Updates

Old Timers’ Night 2018

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“Barn Lodge” / Old Timers’ Night and Awards for 2018

As in years past, our “Barn Lodge” / Old Timers’ Night was a huge success.  This is our final Lodge meeting for the year.  We gather outside or in a secure building like a barn. This year we all met at the East Aurora Fireman’s park tucked way in the middle of East Aurora and surrounded by sinking ponds.  We keep this meeting casual in honor and memory of the Brethren who helped to shape the rural, farming town of East Aurora and the surrounding areas, plus it gets hot!

Several Brothers shared in the fellowship and Brotherhood.  Some old faces we haven’t seen in quite some time returned for the festivities.  We gave out a 25, 50, 60 and 65 years of service awards.  Some Brothers could not make it because of last-minute obligations or health.  We miss them dearly and hope to see them soon. However, two of our Entered Apprentices joined the fun. They are scheduled to be Raised next year.  Keep an eye on this website or Facebook page for updates to help bring our newest Brothers more light.  

Brother Andy received an Excellence in Community Service award for starting and growing the Brother of the Bread program which collects non-perishable foods from manufacturers and delivers them to food pantries from Niagara Falls to Syracuse.  This program is grown quickly with the help of Lodges from several districts.  We hope to spread this program across New York State and further if possible.  For more information please see the Brothers of the Bread webpage or Facebook Page.

After Lodge, we all enjoyed some hot dogs and meatballs prepared by Brother John.  He even pulled out the secret baked beans recipe for the occasion.  Yes, we do have secrets.  After dinner Brother Dave announced the lucky winners in our raffle and by then everyone was ready for a well-deserved rest.  

We parted in the usual way, better men for being brought together and ready to continue our work through the summer months. The Lodge is going “dark” for the summer but you can always find a Mason in the community.

Lodge Night

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.: Tonight’s Communication :.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

As usual, dinner is at 6:30 pm with Lodge opening promptly at 7:30 pm.  Normal Lodge attire required and be ready for a warm Lodge.  By 7:30 pm the Lodge should be cool enough and comfortable but with temperatures expected in the high 80s, it could still be warm.  Our main event for the evening is W:. Breth’s program and maybe one surprise if all goes well.  This evening is one you do not want to miss.

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

Are you interested in Freemasonry?  Contact us to learn more.

Br. G. Wayne Hawk

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Brethren –

It is my sad duty to report on the death of Br. G. Wayne Hawk, who put down the working tools on August 27, 2017, at age 89.

We just learned of his passing yesterday, so there will not be a request for a Masonic funeral. His obituary notice is reprinted below.

HAWK – G. Wayne
August 27, 2017, of East Aurora, NY. Beloved husband of Charline “Bunkie”. Dearest father of George Jr. (Carolyn), David and John (Colleen) Hawk. Cherished grandfather of Casey, Maeve, Claire and Gavin Hawk. Dear brother of the late Betty Jane Brown. Also survived by 1 niece and 2 nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 5-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora, NY. Funeral services will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, East Aurora on Saturday at 11:00 AM. If desired contributions may be made to HospiceBuffalo, Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.woodfh.com

“Most glorious God! author of all good and giver of all mercy! pour down Thy blessings upon us, and strengthen our solemn engagements with the ties of sincere affection! May the present instance of mortality remind us of our approaching fate, and draw our attention toward Thee, the only refuge in time of need! that, when the awful moment shall arrive, that we are about to quit this transitory scene, the enlivening prospect of Thy mercy may dispel the gloom of death; and after our departure hence in peace, and in Thy favor, may we be received into Thine everlasting kingdom, to enjoy, in union with the souls of our departed friends, the just reward of a pious and virtuous life. Amen.”