Dear Brother Mundy,
Below you will find the Sixth issue of the 2017/18 Grand Lodge eNewsletter.
This bi-monthly publication will include Monthly Messages from: The Grand Master, The Elected Grand Lodge Officers, and the Various Committee Chairman to provide meaningful content to help improve your lodge and your experience as a Mason, Regular monthly columns by brothers and upcoming Grand Lodge Events.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS Use the Hashtag #GLOFNJ when posting photos of your lodge events We are working on updating the Grand Lodge website and it will feature a photo gallery
We hope that you will continue to help us promote this Newsletter by forwarding it to other NJ Freemasons in Good Standing and encourage them to sign up for future volumes by clicking the link HERE to subscribe or by clicking the link onThe Grand Lodge Website.
Very Fraternally, The Grand Lodge Social Media Committee
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MASONIC RENEWAL COMMITTEE Submitted by MW William H. Berman Secretary/Treasurer of the M.R.C.
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The Masonic Renewal Committee (M.R.C.) is an incorporated
body of the Conference of Grand Masters in North America
(C.G.M.N.A.). The MRC was established by the CGMNA in
1988 with the mission of developing innovative programs
that would re-invigorate the spirit of Freemasonry within
the Grand Lodges and subordinate Blue Lodges throughout
North America.
The membership of the MRC is comprised of a number
of Past Grand Masters, Right Worshipful brethren, and "white
apron" Masons from across North America. In addition, there
are valuable members representing both the Northern and
Southern Masonic Jurisdictions of the Supreme Councils of
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and also Shriners'
International. The common philosophy of the committee is
the goal of re-energizing our Craft with ideas and approaches
that are at times "traditional", at other times thinking
somewhat "out of the box".
$1,500 AWARD FOR FIRST PLACE
$1,000 AWARD FOR SECOND PLACE
$500 AWARD FOR THIRD PLACE
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HURRICANE RELIEF UPDATE
$19,000 Raised for Texas Relief to Date
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Brethren,
Congratulations! You should be proud. It's What We Do.
A 53-foot tractor trailer left yesterday from the Masonic Fellowship Center in Burlington driven by RW Kenneth Wasiewicz. It was filled to the brim with donations to help our Brethren affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. A special thanks to MW Trautmann, RW Holt and RW Churney who organized all the efforts. Everything from diapers and wet wipes to dog food and water was donated by you.
Today, a check for $19,000 was sent to the Masonic Service Association of North America to be forwarded to the Grand Lodge of Texas for distribution to Brethren in need.
Now that Hurricane Irma in Florida has come and gone, we will be continuing to accept monetary or goods for both Texas and Florida Masonic families affected by these destructive hurricanes.
Please continue to Pat It Forward and support our needy Brethren. It's What We Do!
Thank you in advance,
MW Dieter B Hees
Grand Master
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PLEASE NOTE:
The Summer New Jersey Freemason Magazine is available online.
It will not be printed and mailed.
You can download the PDF by clicking HERE or visiting the Grand Lodge website.
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DAVID A. GLATTLY HONOR NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017
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Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°,
Is Installed as
Sovereign Grand Commander
of the Scottish Rite, Norther Masonic Jurisdiction
Ill. David A. Glattly, 33°, was installed today as the new Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, NMJ at our fraternity's annual meeting in Rochester, NY. He succeeds Commander John Wm. McNaughton, 33°, who held the post for 12 years and presided over the installation.
Not all of us can be at the meeting so we are bringing Commander Glattly's installation ceremony and his inaugural remarks to you. This video is from this morning's general session.
A new chapter begins in the Scottish Rite. Join us in wishing him and his wife Monica an exciting and blessed journey.
Courtesy of The Northern Jurisdiction Supreme Council of Scottish Rite
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Please join the Scottish Rite Freemasons of New Jersey
as we honor New Jersey's own
Illustrious David Alan Glattly, 33°
upon his election and installation as
Sovereign Grand Commander
of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America
at a dinner on
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
at Seasons Catering
Social Hour at 5:30 PM followed by a sit down dinner
$100 per person
proceeds will be donated to
The Supreme Council Almoners Fund in Dave's honor
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UPCOMING OFFICIAL VISITS OF THE GRAND MASTER
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH 5:00 PM $70pp
JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN'S RECEPTION
In Honor of RW Robert V. Monaccelli
Junior Grand Warden
RSVP to RW William Anderson by September 20th
Payable to: Azure Masada Lodge No. 22
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 5:00 PM $50pp 2ND, 3RD & 4TH DISTRICTS RECEPTION Honorees:
R.W. J. Eugene Margroff - DDGM - 2
R.W. Louis P. Zwernemann - DDGM - 3
R.W. George Kourgelis - DRI - 3
R.W. Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. - Grand Sword Bearer
Please RSVP by October 16th RW José Leon Figueroa, II, PGSB (201) 693-5955
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The Elected Grand Lodge Officers
will be Scheduling a Webinar with the company for you to find out more about who they are and what they do.
To Register for the upcoming Webinars simply click on the Date of the meeting you wish to attend below.
Or
To Learn More about Health Sapiens Services
or visit their website
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MIDDLE CHAMBER TALKS vol. 4
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By: R. W. Mohamad A. Yatim, PGH Grand Lodge Education & Services Committee |
MIDDLE CHAMBER TALKS VOLUME 4 AUGUST
BRAND IMAGE AND INTRIC VALUE OF NJ FREEMASONRY
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Freemasonry promotes a way of Life that binds like-minded Men
with the principles of brotherly love, relief, and Truth in order to serve
God, Family, Country, Neighbor and Self.
THE VALUE OF FREEMASONRYA Rich Heritage:
No Freemasonry is our connection with 300 years of history; 600 years of heritage, 1000 years of tradition, 3000 years of legend, and 6000 years of enlightenment.
Employing the ancient mystical heritage of Freemasonry and the symbolism of architecture, like-minded Men help impart awareness and knowledge to build character, one Brother at a time. Valuable Tenets:Through self-introspection and the pursuit of understanding the "design" of the Grand Architect of the Universe, brethren strive to exemplify the tenets of Freemasonry in all aspects of their lives. These include brotherly love, relief, and truth.
- Brotherly love helps us promote and foster social and benevolent affection
- Relief is the virtue of unselfish service to one another
- Truth conveys our understanding of one's self and our spiritual connection with the Divine
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By: R. W. Michael Tucker, District Deputy Emeritus |
OUR JOURNEY VOLUME 4 AUGUST
In Volume 3 I spoke of Freemasonry being a Lifetime of Opportunity. Opportunity is only important if you avail yourself of it. So how do we go about availing ourselves of the opportunities of Freemasonry?
It boils down to commitment! Each of us, every day, in every action we take, must commit. We must commit using the tools given to and used by us to make every decision as moral and pure as we can. The Square, Compasses, Trowel and other working tools augment the obligations we took upon our Holy Writs. These are our guides. We only need to reflect upon them during our verbal and written communications. I know that when you are up to your waist in alligators, it's hard to remember you went into the water to drain the swamp. (I cleaned that up a bit) I personally surround myself with Masonic symbolism, not to show you I am a Mason but to remind me, I am a Mason and act accordingly.
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By: R. W. Michael Neuberger, Grand Historian |
WHENCE WE CAME VOLUME 4 AUGUST
"Whence we came?" is an aged old question. We know the Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717, but where did the four lodges that formed the Grand Lodge come from? How far back do our traditions go? Does our ancestry really date only so far back as the age of taverns and bars? Over the next series of articles, we will explore our history and in the process, travel through time to ancient lands and rediscover ancient wisdoms. This month we explore Ancient Rome and the Comacine Masters.
Whence We Came? Comacine Masters
The Comacine Masters were Lombard stonemasons, who worked in stone architecture. They were headquartered near Lake Como. The first known mention of this guild was in 643, when King Rothari of the Lombards put out an edict detailing the legal remedies should a house collapse that was built by a Comacine Master. The Comacine Masters formed a secret brotherhood, whereby they would protect and preserve the secrets of stone building, provide mutual protection for each other, fraternalization, engage in lavish banquets, act as insurance brokers for their members, and care for their widows and orphans.
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MW Dieter B. Hees
Grand Master of Masons
of The State of New Jersey
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Teen Suicide Prevention Program
Tuesday Sept 19, 2017
The Grand Master has requested that the attached announcement be read and posted at all Lodge meetings between now and the date of the event.
Olive Branch Lodge
2 Dutch Lane, Freehold
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Grand Orator's Message
Volume 3
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The Grand Master requests that you read / post in Lodge the attached announcement & appeal.
Saturday Sept 23, 2017
West Hill Manor House
Come Meet President Lincoln
and the 6th NH Volunteers
Contact MW Joe Rival to Donate
to offset the cost to fire
an actual Civil War Cannon
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GRAND LODGE PETITION
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
The Petition is Also Available on the home page
of The Grand Lodge Website
Only this petition will be accepted by
The Grand Lodge Office
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APPLICATIONS
for the 2017 Masonic Leadership Conference are Now available on
The Grand Lodge Website
or by clicking the link HERE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 30TH
ONLY 20 SEATS REMAINING
We MUST receive your lodge check to complete your application
Co-Charimen with Questions
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See a 2017 Grand Lodge Officer for
Challenge Coins $20
Cuff Links $10
Grand Master's Pins $5
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