It is my sad duty to report the passing of Brother Gordon Earl Offhaus to the Celestial Lodge in the Sky. Our Brother was born in 1936, Initiated on March 28, 1961, Passed on April 11, 1961, and Raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason on May 23, 1961. Brother Offhaus laid down his heavy working tools Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the age of 86. Our Brother gave 61 years of faithful service to The Craft.
Unfortunately, the only information I have about Brother Offhaus is that he was a farmer by trade. Quite fitting for a rural Lodge like ours. If anyone has additional information please send me a note. Please join me in sending thoughts are prayers for the Offhaus family.
Worshipful Brother John Murdoch Laid Down His Working Tools
Good morning Brothers,
We are saddened to learn of the passing of our dear Brother John Murdoch. Worshipful Murdoch was Initiated, Passed, and Raised in Sydenham, Down Lodge #0802 under the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1970. He then affiliated with Blazing Star in 1980. Brother Murdoch was active in the Shrine and could be seen at our Old Timers’ Nights. He served The Craft faithfully for 51 years.
Our Brother John was always a very festive and happy man. He enjoyed the company of his family, friends, and Brothers. Of course, he always had a story to tell to anyone who would listen. As he would want to be remembered, it brings happiness to look at the photos of Brother Murdoch. Do not be sad about his passing, remember the joy and happiness he brought to our lives and pass it along.
W:. John Murdoch was called home to the Celestial Lodge above by the Great Architect Of The Universe Sunday, June 4, 2022. Brother Murdoch will be missed.
Brother Murdoch’s family requested a Masonic service. All are welcome to attend. Saturday, June 18th at 10:00 am.
Churchill Memorial United Methodist 8019 Boston State Road Hamburg, New York 14025 Website ~ Google Map
This is it! The newest Worshipful Master requests your presence at Blazing Star Lodge #694 for the annual Old Timers’ Night and Recognitions, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. I hear Limberger Cheese is making a comeback, you will not want to miss that! We are looking for volunteers to cut the cheese. We have a lot to address in this communication and are eager to get to the festivities of the evening. Several Brothers are being honored with some significant milestones. While some will not be with us in person, we will honor them for their years of dedication to The Craft. Our DDGM RW Coleman will be present to make the presentation for our long-standing Brothers. We will do our best to properly honor our Brothers who have dedicated many years to Masonry then get straight to Fellowship and the Limberger Cheese. This is a relaxed and casual evening. Our new line Officers are taking their stations for the first time so please go easy on them when they miss a line. If you want to join the fun please RSVP or just show up!
The door officially opens at 6:00 pm. We will have plenty of food to go around but please send an email if you plan on coming so we have a general idea of a head count. Lodge opens promptly at 7:30 pm. The dress code is casual with jeans or shorts acceptable. We will enjoy food and much Fellowship after Lodge closes. All Entered Apprentices, Fellowcraft, and Master Masons are welcome!
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