Moonlighter

Steilacoom Lodge #2

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6

 June 2003 Newsletter

  
 

Howdy Brothers and Sisters,

I’d like to thank every one for having a great third degree on May 2nd.  Every one did a fantastic job, thank you very much.  We have quite a bit going on this month.  Bro Gary Emmons is scheduled for June 6th.   Which will probably have passed by time y’all read this.  Our next stated meeting is slated for Jun 13th, however, this is the week of Grand Lodge Communications and we will not hold this meeting.  On the 24th of June, we will have a Stated meeting, as it is Saint John's Night. We will not have our special communication on the 30th.  Our Widows brunch and Memorial was on the 25th of May and we had a good turn out.  We will be having the 1765 Degree and Dinner on Saturday the 31st of May and I will report to the Lodge on this event on our meeting on the 24th.

 Please keep our Brothers and Sisters that have been under the weather in your prayers.  Also keep all those serving our country in foreign lands in your hearts and prayers where ever they maybe.

 Take care,

Tom K.,  WM

May all your travels be safe,
May the wind always fill your sails,
May your table be filled with plenty,
And may the sun keep you in its' warm embrace!
Greetings Brethren!
 
   Well, this month we "Shared the Light".  We had eight of our widows at our brunch on Saturday!  I was very pleased with the turnout of our brethren as well, thank you all for  attending and for those that volunteered rides for our ladies (Alan and Willard).
 
   We have a degree coming up on the 6th of June for brother Gary Emmons. I would appreciate a HUGE turn out!  Let's all pitch in and make this a degree to remember.  If you would like to volunteer for a part, please let me know as soon as possible. There are still parts available!
 
Fraternally,
 
Joe Fuller
Senior Warden

Announcements

Kaffee Klatsch

Catch the 0900 ferry in Steilacoom, wander up the hill and be prepared for hot coffee and a fresh goodie. This happens on every Tuesday! Well, almost every Tuesday! I will send e-mail to most who come on Mondays!

I can promise you refreshments, you bring the friendship and fraternity and we all will have a fun morning. It seems that our discussions are getting increasingly interesting. Keep it up!!

Y'All Come, Y'A Hear!!!

Jer

Tressleboard for June:

May 31, 2003   Special   1765 3rd Degree and Dinner at 5:00 PM
Jun 6, 2003   Special   Bro. Gary Emmons 3rd Degree
June 12-14, 2003   Special   Grand Lodge Communication in Tacoma
June 13, 2003   Stated   No Meeting ... See every one at Grand Lodge
Jun 24, 2003   Stated   "St. John's Night"
        Strawberry Short Cake Desert

Greetings Brethren,

May is over and the summer months begin.  I do hope you all had a wonderful and safe Memorial weekend.  It is a time to honor those that are gone and realize that we too will come to the end of life’s toilsome journey.

And isn’t the weather crazy?!?  A few days ago it was in the high 80’s and then it got very chilly and rainy.  But the moisture and rays make everything beautiful, especially the rhoddies.  Do take time to check them out in their various colors.

Grand Lodge is just around the corner and here in Tacoma!  There are several resolutions that will be voted upon which will embrace change.  Change is good because the new, younger members have different values and thoughts about things and we must remember they are the future Masons.  We will try to keep you informed once Grand Lodge is over.

We all know that our rituals contain many allegories and symbolism and I would like to take the time to explain just a few.  Remember in the 3rd degree circumambulation, at the end where it says “or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern; the shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return to GOD who gave it.”  It pertains to the body of man suffering the infirmities of old age.  The silver cord is the spinal marrow; its loosening is the cessation of all nervous sensibility; the golden bowl is the brain; the pitcher means the great vein which carries the blood to the right ventricle of the heart being the fountain; the wheel is the great artery which receives the blood from the left ventricle which is the cistern.  These ceremonies object is to teach symbolically the resurrection and life eternal.

My dear brothers, I would like to remind those who haven’t sent in their dues, to do so.  And if you know of any brother in sickness or distress, please let me know by calling me or emailing me at:  (253) 926-8053; leemonwb2@hotmail.com.

 “A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it; you can’t expect an apostle to peer out.”  - G.C. Lichtenberg

“Wear the old coat and buy the new book.”  - Austin Phelps

“If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.”  - Francis Bacon

 

Fraternally,

Lee R. Webb II

 

Hello All

Once again, I have tons of input this month!  This is great!  Keep it up!

Thanks

The Editor!

Subject: List By Which To Live

 

The most destructive habit......................Worry

The greatest Joy...............................Giving

The greatest loss................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work...............Helping others

The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness

The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome.................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill........Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease............Excuses

The most powerful force in life..................Love

The most dangerous pariah..................A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer........The brain

The worst thing to be without................... Hope

The deadliest weapon.......................The tongue

The two most power-filled words..............."I Can"

The greatest asset..............................Faith

The most worthless emotion..................Self-pity

The most beautiful attire......................SMILE!

The most prized possession................Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication.....Prayer

The most contagious spirit.................Enthusiasm

The most important thing in life..................GOD

 

Author Unknown 

This was submitted by VWB Don Campbell.  Thanks! --  Editor

 

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