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Ann Arbor Masonic News (USPS 595-570)
4551 N. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-9614
Serving the Masonic Fraternity of Washtenaw County
VOLUME NO. XLXIV USPS 595-570 March 2009 NUMBER 217
Child’s Interpretation of the BibleChild’s Interpretation of the BibleChild’s Interpretation of the BibleChild’s Interpretation of the Bible A child was told to write a book report on the entire
Bible. “In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there
was nothngbut God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says,’The Lord thy God is one’, but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, ‘Geve me a light!’ and someone did. The God made the world.
He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were nake, thet they weren’t embarrassed because mirrors hadn’t been invented yet. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn’t have cars.
Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel. Pretty soon all of the dearly people died off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something.
One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Hiram. Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, tht they said they would have to take a rain check.
After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous than His brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for smor pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wre a really loud sports coat.
Another important Bible gus is Mosses, whoe real name was Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Ligfhts out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh’s people. These pagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels,and no cable. God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then he gave them His Top Ten commandments. These include don’t lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor’s stuff. Oh, yeah, I just thought of =one more: Humor thy father and thy mother.
One of Moses’s best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell over on the town.
After Joshua came David. Continued page 8
The Rules of Being HumanThe Rules of Being HumanThe Rules of Being HumanThe Rules of Being Human You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it,
but it will be yoiurs for as long as you live. How you take care ofit or fail to take care of it can make an enormous difference in the qulity of your life.
You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time, informal school called Life. Each day, you will be presented with opportunities to learn what you need to know. The lessons presented are often completely different from those you think you need.
There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth i8s a process of trial, error and experimentation. You can learn as much from failure as you can from success. Maybe more.
A lesson is repeated until it is learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. Wlhen you have leaned it (as evidenced by a change in your attitude and ultimately your behavior) then you can go on to the next lesson.
Learning lessons does not end. There is no stage of life that does not contain some lessons. As long as you live there will be something more to learn.
“There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” has become a “here” you will simply discover another “there” that will again look better than your “here.” Don’t be fooled by believeing that the unattainable is better than what you have.
Others are meely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects something you love or hate about yourself. When tempted to criticize others, ask yourself why you feel so strongly.
What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you create with those tools and resources is up to you. Remember that through desire, goal setting and unflagging effort you can have anything you want. Persistence is the key to success.
The answers lie inside of you. The solutions to all of life’s problems lie within your grasp. All you need to do is ask, look, listen and trucst yourself.
From the West Hartford Counseling Center… Pretty
good to think about… and maybe act on…
j.k
MANCHESTER LODGE N0. 148 135 E. Main St., P.O. Box116, Manchester GILBERT E. PORTERFIELD, JR.
Worshipful Master 12410 Miller Hwy, Brroklyn 49230
517.592.4824 GUY GILBERT …………….………Secretary 207 W. Duncan, PO Box 4, Manchester 48158 (734) 428-7036 [email protected]
1st MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM
except July & August
Greeting Brothers and Friends:
Had a real good meeting Feb. 2nd. 20 Brothers from Manchester and 8 visitors were in attendance. Visitors from Saline, Ypsilanti and both Ann Arbor Lodges were present and we enjoyed their company. BGP Brother Jack Woodyard visited us and brought us up to date on Grand Lodge.
Our Texas hold-em tournament is under way. The dates for that are Feb. 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd. Any Brother that would like to help, contact Guy Gilbert at 734-255-3747 or [email protected].
Manchester Lodge 148 and Manchester Knights of Columbus have an ongoing Euchre tournament usually the 3rd Mon of the month. Any of you Brothers that would like to play, meet at the Sportsmen Club on Grossman Rd. between 6:30 & 7:00 o’clock. Feb 16 is our next game. We have a traveling trophy that the winning team takes home and we presently are in possession of it. Come out and help us keep it.
Discussions are under way about The KC and Manchester co-sponsoring a sauerkraut dinner and helping a local charity out. Any ideas and help will be greatly appreciated.
Manchester Lodge will be hosting a School of Instruction on March 31st at 7:30pm. This will be conducted by a Grand Lodge Officer. Put this on your calendar and come out bring your ritual books and make a good showing for Manchester.
Hope to see you all on March 2nd our next regular communication.
In Brotherhood: Gil
SALINE LODGE N0. 133 109 West Michigan Ave, Saline 48176
THOMAS D. HYATT
Worshipful Master 46000 Ceddies Rd. Lot 109
Canton 48118 734.495.9363 cell: 734.216.8010
WILLIAM E. HOLIFIELD, JR. Secretary 8750 Melbourne, Saline 48176
734.461.6019 Cell: 7343.260.4858 [email protected]
1st TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM
Brothers: Unfortunately we have no
petition in which to act or work upon at this time. There will not be any Specials at the Lodge this month.
On Tuesday the 31st we will be traveling to Clinton Lodge for our election of Board of General Purposes Member for the Grand Lodge and our District Deputy Instructor for District No. 54.
This will be preceded by our School of Instruction which will begin at 7 pm.
See you in Clinton and then at our Regular Communication on March 3rd.
Stay in good health and spirits. Tom Hyatt, WM
Scottish Rite Ambassador Program
Are you a member of the Valley
of Detroit who loves Blue Lodge
Masonry? If so, you should consider
becoming a Scottish Rite Ambassador.
Scottish Rite Ambassadors play a
very important role in the positive
development of our Rite. Scottish Rite
Ambassadors act as liaisons between
the Valley of Detroit and the local
Masonic Lodges. As an Ambassador,
you will have an opportunity to help
strengthen the partnership between
your Masonic Lodge and the Valley of
Detroit.
For more information on the
Scottish Rite Ambassador Program,
or to find out how you can make a
positive difference in Freemasonry,
please contact Ambassador
Program Chairman, Michael
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OLIVE LODGE N0. 156 113 W. Middle St., Chelsea, MI 48118
LYNN M. HELDT, PM
Worshipful Master 13301 Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester 48158 (734) 428-0763 Cell (734) 216-0842
[email protected] DAVID A. REDDING……………. Secretary
913 Moore Dr., Chelsea 48118 (734) 562-2090 Cell: 517 403-9871
[email protected] WEB: www.grandlodgemi.org/michigan-
lodge.cfm?cID=0MI00156 2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM,
Lodge phone (734) 475-8920
Greetings Brothers: We had installation of officers in
Stockbridge and even though the weather was a little tricky and very snowy there was still a great turn out of visitors on the side lines. Thanks to Stockbridge Lodge for hosting the installation.
Our new brothers are already taking some stations and ready to help.
We have a FC degree coming up. It will be in Stockbridge Saturday, February 21st at 9:00AM. They have 2 candidates and we have one. Please come any support both Lodges and the new brothers.
Brothers, please SEND YOUR
DUES, if you have not done so already. We would like to have this completed ASAP.
One of our newest MM’s has asked for a petition for someone that had ask him about the Masons. Looks like 2009 is going to be another great year in Masonry.
If anyone needs petitions please call I will be glad to help. We need to reach out to those qualified men to join our fraternity.
We are trying to grow our email list. You brothers that have an email address drop an email to The Secretary ([email protected]). Also, keep us up dated if you change your address, phone number or get a cell phone. We are always updating the roster. Wouldn’t you like to receive the Masonic news via email instead of snail mail let me know and I will add you to the list. This saves on postage costs and the Masonic News is sometimes in color.
If you have any suggestions or comments please contact me I would love to hear from you.
Brothers please attend if you are able, and we need your support and would like to see your smiling faces. Fraternally, February 21, 2009 FC Degree March 9, 2009 Regular Meeting March MM Degree…TBD
The Master’s Letter The Master’s Letter
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ANN ARBOR-FRATERNITY NO. 262 310 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
CHRISTOPHER FULTZ Worshipful Master
734.277.7479 [email protected] SEYMOUR D. GREENSTONE, PM …….….Secretary
12065 Glenview Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170-3052 (734) 455-6121 Fax: (734) 254-0124
http://aaf262.org 2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - 7:00 pm
Brethren:
January was another cold and bitter month, both in meteorologically and economically, and masonry was a welcome respite. It was also a month of firsts; we had our fist business meeting and our first degree of the year. The business meeting was well attended and everyone could feel the excitement in the air as we began work in our new location. I am inspired by the enthusiasm and participation shown by the brethren of our lodge. Our January degree was an Entered Apprentice during which three new brothers were received. We continue to enjoy a robust backlog of candidates and the degree work for this EA was excellent. Prior to the degree, our Junior Warden (Bob Hotter) made sure we were all well fed by providing a wonderful and hearty catered meal. Our Tiler (Rich Wilcox, PM) coordinated the setup effort, which was no small task. We do have a few bugs to work out, but overall it was a very enjoyable evening and hopefully made a lasting impression on the new brothers. After the degree and subsequent cleanup were completed, many of the brethren adjourned to the second floor of Hathaway’s Hideaway for fellowship, refreshment, and fun. There were Masonic discussions and card games (a brief game of poker and a spirited game of euchre), all of which were utterly enjoyable.
Our second degree of the year will be a Fellowcraft on the fourth Wednesday in February (February 25th). Dinner will be served at 6:20pm and lodge will open at 7:00pm. As always, it is greatly appreciated if you can arrive early to help with the setup. Likewise, we also need help afterwards with the breakdown and cleanup.
We always welcome and encourage participation in lodge events as well as any ideas you may have such as educational events, social functions, lodge visitations, etc.
For further details on scheduled lodge events, please check the trestle board at aaf262.org.
Please keep in your thoughts our brothers and family who may be in sickness or distress.
Sincerely and fraternally, Chris Fultz
GOLDEN RULE LODGE N0. 159 2875 West Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor 48103
WILLIAM KREBAUM Worshipful Master
1484 West Liberty St. #1, Ann Arbor 48103 734.320.2677 [email protected] ROBERT MURPHY, PM ……..………Secretary
P.O. Box 1014, Novi, MI 48376
(248) 348-9298 -- [email protected] WEB: gr159.com
1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:00pm
Electronic Trestleboard (734) 913-9510
SCOTTISH RITE SPRING REUNION
Saturday, April 18, 2009, is the
date of the Valley of Detroit Spring Reunion.
For more information regarding the 32 deg. Masons, please contact the Valley Office toll free at 877-320-6432 or via email at [email protected].
The Valley will be hosting a 32deg. Awareness Mixer on Saturday evening, March 14, 2009, at the
Scottish Rite Masonic Center. 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Contact the Valley Office for an invitation and more information.
Qualifications for Membership
A Master Mason in good standing who possesses high moral and ethical standards, respected character, and personal honor.
MILAN LODGE NO. 323 37 N. Tolan St., Milan 48160
MATTHEW TOMECEK Worshipful Master
332 Anderson St., Milan 48160 (Cell) 734-891-7676 [email protected] STEVE COBURN, PM ….…………..…..Secretary
10247 Crane Road, Milan 48160
734 231-7127 [email protected]
1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
Special Communications, 3rd Wednesday
7:30 pm, Lodge Phone (734) 439-1020
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MONARCH 2655 Esch Ave., Ann Arbor 48104
(734) 913.5889 [email protected]
Henry Geiss, PM……………..……Secretary 3436 Yellowstone, Ann Arbor 48105
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30 PM
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Monarch’s Letter
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[email protected] William Krebaum, Secretary: 734.320.2677 [email protected] Henry Alvarea, Treasurer
At the Annual Meeting on January
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Paul Bunten, President
Celebrate with Allen C. Christ Past Master - Golden Rule Lodge No. 159 Past High Priest - Washtenaw Chapter No.6
Past Thrice Illustrious Master - Ann Arbor Council No. 86 Past Commander - Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13
Knight York Cross of Honour (KYCH)
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General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International Ypsilanti Masonic Temple
5752 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti 48197 Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Reception: 5:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Mail Reservations to: Arthur W. Davidge, 4551 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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YORK CHAPTER NO. 150 37 N. Tolan Street, Milan
DAVID A. KONDOR, PHP High Priest
11009 Platte Road, Milan 48160 734.439.7567
JOHN F. MIDKIFF, PHP ……… Secretary 326 E. River St., Deerfield 49238
(517) 447-3258 [email protected] STATED CONVOCATION
2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30 PM
It is hopeful that the new members of the Chapter will be joining with the older, dedicated members in the renewal of York Chapter into the premier Chapter that it once was.
All members are needed to be in attendance in order for York Chapter to begin rehearsing for one the local degree traveling teams.
At the March 30th Southeastern Michigan York Rite Association Meeting to be held at Wayne Chapter in Westland they will be setting which Chapters will be doing which degree. Perhaps York Chapter could again become the premier Chapter for doing the Most Excellent Master Degree in Southern Michigan.
It would be great to have a large contingent from Milan traveling to Wayne Chapter. Let’s get York Chapter on the role again. Moving forward to bigger and better things.
Show up for the Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11th. It begins at 7:30 pm. We have a get together prior and refreshments and great conversation afterwards.
_____________________ Joint Southeastern Michigan York
Rite Meeting, Monday, March 30th at 6:15 pm for dinner.
Wayne Chapter No. 182 at Westland Masonic Temple, 37137 Palmer Rd.
Meeting for all York Rite Bodies will follow.
Bring list of all of your Organizations Activities for the coming months. One of the few ways in which you can get attendance is by letting others know what, when and
where you have something going on.
WASHTENAW CHAPTER NO. 6 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 48197
PAUL C. HOWELL, PHP High Priest
17635 Manitou Beach Rd., Addison 49220-9773 (517) 262-5140 [email protected]
ALLEN C. CHRIST, PHP ……...…Secretary 1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494
[email protected] STATED CONVOCATION
2nd THURSDAYOF THE MONTH
7:30 PM Joint with Excelsior Chapter
High Priest Address
Greetings Friends & Companions, While I am writing this letter I am also
off in a far and distant land. My mind, that is, for I will be leaving for Southern Texas the 11th of February and by the time that you receive this letter I will, hopefully, have the chill removed from my bones and joints.
Just prior to leaving I must admit that I had a very unpleasant task that I performed. I say unpleasant, however, it was entirely so as we celebrated the life of Patricia Stoll, wife of PHP Arthur Stoll at a remembrance ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 7th.
This year has not started out well for the Masonic Fraternity as we have found numerous members and supporters, such as Pat, that have departed from us to a happier and more relaxed and beautiful location in which they have planted the flowers for which they are waiting to receive us. We are all looking forward to that reunion, however, we hope for a delayed entry into that “celestial city.”
Masonry often reminds us that we are only born to die. It does all in its power to attempt to convince us that we are only born to die. Frequently, in almost every degree, it reminds us of that fact. That makes the loss a little easier for those who must remain behind.
We know that death is not the end, only the beginning, of our next and more beautiful life to come. Royal Arch Masonry supports and encourages us in this beliefs. We find these words: “Holiness to the Lord.” This is the motto of Royal Arch Masonry and ever reminds us of the reverence due the Great and Beneficent Author of our existence, who is a Being without beginning of days or end of years.
Let us hope that the remainder of this year is much more pleasant in our journeys and travels.
May we all stay healthy and well. May each of you find prosperity in all
your doings.
734 368.1508
Paul
candidates that come in & become new Sir ANN ARBOR COUNCIL NO. 86 5752 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti 48197
PAUL C. HOWELL, PTIM Thrice Illustrious Master
17635 Manitou Beach Rd., Addison 49220 517.262.5140 [email protected] PAUL C. HOWELL, PTIM……………….Recorder 17635 Manitou Beach Road Addison, MI 49220
(517) 262-5140 [email protected]
STATED ASSEMBLY
2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30 PM Joint with Union Council
Companions and Friends: Our next Stated Assembly will be on
Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 pm. With Union Council in Ypsilanti. Washtenaw Chapter will be opening that night.
On the 19th we will be putting on the Royal Degree for several candidates from the area. Ann Arbor will be having George Lucero and Brandon Mullins to begin with as our candidates.
I’ll be going to Kalamazoo for an all Chapter/Council Degree Day on March 7th. Do you want to travel with me? Give me a call and we’ll make arrangements for a beautiful day. On the 21st I plan on traveling to Battle Creek for an all Order Day for Commandery. Making the same offer for that day.
The Southeastern Michigan York Rite Association will be holding its quarterly meeting on Monday, March 30th with dinner beginning at 6:15 pm. The Meeting will follow. This meeting is for the purpose of organizing all of the ritual work within the Southeastern Michigan area. The meeting follows the dinner.
The closer we work together the better chance we all have of improving our work and our working toward one common goal of perfection.
All Masons should find out when and where the secrets of a Master Mason would be given to a Master Mason in need and in want. No Mason should miss the journey around the Altar and the Conversation on death that takes place during that journey. It is probably one of the most impressive talks in all of Masonry. Any Royal Arch Mason that has yet to receive his Council Degrees is encouraged to join. Don’t be left in the dark.
Sure hope that this has found each of you in the best of health. Also hoping that we have brought back from Texas a ray of sunshine that will get rid of this chill in our bones.
Keep a smile on your face and a
chuckle in your voice.
ANN ARBOR COMMANDERY #13 5752 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 48197
ALLEN C. CHRIST, PC Eminent Commander
1120 Jewell Road, Milan 48160-9529 (734) 429-4275 cell: (734) 395-6494
[email protected] ARTHUR W. DAVIDGE, MSA ………….Recorder
4551 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9614 (734) 769-6982 [email protected]
STATED CONCLAVE
1st THURSDAYOF THE MONTH
7:00 PM Joint with Ypsilanti Commandery
Greetings Sir Knights and Ladies! As I pen this letter, the sun is shining & the accumulated snows are melting! This may be just a tease, but I believe spring is coming soon. Spring is a time of renewal. A time for old things to become new again. The flowers of last year are all faded & withered, but they live on with each new spring. They push their way through the soil, bravely spread their leaves, growing strong & tall in the sun, & blossom with hope & vigor every year. Then, when the timing is right, they husband their energies & prepare to ward off the approaching chill of winter. This is a lesson we each should learn.
The essential timing that goes with each phase of life & growth. All can see life within whilst the flower is leafy & blossoming, but how many see life when the snows cover the earth? Sometimes when nothing is apparent, is
our time of greatest strength. Knowing the snows are falling quick about us, we must gather our courage, and hope with the light of faith, for the coming of spring. We dare not lose that internal light. The flame may flicker & waver, but we must not let it go out. For me winter is a time for curling up
with a good book & reading in front of the fire. Sometimes for pleasure, sometimes studying for upcoming degree work. That I think is how we husband our resources & prepare for the new year. Reviewing & relearning the work again & again. Trying hard to commit it to memory so we make fewer mistakes. Funny isn’t it how the Craft resembles a
living body? There are distinct phases in our growth, each member fills a different role, i.e. root stock, branches, leaves & flowers. The roots are the ritual itself – we must all have a strong beginning. The branches are the body of officers, the leaves are the membership we create, & the flowers are the Knights.
Like master gardeners we must continually strive to better our stock. Protect the body from disease & blight, assure a proper diet of learning (our rituals & the Bible), plenty of exercise & always being on the lookout for good stock (candidates) to strengthen our body. While keeping our main purposes in
mind, we find our path is clearly defined & easy to follow. Learn the work, do it well and encourage others to do the same. We are all better for it & the workload is lighter for each when shared. Speaking of degree work, we have a new
candidate that is eager to receive the work & share in the fun. We will begin this happy task on April 23rd when we will have a rehearsal for the Order of the Red Cross at 7:00 pm in Ypsilanti. This will be our only formal rehearsal & I encourage all to come out & lend a hand. We will confer the Red Cross Order on May 28th also at 7:00 pm. March will find us in Wayne for the
Southeast Michigan Joint York Rite Association meeting on the 30th. Dinner at 6:15 pm. Stay tuned for further details. Spring should be busy as we will be
attending our Battalion Easter & Ascension Services in April & May. May the Almighty keep you in the
hollow of His hands & bless you & yours. Humbly, Allen Christ
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He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher ways he was wise, but that doesn’t sound very wise to me. After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed upon the shore. There were also some minor league prophet, but I guess we don’t have to worry about them.
After the Old Testament came the new Testament. Jesus is the star of the New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had been born in a barn, too, because my
mom is always saying to me, ‘Close the door! Were you born in a barn?’ It
would be nice to say, ‘As a matter of
fact I was.” During his life, Jesus had many
arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus also had twelve opossums. The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him.
Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to Some Germans on the Mount. But the Republicans and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn’t stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands.
Any way’s, Jesus died for our sins, and then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His return is
foretold in the book of Revolution.
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