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March 5, 2019
THE THIRD STEP IN MASONRY
Masonry is rooted in antiquity, ripened by modernity and harvested in eternity. Truly it is a growing and progressive science, ever unfolding new beauties as the men of every generation have explored its most concealed recesses. Someone has aptly said: "The practical object of Masonry is the physical and moral amelioration and the intellectual and spiritual improvement of individuals and society. Masonry labors to improve the social order by enlightening men's minds." It is to our duty as Masons to improve the social order that I would direct your thinking today under the subject of the Third Step. The Three…
February 5, 2019
Called From Labor
Wor. Bardens Service Brethren & Friends: Wor. Bob Barden's service will be held at Temescal Palms Masonic Lodge next Thursday February 7th at 11:00am. There will be a lunch following. Fraternally, Walter E. McCurry P.M. Secretary@TemescalPalms.com (O) (951) 737-2013 (M) (951) 496-0276
February 2, 2019
The Enlightened Mind Episode 5
The Masonic Initiative is proud to introduce a series of short videos, which are intended to share with you an inspirational thought that you can use on your journey to the light and that you may share with others. We hope you enjoy, “The Enlightened Mind.” -Franklin R. Lee Generosity is a quality that's a lot like unselfishness. Someone showing generosity is happy to give time, money, food, or kindness to people in need. Generosity is a quality — like honesty and patience — that we all probably wish we had more of. When you show generosity, you might give away…
January 9, 2019
Called From Labor
Brethren & Friends: It is with heavy heart that I inform you that Brother Oscar Junior (OJ) Watson passed January 6, 2019. OJ was 90 years old and a member of Temescal Palms since 1966. He was raised in Illinois in 1955. Soft and Safe to thee my Brother. Our love and sympathy goes out to the family As more information comes in I will keep you posted. Fraternally, Walter E. McCurry P.M. Secretary@TemescalPalms.com (O) (951) 737-2013 (M) (951) 496-0276
January 9, 2019
Called From Labor
Brother Eugene Bowman Sr. passed on Thursday January 3rd. The services for Eugene Bowman Sr. will be Friday January 11 at 2pm. The celebration of his life will be held at the Pomona Mausoleum 502 E Franklin Ave, Pomona Ca. 91766. Following the service, there will be a reception held at the Pomona Masonic Temple, 395 S Thomas Street, Pomona Ca. 91766. Please contact me if you will be attending so that I can forward that information on to the Lodge. Secretary@TemescalPalms.com In lieu of flowers it would make him happy if contributions would be made to the Shriners Hospital. …
January 9, 2019
Rim of the World Annual Installation of Officers
2019 Installation of officers for Rim of the World Lodge 711 Twin Peaks on December 27, 2018. Front Row: Andy Glen - Tiler, Michael DeArmond - Junior Warden, Jarred Church - Worshipful Master, Jim Asher, PM - Junior Deacon, Middle Row: Chester Olson, PM - Senior Warden, Wes Kohtz - Chaplin, Kenneth Witte, PM - Secretary, Gary Bothman - Marshall Back Row: - John Shannon, PM - Master of Ceremonies, Frank Lee, PM - Installing Officer, Mike McGinnis Treasurer, John Olsen, PM -Installing Chaplin. Jarred Church wants to accomplish this year, "expand public awareness of freemasonry and the lodge, have…