A.F.&A.M.
March 2004 Trestleboard
Brethren,
I recently read a letter by the Master of Union Lodge that really opened my eyes. He explained the need of Masons to communicate with their families. We can share information in this communication with our wives and others. There is nothing secret in anything sent to you by the Lodge or the Grand Lodge that others can’t read. We should keep our wives and families informed on what we are doing in Lodge to keep them interested in our Lodge. I heard that a brother passed away and that his widow didn’t know how to contact the Lodge to inform them of his death and request a Memorial Service. This should never happen to any of our wives or family members. Allow your communication to be read and keep our wives and families informed on what is happen- iing at Lodge. Keep the Master and Secretary’s phone numbers posted and tell your family that if you are sick or need to contact the Lodge to call these numbers. If you have a computer inform your family of our website address which is www.sl135.org there is a variety of information on this site including numbers, events and other useful information. Brethren, our Lodge can better serve you and your family if we are informed on what is going on with you. The brethren in this Lodge are concerned about you and your family. Every meeting we have a sick report and update on members and family members that we know who are or have been sick. Brother Jerry Fields is the Sick Committee Chairman and the person who reports to us every meeting. He can be contacted at
410-879- 7675. The Brethren would like to visit, send a card and keep you in our prayers. Once again please keep your Lodge and families informed of what is going on with you.
May God bless you and your family,
Ronald A. Stearn, Worshipful Master
The Master and Secretary can be contacted at ronstea@aol.com for Ron
and carlstearn@aol.com for Carl, both read their email daily.
A Stated Communication of Stephenson Lodge No. 135, A.F. & A.M. will be he held on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD at 7:30 p.m. The examination of the Entered Apprentice catechism will be held on those eligible.
The Harford County School of Instructions will be held on FRIDAY, MARCH 12th at 7:30 p.m. in Stephenson Lodge No. 135. All Officers are urged to attend and all Master Masons are invited.
A Stated Communication of Stephenson Lodge No. 135, A.F. & A.M. will be held on WEDNESDAY, 17th at 7:30 p.m. The Fellow Craft Degree will be conferred on those quailified.
There will be practice for all Officers on each MONDAY NIGHT at 7:00 p.m. Remember you don’t have to be an Officer to help with the practices. Every one is needed. You will be done by 8:30 p.m.
Dates to remember
March 13th Breakfast at Harmony Lodge No. 53
March 20th Breakfast at Esdraelon Lodge No. 176
March 21st Grand Lodge Annual Bull and Oyster Roast.
2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Cost $25.00
April 21st Civil War Presentation by Bro. Bruce Nelson
Sept. 18th Harvest Homes Day
October 2, Darlington Apple Fest
November 6th Stephenson Lodge Ladies Night Banquet
FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK
Stephenson Lodge congratulates our newly raised member Brother James K. Johnson who was raised on February 18, 2004.
There are still some dues cards on my desk. Please check to see if you are up to date on your dues.
It is important that when you change your address you notify me
Received a note from our adopted daughter HEATHER thanking us for the Valentine Card with $100.00 enclosed. She appreciate all your cards and gifts.
It is with regret that we report our Grand Secretary, Bro. PM Jack R. Frazier has resigned his office due to health problems. We all wish him the best.
Carl A. Stearn, Secretary