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Michael  Karsen

Worshipful Master

MASTER’S MESSAGE   June 2006

Brethren:

   The Grand Lodge convention in Atlantic City this year was productive, and pleasurable to attend.  Visiting Grand Masters from other countries and states were in attendance, adding to the importance of the meeting.  Masonic Charity was evident in abundance through the many Masonic organizations doing the work, raising money, and making sure it is well-spent.  We can all be proud of the work and selfless sacrifice of these Masonic brothers.  Our fraternity gave out thousands of dollars in scholarships to the children of Masons.  With the needs of so many parents working to see their children “have a shot” at earning a living, I am surprised that our candidate list and member attendance isn’t greater.  The scholarships given out annually are just one of the rights and benefits available to children of all brothers.  Having had a child with dyslexia, I can appreciate the work of the Scottish Rite in having found successful ways to help these boys and girls.  The Shrine’s work with burn victims is well-known, yet most don’t realize it is part of the Masonic family.  Yes, we can all be proud of the members of a meaningful fraternity that is much more than self, fun, or politics – a fraternity that is about integrity, values, and sacrifice.  It is said that nothing worthwhile is easy, and what is worthwhile is a satisfaction to us. 

Have a great summer, and I hope to see you all in the Fall.

                                    Fraternally yours,

                                     Michael Karsen

                                    Worshipful Master

DESIGNS ON THE TRESTLEBOARD

Thursday, June 1^st,                                    6:00PM

Education Forum

Topic: Death and Dying with Dignity

            Cafeteria B, Masonic Home of NJ

Sunday, June 4th                                   10:30 AM

Trip to Masonic Home in Burlington

Reservations with Secretary by May 30th

Monday June 5th        

Grand Master’s Golf Tournament

Hopewell Valley Country Club

Officers’ Dress: Formal

Monday, June 5^th                                   6:00 PM

Walter Hasen Scholarship Dinner

Rutherford Masonic Temple

RSVP: John Monchak  973-684-1644 or

Richard Meyers 201-652-9353

Tuesday, June 6^th                                         7:30 PM

280^th Regular Communication

Business Meeting :  Officers’ Dress: Informal

Monday, June 12^th                                         7:30 PM

4^th District Lodge of Instruction

Lyndhurst Masonic Temple

All Officers must attend;  Brethren are invited

Saturday, June 17^th                 11:00AM – 4:00 PM

Family Day Picnic

(open to all family members of Home residents )

Monday, June 19^th                                      7:30 PM

Officers’ Rehearsal

Tuesday, June 20^th                                       7:30 PM

281^st  Regular Communication

Business Meeting: Officers’ Dress: Informal

Thursday, June 22^nd         Grand Lodge Instruction

                Dinner: 5:45 PM;  Meeting: 6:45 PM

Clifton Masonic Temple

Officers must attend;  Officers’ Dress: Formal

Brethren welcome

AWAITING MASTER MASON DEGREE

E.A. Scott Easdale              Paterson, NJ

E.A.Matthew Marositz        Clifton, NJ

JUNE MASONIC BIRTHDAYS

Allan, Jr, James H.           36 Years

Ball, Frank E.                     53 Years

Barthold, Albert E.           60 Years

Coleman, G. Courtney     8 Years

Fitting, George M.             51 Years

Froelich, Walter E.           60 Years

Gonska, Sylvan M.          33 Years

Hanson,Sr., Russell E.    42 Years

Johnston, Richardson    30 Years

Kulik, Alexander J.          33 years

Lynch, John R.                 36 Years

Meyers, Steohen R.           8  Years

Steude, Karl                      46 Years

Szwalek, Edward G.        25 Years

Valenta, Stanley B.           57 Years

Vatasin, John T.                  7  Years

4^th DISTRICT GOLD TOKEN NIGHTS

A.H.W.R.S. #80                            6/7  

Euclid # 136                                 6/16

Clifton # 203                                 6/1

Garfield # 276                              6/8

SICK AND/OR SHUT-IN BRETHREN

(Notes or cards would be appreciated)

Joseph Yasenchock               Wayne NJ  07470

Roy Herzfeld                         Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

The Officers and members of Lessing-Passaic Lodge extend to the Worshipful Master and his family their sincere condolences on the loss of his father:

REMINDERS

Blood Bank #4582

District Blood Bank Chairman:

Thomas G. Wood

E. Rutherford, NJ  07073

201-729-0023

Lodge Blood Bank Chairman:

John Vatasin, PGP    973-779-2804

The Grand Lodge of New Jersey has its own Web Site:

http:/www.njfreemasonry.org

Lessing-Passaic Web Site:

http:/www.lessingpassaic67.org

MASONIC HOTLINE:

1-800-792-8690

Grand Lodge Fax #:  609-386-4432

The Children Learning Centers

(Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite Project)

For information call: 1-888-862-6200