We have two very special Stated Communications this month. The first meeting will include a program entitled "Sacred Masonic Symbols in a Profane World" that has been assembled by a very close friend and brother of mine, Brother Robert B. Maynard, from Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10, F. & A.M. of New Jersey. He has put together an interactive multimedia presentation showing various Masonic symbolism hidden "in plain sight" at locations both in America and Europe. Discussions on the meaning of these symbols, and the purposes by which they are used, will be encouraged during the program.
The second Stated Communication is our annual Past Masters' Night! We will hear a presentation by our Lodge Education Officer, Worshipful Brother Mark W. Underwood, P.M., on the Founders of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, in keeping with the Grand Master's proclamation for October being "Founders' Month". I will also be making a presentation on the upcoming resolutions that will be deliberated at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in November. In addition, all Past Masters of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 are invited to attend a special dinner in their honor, served by the Officers at 6:30 PM. Refreshments for the brethren will be available following the meeting.
The evening of Saturday, October 11, will be our traditional Ladies' Night with the Officers and Members of William L. Elkins Lodge No. 271, F. & A.M. from the Grand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. The Hospitality Suite will be open at the Holiday Inn on 2460 Eisenhower Avenue from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Tickets are available from all officers for $25 which covers the cost of the meal and entertainment that will take place at 6:00 PM in the main assembly hall of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Tours will be available following dinner, courtesy of the Memorial Association.
On Monday, October 20, Worshipful Brother W. Kirk MacNulty, P.M., will be making his third and final presentation in his trilogy of programs this year, entitled "The Meaning of the Master Mason Degree". Many of our candidates who were Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts earlier in 2003 have risen through the degrees and followed this esoteric and unique set of programs with great interest, and this should be an excellent supplement to their Blue Lodge education. All Master Masons are invited and welcome to attend.
Sincerely and fraternally,
James M. Stevenson
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 10/02/2003 | 7:00 pm | COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Lodge Anteroom, GWMNM |
| Thu 10/09/2003 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: Dinner to follow "Sacred Masonic Symbols in a Profane World" |
| Sat 10/11/2003 | ALL DAY | MASONIC FAMILY DAY: Masonic Home of Virginia, Richmond |
| Sat 10/11/2003 | 6:00 pm | LADIES' NIGHT: William L. Elkins Lodge No. 271 from Pennsylvania, GWMNM |
| Sun 10/12/2003 | 2:00 pm | OFFICERS' MEETING AND MM RITUAL PRACTICE: Officers' Conference Room, GWMNM |
| Mon 10/13/2003 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: Master Mason Degree |
| Mon 10/20/2003 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION: Program - "The Meaning of the Master Mason Degree" |
| Tue 10/21/2003 | 7:30 pm | COMMITTEE ON ARCHIVES: Officers' Conference Room, GWMNM |
| Thu 10/23/2003 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION: PM Dinner Prior to Meeting at 6:30 pm Past Masters' Night Founders' Month Grand Lodge Resolutions Masonic Birthdays Dinner to follow |
| Tue 10/28/2003 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT RITUAL SCHOOL: Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, Hosting Master Mason Degree - 1st Section |
| Wed 10/29/2003 | 7:00 pm | DISTRICT 1A/1B MASTERS AND WARDENS ASSOCIATION: John Blair Lodge No. 187, Hosting |
STATED COMMUNICATIONS - The Stated Communications of this Lodge shall be held at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial (GWMNM), Alexandria, Virginia on the second and fourth Thursday of each month except the fourth Thursdays of November and December and for the additional Stated Communications for the observance of George Washington's birthday and December 27th for the installation of officers on Saint John the Evangelist Day.
CALLED COMMUNICATIONS - Usually on Mondays as announced herein.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - Will always occur the Sunday before a Monday Called Communication Degree at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise stated. Additional ritual schools will be announced herein when necessary.
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM - Alexandria-Washington Chapter, International Order of DeMolay, meets the first and third Sundays at 2 pm in the North Lodge Room. Bethel No. 22, International Order Jobs Daughters, meets the first and third Sundays at 6 pm in the North Lodge Room.
 "The Wayfarer", A.K.A. "House Of Ill Fame" Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1500-1502)
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