St. James Lodge No. 47 F. & A.M.

H. George Scanlan, W.M. Mark Paxton, P.M., Secy. Home: 225-275-4220 Home: 225-752-2568 [email protected] [email protected] 315 Convention Street, Post Office Box 444, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-344-7658 Web Site: http://www.stjamesLodge47.org Stated Communications: 1 st & 3 rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Monthly Newsletter---- March 2013–April 2013

PAST EVENTS: Brethern: March 7 Stated Communication - "Bring-A-Friend" Dinner at 6:30 was followed by a talk by W: M: Scanlan on The History of Masonry. The following article is presented by Guests were escorted to the Blue Room where R: W: Ben Melanson, permission and at my request. D.D.G.M. explained the SYMBOLISM of the furnishings of the Lodge and the working tools. A report was made by an Investigation Fraternally, Committee and One Petition for Reinstatement was received. George Scanlan, Worshipful Master March 21 - Stated Communication - Membership voted to extend the realtor's listing agreement with Latter & Blum for another six months. Sunday I know, but what is ? J.W. Marchad showed Masonic certificate items from his deceased In Christianity it is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter. grandfather and gave a Masonic Education talk on Masonic Etiquette, It includes the religious holidays of , , the main purpose of which is for harmony, decorum, and brotherly (Holy Thursday), , and Holy love in the Lodge. Reports were made by the Committees on Building, Saturday. It does not include Easter Sunday. on Investigation of a Candidate, on Honesty and Integrity Awards, and

Palm Sunday on Sickness. Individual prayer requests were offered. Master Scanlan requested the Lodge 'pass the hat for the Grand Lodge ' triumphal entry into Jerusalem takes place about a week Library/Museum Foundation A total collection of $136.61 was before his Resurrection. The symbolism is captured in Zechariah matched by R.W. Melanson. Announcements were of: 9:9 "The Coming of Zion's King – See, your king comes to you, (1) Chili Cook-off at Acacia Shrine Center on Saturday, March 23 with righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the the meal at noon for $5.00 per person; foal of a donkey". It was perceived that Jesus was declaring he was (2) A non-denominational Easter Observance for all Masonic Bodies the King of Israel to the anger of the Sanhedrin. According to the at the Scottish Rite Consistory at 5 P.M. Saturday, March 30, with , Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, and the celebrating dinner to follow; people there laid down their cloaks in front of him, and also laid (3) Practice to Receive the Grand Master will be at the Lodge on down small branches of trees. The people sang part of Psalm 118: Monday, April 1.at 6:30 P.M. Before the meeting was closed by Bro. 25–26 – ... Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We Jeff Maynor, acting W: M:, he conducted a Re-obligation and Re- bless you from the house of the Lord.... dedication Ceremony of the members, with W: M: Scanlan as the exemplar who first took his Master Mason obligation in Bowen Lodge The symbolism of the donkey may refer to the Eastern tradition that No. 240.at Whistler, Alabama 56 years ago. it is an animal of peace, versus the horse, which is the animal of war. A king came riding upon a horse when he was bent on war and If you need a ride to attend Lodge, please notify the rode upon a donkey when he wanted to point out he was coming in Master or Secretary, whose phone numbers are at the peace. Jesus' entry to Jerusalem would thus symbolize his entry as top of this Newsletter. Arrangements will be made for a the Prince of Peace, not as a war-waging king. driving member in your area to pick you up. Holy Wednesday In Christianity, the Wednesday of the Holy Week, the week before FUTURE EVENTS Easter. It is followed by Maundy Thursday. In Western Christianity, DEGREE PRACTICE the Wednesday before Easter is sometimes known as "Spy 1st Monday of each month. Wednesday", as a reference to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas STARTS 6:00 P.M. Sharp! ENDS 7:30P.M. Iscariot indicating that it is the day that Judas Iscariot first conspired Please know the verbiage for your part. with the Sanhedrin to betray Jesus for thirty silver coins. [This event is described in the three : Matthew 26:14- WB. Dr. Robert W Smith, DABCI, Will speak on Your 16, Mark 14:10-12, Luke 22:3-6.] 4-Apr Healthy Future

The Sanhedrin was gathered together and it decided to kill Jesus, 18-Apr Possible F.C. Degree even before (Pesach) if possible. In the meantime, Jesus Grand Master’s Visit; H.& I. Awards (Open/Meal 6:30 was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper. Here he was 2-May PM ) anointed on his head by a woman with very expensive ointment of 16-May St. James Lodge By-Laws Review spikenard (a plant found on the Himalayas that produces very Begin Casual Summer Attire aromatic oil). In John's , this woman is identified as Mary, (except for degree nights) th the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Some of the disciples, particularly 3-Jun 13 Masonic District Lodge Judas, were indignant about this. Judas went to the Sanhedrin and offered them his support in exchange for money. From this moment 6-Jun TBA on, Judas was looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.’ 20-Jun St. John the Baptist Program & Flag Day

Maundy (or Holy) Thursday * Represents possible entertainment or program Most scholars agree that the English word Maundy in that name for TBA = To Be Arranged the day is derived through Middle English and Old French mandé, Invited Guests or Friends are welcome at all Open/Meal events from the Latin mandatum, the first word of the phrase "Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos" ("A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have Birthdays loved you"), the statement by Jesus in the 13:34 by 4/5 TIMOTHY COKER which Jesus explained to the Apostles the significance of his action 4/8 WILLIAM CARROLL III of washing their feet. The phrase is used as the antiphon sung 4/16 DARRELL SHEPARD during the "Mandatum" ceremony of the washing of the feet, which 4/20 MARK GRIFFIN may be held during Mass or at another time as a separate event, 4/20 ADIB SHAHLA during which a priest or bishop (representing Christ) ceremonially 4/22 LUTHER "BUDDY" WELLS washes the feet of others, typically 12 persons chosen as a cross- 4/23 JEFFREY MAYNOR section of the community. 4/23 GERARD RUTH 4/23 BRENT SALTER (Continued on next page) 4/24 WILLIAM SCHUETTE 4/27 JESSE GRIFFITH JR

nd 4/28 SEAN JOHNSON May 2 2013 6:30 PM 4/30 FRANK DEDMAN Honesty & Integrity Awards presented by the GRAND MASTER

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Good Friday Commemoration of the of Jesus Christ and his death at the place of the skull, Golgotha in Hebrew or Calvary in Latin occurs on Friday. Based on the details of the Canonical gospels, the was most likely to have been on a Friday (John 19:42). The estimated year of the Crucifixion is AD 33, by two different groups, and originally as AD 34 by Isaac Newton via the differences between the Biblical and Julian calendars and the crescent of the moon. A third method, using a completely different astronomical approach based on a lunar Crucifixion darkness and eclipse model (consistent with Apostle Peter's reference to a "moon of blood" in Acts 2:20), points to Friday, 3 April AD 33.

Holy Saturday Sometimes known as Black Saturday, it is the day after Good Friday. It is the day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week in which Christians prepare for Easter. It commemorates the three days and three nights that Jesus Christ's body laid in the tomb.

Holy Saturday Sometimes known as Black Saturday , it is the day after Good Friday. It is the day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week in which Christians prepare for Easter. It commemorates the three days and three nights that Jesus Christ's body laid in the tomb.

The above article reprinted by permission from the newsletter of Millford Lodge, #117, F&AM, courtesy of

Dad Nicholas Auck Executive Officer Louisiana State Association, Order of DeMolay

Other Masonic Events

Acaciia Shriine meets wiith diinner at 6:00 p.m. and meetiing at 7:00 PM every 3rd Wednesday at 7991 S. Commerce Ave.

Downtown York Rite Bodies meet on the 1 st Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Scottiish Riite Baton Rouge Valllley meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, diinner at 6:30 PM, meetiing at 7:30 PM, at the Consiistory on Flloriida Boullevard. The Adviisory Counciill meets at the Consiistory at 6:00 P.M. on the 4th Monday of the month.

Livingston Certificate Association meets at 6:30 P.M on the first Friday of each month, with dinner at 6 P.M., at Hurd Merrill Lodge # 454 in Livingston, LA and Baton Rouge Certificate Association meets at 6:30 P.M. with dinner at 6 P.M. on the third Friday of each month at Trinity Union Lodge # 372.

Lodge of the Niine Muses #9, F&AM, meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The meetiing starts at 6:30 PM. If you are iinterested iin viisiitiing, contact one of the members for dress code and other detaiills.

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SICKNESS AND RELIEF Bro. Eddie Coleman asks for prayers for his wife, Lydia, and their families over the passing of her father, DR "BERT" ARRIAGA'.