May 12, 1993

SPECIAL BUSINESS - Mr. Hedley Adams will be raised to the 3rd Degree.
OFFICIAL VISITATION - Our official visitation for April will be to Lodge NF Kilwinning No. 1754 on Tuesday May 27th. The WM asks for your support.

CONSECRATION OF FREEMASON’S HALL - All Brethren are invited to attend the historic ceremony to consecrate the new home of Freemasonry in Newfoundland and Labrador and to lay the ceremonial cornerstone on Saturday, June 7, 2008, Masonic Park, Mount Carson Ave. Mount Pearl. Donning of Regalia will begin at 10:30 am at the Seniors Community Centre. Any brother who wishes to attend the ceremony must RSVP the organizing committee by contacting Very Worshipful Bro. Allan Carter at 744 2168 or Email: pcarter@nl.rogers.com no later than May 15th.

UPCOMING INSTALLATIONS - Lodge Nfld. Kilwinning ........ May 24 2:00 P.M.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION - The Annual Communication of Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador will take place on October 18, 2008, at the Capital Hotel, Kenmount Road, St. John’s. Any Brother wishing to run for an elected office may pick up a nomination form from the Lodge Secretary.

SICK VISITING - If you are aware of someone who is in need of, or would simply appreciate a visitation, please contact WBs Cecil Templeman or Ted Davis. Brethren please see if you can find some time in the next 10 months to volunteer to assist the Lodge’s Sick Visiting Committee in seeing to the needs of those more unfortunate than ourselves affiliated with our Fraternity. The Sick Visiting Committee is looking for teams of two Brethren to assist with this Fraternal initiative. Please contact WB Ted Davis. The issue of the Sick Visiting Register and its future location has been referred to our Worshipful Master to address with the appropriate Grand Lodge Committee, during the last Lodge Committee meeting.

FREEMASON’S HALL - Visit
www.masonicpark.ca for updated information on the construction of the new home of our fraternity. Freemasons’ Hall needs your support! We are currently just approx. $70,000.00 shy of our stated goal of $500,000.00. Just 1/3 of Newfoundland Masons have made a personal contribution. If you haven’t done so, donate today.
(Click here http://www.newcomm.net/masonic/FundRaising.htm for more detail from the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador's website for current developments and updates with regard to the Freemasons Hall Seniors Community Centre Fundraising Initiative, being conducted on behalf of the Fraternity and the Residents of the Masonic Park by members of our Masonic Park Organization.)


FIRST COLONY LODGE CHURCH SERVICE – The Eighth Annual Divine Evening Service will be held at the Masonic Park Chapel Sunday, June 8th, 2008 at 7:00pm. Sponsored by First Colony Lodge of Installed Masters No.29. Brethren of both jurisdictions, together with their Ladies and friends are welcome. Freemasons Hall will be opened at 6:00 pm for Brethren to don regalia and approximately 6:50 pm we will parade to the chapel. Immediately following the Service, we will return to the hall to take off our regalia before going to the Community Centre for refreshments. Total collection for the Masonic Park (Freemasons Hall). Receipts & envelopes will be provided for tax purposes. Light refreshments at the Community Hall following the Service, provided by the Ladies of First Colony Lodge, served by the Ladies from the Community Centre.
(The Masonic Park Chapel - See photo inset)

ANNUAL MASONIC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - The Eleventh Annual Masonic Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Willow Brook Golf Course on Saturday, June 14th 2008 at a cost of $75.00 of which a $50 tax receipt will be provided. This will include a BBQ and presentation of prizes at the New Freemason’s Hall after the tournament. Proceeds will go to the Freemason’s Hall fund, the School Lunch Program and the Kids Eat Smart Program. See Bro Ted Davis or Bro Lew Crummey 834-8118.

Please note that in the list of Officers for 2008, the SW and JW positions are reversed on your mailed out Notice Papers. WB MArk G.S. Bradbury is actually our SW and MWB Herman Starkes is our JW.

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LADIES AUXILIARY

We have been advised by our Worshipful Master that the "Freemason's Hall" buildings construction has been completed. With that announcment the Master would like to extend an invitation for the Ladies of Saint John's Lodge No.1 to return to their regular meeting schedule and for them to join us after our May meeting for some Social Activity.

Notices with regards to our Ladies will be posted here or in the Lodge Notice Papers at the first available opportunity. Any Lady/Widow wishing to be on the Lodges' mailing or e-mailing list for correspondence and notice papers should communicate this desire through the Lodge Secretary, this web site, or any active officer or Past Master of the Lodge.

This past year saw the Ladies Auxillary of Saint John's Lodge No.1 taking a break in their 31 years of continuous operation. It should be noted that during that lengthy time frame our Ladies have contributed over $51,500 to both the Masonic Fraternity and our Community. A web page has been set up to honour our Lady's contribution to the Craft. If you would like to contribute to the Lady's WebPage please e-mail the WebMaster with your contribution.



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