December 2024

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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Dress Code

Brothers, this year we are again going to support our local VA Hospital; it is only through the sacrifice of our veterans that we can enjoy the freedom that we have today.

Until further notice the dress code will be business casual for those who bring a donation item. Acceptable items are:

Package of Socks
Package of T-shirts
Pair of Pajama bottoms
Pair of Slippers
Toiletries (tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, deodorant)
Package of Men's Underwear

Remember, they sacrificed a lot so we can be free to meet as Masons.

Tux / Suit / Jacket will be required for all degree work.


From The East

Past Masters, Officers, Members and Brothers,

I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving, I know I did and as usual I ate too much. There was a lot to be thankful for this year. I know family is important to all of us and thankfully my family is in good health.

I was also thankful for my Lodge Brothers and all the support they have given me. We had a really successful event with the Craft Fair, followed by the Pancake Breakfast my thanks go out to everyone

for helping with those events.

We also had a very special Entered Apprentice Degree were we brought in two new candidates. The Degree was exceptionally well done with RWJGW Thomas J. Ventura Sr. in the East and RWDGM Richard M. Mctheny in the West and many distinguished visitors in attendance. My thanks go out to everyone for the outstanding work that was preformed.

Christmas is upon us, the spirit of giving. As a Lodge I can think of none other than St. John's No 2, were the spirit of giving is so strong. I'm proud of St. John's and my Brothers in giving so much back to the community.

Brothers let us remember our commitments and as always let us remember our departed brethren. Take a moment and say a prayer for them.

Let us also pray for peace this holiday season and remember our service men and women.

Thank you all.
Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Herman E. Williams, Jr.

Attest: Robert C. Wright
Secretary

Important Lodge Dates

Officer Practice/School of Instructions
Monday Evenings at 7pm

Holiday Movie Night
December 13th at 7:30pm

Fellowcraft Degree
December 18th at 7:30pm

Grand Lodge School of Instruction
January 18th and March 1st from 9am - Noon

Grand Lodge Ritual/Masonic Education
March 15th from 9am - Noon


Masons Keeping Community Strong

To enhance the support of our community by supporting our veterans and First Responders and all those of service.

" Everybody really knows what to do to have his life filled with joy. What is it? Quit hating People; start loving them. Quit being mad at people; start liking them. Quit doing wrong; quit being filled with fear. Quit thinking about yourself and go out and do something for other people. Everybody knows what you have to do to be happy. But the wisdom of the test lies in the final words: If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. " - Norman Vincent Peale

Announcements

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT – On Saturday, December 13, 2024, the officers of St. John's Lodge No 2 will have a holiday movie night at the lodge, located at 1406 Wilmington Rd, New Castle Delawre. All are invited to come out and enjoy a night with their family. There will be popcorn and drinks along with a family friendly movie. It all starts at 7:30pm. Please RSVP by emailing W∴M∴Herman E. Williams,Jr. so that we have enough food for everyone.

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE – The officers of St. John's lodge will confer the FC Degree on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30pm. Come out and support your officers and welcome our newest Fellowcraft. Refreshements will be provided after the degree.

GL SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTIONS – The Grand Lodge School of Instructions will be held on January 18, 2025, and March 1, 2025 at the Dover Masonic Temple (Union Lodge No. 7 ‐1478 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904. Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 AM.

GL RITUAL AND EDUCATION WORKSHOP – The 2nd Grand Lodge Workshop on Masonic Ritual and Education will be held on March 15, 2025, at the Dover Masonic Temple (Union Lodge No. 7 ‐1478 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904. Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Be sure to bring your Code Book.

FROM THE SECRETARY – There are still several brothers that have not paid their 2024 dues as of yet. If you do not have a 2024 dues card in your wallet, then you are most likely one of the aforementioned brothers. Contact the secretary if you are unsure.

FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spread some announcements and pictures 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∴Herman E. Williams,Jr.

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.

For all events and fundraisers please contact any officer for more information and tickets.