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From the East Lodge Calendar From the East Brethren of Manchester Lodge, Lodge Calendar Thank you for supporting your Masonic lodge this year. Lodge officers have been busy fielding a number of membership inquiries, conducting tours, performing investigations and Stated communications begin at 7:30pm. rehearsing for degrees. This is a very exciting time for us, as I cannot recall so many petitions coming in at regular intervals during my time as a Mason. 4/23 Entered Apprentice Degree 5/14 Stated Communication However, we remain short-handed. A limited number of brothers Entered Apprentice instructional program are handling the work, and it is our greatest hope to make a positive impression on our new brothers so that they choose to become officers 5/28 Stated Communication and helpers themselves. Until we get back on our feet, we need "all hands 6/11 Stated Communication on deck" to assist with ritual work, social and charitable events. Let's show our Entered Apprentices they made a good choice by joining us. 6/25 Stated Communication Thanks to all who regularly step up to assist with the work. 6/25 Lodge Picnic Starts at 2pm, families welcome! Last month, we held an enjoyable St. Patrick's Day dinner followed by a blues jam featuring yours truly. A fun time was had by all! Looking ahead, we will be holding a lodge picnic on July-August June 25th. The lodge will provide grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a dessert or Summer Recess. See you in September! side to share, and contact an officer to let us know you'll be joining us. Family members and prospective members are always welcome. In the Fall, the lodge will be holding its annual awards night (September), Octoberfest (October) and Memorial service (November). Dates for these and other events will appear in our next Trestleboard. If you have any ideas for events, or ways we can improve our lodge, please contact me at any time. Fraternally, Larry Hokanson Worshipful Master Manchester Lodge #73 Right: The lodge banquet hall is set up for another excellent spread of Irish fare Far Right: Worshipful Master Larry, his son Torin, and special guests entertain the crowd Manchester Lodge #73, AF & AM Stated Communications: 25 East Center Street, Manchester Connecticut 06040 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, at 7:30pm manchester73.com | [email protected] except in July and August Masonic Minute: Appendant Bodies three orders comes numerous others that further develop the Priestly and Magi concepts. Many of these bodies are research oriented. Adapted from a "Masonic Minute" article published by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Jan. 2014 Other Appendant Bodies are designed more informally for socializing such as the Tall Cedars of Lebanon or the Ancient Arabic Order Freemasonry is a world of seemingly unlimited possibilities. Once a of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, more commonly known as the candidate knocks on the door of Freemasonry it leads to a series of Shriners. This latter body is best known for its huge charity program others, if he is interested. The three degrees of the Masonic Lodge through Shriners Hospitals that treat burn victims and children with (Blue Lodge) are the birth defects. foundation that unites all Freemasons, but it is There are several not the end of Masonic Appendant Bodies that Light. There are a are designed specifically myriad of consequent for women or that degrees and rituals that include women. The further develop Masonic Order of the Eastern concepts. There are Star is one of the more dozens of Appendant prominent orders that Bodies in the State includes both Masons of Connecticut that and their relative ladies. provide opportunity for The women factor discovering added light. more prominently in the organization and Masonic Appendant its lessons focus on the Bodies further develop virtues of prominent virtuous living by biblical women. teaching allegoric lessons to refine the Youth organizations character. Some are an important part organizations such as of Missouri Appendant the Scottish Rite and Bodies. The Order of York Rite bodies are DeMolay, Rainbow wrapped around historical events described in the Holy Bible. Temple Girls and Job’s Daughters focus on developing young men and women rituals, High Priests, Kings and Princes all factor into the ritual lessons with strong moral character. All of these organizations focus on taught. The Scottish Rite is a series of lessons meant to inspire the leadership and virtuous living. philosophical aspects of moral and rational living. It is not dependent on a candidate possessing a sacred belief system beyond the one required for If you are curious about these organization, or feel that you would like to the Blue Lodge. know more, talk with members of your lodge who are members of these Appendant organizations. You can also do an internet search for any of The York Rite includes three bodies; Royal Arch Masons, Cryptic these organizations and you will likely find a website dedicated to the Masons and Knights Templar. Of these orders only the Templars state or national organization you are considering. Be curious and search require the candidate to profess a Christian faith. From this body of out avenues for receiving added Masonic Light. 2019 Manchester Lodge Officers “Give the brethren a chance to do something, anything, no matter how small or unimportant. Worshipful Master Larry D. Hokanson 860-209-3183 A brother convinced that he is helpful is enthusiastic.” Senior Warden Larry Morgret 217-979-0392 Junior Warden Paige K. Howarth, PM 860-617-8875 Treasurer James E. Hammitt, PM 860-652-5619 Secretary Barry E. Lazlo, PM 860-643-7839 Brother Chaplain Robert W. Ferguson, PM 860-649-6454 Theodore Senior Deacon Justin E. Nash 860-986-8470 Roosevelt Junior Deacon Gary Robinson 860-292-8584 26th President Senior Steward Christopher Veness 203-942-5203 of the United States Marshal Shawn R. Ratches 860-796-3695 (1858-1919) Matinecock Lodge No.806, Organist Charles Billmyer 860-649-4264 Oyster Bay, New York Soloist Ronald Erickson 860-796-7836 Manchester Lodge #73, AF & AM Stated Communications: 25 East Center Street, Manchester Connecticut 06040 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, at 7:30pm manchester73.com | [email protected] except in July and August.
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