Our newest Worshipful Master, Todd Paterek, was invested (twice) with the proper instructions of the Worshipful Master’s Chair. The first time was simple and humble as is the tradition and history of Blazing Star Lodge. The second was far grander with the company of Masons from the Erie District. Even Most Worshipful Williamson attended and gave a fantastic motivational speech to the incoming Worshipful Masters. Some were taking the Chair for the first time while others were taking the chair again (and again).
The Officers of Blazing Star Lodge with the Erie District DDGM and AGL. Congratulations Brothers, thank you for serving your Lodge and The Craft
Erie District Worshipful Master Investiture ceremony. Outgoing and incoming Worshipful Masters from each Lodge in the Erie District. Congratulations W:. Brothers.
For those not familiar with Freemasonry and might be questioning the term “Worshipful Master” please consider this explanation.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – The Brothers of Blazing Star Lodge #694 F&AM held a special meeting to nominate, elect, and install the officers for the 2020 – 2021 Masonic year. You will notice that all are wearing simple white aprons. Due to Covid-19, we are refraining from using “shared” aprons. However, this is in fact the true fashion of a Master Mason. One is not “higher” or “lower” in importance. Nobody is more important than the next. We have our stations and places in the Lodge and these offices are to ensure the Lodge works and progresses with purpose, honor, and love. Fellowship was abundant after the meeting. A genuine feeling of Brotherhood prevailed in the parking lot with none eager to leave.
W:. Glenn S. Capron is taking the Master’s chair one more year. He begged us not to elect him again so we did the Brotherly thing and elected him. You can read W:. Caprons bio and see his line of officers in the Master’s Corner of the website. W:. Capron has promised a full Trestle Board of Masonic education, as much Fellowship as possible with current Covid-19 guidelines, and a year devoted to the members of Blazing Star Lodge and Freemasonry.
We have some candidates waiting to take their first (and second) step into Freemasonry and we will initiate (and pass) them as soon as we receive guidelines from The Grand Lodge of New York. We cannot wait to welcome our new Brothers but we want to be as safe as possible. If you are interested in becoming a Freemason please do not hesitate to “knock on our door” to learn more.
There’s mony a badge that’s unco braw, Wi’ ribbon, lace and tape on, Let Kings and Princes wear them a’, Gie Me the Master’s apron! The honest Craftsmas’s apron, The jolly Freemason’s apron, Bide he at home, or road afar, Before his touch fa’s bolt an’ bar, The gates of fortune fly ajar, ‘Gin he wears the apron! For wealth an’ honor, pride an’ power Are crumbling stone to base on; Fraternity should rule the hour And ilka worthy Mason! Each Free Accepted Mason, Each Ancient Crafted Mason. Then brithers let a halesome song Arise your friendly ranks along, Gudewives and bairns blithely sing Ti’ the ancient badge wi’ the apron string That is warn by the Master Mason.
Brothers, It has been a while since we last communicated. Grand Lodge is and had been busy. Masonry doesn’t stop. I hope all of you are well and trying to maintain as much of a “normal” life as you can. We had a Zoom meeting which, while few attended, was a boost seeing and speaking to the Brothers as we have not and for now are not able to assemble. I have Brother Paterek looking onto scheduling a regular Zoom meeting on the First and Third Tuesdays of the month. This is so we do not conflict with the District meetings hosted on our usual Second and Fourth Tuesdays. This will allow us to connect more often and more consistently even if remotely. Please make every effort to attend either through Zoom or dial in using a standard phone. If you need help please contact Brother Paterek for assistance.
There is an online NorthStar training class coming up. Many of you had expressed interest in receiving this class so now curled up at home would be a good time to take the class. Three general classes are scheduled for Saturday’s Noon until 3:00 pm. This might be difficult as Saturdays are often family time. Brother Menegon agreed to host a Blazing Star only NorthStar training class. Details on this are coming soon.
Camp Turk is not going to have any youth campers this season, but the camp is open to all Masons and available for camping rental, either a cabin or bring your own RV. If any of you Brothers want to make a trip out of it as a Blazing Star gathering later this summer I would be all in favor of that. Click here for a Camping Registration Form.
If you need anything please don’t be afraid to reach out to your Brothers or contact us through the website. We are all in this together. Stay safe, healthy, and blessed as we travel this path set before us. Keep communications going, help out where, and if you can. Keep Masonry alive and have it thrive. We are all Masons in our hearts, so let us demonstrate that in our actions also.
W:. Capron
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