MWSA District No. 108 - Issue No. 34
October 2021
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District Service Team
Your District Service Team is here to assist our Lodges in any way they can. Pictured from left to right: Past Master Albert Davis, District Education Officer, R:.W:. David Berndt, District Deputy Grand Master, Past Master Cody Cockroft, District Instructor, & Past Master Carter Sharbrough, District Communications Officer
MWSA Vision
EXCELLENCE BY VIRTUE: Lead with our HEARTS; Think with our HEADS; Work with our HANDS
MWSA Mission Statement
Through education and in consequence of our streamlined focus in pursuit of Masonic excellence, Masonic District No. 108 will work in harmony as a common mass to reinforce our District Lodges in support of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Contained in this Issue
President's Message
Called from Labor
Upcoming Golden Trowel Awards
Upcoming Degrees
Rosenberg No. 881 BBQ Plate Sale
Grand Master's Official Visit - Temple Lodge No. 4 - Original Building - Tuesday, October 12th
District 108 October Stated Meetings
Katy Lodge No. 1439 Family Day - 30 October 2021
Katy Lodge No. 1439 Certificate Exam Study Nights
Personal History & Funeral/Memorial Service Planning Guide
Lodge Suspense Dates
Kumntakit Grotto
Fun Facts
New app from the Grand Lodge of Texas
Degree Team/Esoteric Survey
MWSA Business Meeting Rotation Schedule
Committee on Work, Southeast Texas - Forum & Exam Schedule
Morton Lodge History Book
Other Upcoming Events
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay
Newsletter Archive
"Masonry was not made to divide men, but to unite them, leaving each man free to think his own thoughts and fashion his own system of ultimate truth. All its emphasis rests upon two extremely simple and profound principles, love of God and love of man." - Joseph Fort Newton
President's Message
Brethren,
I pray this message finds you well.
Please keep the families of Brothers Jaroszewski and Alanis in your prayers.
We have a busy Saturday coming up. I look forward to seeing you in Katy for the Forum and Exam. I'm sure all of you will do great and I hope to see more newcomers sitting for their first certificate. It's going to be exciting and possibly terrifying as well, but we all got this!
Please take a look at the events on the newsletter and website. There are several events happening and many need assistance. Reach out to those Lodges and see if you can help them out.
Respectfully,
Brother President Bradley
Called from Labor
Upcoming Golden Trowel Awards
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141 will present the Golden Trowel Award to Past Master Michael Tunnell. A meal will be served at 6:30 PM and the presentation will begin at 7:30 PM.
Upcoming Degrees
Morton No. 72 - Fellowcraft Mason's Degree - Monday 4 October
Meal @ 6:30 PM, Degree @ 7:30 PM
Rosenberg No. 881 - Fellowcraft Mason's Degree - Friday 8 October
Meal @ 6:15 PM, Degree @ 7:15 PM
Waller No. 808 - Two Master Mason's Degree - Thursday 14 October 2021
Beginning @ 6:00 PM
Rosenberg No. 881 BBQ Plate Sale - Thursday, November 18th
Rosenberg Lodge will be selling BBQ plates to support their scholarships. The sale will take place Thursday, November 18th at Davis Bros Auto Supply in Rosenberg. Plates at $15. Pre-Orders Only.
Grand Master's Official Visit - Temple Lodge No. 4 - Tuesday, October 12th
Temple Lodge #4 will be meeting in their original building downtown and the Grand Master will be there. They are asking for RSVP’s so they know how many chairs to rent and how much food to buy for dinner. RSVP to kevinbinder30@gmail.com. Parking downtown is available across the street from the building in the cash lot or in one of the parking garages.
District No. 108 Upcoming Stated Meetings
Katy Lodge No. 1439 Family Day
Katy Lodge No. 1439 will host a Family Day at the Katy Elks Lodge (1050 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, TX 77493) from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday 30 October 2021.
For more information, please contact a member of Katy Lodge No. 1439.
Katy Lodge No. 1439 Certificate Exam Study Nights
Katy Lodge No. 1439 will host a certificate exam study night every Wednesday through September 29, 2021 beginning at 6:30 PM. Anyone interested in testing for a certificate this year will be sure to learn a lot by attending!
Personal History & Funeral/Memorial Service Planning Guide
As was discussed at the MWSA Business Meeting held on 27 April 2021, attached below is the Memorial Service Planning Guide that is provided for the use of Brothers by the Grand Lodge of Texas. We plan to do a more in-depth presentation on this guide before the end of the Masonic Year.
funeral_guide.pdf
Lodge Suspense Dates
November 15 – Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard), must be filed with the IRS by Lodges that have gross receipts of $50,000 or less, or do not meet the requirements for filing the IRS 990 or IRS 990EZ. Lodges must file the appropriate Form 990 no later than the 15th day of the fifth month following the close of the organization’s fiscal year.
December 28 – Proxy Certificates are due to the GS Office NLT December 28 (Art. 4). You should always appoint a Proxy (in case of an emergency) but he would not vote if any of the top three officers were available. Remember, each Brother can have no more than four votes. Therefore, a sitting Worshipful Master cannot be proxy for another Lodge.
Kumntakit Grotto
Kumntakit Grotto was instituted on Saturday 27 March 2021 at Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141 and began by initiating nearly 40 new members and installing its new Officers. The Officers and members of the new Grotto represent several of our District Lodges, bringing our Lodges closer together.
Fun Facts
Ever wonder about the Masons involved in the government of the Republic of Texas?
New App from the Grand Lodge of Texas
The Grand Lodge of Texas has just launched a new app! It contains copies of the current law book and monitor, as well as several years worth of Briscoe Workshops. It can also serve as a communications tool between Brothers. You may find the links to the app below:
Apple App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/tx-mason/id1532889175
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gltx.app
Degree Team/Esoteric Survey
We are attempting to aggregate the esoteric abilities from around the District to provide a common resource to help find Brothers to help in Degrees and Burial Services when needed. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below regarding your esoteric abilities in regards to those goals. Your information will be kept secure and only made available to members of our District in need of it.
MWSA Business Meeting Rotation Schedule
Please click the image to see the rotation schedule for MWSA Business Meetings through 2022.
Committee on Work, Southeast Texas - Forum & Exam Schedule
Please click on the image for the complete 2021 schedule of R:.W:. Ken young, Committee on Work. The Forum & Exam for District No. 108 will take place on Saturday 2 October 2021 at Katy Lodge.
Morton Lodge History Book
Morton Lodge has completed the third edition of the book on its history. Copies may be purchased from Past Master Cody Cockroft for $20.
Lodge Study Nights
Are you interested in attending a Study Night? Please join us for the following evenings of fellowship and study:
Mondays - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Morton Lodge No. 72
Mondays - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Waller Lodge No. 808
Mondays - 6:30 PM - Katy Lodge No. 1439
Mondays - 7:00 PM - Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141
Wednesday - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Rosenberg Lodge No. 881
Wednesdays - 7:00 PM - Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141
If your Lodge holds a Study Night that is not listed, please let us know so that we may include it here and get the word out to more Brothers!
Other Upcoming Events
Below you will find dates for upcoming events around Masonic District #108, along with other Masonic events in our area. Full calendars for events around District #108 may be found at the District #108 website by clicking the button below this list.
Mon, Oct 4, 2021 - Park Place Commandery #106 Stated Conclave - 6:30 PM
***Tue, Oct 5, 2021 - Katy Lodge #1439 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
Tue, Oct 5, 2021 - Waller O.E.S. Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Wed, Oct 6, 2021 - Matagorda Lodge #7 Stated Meeting
***Thu, Oct 7, 2021 - Brookshire Lodge #1066 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
Fri, Oct 8, 2021 - Ruthven Commandery #2 Stated Conclave @ Holland Lodge - 6:30 PM
Sat, Oct 9, 2021 - Melrose Commandery #109 Stated Conclave @ Melrose Lodge - 6:30 PM
Mon, Oct 11, 2021 - Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay Stated Meeting @ Morton Lodge - 7:00 PM
***Tue, Oct 12, 2021 - Morton Lodge #72 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
***Tue, Oct 12, 2021 - Waller Lodge #808 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 - Sugar Land OES Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 - Westside Assembly No. 233, International Order of Rainbow for Girls @ Katy Loge - 7:00 PM
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 - North Houston Chapter & Council Stated Meeting @ Melrose Lodge - 6:30 PM
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 - Richmond Chapter & Council Stated Meeting @ Morton Lodge - 6:30 PM
***Thu, Oct 14, 2021 - Hempstead Lodge #749 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
Fri, Oct 15, 2021 - Houston Commandery #95 Stated Conclave @ Conroe Lodge - 6:30 PM
***Sat, Oct 16, 2021 - Pleasant Hill Lodge #380 STATED MEETING - 11:00 AM***
***Mon, Oct 18, 2021 - Sugar Land Lodge #1141 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
***Tue, Oct 19, 2021 - Rosenberg Lodge #881 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM***
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 - Katy OES Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Mon, Oct 25, 2021 - Fort Bend Commandery #74 Stated Conclave @ Rosenberg Lodge - 6:30 PM
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 - Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay Stated Meeting @ Sugar Land Lodge - 7:00 PM
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 - Westside Assembly No. 233, International Order of Rainbow for Girls @ Katy Loge - 7:00 PM
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 - Houston Valley Scottish Rite Stated Meeting - 6:00 PM
The full Google Calendars for District No. 108 may be found on the MWSA website.
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay was set to work on Saturday 31 August 2019. DeMolay is a wonderful organization for young men from 12-21 years of age. It strives to teach virtues and help young men grow into responsible and committed members of society.
You can learn more about DeMolay here: http://www.texasdemolay.com/what-is-demolay/#
If you know anyone who may be interested in membership at Imperial Chapter, please have them contact David Berndt, Chapter Advisor at chapteradvisor@imperialdemolay.com.
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