January 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.


** NOTICE NOTICE **
Prior to our regular communication, there will be a meeting of all grand lodge members and wardens at 7:00 pm. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

From The East

Past Masters, Officers,Members
and Brothers,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

December and January the most festive time of the year especially for masons as

we celebrate Christmas and welcome in the new year. Christmas a special time for masons as we consider those who are less fortunate than ourselves and we work hard to give back to the community we serve and welcome in the New Year giving us the opportunity to reflect on our obligations and what it means to be a mason.

I sincerely hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and hope that the New Year brings you much happiness and many blessings.

We had a wonderful month last month, we had a successful pancake breakfast, Frank and Bruce did a wonderful job in the kitchen and my thanks go out to all who were involved in making that a success. We also had a marvelous Christmas Dinner following our stated communication again my thanks to all who made that a wonderful evening the fellowship after the meal was great.

We also had a very well done Fellow Craft degree, Greg conferred the degree in an excellent manor and Steve gave a great Stair Lecture my thanks go out to them as well as all the officers great job by all.

Our Grand Lodge visit is coming up soon February 8th, 2025 at The Wilson Lodge 5pm to 10pm Tickets are $45.00 includes great food and open bar. Come out and enjoy.

Wishing each and everyone of you a very blessed New Year.

Thank you all.

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

District 2 Chili Cookoff
January 11

GL Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
February 1

St. John's GL Visit - Grease Lightnin'
February 8

Brotherhood Night
Mar 14

Announcements

DISTRICT 2 CHILI COOKOFF – Jackson Lodge #19, Delaware City, will be hosting the 2025 District 2 Chili Cookoff on Saturday, January 11, 2025. An award will be given for the best overall chili and the top 2 will represent District 2 at the state compition at the Grand Lodge Day Picnic.

LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE – The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:00pm, Cape Henlopen State Park. Delaware Freemasons will be camping and gathering to make the plunge! Plan to meet at sites C17 and C19. Food and fellowship will follow at this campsite. If you don't want to plunge, you can still make a donation. All donations will support Special Olympics of Delaware.

GRAND LODGE VISIT – The Grand Lodge Visit for St. John's lodge will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 5PM to 10PM at the Wilson's Lodge in Dover Delaware. The theme this year is a Greased Lightnin Sock Hop Grand Lodge Visit. So slick your hair back, put on your leather jacket and bring your "Pink Lady" for a great time. See page 3 for more information!

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 emailW∴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.