April 2025

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,

Looks like winter is finally over and we can look forward to some spring and summer fun.

We had a great time at Brother Robert Daniels proficiency which was done on March 10th, Brother Daniels did and outstanding job and gave an excellent stair lecture.

We raised two Brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason on March 19th and PM Craig Newton did an excellent job conferring the degree.

We have a couple of events upcoming, on April 2nd at Gus's Crab shack we have an all you can eat Ham and Oyster dinner this promises to be a great event and benefits the Cancer Society.

We also have a Fellow Craft Degree on April 16th 7:30pm, you don’t want to miss this it will be outstanding.

Brother's this is our Lodge, it is your Lodge if there are events or fundraisers you would like to see please let us know. I look forward to seeing you in the Lodge. Come support your Brothers and have some fun and brotherly love.

Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Herman E. Williams, Jr.

Attest: Robert C. Wright
Secretary

Important Lodge Dates

Officer / Member School of Instructions
Every Monday Night at 7:30pm

All You Can Eat Ham and Oyster
Apr 2

Fellowcraft Degree
Apr 16

United Grand Table Lodge
Apr 25

Announcements

FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE – On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Officers of St. John's Lodge No 2 will confer the Fellowcraft degree on a worthy Entered Apprentice. Lodge will be open at 7:30pm sharp. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

ST. JOHN'S ALL U CAN EAT HAM AND OYSTER DINNER – On April 2, 2025, St. John's Lodge, in conjuction with Gus's Crab Shack, is holding an All U Can Eat Ham And Oysters Dinner to benefit the Delaware Cancer Society. The event will take place at Gus's Crab Shack, 29 West Market Street, Port Penn, Delaware, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, at the cost of a $50 per person. This event is open to the public so please call (302) 598-2685 to reserve your seat.

FROM THE SECRETARY – There are still several brothers that have not paid their 2024 or 2025 dues as of yet. If you do not have a 2025 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 Williams

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.