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SummerSentinel2014.qxp_Copy(2)ofMARCH.2006.sentinel2014-08-138:46AMPage1 The Sentinel Summer 2014 - Volume 140 - 2 The Glorious 12th. In Canada Toronto Western Canada Bobcaygeon. Ont. East Quebec Fredericton New Brunswick 2014 SummerSentinel2014.qxp_Copy(2)ofMARCH.2006.sentinel2014-08-138:46AMPage2 2 Grand Master'sMessage technical advances in As I lift my newspaper from my communications and life style desk, I see that the Anglican during these past eighteen years. Church will now ordain women as As I write this article, they are Bishopsbut am struckwith the front raising the gaypride flag to honour page picture of one of these gaypride week. Maybe we should women priestsholding a big bottle be asking our town councils to raise of booze in her hand, holding it high the Orange Standard on July 12 in in celebration of this recent recognition of the contributions decision. made by Orangemen to this great I read that food banksare crying country since 1830 and see if we for more food donations, and many get the same support and Canadiansare reported homeless, recognition. AsI listen to the radio or have no adequate housing, and in the background, the chief of little chance of ever owning a home police is asking the gay, lesbian, in today's economy. bisexual, and transgender people I read about the number of Most Worshipful Grand Master and Sovereign to seekemployment with the police suicidesthat are happening among of Canada, Bro.Gerald W. Budden department. If there are vacancies our youth and among those young On June 12, 2014 I had the honour in the police department than soldiers who are stressed out and of being elected and installed as everyone should have the not given the necessary medical Grand Master & Sovereign of the opportunity to apply who meets the help that isneeded for depression Grand Orange Lodge of Canada at standards not just a select group and just can't cope with life, I think the biannual sessions of the Grand but that is the road now being I will put down my newspaper, turn Orange Lodge of Canada held at taken. of the radio and reflect back to the City of Fredericton New A few days ago I watched the when I was elected DeputyGrand Brunswick during the week of June evening news, and saw the Master in 1993. 8 to June 12. Archbishop of St. John's saying Between 1993 and 1996, I served It was indeed a verygreat honour that due to low attendance at as the Deputy Grand Master to and I am very thankful and church services and the lack of MW. Bro. Dominic Di Stasi who as appreciated of your support and financial support he had no choice a teacher and Orange leader told confidence. but to close a number of churches me that as an Orangeman we have It has been eighteen yearssince I and expect more to be closed to be committed as Christians to held this office, having been first during the summer. serve others. elected on June 13, 1996 at the If you are like me, you must have He said, serve your church, annual sessions held in Edmonton, noticed the number of seniors in volunteer on school boards, town Alberta. thiscountrywho have gone backto councils, charity groups, other As I reflect with fondness and work. fraternal organizations or social delight of those past years and They need to work because their clubs, and be loyal to your family, remember with awe those pensions don't provide them with your community and your lodge dedicated brethren of past years, an adequate income to even pay and be proud to be an Orangeman. as I visualize the number of those forfood, heat, and rent, especiallyif It is quite evident that the Orange that have passed from this life to theyhad retired a number of years association is needed now more the Grand Lodge above and whose ago. than ever before. service to this institution is a The news just reported a number Although membership may be reminder for us all to continue to of young children killed in the west declining, the principles are just as serve this noble order with the bank asthe warin the middle east important now astheywere in the same dedication as those who continues and pro Russian forces past. No matter how small your have served it so well in former have just shot down a airplane with lodge, you can make a difference to years. a huge lost of life, and a well know the communityand to those around I am sure that many of our Senator has been charged with you. members are struck with the fraud and othercriminal offenses. continued next page................... SummerSentinel2014.qxp_Copy(2)ofMARCH.2006.sentinel2014-08-138:46AMPage3 3 Start with your lodge. Ask look to the future with reliance on Mission Statement of the yourself are you a good lodge each other and on our creator, and “Sentinel” member? are you part of the with devotion to the cause we trust We shall..... solution or part of the problem? that our season will continue for Take pride in our achievements are you civil, polite, understanding many years to come. of the past and supportive? do you know your Accept the realitiesof the present Sincerely & fraternally. Embrace a positive vision of the own members; do you treat them future as brothers? do you treat them as Gerald W. Budden We publish with empathyfor you’re equal? do you know their the writer and in families, their desires and compliance with our constitution. aspirations?. General Advertising Do they need companionship and Number of ads: 123 conversation? do they need a Full Page $250 $450 $650 helping hand? do you missthem if 1/2 Page $125 $225 $325 you don't see them for a while? do 1/3 Page $100 $170 $250 you visit them when theyare sick? Business Card $ 25 $ 45 $ 80 do you attend their funeral when theydie?. Asan Orangeman, do you attend church? do you pray? do you keep God's commandments? do you embrace your fellow members asa brother would and as a friend The orange association has been active since 1795 and in Canada about 1830, it will continue to exist New Sentinel Email for many years yet to come. [email protected] Therefore don't be troubled with The Sentinel Keep sending in your Articles, the decline of membership, seek Summer 2014 Events, Advertisements and ways to increase growth as all Volume: 140 - 2 News! credited organizations do. Editor in Chief: James Bell Take comfort however with the Managing Editor: John Chalmers holy scripture which answers our concerns in a simple and direct Orange Headquarters 94 Sheppard Ave. West way and I make reference as Toronto, ON M2N 1M5 follows; 1-800-565-6248 To everything there isa season, 416-223-1690 a time for every purpose under ISSN 1711-3989 See where this will take you heaven, a time to be born and a Publications Agreement 40772033 time to die. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof. The Sentinel isa publication of the A big ‘THANK-YOU” to all our The destiny of the Orange society Grand Orange Lodge of Canada. readers and friends who send as all societies, all institutions, all Reproduction in whole or in part donations to help support governments, all cultures, all races, without written permission is “THE SENTINEL” prohibited. even life itself is no more than a they are much appreciated. All picturesand newsstoriesare season that had its birth and will propertyof the Sentinel and may be Keep sending your articles and continue for a season under a edited due to space. stories, because without them divine plan till time dictates Printed in Canada by we wouldn’t have a otherwise. Britania Printers Inc. SENTINEL The Orange association is part of Once again THANK-YOU that plan, it had a birth and will Next Article Due Date: J.Chalmers continue for a season just as you November 15th. 2014 and I, let's enjoywhat we have and Managing Editor SummerSentinel2014.qxp_Copy(2)ofMARCH.2006.sentinel2014-08-138:46AMPage4 4 Chaplain’s Corner John Chapter Fifteen When Jesus wason earth, He talked in parables comparing His teaching to everydaythingsso the people could relate to them. In John chapter fifteen He saysthat “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman”. Every branch that doesnot bear good fruit will be taken awayand cast in to the fire and burned. Therefore, as our Orange Order is based on the Scriptures, we should examine whether or not we are good branches. In Romanschapter twelve, versesnine to twelve, Paul tells us“ Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which isgood. Be kindlyaffectioned one to another with brotherlylove; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” How then do we produce good fruit? The answer isfound in John chapter fifteen verse 4 “Abide in me, and I in you. Asthe branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” Jesus says we must abide in Him. Good fruit can never be produced from a branch that is not connected to the vine. The vine, as Jesus says, is Himself. Jesus says that without Him, we can do nothing. The good newsisthat for those who do abide in Christ, they produce fruit without striving in their own efforts.