June 2021

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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Stated Communication


From The East

Brethren,

As this is the last communication for the masonic year we hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer as our community and social lives begin to open up again. Reflecting back 2 years from when I was first installed in the East we can't help but notice the world is a very different place. The only constant thing we can be sure of is change. Our relationships whether they be familial, professional, social or fraternal have been strained or strengthened by the experiences of society, politics and current events. The one thing we can be sure of is that Freemasonry still survives. It has been an anchor during these tempestuous times and has strengthened the bonds

of brotherhood like no other fraternity or organization could.

I would like to thank all the officers, bothers and their families who have given so much support these past 2 years. I also owe a debt of gratitude to my wife Jean who has given so much time, patience, understanding and support. All of you have improved the experience at the lodge.

Finally to all the brethren, I hope to see you come out and participate in future events. Join a committee, event team, work party or any other activity. The lodge should be an experience, not a spectator sport, and we need involvement of all members. Thank you all and I hope to see you after the summer break.

Fraternally Yours,
W∴M∴ Joseph Schulze

Attest: Stephane G. Sabourine,PM
Secretary

Important Lodge Dates

School of Instruction
Every Monday Evening at 7pm

Closed Installation Of Officers
June 28th at 7pm

CANCELLED -Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team


From The Library

A Pilgrim's Path

Carried by the strength of his thorough research on the background, characteristics, and current challenges of Freemasonry, author John J. Robinson, who became a Mason later in life, goes into incredible detail debunking the common misconceptions

about Freemasonry in his concise, compelling examination of the organization. In 178 pages, A Pilgrim's Path sets the record straight for apprehensive readers hoping to better understand the reality of Freemasonry by chronicling the history of the attacks against the organization and the motives behind the attacks. In doing so, he discusses the origins of Freemasonry, its principles, and its goals.

Announcements


HELP WITH PRACTICES – Brethren, there is always a need for extra bodies at our practice nights. If you are available, please come out and help your officers in presenting the best possible degree work for our new candidates.

OKLAHOMA MASONIC INDIAN DEGREE TEAM – CANCELLED – The Grand Lodge of Delaware has cancelled the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team event that was scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2021 due to the continuing concerns of the COVID pandemic!

FACEBOOK – St. John's Lodge has a Facebook page which enables us to spead some announcements and picture 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∴Joseph B. Schulze

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.