My Brethren:
Worshipful Brother Stephen W. Law, a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Work, will be our speaker for the first Stated Communication this month. Brother Law will be talking about the history of the Symbolic Lodge Ritual. If you have ever had questions concerning the wording of the ritual or just do not quite understand it this is your chance to get those questions answered.
At our second Stated Communication, we will have the honor of Virginia's highest Official of the Knights Templar of the U.S. as our guest speaker, Sir Knight Richard Baldwin, Right Eminent Grand Captain General. Brother and Sir Knight Baldwin will be speaking on the Knights Templar and their relationship to Freemasonry.
The Grand Master will be making his official visit to Masonic Districts 1A, 1B, and 54 on June 10, 2000 at the Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple, Alexandria VA. This will be a tiled event, with a dinner. Tickets are required for the dinner; seating is limited so contact me if you would like to attend.
We will be hosting Liberty Lodge, Beverly, MA the weekend of August 19, 2000. This historical event dates back many years. We are looking for members to act as host families for our visiting brethren. This is an opportunity to make new friends or renew old acquaintances, so if you are interested in hosting a family contact me or our Senior Warden.
Brethren, when was the last time you checked on your Masonic information? Have you joined other Appendant Masonic Organizations since becoming a Mason; moved recently; or changed your telephone number? Please take a moment to drop a line to the Secretary or me with this information so that we can make sure your information is correct and that you receive the Trestleboards each month.
The Lodge office has a new telephone number, (703) 299-6122. It will be published in the Northern Virginia telephone book. This line is equipped with an answering machine.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Terry L. Gigure
Worshipful Master
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BLOOD: Contact our Chairman, Brother Robert C. Tidwell (703) 250-3216 whenever you or someone you encourage gives blood or platelets. What better charity than to give the gift that can save lives.
SICK: Contact our Chairman, Wor. Bro. Frank R. Dunaway (703) 548-0318 regarding any sick and distressed brethren.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sun - 5/7/00 | 7:00 pm | Lodge Ritual School: Entered Apprentice degree practice |
| Mon - 5/8/00 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: Entered Apprentice degree |
| Thu - 5/11/00 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Symbolic Lodge Masonic Ritual. Worshipful Stephen W. Law |
| Sun - 5/14/00 | 7:00 pm | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled |
| Sat - 5/20/00 | 7:00 pm | Visiting Lodge: Doylestown Lodge #245, Doylestown, PA |
| Sun - 5/21/00 | 7:00 pm | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled |
| Thu 5/25/00 | 7:30 pm |
STATED COMMUNICATION: The Knights Templar (Change to White Jackets) |
| Sun - 5/28/00 | 7:00 pm | Lodge Ritual School: Cancelled |
| Tue - 5/30/00 | 7:00 pm |
District Ritual School: Andrew Jackson Lodge #120 |
| Wed - 5/31/00 | 7:00 pm |
Master's & Warden's Association Meeting: Andrew jackson Lodge #120 |
STATED COMMUNICATIONS - held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except Thanksgiving; the observance of George Washington's birthday, and the Installation of Officers on Saint John's Day. December 27.
CALLED COMMUNICATIONS - first Monday of each month will be an EA Called Communication; third Monday of each month will be a FC Called Communication, unless otherwise noted in the trestleboard.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - Conducted each Sunday evening at 7:00 pm Unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM - Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets the first and third Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the North Lodge Room; Bethel No. 22. I.O.J.D. meets the first and third Sundays at 6:00 p.m in the North Lodge Room.
CATECHISM INSTRUCTION - Sunday's at 7:00 p.m. in the Lodge Room unless otherwise noted in the Trestleboard.