Palestine Lodge#189 AF&AM - Catonsville, MD

Check out the google calendar on the trestleboard page for the lodge schedule and catechism schedule as well as activities: http://www.palestinelodge189.com/trestle-board.html 

 

 

 

My Brethren,

This fall your lodge remains as active as ever. We have brought in two new mwn, passed four more, and as the trestle board shows, we have more work to do this month. This on top of this, we have even more new petitions to be acted upon. This year has been a boom to Palestine Lodge and Maryland masonry. I appreciate all the hard work of all the brothers who have helped to make 2011 so successful. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. We are still in need of more men to serve as investigators. If you are capable, I ask you to contact the secretary to be added to the pool. This is a vital role and I ask you to help us with the volume of such committees. 

October 21, Palestine Lodge will again head south to visit our sister lodge in Manassas, Virginia. Such visitations have fostered many fond memories and lifelong friendships. The Senior Deacon, Paul Fishell, PM, is arranging a carpool. If you are interested in joining us on this trip, please contact him as soon as possible so proper provisions can be arranged. 

As always I invite you to attend your lodge at all our meetings and look forward to seeing you. 

Fraternally, 

Arthur B. Redmond

Worshipful Master

 Free Trick or Treat Bag for Kids 

Sponsored by the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce

Palestine Lodge is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce, and this year we are giving out free trick or treat bags at the Chamber's offices: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

In the tradition of the President lectures that have been delivered in the past at the Grand Lodge there is a night with Bro. Truman scheduled 10-25-11 at the Grand Lodge. Reservations must be made with the Grand Lodge by 10-14. Tickets are free and the performance is at 7pm, there is a reception with wine and cheese preceeding the even (6pm) and with hors s' oeuvres, wine, and soft drinks. It will run $25 per person. Please contact the Grand Lodge office for additional information and to make your reservations. 

Oktoberfest is being held on 10-8-11 from 6:30 to 10:30 at the Grand Lodge. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered from Rolf Sorg or Wolfgand Herdecker from Germania Lodge. There is a full menu, beer, and a traditioinal German Band. 

E-mail Bro. Matulewicz or the Secretary for contact information. 

 

Brethren,

 

This is a reminder to all of the brethren about our

Annual Grand Lodge Harvest Home Day

to be held on

Saturday, October 1, 2011

on the grounds of the Grand Lodge at Bonnie Blink

300 INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE

COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND

  

7 AM to 10 AM

  

For our newer members, this is a social morning which is held annually by the Grand Lodge at the Masonic Homes.

 

DRESS IS VERY CASUAL - REMEMBER YOU WILL BE OUTSIDE IN THE WEATHER, SO DRESS TO SUIT THE DAY!

 

PLENTY OF GOOD FOOD

GOOD FELLOWSHIP

AND CHANCES TO MEET AND GREET YOUR BROTHERS

( I ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL MEET SOMEONE YOU KNOW THAT YOU DID NOT KNOW WAS A MASON!)

 

 

OUR LODGE WILL HAVE IT'S USUAL STAND AND SIGN-IN BOOK -  SO LOOK US UP, SIGN IN AND ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP OF YOUR BROTHERS.

 

THERE WILL BE A DISPLAY OF ANTIQUE CARS & PLENTY OF MOTORCYCLES

 

PARKING

PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE LOTS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MAIN AND UPPER ENTRANCES TO THE GRAND LODGE.  THE LOTS ARE AT 303 INTERNATIONAL CIRCLE AND WILL BE MARKED.

MASONIC HOMES SHUTTLES  WILL BE USED TO BRING THE BRETHREN TO THE EVENT

 

 

COME AND JOIN US !

IT IS A GREAT DAY THAT EACH OF US LOOK FORWARD TO EACH YEAR

 

SEE YOU THERE.

 

Brethren,

We are beta testing a forums area of the webpage to see how it works out. It will require you to login to gain access and the intent is to be an area for our Catechism instructors to be able to post information allowing them to communicate more seamlessly with each other and with the brethren whom are going through catechism. As we test the logo will remain the same, as will the access point on the homepage, however the format of the forums itself, address, and content may change dynamically as we search for the best possible tool for the lodge's needs. Please be patient during this process, and as always let us know what you think!

 

Click on this logo for the forums: 

 

Fraternally, 

Charles (cmatulewicz at gmail dot com)

The first Saturday in October is the date for "Harvest Home Day," up at the Grand Lodge and Bonnie Blink.

To those EA's or FC's that may not know the history, Bonnie Blink was once a working farm, and the first Saturday in October was know as Corn Husking Day, when the Masons of Maryland would go up to the farm and literally bring in the corn. A great deal has changed since those days, and Harvest Home Day is a reunion of sorts that brings Masons from all over Maryland together for a breakfast in the old barn... pancakes, sausage, juice, and pumpkin pie! All attending are asked to make a small donation and will receive a commemorative coin. 

Parking this year is at the alternative gate at the Grand Lodge, if you need directions and/or a ride ask one of the  Brethren. It is open to all Masons regardless of their degree and is a "Stag" event, if you have a neighbor or friend who would be interested in learning more about the fraternity and would be in for a hearty breakfast bring them along. Be there and be square!

 

The Job's daughters of Maryland are hosting a basket bingo on 11-5-11 at the Fallston Firehouse. Doors open at 6:00 and the cost is $15 for 20 games: Click here for more info

SEPTEMBER 11th, 2011