March 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,
and Members,
Wow! what a fantastic Grand Lodge Visit. If you did not make this one, you missed out on a great
time had by all.
I received several compliments on what a great job I did putting the event together, but I assured
them that it would not be possible without support from the officers, members, and ladies of the
lodge. I would like to personally thank the officers, members, and their ladies that helped set up,
facilitate, and tear down the makeshift lodge room. It is a lot of work relocating a lodge room to
another building and then transporting it all back. Thank you all!
Our next scheduled event is our widow's brunch on April 7, 2024 from 11:00 – 2:00 PM. If you
know of a mason's widow please invite them. Just let me know so we have a good head count.
The end of the Masonic year is coming to an end quickly so if you have not been to lodge recently,
please come on out. I hope to see you soon!
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
District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi Finals
Mar 2 at 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19
Senior Officer Leadership Workshop
Mar 2 at 9am at Union Lodge #7
Brotherhood Night
Mar 15
Jackson Lodge GL Visit
Mar 19 at 5PM
SW William's MM Proficiency
Mar 20 at 7pm
2nd Annual Widows Brunch
Apr 7 at 2pm
Senior Officer Leadership Workshop
Apr 20 at 9am at Union Lodge #7
Masonic New Year's Party
June 22 at 6pm
Important Lodge Dates
Officer / Member School of InstructionsEvery Monday Night at 7:30pm
District 2 Chili Cookoff Semi Finals
Mar 2 at 4PM at Jackson Lodge #19
Senior Officer Leadership Workshop
Mar 2 at 9am at Union Lodge #7
Brotherhood Night
Mar 15
Jackson Lodge GL Visit
Mar 19 at 5PM
SW William's MM Proficiency
Mar 20 at 7pm
2nd Annual Widows Brunch
Apr 7 at 2pm
Senior Officer Leadership Workshop
Apr 20 at 9am at Union Lodge #7
Masonic New Year's Party
June 22 at 6pm
Announcements
SENIOR OFFICER LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP – This is the first of two Mandatory Leadership
Workshops (Senior Officers must attend one of the two workshops). It will be held at Union Lodge #7.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 AM
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.
Announcements
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.
announcements continued...
45th ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD NIGHT – The 45th ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD NIGHT will be held on
Friday, March 15, 2024 at the NUR Shrine Center. Get your tickets now, and join brothers from several
jurisdictions at this ever popular masonic event. If the lodge runs out of tickets, see the flyer link
on page 4, for more information on purchasing your tickets. Last year, we had over 350 brothers in
attendance...get your tickets now, and don't miss out on the Fun, Fellowship, and Food...
you won't be disappointed.
JACKSON LODGE #19 GL VISIT – You are invited to join the officers and members of
Jackson Lodge #19 for their Grand Lodge Visit on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The night's theme will
be ROARING 20s NIGHT! Tickets are only $25 per person and will include a Speakeasy Social, Wild
Game/Traditional Dinner, and a Flapper Dance Session! Lodge opens at 5pm with the social to conviene at
5:15pm. Please see the flyer on Page 4 to purchase tickets.
SENIOR WARDEN MM PROFICIENCY – Brothers, please join us on March 20, 2024, for the
Master Mason Proficiency of SW Herman Williams. The night will begin at 7pm sharp. This is the last step
for brother Herman to be installed as Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge for the 2024-25 Masonic year.
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.
JACKSON LODGE #19 GL VISIT – You are invited to join the officers and members of Jackson Lodge #19 for their Grand Lodge Visit on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The night's theme will be ROARING 20s NIGHT! Tickets are only $25 per person and will include a Speakeasy Social, Wild Game/Traditional Dinner, and a Flapper Dance Session! Lodge opens at 5pm with the social to conviene at 5:15pm. Please see the flyer on Page 4 to purchase tickets.
SENIOR WARDEN MM PROFICIENCY – Brothers, please join us on March 20, 2024, for the Master Mason Proficiency of SW Herman Williams. The night will begin at 7pm sharp. This is the last step for brother Herman to be installed as Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge for the 2024-25 Masonic year.
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.