April 6, 2012
Each one of our degrees has a special value in helping us to understand what it means to be a Mason. And each of us may have a special degree that we like more than others. Some the First, others the Second, and still others the Third Degree. Â I would like us to take a short look at the Fellowcraft. Degree. The Staircase lecture, in part, addresses many aspects of education. It discusses the degrees of Masonry, the human senses, architecture, and the seven liberal arts and sciences. My question to you is this? Have you made a daily…
February 29, 2012
On Friday, February 24, 2011, Temescal Palms Lodge was honored to have the Most Worshipful Frank Loui, the Grand Master of Masons in California, participate in the conferral of the first degree of our new Brother Martin Durbin. After the degree, we retired to the dining room for fellowship and refreshments. After many words of encouragement, from the other Brothers in attendance, we were honored with a few words from the Right Worshipful John Cooper III, Senior Grand Warden. We found them to be timely and inspirational. We would also like to acknowledge the Brothers that have contributed photos from…
February 27, 2012
D8-Reports Brother Martin Durbin took his first steps in Masonry on Friday February 24th at Temescal Palms Lodge #314. As Brother Durbin was taking his first steps, Temescal Palms Lodge and Division 8 were taking there first as well. Our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Frank Loui served as the Senior Deacon for the evening. As Brother Durbin entered the lodge room for the first time he was greeted and escorted by Most Worshipful Loui. Just imagine, your first steps in Masonry being conducted along by the Grand Master of Masons in California. This will be an evening that will be marked…
February 27, 2012
 Temescal Palms Lodge in Corona held a special First Degree on Friday, Feb. 24 with approximately 50 masons in attendance including the Grand Master (who served as Senior Deacon) and the Sr. Grand Warden , John Cooper.   The evening began with some social time and then a roast beef dinner was served by the Jobs Daughters of Bethel #140 .   Lodge Master Robert Burger welcomed everyone and introductions followed including numerous Past Masters ,  4 Inspectors, 2 Assistant Grand Lecturers, and 5 Grand Officers.  Burger also announced the Hiram Award recipient for the year would be Dan Malinowski  who …
