Greetings from the West, February 2023
My Brothers, One of the basic obligations of a Mason is the care of the Widows and Orphans of our Brothers. My job, as Senior Warden, is to make sure we, as a Lodge, are taking care of them. Recently, the Grand Lodge began an effort to reach out to the Widows of Masons and remind them that Masonry has […]
Greetings from the West – January, 2023
GREETINGS FROM THE WEST Happy holidays and a happy new year! Greetings from the west my Brothers. I know you are reading this in January with the opening of the new year and the holidays are now in the rear view mirror. I am, however, writing this missive at the opening of the holiday season and feel compelled to write […]
Greetings from the West – January 2022
My Dear Brothers, In November, I spoke to you of Fortitude in remembrance of Veterans Day. This January’s choice is Temperance, which is the virtue of moderation while being forgiving and patient. To me, with day-to-day stress, continual testing of our patience, increased road rage, and daily life elevated with uncertainty, Temperance is the perfect virtue to demonstrate self-control. It […]
Greetings from the West – December 2021
My dear Brothers, Growing up believing in Santa, and still believing in him, it has come to my realization he is indeed a Freemason. Like all of us he is worthy & well qualified, charitable, and caring of all mankind. Like me, he is overweight, and filled withsecrecy who meets in a special place with his brethren, his beloved elves. […]
Greetings from the West – November 2021
Dear Brothers, As we enter November, let us first give thanks to all the Veterans who, due to their Sacrifice and Fortitude, make it possible for all of us to be afforded the freedoms we have. One of these freedoms is the Right to Vote, so please don’t forget to cast your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2nd. Let […]
Greetings from the West – October 2021
My Dear Brothers, I am both humbled and honored after attending the DSA award given to our Brother, W:. John B Lentinello, for all he has done for Masonry and mankind. He shows what being a Mason is truly about by being the best possible human being a person can be. This reminds me of the how the building of […]
Greetings from the West – September 2021
My Dear Brothers! Summer is coming to an end and activities at Jephtha Lodge will soon reconvene. I am looking forward to welcoming everyone back again to begin a new and exciting year. Despite COVID we were still able to have much success and brotherly love in our Lodge last year, thanks to WM Colonna and all the Brothers of […]
