Trestle Board 201503 · ties in the usual tradi-tions this year and as we approach the time of...
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FROM THE EAST Greetings Brethren, The brethren of Ken- dall Lodge have been carrying out our du- ties in the usual tradi- tions this year and as we approach the time of presenting officers for the next Masonic year we should be mindful of the necessity of mak- ing wise decisions in electing those who will lead us into the future. Yes, this time will soon be upon us. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss two public ceremonies which we as masons perform in the manner set for us in our history and laws: Ma- sonic Burial Service and the Laying of the Corner- stone. Due to the time and space constrains I will discuss the Masonic Burial Service with which we are all familiar. The Lightfoot’s Manuel of the Lodge copyright 1934 has extensive commentary concerning this an- cient ceremony. “The proper discharge of this duty insures respect to the mortal remains of the de- ceased brother, whatever may have been his fail- ings, and affords an opportunity for the happy recol- lection of his virtues, giving testimony of the esti- mation in which they were held. It also serves to remind those who participate in it of their own mor- tality, and of the importance of being prepared for Death, which must come upon nations and societies. Those observed by Masons have an ancient origin and refer to one of the most important traditions of the Order”. This is but a portion of the commentary and explanation of this important Masonic ceremo- ny. Recently I was fortunate to have traveled to Austin Lodge #12 and attended the Master Mason graded March 2015 Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM 897 East Blanco Road • Boerne, Texas 78006 Degree conferred by that lodge. This is the same lodge room where my father had been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason back in the 60’s .This time gave me an opportunity of reflection in considering my father as a brother linked in the traditions of our order. It was also a time to reflect upon my gratitude toward this lodge in their extend- ing the formalities of my father’s Masonic graveside service on that rainy day back in 1995 at the Capitol Memorial Gardens in North Austin. Our family was sad and grief stricken but uplifted by the gathering of the masons from Austin Lodge #12 who joined us in remembering his virtues and at the same time giving us an opportunity to reflect upon our own mortality. As our master’s Prayer relates to us, “man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. Yet, O Lord! Have compassion on the children of thy creation; administer them com- fort in time of trouble, and save them with an ever- lasting salvation! “ Let us make the best of our time together. Sincerely and Fraternally, David Bruton, PM Worshipful Master
Transcript of Trestle Board 201503 · ties in the usual tradi-tions this year and as we approach the time of...
FROM THE EAST
Greetings Brethren,
The brethren of Ken-dall Lodge have beencarrying out our du-ties in the usual tradi-tions this year and aswe approach the timeof presenting officersfor the next Masonicyear we should be mindful of the necessity of mak-ing wise decisions in electing those who will lead usinto the future. Yes, this time will soon be upon us.
I would like to take this opportunity to discuss twopublic ceremonies which we as masons perform inthe manner set for us in our history and laws: Ma-sonic Burial Service and the Laying of the Corner-stone. Due to the time and space constrains I willdiscuss the Masonic Burial Service with which weare all familiar.
The Lightfoot’s Manuel of the Lodge copyright1934 has extensive commentary concerning this an-cient ceremony. “The proper discharge of this dutyinsures respect to the mortal remains of the de-ceased brother, whatever may have been his fail-ings, and affords an opportunity for the happy recol-lection of his virtues, giving testimony of the esti-mation in which they were held. It also serves toremind those who participate in it of their own mor-tality, and of the importance of being prepared forDeath, which must come upon nations and societies.Those observed by Masons have an ancient originand refer to one of the most important traditions ofthe Order”. This is but a portion of the commentaryand explanation of this important Masonic ceremo-ny.
Recently I was fortunate to have traveled to AustinLodge #12 and attended the Master Mason graded
March 2015
Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM897 East Blanco Road • Boerne, Texas 78006
Degree conferred by that lodge. This is the samelodge room where my father had been raised to thesublime degree of a Master Mason back in the60’s .This time gave me an opportunity of reflectionin considering my father as a brother linked in thetraditions of our order. It was also a time to reflectupon my gratitude toward this lodge in their extend-ing the formalities of my father’s Masonic gravesideservice on that rainy day back in 1995 at the CapitolMemorial Gardens in North Austin. Our family wassad and grief stricken but uplifted by the gatheringof the masons from Austin Lodge #12 who joinedus in remembering his virtues and at the same timegiving us an opportunity to reflect upon our ownmortality. As our master’s Prayer relates to us,“man that is born of a woman is of few days andfull of trouble. Yet, O Lord! Have compassion onthe children of thy creation; administer them com-fort in time of trouble, and save them with an ever-lasting salvation! “
Let us make the best of our time together.
Sincerely and Fraternally,David Bruton, PMWorshipful Master
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Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM Boerne, Texas
Building Preservation FundFebruary 2015 Donations
Donor In Memory/Honor of
Abb Kestler Ross Raymond
Bob Easterling Dave & Kris� Koontz
FROM THE WEST
Brethren, Our Spring Raffle Scholarship Fundraiser is nowin full swing. We now have�ckets in the Lodge office and you are encouraged to stop byany�me and pick up as many as you like. Remember that allof the proceeds go 100% towards the three KendallCounty High Schools Scholarships. That now in-cludes the Comfort High School as well.
We have selected a great prize for this raffle. The winning �cket will receive a Travel Cer�ficate in the amount of $1,200 and is good for any travelvaca�on. The winner is en�tled to a $1,200 credit on any travel arrangements for 2015 or 2016. Youmay choose any vaca�on, land, sea, or air, and go anywhere you like. The cer�ficate is issued by The Cruise & Tour Consultants Company in San Anto-nio.
Ticket prices have been set at only $5 each, or$20 for five �ckets. We will hold the drawing at our May Stated Mee�ng on May 18th at 7pm. Thewinner need not be present to win.
So there you have it my Brothers. Everyoneneeds a vaca�on ever so o�en and this allows you to choose whatever trip and whenever you prefer.It is very important that all of us par�cipate in sell-ing these �ckets in order to make this a great suc-cess. Please come by the Lodge or call us and takesome of these �ckets for yourself and friends. If you are unable to pick yours up at the Lodge, noproblem, we will be happy to MAIL them to you(No money necessary) if you will contact our secre-tary at (830)249-8917 or please CALL ME at (210)218-2994. I will see that you get them as soon aspossible. Any unsold �ckets are returnable if you are unable to sell them so please help us make thisa huge success.
Fraternally,Bill CarderSenior Warden
FROM THE SOUTH
Brethren,
The meal for the MarchStated Meeting will beprovided by Boerne OES#200.
Great ArchitectThe phrase “Great Architect of the Universe“came into Masonry in 1723 from Christian the-ologians and preachers. Saint Thomas Aquinaswrote in his 1265 Summa Theologica, "God,Who is the first principle of all things, may becompared to things created as the architect asto things designed. John Calvin, of theProtestant Reformation repeatedly used thepseudonym "Supreme Architect", "the GreatArchitect", and the "the Architect of the Uni-verse" when referring to Deity. He likewisereferred to nature as "the architecture of theUniverse".
Puritan theologian Cotton Mather called God"the Divine Architect" in his writing of 1684.
These were all before Speculative Masonry.
Reverend Doctor James Anderson was a Pres-byterian minister who was a student of Calvin'steaching and Puritan writings. Anderson'sConstitution of 1723 was republished in thecolonies by Benjamin Franklin in 1734, whichgave it a wide distribution among Freemasonson both sides of the Atlantic.
In Keeping with the Christian theologians whopreceded him, Rev. Anderson referred to theSupreme Being as "The Great Architect of theUniverse", and the name has been used in Free-masonry ever since....." (Peter Champion2013)
Fraternally,Clarence SmithJunior Warden
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Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM Boerne, Texas
FROM THESECRETARY’S CORNER
Brethren… If you didn’t cometo our Sweethearts Luncheonon Saturday, February 14th youreally missed a great time.There was good food, goodmusic, and outstanding fellow-ship. We had five (5) of ourpassed brother’s widows withus and quite a few wives.Next year bring your wife andcome join us.
I don’t like to keep harping onit, but we have 12 brethrenwho haven’t gotten their 2015 dues to me. Payments for 2015were supposed to be received before January 1st, which is thebeginning of the 2015 Year for Grand Lodge of Texas dues. Ifyou’re not sure that you have sent them in then give me a calland I’ll let you know for sure.
March is said to “come in like a lion”! That’s true and hereare a few things to put on your calendar:
• On Saturday, March 7th at 9:00 AM the Grand Master ofMasons in Texas will lay a wreath at the Alamo Plaza. Ifyou have not seen the ceremony then come down and jointhe brethren.
• Following the Alamo Plaza event a Masonic Youth Brunchwill be served at the Alzafar Shrine Center’s Ballroomfrom 10:30 AM to Noon. The cost is only $8.00 and goesto our Masonic Rainbow Girls and DeMolay Boys.
• Following the brunch, registration for the Grand Master’sConference will start at Noon and go through 1:00 PM.The conference will last about 2 hours and is open to allMasons and their families. Following a break the GrandMaster will hold a session on the “Future of the Fraternity”which will include a Q&A portion. If you’ve been sayingthat you don’t know what’s going on in Masonry, thencome on to the conference and session and find out.
• Monday, March 16th, will be our March Stated Meetingwith Dinner starting at 6:15 PM, Food and Fellowship last-ing until 7:20 PM or so, and our Stated Meeting starting at7:30 PM. Some of our wives stay in the Banquet Roomduring the meeting so bring your wife and/or other familymembers and come to the dinner and meeting.
• Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM will Kendall Lodge’s FCAppreciation Night. If our EA who is currently on a SouthAmerican vacation returns, then we may also have an FCDegree. Come and join us.
Mark the date for the following events in future months:
• Grand Lodge has also set the date for the Esoteric Forumand Certificate Exams as Saturday, April 11th starting at9:00 AM at Medina Lodge No. 1319.
• Kendall Lodge will present our 2014-2015 CommunityBuilder’s Award to Mr. Ron Bowman, Boerne’s City Man-ager, on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 PM, This is one of ourfew public events so come and show your support of thelodge
• Remember our Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser for Saturday,April 18th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Get your appetiteready!
• Last but not least is our Spring Raffle for our scholarships.The prize this time is a $1200 gift certificate from a travelagency for travel on land or by sea. The tickets again areonly $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00. If you want to get awayfor a while, then buy several pages of tickets.
So don’t say that there is nothing going on at the lodge.We always have something going on that you can be apart of.
Gary L. Bausell
Gary L. Bausell, PMSecretary
Brother Austin Ladd & Patti EntertainOur Sweethearts On Valentines Day
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Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM Boerne, Texas
March BirthdaysBrother Birthday
Fred L. Waterman 3/3
David K. Clerico 3/4
Robert E. Magers 3/8
Charley A. Taylor 3/8
Daniel J. Basarich 3/9
L. D. Mar�n 3/11
Robert M. Tucker 3/11
Larry D. Ross 3/12
Mark E. Morley 3/13
Dow C. Mathis 3/15
Lyndon R. Herridge 3/19
James E. Berne Jr. 3/21
Joseph E. Sill 3/25
O�e L. Konkright 3/25
Alexander H. Zogheib III 3/25
James W. Gooden 3/31
Gavin D. Waldeck 3/31
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Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM Boerne, Texas
Pastor Joe Walts Delivered Sweetheart Program
March Service AnniversariesBrother Years MM
William D. Hamme� Jr. 57
William R. Lemmons Sr. 55
Charles W. Lloyd Jr. 53
Thomas E. Carnes 52
Maurice R. Rose 51
James H. Alston 49
Gene C. Worthington 47
Marvil L. Agold 47
Thomas F. Sawyer 46
Steven C. Marsh 41
Charles B. Dreyer 41
Terrance J. Degrood 34
Jeffery R. Christoff 33
Ronnie D. Pfeil 30
William B. Scales 12
Eric V. Viereck 11
Aaron D. Matherly 7
Tyler G. Smith 5
Secy Gary Bausell, WM David Bruton, JD Matt Archilla, & DDGM R∴W∴ Chuck Ramsey(Brother Gabe Garner in Kitchen)
