November 2017
St. John's Lodge No. 2A.F. & A.M.
P.O. Box 409
1406 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 328-9303
Regular Communication Every
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Except July and August
www.stjohns-no2-de.com
Stated Communication
** NOTICE NOTICE **
Prior to our regular communication on November 8, 2017, there will be a meeting of all grand lodge members and wardens at 7:15 pm. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
Prior to our regular communication on November 8, 2017, there will be a meeting of all grand lodge members and wardens at 7:15 pm. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
From The East
My Brothers,
If you haven't heard and or seen it on Facebook we are having a good year so far!
Fun was had by all who attended our first ever outdoor movie night. We did a double feature with the Nightmare Before Christmas
and Young Frankenstein.
Our first fundraising event for the year was An Evening with Spirit and Medium Deanna Fitzpatrick. It was a fun event and a great
success that netted $825. Thank you to the officers and their better halves for helping with both of these events.
Our next fundraiser is our ANNUAL ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday November 25th. Please come out and support the
lodge and have fun with a great meal.
The holidays are quickly approaching and it is the time for giving. For The Thanksgiving Holiday, we will be providing boxed
dinners for 10 needy families. The lodge will provide the frozen turkeys, and we the members can provide the rest. I am
proud to say I have received a great response by the brothers of this lodge. Thank you.
The next one is near and dear to my heart! This will be our 3rd year in a row of giving toys to the kids at the Ronald McDonald
House. Please bring any new unopened "nice" toy (no coloring books or crayons, we are looking for quality gifts,
something you would give a family member) to the November and December's Stated Communications.
Every gift submitted will
earn you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. The winner will be drawn at the December's meeting and the winner will
have their dues paid for the next Masonic year.
The Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Delaware is signed up to be part of the HERO Program with Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 and make an appointment to donate. After your blood donation, fill out a HERO Card with Grand Lodge of
Delaware Freemason. (This is so GL can track our success).
FYI - refreshments for after our meeting with be cheeseburger mac and cheese.
Thank you!
May the Great Architect of the Universe bless you and your families!
Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Stephane (Steve) G. Sabourin, PM
W∴M∴ Stephane (Steve) G. Sabourin, PM
Important Lodge Dates
Officer Practices/School of Instruction ‐ Every Monday Evening at 7pm
Degree Nights ‐ See Website Calendar
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser ‐ November 25th, 8am - 11am
Ladies At The Table ‐ December 2nd 6pm
Important Lodge Dates
Officer Practices/School of Instruction ‐ Every Monday Evening at 7pmDegree Nights ‐ See Website Calendar
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser ‐ November 25th, 8am - 11am
Ladies At The Table ‐ December 2nd 6pm
Fundraisers
Message From The Grand Master
Brethren, please allow me to introduce myself ‐ I am John W. Marinucci, Grand Master of Masons in Delaware for the 2017‐2018
Masonic Year.
Brethren, we spend too much time focusing on the loss of members and
Fundraisers
Message From The Grand Master
Brethren, please allow me to introduce myself ‐ I am John W. Marinucci, Grand Master of Masons in Delaware for the 2017‐2018 Masonic Year.
Brethren, we spend too much time focusing on the loss of members and
not enough time enjoying what we have! We will manifest
that which we hold in our hearts and minds. If we continue the negative dialogue that Masonry is on the decline ‐ it will be.
However, if we change that to a positive message ‐ That we are a selective organization and only the best of the best are
accepted ‐ Brethren, we will grow. After all ‐ who wants to board a sinking ship ‐ NOBODY. But on the other hand ‐ EVERYBODY
wants to be part of an elite organization.
My brothers, Masonry is NOT on the decline as long as its most valued tenants
remain within our hearts and guide us in our daily lives. And let's not allow ourselves to be distracted from the real work
of Masonry by getting caught-up in a numbers game because as we continue to guard our West Gate, membership will naturally
wax and wane. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as Grand Master and always remember, we have the privilege of living
in the land of the free only because of the sacrifices of the brave
Announcements
2ND SATURDAY COFFEE – The monthly 2nd Saturday Social will be on Saturday, Nov 11th. This is an informal get together of
Masons from accross the state to intereact without a scrip or agenda.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER – On Saturday, November 25, we will be holding our annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8am - 11am. It is an all you can eat event so treat the family to breakfast before Christmas shopping!
SPORTSMANS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER – We are selling tickets for a Sportsman's Raffle! Tickets are $20 and only 300 will be sold. 1st prize is $750 Cabela's gift certificate and 2nd prize is $250 Cabela's gift certificate. See any officer to purchase tickets!
LADIES AT THE TABLE – On Saturday, December 2nd at 6pm. This is a chance to take your lady out for food, wine and fun. Seating is limited (80). $35 a ticket or $60 dollars a couple
E-TRESTLEBOARD – If you have an email address and would like to receive the e-Trestle Board, please email W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM and he will include your name on our list.
FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spead some announcements and picture pertaining to the lodge faster. If you have
a Facebook account, "Like" us to get informed quicker!
ASSISTANCE – Please notify us if you know of any member who is ill or in need of assistance.
GOOD OF MASONRY –If any Brethren have anything to offer for the good of masonry for future issues of the Trestle Board, please email
W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM
NEED A RIDE? – As always, if you need a ride to the lodge, please call any officer. It would be our pleasure to pick you up and take you home.
Announcements
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER – On Saturday, November 25, we will be holding our annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8am - 11am. It is an all you can eat event so treat the family to breakfast before Christmas shopping!
SPORTSMANS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER – We are selling tickets for a Sportsman's Raffle! Tickets are $20 and only 300 will be sold. 1st prize is $750 Cabela's gift certificate and 2nd prize is $250 Cabela's gift certificate. See any officer to purchase tickets!
LADIES AT THE TABLE – On Saturday, December 2nd at 6pm. This is a chance to take your lady out for food, wine and fun. Seating is limited (80). $35 a ticket or $60 dollars a couple
E-TRESTLEBOARD – If you have an email address and would like to receive the e-Trestle Board, please email W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM and he will include your name on our list.
FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spead some announcements and picture pertaining to the lodge faster. If you have a Facebook account, "Like" us to get informed quicker!
ASSISTANCE – Please notify us if you know of any member who is ill or in need of assistance.
GOOD OF MASONRY –If any Brethren have anything to offer for the good of masonry for future issues of the Trestle Board, please email W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM
NEED A RIDE? – As always, if you need a ride to the lodge, please call any officer. It would be our pleasure to pick you up and take you home.