January 2024

St. John's Lodge No. 2
A.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


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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,

The New Year is now upon us and I wish you and your families a prosperous and healthy year. As always, it is a good time to reflect upon our obligations to all mankind, especially brother masons. Make a New Year's resolution to come to lodge or a sponsored event.

We had our annual pancake breakfast on November 25th, and it was a huge success. We were able to net $1,342. I

want to thank the officers, members, and our ladies for all their hard work. This is always a great event.

Calling all cooks, the challenge is on...

It's CHILI TIME!



For January's meeting bring your best chili recipe to lodge. We are trying to do a statewide Masonic competition. No categories, just best tasting chili. It will be judged by members in your own lodge for a 1st and 2nd place winners. Then the winners will enter the district primaries. Date and location TBD. This will be judged by brothers in your own district. The winners of each districts 1st and 2nd place will advance to the finals at Killen's Pond at the annual Grand Lodge Picnic. Winners will be crowned grand champion, with 1st and 2nd place receiving trophies and possibly a cash prize.

SAVE THE DATE!! ‐ Our Grand Lodge Visit will be on Saturday February 24th 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

Hope to see you in lodge!!

Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Stephane G. Sabourine,PM

Attest: Robert C. Wright
Secretary

Important Lodge Dates

Officer / Member School of Instructions
Every Monday Night at 7:30pm

Grand Lodge Pancake Breakfast
Jan 6

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge
February 3

St. John's GL Visit
February 24

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.

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

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 emailW∴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.