February 2024
St. John's Lodge No. 2A.F. & A.M.
P.O. Box 409
1406 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 328-9303
Regular Communication Every
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Except July and August
www.stjohns-no2-de.com
Stated Communication
Dress Code
I am supporting the veterans at our VA Hospital and their needs. Until further notice the dress code
will be business casual for those who bring a donation item. The donation items are as follows:
Package of Socks
Package of T-shirts
Pair of Pajama bottoms
Pair of Slippers
Toiletries (tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, deodorant)
Package of Men's Underwear.
Remember they sacrificed a lot so we can be free to meet as masons.
Tux / Suit / Jacket will be required for all degree work.
From The East
Past Masters, Officers,
Members and Brothers,
St. John's Lodge No 2 is getting it done! On January 6, 2024, we put together and executed one
of two Grand Lodge of Delaware sponsored all you can eat pancake breakfasts. Only thing I can say is,
WOW, we really set the bar high!
We received a personal letter from Most Worshipful Ronald P. Ferraro thanking St. John's for
hosting and putting on a fantastic event. The next Grand Lodge sponsored pancake breakfast will be
February 10, 2024 from 8 to 11 AM at Union Lodge No 7 Dover DE. There is no charge. Come out and
enjoy!
At our last meeting we held our chili cook off and the winner was....not me. Congratulation to our
first and second place winners Bro. Robert Wright and PM Frank Hartsell. They will be representing
St. John's Lodge No 2 at the district 2 semi finals on March 2, 2024, 4PM at Jakson Lodge #19
‐ 406 4th street, Delaware City, DE 19706. Mark your calendars for this one, and come support
our bothers. Cost is $5.00 to be a taster/judge. The winners will compete at the Annual Grand Lodge
Picnic at Killen's Pond.
St. John's Lodge No.2 Country Grand Lodge Visit is on the 24th day of February, 2024 AD 6024 AL. The
Official Grand Lodge Visit will begin at 5:00 PM sharp at the Clayton Fire Hall 300 East Street, Clayton,
DE 19938. Show your lady a good time and join us for this Country Western themed event. My brothers, bust
out your country best and those cowboy boots and join us for a fun filled event with good food, fun and
dancing. Dinner - Open bar (after lodge closes) ‐ Country line dancing and a DJ. This promises to be
a fun and eventful evening! Tickets are $50 each. For tickets ‐ Call/ Text 302‐540‐5778
or Email stevesabourin@verizon.net
Hope to see you in lodge!!
Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Stephane G. Sabourine,PM
Attest: Robert C. Wright
Secretary
W∴M∴ Stephane G. Sabourine,PM
Important Lodge Dates
Officer / Member School of Instructions
Every Monday Night at 7:30pm
Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
February 3
Grand Lodge Pancake Breakfast
Feb 10 at Union Lodge No 7
St. John's GL Visit
February 24
District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi Finals
Mar 2 at 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19
Brotherhood Night
Mar 15
Important Lodge Dates
Officer / Member School of InstructionsEvery Monday Night at 7:30pm
Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
February 3
Grand Lodge Pancake Breakfast
Feb 10 at Union Lodge No 7
St. John's GL Visit
February 24
District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi Finals
Mar 2 at 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19
Brotherhood Night
Mar 15
Announcements
LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE – The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 1:00pm,
Cape Henlopen State Park. Delaware Freemasons will be camping and gathering to make the plunge! Plan to meet at sites C17 and C19.
Food and fellowship will follow at this campsite. If you don't want to plunge, you can still make a donation. All donations will support
Special Olympics of Delaware.
Announcements
announcements continued...
GRAND LODGE FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Come and have a Family Pancake Breakfast with Most Worshipful Ferrero
at Union Lodge #7, Dover Delaware, on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 8am until 11am. There is no cost to you so come on out and enjoy!
GRAND LODGE VISIT – The Grand Lodge Visit for St. John's lodge will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 5PM to 10PM at the Clayton
Fire Hall. The theme this year is Country Western Grand Lodge Visit. So dust off your cowboy / cowgirl boots and you country duds and get ready for a great
time. The tickets are $50 each, which includes good food, open bar, DJ and line dancing. This promises to be a great event. Get your tickets fast as it will
sell out. Contact me for tickets. 302-540-5778 Cell or stevesabourin@verizon.net
DISTRICT 2 CHILI COOKOFF SEMI FINAL – Congratulation to Bro. Robert Wright and PM Frank Hartsell who will represent
St. John's Lodge at the District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi-finals on March 2, 2024, 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19
Delaware City. Mark your calendars for this one, and come support our bothers. Cost is $5.00 to be a taster/judge. The winners will
compete at the Annual Grand Lodge Picnic at Killen's Pond.
FROM THE SECRETARY – There are still several brothers that have not paid their 2023 and/or 2024 dues as of yet. If you do not have a 2024 dues card in
your wallet, then you are most likely one of the aforementioned brothers. Contace the secretary if you are unsure.
FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spread some announcements and pictures pertaining to the lodge
faster. If you have a Facebook account, "Like" us to get informed quicker!
ASSISTANCE – Please notify us if you know of any member who is ill or in need of assistance.
GOOD OF MASONRY –If any Brethren have anything to offer for the good of masonry for future issues of the Trestle Board, please
email W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM
NEED A RIDE? – As always, if you need a ride to the lodge, please call any officer. It would be our pleasure to pick you up and take you
home.
For all events and fundraisers please contact any officer for more information and tickets.
GRAND LODGE VISIT – The Grand Lodge Visit for St. John's lodge will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 5PM to 10PM at the Clayton Fire Hall. The theme this year is Country Western Grand Lodge Visit. So dust off your cowboy / cowgirl boots and you country duds and get ready for a great time. The tickets are $50 each, which includes good food, open bar, DJ and line dancing. This promises to be a great event. Get your tickets fast as it will sell out. Contact me for tickets. 302-540-5778 Cell or stevesabourin@verizon.net
DISTRICT 2 CHILI COOKOFF SEMI FINAL – Congratulation to Bro. Robert Wright and PM Frank Hartsell who will represent St. John's Lodge at the District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi-finals on March 2, 2024, 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19 Delaware City. Mark your calendars for this one, and come support our bothers. Cost is $5.00 to be a taster/judge. The winners will compete at the Annual Grand Lodge Picnic at Killen's Pond.
FROM THE SECRETARY – There are still several brothers that have not paid their 2023 and/or 2024 dues as of yet. If you do not have a 2024 dues card in your wallet, then you are most likely one of the aforementioned brothers. Contace the secretary if you are unsure.
FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spread some announcements and pictures pertaining to the lodge faster. If you have a Facebook account, "Like" us to get informed quicker!
ASSISTANCE – Please notify us if you know of any member who is ill or in need of assistance.
GOOD OF MASONRY –If any Brethren have anything to offer for the good of masonry for future issues of the Trestle Board, please email W∴M∴Steve Sabourin, PM
NEED A RIDE? – As always, if you need a ride to the lodge, please call any officer. It would be our pleasure to pick you up and take you home.
For all events and fundraisers please contact any officer for more information and tickets.
