Blazing Star Lodge #694 F&AM

On September 5, 2014

Blazing Star Lodge – East Aurora, NY.

Standing proud yet unassuming and slightly hidden behind some old growth trees, the East Aurora Masonic Lodge stands as a permanent fixture in East Aurora, New York. It overlooks the town with a protective eye ensuring all who pass are good and upright citizens. We like to think that the presence of the Lodge in our town sets a stage of history, pride, and brotherly love among the members of the Lodge and the citizens of the town.

As part of the East Aurora, New York community for over 140 years, the Blazing Star Masonic Lodge actively seeks ways to contribute to the success of our neighbors. We do this by supporting little league baseball, FISH of East Aurora and Scholarships to graduating seniors at Iroquois High School and East Aurora High School. Most recently the formation of Brother Of The Bread lead by Brother Andrew Egressy. We are interested in our community and the people who call East Aurora home. Since the 1800’s our Lodge stood as a building of humble men striving to better themselves and in-turn make the world a better place. This is what we do. We would love to talk to you more about Freemasonry please contact us anytime.

Our members meet in the Lodge every second and fourth Tuesday of each month September through June. Dinners begin at 6:30 pm with communications starting promptly at 7:30 pm. We encourage social discussions after official communications are complete.

11/14 Communication R:.W:. Bradley’s Washington Presentation

By tmp

On November 1, 2017

In From The East

Brethren,

What makes Masonry the best time-honored and most respected fraternal organization today as in the past? Our ritual and fundamental beliefs as men and Masons.

The Grand Lecturers Convention was held last night at Western Star Lodge in Lackawanna. R:.W:. Kessler put on an excellent presentation pertaining to the opening and closing of a lodge on either the first or second degree. When Lodges start using the North Star program it takes longer for Brothers to pass thru degrees as they need to prove proficiency. The idea behind the different openings/closings is to have our Entered Apprentices and Fellow Craft present for opening and closing rituals to engage them early on in their Masonic journey. Engaging them early and keeping them involved is one way to help our membership retention. This is a look into the future of Masonry. If nothing ever changes it usually just fades away.

The M:.W:. Gilbert spoke and said “It’s ok to visit the past once in a while, but you can’t live there. If you don’t look to the future and adapt you won’t succeed”. Masonry needs to evolve and adapt with the changing times.

The opening on the first or second degree is completely at the Master’s discretion. There are minor ritual changes. So officers be forewarned it may be a good idea to look it over, not saying we are going to do it at the same time not saying we will not.

Our next communication will consist of finance committee reports, which will move right along into our program of the night the R:.W:. Keuther giving us a Washington presentation. He will be in period dress as he puts on his program. I am sure it will be very informative and educational. R:.W:. Keuther is a very energetic and engaging speaker. For anyone who has not heard him speak before I would highly recommend being there, and for those who have you already know it will be a good time.

I am looking forward to an educational enjoyable evening. I hope to see as many as possible there. Recommit and become more involved. Our long-term Masons have so much knowledge and teaching they can offer to the next generation of Masons. We are not just Masons while we are at a communication or a function, or for an hour or a day, we are Masons for life.

W:. G.S. Capron

From The East – October 24th Communication

By tmp

On October 19, 2017

In From The East

Brethren,

If you missed our last communication then you also missed the opportunity to help raise and welcome two new Brothers into the craft. It was a good night. We had Brothers from Mount Vernon Lodge assist. We also handed out two more petitions for affiliation which has the possibility of bringing new Brothers from other Lodges into this fine institution of ours.

The dues committee did meet this past Tuesday 10/17 – more to come from that in the near future.

The next communication will have a ballot on f petitions. Three new and one affiliation. The guest speaker had a confusion on dates so he may or may not be there. If you have never heard or seen R:.W:. Kuther present it is a good experience. Even if he can’t make it, he will be rescheduled, the Lodge always had room for you, my Brothers. We all “solemnly and sincerely Promised and swore to our obligations”. Masonry isn’t just a thing, it is our way of life. Become recommitted and involve your self in your Lodge. Make new friends and reacquaint with old ones.

Respectfully and Fraternally,

W:. Capron

The Third Degree – October 10, 2017

By tmp

On October 5, 2017

In From The East

Brothers,

This Tuesday, October 10, 2017, we are having a Third Degree. We will Raise and welcome two new Brothers into the Craft. It is definitely an all hands on deck as there are many parts to play and be filled. W:. Barber has invited brothers from Mount Vernon Lodge to assist. It would be good for them to see as many proud Masons as possible around them as they are brought to light. Visiting Brothers are also welcome to join us, invite a Brother or two. Dinner is at 6:30 pm with Lodge opening at 7:30 pm sharp.

See everyone Tuesday.

W:. Capron

If you need a ride please contact the Lodge we will be happy to pick you up and have you home safely.

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