September 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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Stated Communication

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 would like to thank each and every one of you for electing me as Master of St. John's Lodge #2. It is my honor and privilege to sit in the East.

As all of you know my father sat in the same chair 73 years ago, and it is really hard to believe it has been so long. It has been a wonderful journey and a lot of hard work getting here, and I would not have been able to accomplish such a task without the support of each and every

one of you, for that I thank you.
I want to keep us focused on our community support, our Veterans and First Responders, they are the backbone of our community.

We had a great year last year and I believe with your help we can do it all again.

We have quite a few events coming up this year I hope you enjoy each and every one of them.

I appreciate your support, let's keep the momentum going and have fun, let's keep our families involved as we continue our masonic journey.

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

St. John's All You Can Eat Crabs
Sep 7 at 3pm

St. John's 2nd Annual Car Show
Sep 21

Outdoor Movie Night
Oct 19th at 7:30pm

First Responder Lunch
Oct 26th at 11am - 3pm

Masons Keeping Community Strong

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

"The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity."

The international awareness symbol for Childhood Cancer is the gold ribbon. Unlike other cancer awareness ribbons, which focus on a singular type of cancer, the gold ribbon is a symbol for all forms of cancer affecting children and adolescents.

Announcements

ST. JOHN'S ALL YOU CAN EAT CRABS – St. John's Lodge will be holding an All You Can Eat Crabs Fundraiser. This Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 3pm until 5pm. See page 4 for flyer!

ST. JOHN'S 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW – St. John's Lodge will be holding the 2nd Annual Car Show! This Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. See page 4 for flyer!

219TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION – On Monday, October 7, 2024, the Grand Lodge of Delaware will hold the 219th Annual Communication in Rehoboth Beach Delaware at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center. Registration begins at 8am and Grand Lodge opens at 9am. Lunch will be served for the men starting at approcimately 12:00 noon and the Annual Communication will reconvene at approcimately 1pm. All members of Grand Lodge are encouraged to attend. Dress is coat and tie.

FROM THE SECRETARY – There are still several brothers that have not paid their 2023 and/or 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. Contace 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.

"No matter how big or small you think your support is, every bit helps us get closer to reaching our goal of finding a cure for childhood cancer."

‐ Ansley Jones - 14yr old cancer patient