Saturday, January 18, 2025

2025 Lodge Current Events

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Saint John’s Lodge No.1


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“From ancient times no master or fellow could be absent from his lodge,
Especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure
Unless it appeared to the master and wardens that pure necessity hindered him.”
-Ancient charge

Our next Regular Meeting of Saint John’s Lodge No.1 will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2024 at 8:00PM at Freemason’s Hall, Masonic Park. 

 By the request of the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Kevin Ryan.


RWB. Mark G. Bradbury OMS, Secretary
e-mail address: saintjohnslodgeno1@gmail.com


BUSINESS
To open the Lodge
To have approved the minutes of the past meeting
To read current correspondence
To receive current accounts
To receive and/or ballot on any applications
To deal with Business Arising and General Business
To deal with special business

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 23rd, 2025, Thursday, 5:30PM -  Lodge First Degree Practices, Freemasons Hall, Mount Pearl, NL.

January 23rd, 2025, Thursday, 3:30PM -  Lodge Social Committee Meeting, Freemasons Hall Board Room, Mount Pearl, NL.

February 4th, 6th, 11th, 2025, 5:30PM -  Additional Lodge First Degree Practices, Freemasons Hall, Mount Pearl, NL.

February 12th, 2025, Wednesday, 7:30PM - The Brethren of Saint John's Lodge No.1 Regular Lodge Meeting, First Degree, Freemasons Hall, Mount Pearl, NL.  (Rotisserie Chicken Dinner proceeding meeting, 6:00PM for 6:30PM).

February 19th, 2025, Wednesday, 7:00PM - Lodge Zoom Social Committee Meeting - invited to be circulated to the Brethren.

February 21st, 2025, Friday, 7:00PM - The Brethren of Saint John's Lodge No.1 will be hosting a "Fun & Games Night," Brethren are encouraged to bring a buddy for an evening of entertainment, Freemasons Hall, Mount Pearl, NL.

February 24th, 2025, Tuesday - Brethren of Saint John's Lodge No.1 are official at Lodge St. Andrew No. 1139, SC, Freemasons Hall, Mount Pearl, NL.


Brethren are reminded that as per our Lodge's Bylaws, Annual Membership Fee/Dues continue at $175.00 for the 2025/2026 ensuing Lodge year, and are payable for each year, in advance, on November 1.  All Lodge Officers must have their Membership Fee/Dues current, prior to accepting their Lodge Appointments or Office.

If you are uncertain about your Membership Dues Status, please contact the Lodge's Secretary, Very Worshipful Brother Mark G. Bradbury, Lodge Secretary: 
<saintjohnslodgeno1@gmail.com>

Brethren may pay by e-transfer by contacting the Assistant Secretary or by forwarding their cheque, made payable to, "Saint John's Lodge No. 1" to the attention of the Lodge's Assistant Secretary, whose contact information can be found on your Notice Paper.

All Lodge Officers are reminded of the Grand Lodge requirement that their annual Membership dues for the forthcoming year are to be paid prior to Installation/Investiture as a Lodge Officer.

SPECIAL BUSINESS 

First Degree being performed.


All incoming officers are reminded of the Grand Lodge of NL requirement that their Membership Fee for the forthcoming year are to be paid prior to their being invested or installed in their respective Offices, in January 2025.  


All Brethren are asked to help defer the cost of the pre-dinner event by contributing $10 per meal. You are asked to pre-register with the Secretary in advance at saintjohnslodgeno1@gmail.com.  


POLAR DIP JANUARY 1ST

Congratulations to the Brethren who chipped in and dipped in this past January 1, 2025, Polar Dip Community Fund Raiser in support of the Canadian Mental Health Community at Chapel Cove, NL.


OFFICIAL VISITATION

Our own Lodge's Membership's regularly scheduled official visitation will be with the Brethren of Lodge St. Andrew, SC, on February 24th, 2025 at Freemasons Hall.

MINUTES

The Meeting Minutes of the Lodge's Regularly Scheduled meeting, held January 11th, 2025, will be circulated to the Brethren for their perusal. Please advise the Secretary of any errors or omissions prior to the regular meeting in October at which time those Minutes will be put to the Lodge's Membership for approval.

Annual Masonic Charity Golf Tournament and BBQ

The Annual Masonic Golf Tournament was held, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Willows Golf Course in Holyrood. Funds are raised to support School Lunch and Breakfast Programs in all parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, marking the 27th anniversary of this event

Our Fraternity has now contributed in excess of $200,000.00 to Charitable Causes over the life of our Fraternal Tournament.

Corporate Sponsorship is encouraged.  All Brethren and their guests are welcome - register as a single player, or as a group ($80.00 per person fee includes a $50.00 tax receipt). There is a trophy for the Team with the lowest score, and we challenge all Lodges to enter a team. We also encourage you to invite non-masons to participate.  Contact our Lodge Secretary for further details.

DUES

Brethren are reminded that dues for the 2025/2026 year in the amount of $175.00 are past due and were payable prior to October 31, 2024.  Incoming Officers are reminded that dues were to have been paid on or before being installed into your 2025 Office.

MASONIC EDUCATION

A copy of  the Emessay notes will be distributed to email recipients of this notice paper.

Famous Quotation

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought”. - Buddha

LODGE RITUAL BOOKS
The Lodge has a supply of ritual books. These are available to interested Brethren at a cost of $25. Please advise the Secretary if you are interested in purchasing one.

These books are essential to any Brother who wish to follow and/or participate in Lodge
Ceremonies.

LODGE OF THE YEAR

Brethren are encouraged to review the Lodge of the Year Application Form published by our Grand Lodge. It a useful document in bringing focus to the more important activities of a Masonic Lodge. A copy is available at the Members Portal of the Grand Lodge website.

EMERITUS MEMBERSHIP

 Brethren who due to chronic medical or physical infirmity are unable to attend Lodge are now entitled to apply for Emeritus Membership which will exempt them from paying dues. For Brethren receiving Notice Paper by email, please see the attached cover letter from the Grand Secretary and the applicable application form. These documents are available on the Grand Lodge website for other members. Please feel free to inform me of any brethren who you feel meet the criteria for Emeritus Membership.

OTHER IMPORTANT MASONIC WEBSITES

GRAND MASTER’S CHARITY

Some Brethren may not be aware that the Grand Master has a personal page setup on JDRF’s site where donations can be made with credit card and tallied to the GM’s Charity. Go to the Grand Lodge Website.  The Grand Master’s Charity is listed under Community Outreach.  Here’s the link: http://www.glnl.ca/the-grand-masters-charity/.  Click on “Make a Donation” or read Kai’s story …
When you get to the JDRF page, to make a donation online, select “DONATE TO ME.”

BECOME A BLOOD DONOR

Brethren are reminded to donate blood if they able to do so.  Join the Masonic Corporate Blood Donor Group.  It is a valued gift for those in need. Partners and friends are also invited.

FRATERNAL TIDINGS

 The GLNL posts updated newsletters (Fraternal Tidings) on its web site at: http://www.glnl.ca/content.php?cid=59&nav=222

AVALON DISTRICT NO. 5 MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN

Brethren are advised that there are up to 6 scholarships available to the children or grandchildren of Masons. The annual deadline for applications is Oct 31 and applications must be signed by the Secretary and Master of the Lodge. This information is provided for the information of the Brethren in a hope that all eligible children will make application for these scholarships. Should you require any additional information or require forms please contact our Lodge's Secretary. There is further eligibility information on our Grand Lodge's website.

The Secretary would like to remind all Brethren that the deadline for receipt of applications for the following 2019 Scholarships is October 31.  Further information and the applications can be obtained by contacting the Patrick Tasker Masonic Educational Fund, Email:  patricktaskereducation@gmail.com or by telephone at phone: (709) 214 - 0770

         J. Gordon Barnes Masonic Scholarship
         The Patrick Tasker Masonic Educational Fund


AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

An AED is mounted in a storage cabinet outside the west gate to the Blue Room.  While some Brethren are familiar with its use we would like as many Brethren as possible to be aware that the unit is in place and it is quite easy to use as it will direct the user using voice prompts once it is turned on.  Please review the following two links which contain the information on how to use the unit.
http://zoll.com/medical-products/automated-external-defibrillators/aed-plus/video/
http://zoll.com/medical-products/automated-external-defibrillators/aed-plus/video/
(and selecting First Responder Version)

 Facts about the "Pillar Program" at Saint John’s Lodge No 1

It is a voluntary program that's purpose is to assist Brethren (especially newly made masons) understand what masonry is, via involvement. The opportunity to participate in this exclusive Masonic Fraternal Education Program is presented only to newly made Master Masons in Open Lodge upon completing their Third Degree.  The expected duration of this Program is two years and upon completion a Certificate and our Lodge's Pillar Program lapel pin will be presented to the Brother(s) in Open Lodge.  See our Lodge's home page for more detail on this worthwhile addition to your personal Masonic Journey.

For more information and to be redirected to our Lodge's Home Page please click on the below link.


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Location: Mount Pearl, NL, Canada