September 2016

St. John's Lodge No. 2
A.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


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Stated Communication

From The East

Brethren,

Welcome back from a nice, hot summer. As we go from darkness to further light, let us take a moment to reflect on our past to that time when we knelt at the alter of Freemasonry and took our obligations and to remember why we became Masons.

I would like to take a moment to thank Past Master "Steve" for all his hard work at the lodge this summer. He has

been very busy bringing new life to our lodge rooms. Come out and see his accomplishments.

Also, the Hall Company has been busy as well. A new HVAC system has replaced the old one, the parking lot has been coated and new lines put down. It looks good! Plans for the improvement of our lodge for the future will continue. Come out and join the Brethren as we work on theses projects.

Welcome back to our brother lodges, Christiana Lodge #25 and Ionic Lodge #31. We are looking forward to a year of friendship, morality and brotherly love.

As always, I look forward to seeing our brothers at our regular and special communications.

May the Great Architect of the Universe watch over all Masons and their loved ones.

Fraternally,
W∴M∴ Frank E. Hartsell, PM


Important Lodge Dates

Every Monday Evenings 7:00pm ‐ Officer Practice / School of Instructions

Social Outings - Additional family outings and socials will be announced by email and on the website calendar.

Possible Degrees - September 28th and October 5th

Extraordinary Brotherhood

Announcements


NEW CASTLE MASONIC HALL COMPANY – This month the Worshipful Master will be accepting nominations for the Hall Company. If you are interested in helping your lodge by serving as a member of the Hall Company, please submit your name to the Worshipful Master prior to the meeting. The Hall Company meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

NCMHC STOCKHOLDER'S MEETING – The NCMHC Stockholders meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 8:00 pm. If you own stock, please plan on attending.

POSSIBLE DEGREES – Possible degrees on Sept 28th and Oct 5th

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION – The 211th Annual Grand Lodge Communication will be on Monday, October 10th in Rehoboth Beach Delaware. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.

ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST – The annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held on Saturday November 26, 2016 from 8am - Noon. $7.00 all you can eat!

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∴Frank E. Hartsell, 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.