WM Hugh Russell 452-0112

LIGHT FROM THE EAST: This year is rapidly coming to an end. It has, to say the least, been a very eventful year, for the world in general, and for us as individuals.

We have seen death around the world and in this country on catastrophic scales, which none of us ever thought we would see in our lifetimes, and we have been touched by loss at a very personal level. We have seen our lives go in directions we never imagined, and experienced such extreme emotions that it has been for many of us, new and unfamiliar territory.

In times such as these, we should truly realize and appreciate what it means to us to be privileged to belong to this great, enduring fraternity. No matter what happens in each of our lives, no matter what circumstances occur, no matter what losses we experience or hardships we endure, we never have to face them alone. We are bound together. We have chosen to share and bear together each other’s needs. If one of us has a battle, we all fight the battle, together.

None of us had the choice of what family we were born into, who our parents were, who our brothers and sisters were, or where we were born, but each of us, willingly, of our own free will and accord, chose to be Masons and to belong to this fraternal family. We willing assume a responsibility for every other member of this family, and count it a great privilege and honor to do so. Consequently, whenever a member experiences joy or has happy occasions, when a brother grows and prospers, when our family grows and is blessed, we share those things as well.

Brethren, in these trying times we find ourselves living in, let us do what Masons have done for countless generations, and care for and provide for the needs of this precious “family” we have “chosen” to be a part of.

If one has a burden, we will all willingly bear it. If one has a blessing, we will all gladly share it.

“May the blessings of heaven be upon us and all regular Masons, may brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue cement us”

News from the Secretary’s Desk: Brethren you will see your DUES NOTICE. It is time once again to pay our dues. If you are an ENDOWED MEMBER you will NOT have any dues to pay. Dues will be $75.00 again this year. Please remit your payment as soon as you are able. The lodge pays it’s expenses form the dues money. As you are aware the heating bills will be due soon and will go up dramatically. If you have any questions give the secretary a call. His number is at the top of this newsletter, or email him at dillsborolodge459@yahoo.com

FUND RAISER: The lodge will be selling smoker turkeys again this year. We will be taking orders until NOVEMBER 14. TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILYS ABOUT THIS. LET THE LODGE COOK YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY. THE COST WILL $25 PER TURKEY. CALL 507-1784 TO ORDER ONE TODAY. GET YOUR ORDER IN EARLY. THEY CAN BE PICKED UP ON NOVEMBER 19 AT THE LODGE. IF YOU ORDER MORE THAN 4 WE WILL BRING THEM TO YOU.

Widows Evening Out: This year we will be entertaining our widows on November 19, 2005 at the lodge. Once again it will our pleasure to see these ladies and serve them a nice meal and entertain them as well as catch up on how they are doing as well as new grandchildren or great grandchildren. It is always a pleasure to see these fine ladies and hear how they have been doing. Come out and join in the fun. The only thing we ask is that you CALL AND LET US KNOW so we can plan on having enough food.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: You will notice that our Christmas party will be on December 17, 2005 at the lodge. It will start at 4PM. Come and enjoy the holiday with us. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.