SAINT MATTHEW'S LODGE A.F.& A.M.

A Regular Communication of Saint Matthew's Lodge will be held on

MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Lodge will open at 7:00 P.M.

 

MASTER MASON DEGREE

WORK:         There will be no degree work at this Communication.

BUSINESS:   Reading of the Minutes

                      Report of the Treasurer

                      Receive Applications

                      Correspondence

                      Any Other Business

BALLOT:       On the Applications to receive the degrees from: 2 Petitioners'

WORK:         Second and Third Section of the Master Mason Degree.

Following the meeting, members and guests will meet in the Banquet Hall for our Annual Holiday Party. Please come and join us for this event with your favorite lady. Make reservations with Bro. Bob Heinlein no later than December 3, 2008.

 

 

DON'T FORGET THE COOKIES!!

One of the great, long-standing traditions within St. Matthew's Lodge is that during the December Communication the wives and sweethearts of the attendees gather in the banquet hall to exchange Christmas cookies - not only the products themselves, but also the recipes used to make the delightful morsels. Show this notice to your "better half" so that she might be fully prepared for the December Festivities.

 

 

LAST OFFICIAL VISITATION FOR RT. WOR. NICOLL

The final Official Visitation for Rt. Wor. Richard S. Nicoll's term in office will be held in his Mother Lodge, Thomas Talbot, in Billerica on December 9 starting at the conventional 8:00 P.M.

 

 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Annual Children's Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 21 from 2 to 4 P.M. in the Lower Hall of the Lodge. There will be Christmas entertainment, refreshments and, of course, a visit from Santa. Lodge members please note: you must provide a gift for each child guest, wrapped and marked with the child's name. Please make your reservations, with the names of the children you will be bringing, on the Lodge answering machine, 978-475-9883 or call Bro. Dave LaPlante at 978-475-7116. The child can be yours, your children’s, a neighbor's or a friend's. Start the holiday season off properly.

 

 

MONTHLY BREAKFASTS

The St. Matthew's Lodge monthly breakfasts continue to provide a great opportunity for a good meal as well as a chance to gather together at the family level. We hope that many of you will take advantage of this opportunity - the food is well prepared and served at the proper temperature, the price is right and you will definitely be amongst friends. See you there every third Sunday of the month; 8:30 to 11:00 A.M.

 

 

Robert Burns Night

Wor. Ray Burgess is planning a wonderful evening for January 24 with all the good things that normally accompany this event - The Haggis, Margaret Marnie's wonderful meal, bagpipes, entertainment. Make sure you listen to the fine details when they are announced and get your tickets early. This one should be another sell-out.

 

 

CHARLTON INFORMATION

Anyone seeking information on the Masonic facilities at Charlton should contact our representative, Wor. Joe Podgorski at 978-475-0564. The facility is no longer "just a retirement home" - it consists of apartments and assisted living as well as the conventional elderly housing. E will be glad to fill you in on all the particulars.

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec.

  1

 7:00 P.M.

Pre-Application Committee Meeting

 

 

 7:30 P.M.

Service Committee Meeting

 

  8

 7:00 P.M.

Regular Communication/Holiday Season Special

 

21

 8:30 to 11:00 A.M.

Breakfast at St. Matthew’s Lodge

 

24

 2:00 P.M.

Children's Christmas Party (Bring Present for your child)

 

29

 

Feast of St. John at Grand lodge, Boston

Jan.

  5

 7:00 P.M.

Pre-Application Committee Meeting

 

 

 7:30 P.M.

Service Committee Meeting

 

 11

 7:00 P.M.

Officers Rehearsal

 

 12

 7:00 P.M.

Regular Communication - Entered Apprentice Degree

 

 18

 8:30 to 11:00 A.M.

Breakfast at St. Matthew’s Lodge

 

 24

 7:00 P.M.

Robert Burns Night - In the planning stages

 

 27

 7:30 P.M.

Lodge of Instruction at Pentucket Lodge, Lowell, Dinner 6:00 PM

 DeMolay Meetings First and Third Saturdays in Haverhill

 

 

FROM THE EAST

Greetings Brethren:

The holiday season is upon us again and with it many activities planned at St. Matthew's.  We will be serving free coffee during the Andover Santa Parade.  Please come out and join us as we spread cheer, warm coffee, and Masonic Awareness to parade spectators.

 

I would like to commend the new line of officers for the good job they did out of the starting gate in November's meeting. It's a good sign of great things to come. In addition, I'd like to thank Wor. Steve and Wor. Joe for their assistance that evening.

 

We have many more activities planned for the New Year.  If you've just joined our lodge or are a member who hasn't been to lodge in some time, now is the time to get involved.  Come to Service Committee Meeting and see what your lodge is doing, join a committee, become active in your lodge.  It's rewarding and fun.

 

Lastly, as winter is approaching and the weather is getting colder, please keep in mind our older brethren.  If you haven't heard from an older brother please give him a call or pay him a visit.  I wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season.

With warm fraternal greetings,

                     Jim

 

 

 

Most Worshipful Roger W. Pageau

Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts


Right Worshipful Richard Nicoll

D.D.G.M. 12th Masonic District

 

 

James R. Sullivan, Jr., Worshipful Master

6 Cyr Street, Lawrence MA 01843


Wor. Robert A. Domingue, Secretary

59 Greenwood Rd., Andover, MA 01810

 

Lodge  Blood Chairman:

Wor. Robert O. Hinckley

Lodge I.D. No. 1316

For giving and receiving blood.

 

Masonic Awareness Committee

Wor. Charles E. Crowninshield, Chairman

861 Turnpike Road, No. Andover, MA 01845 Tel. 978-689-9499

 

 

 

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