November 2021 Trestle Board

November 2021

438 Skyline Vista Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630

www.Unity146.org

Unity Lodge No. 146

Chartered March 1870

Trestle Board

Behold how good and pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in Unity!
– Psalms 133.1 –

Message from the Master

Inside

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

In 1789, George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, lost for 130 years, called for a day of thanksgiving and prayer. It highlights gratitude for the country’s establishment, peace, and the liberties and knowledge enjoyed. It also seeks forgiveness for transgressions and asks for prosperity and wise governance. It is now housed in the Library of Congress.

Upcoming Dates

The upcoming events in November include lodge communications, ritual practice, breakfast, and various Order meetings. The schedule also mentions Demolay and Sojourners meetings. The Traveling Man event is yet to be determined.

Missing Commas

The article discusses the phrase “To learn to subdue my passions and to improve myself in Freemasonry” commonly used in Masonic rituals. It explores the significance of punctuation and deconstructs the phrase to reveal a trinary system, applying different meanings to each degree. The author challenges traditional recitation of rituals, suggesting a more dynamic approach.

Ham And Turkey Cook

A barbecue event, “So Mote It Beef BBQ”, will be held on November 13 & 20, 2021 by the 5th Masonic District. Hams are priced at $40.00, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Orders must be prepaid and submitted by November 12 & 19, 2021 to a local Mason or via email.

Masonic Community Blood Program

80 units have been collected, which accounts for 72.08% of the total membership strength.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored tradition, rooted in the legacy of Rowland Macy Sr., founder of Macy’s Department Store. The event is a beloved celebration, steeped in history and connected to the origins of the holiday. Macy’s involvement in Merrimack Lodge in Massachusetts further emphasizes the deep roots of this tradition.

Teddy Bear Fund

Unity Lodge No. 146 in Warren County aims to launch a Teddy Bear fund for First Responders. The fund will provide teddy bears to children in crisis, distributed by local law enforcement and firefighters. Donations can be made at the Lodge or by check. This initiative has seen success in neighboring Lodges.

2021 Unity Lodge Officers

The names of the office bearers in a Masonic lodge. It includes the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Chaplain, Marshal, and Tiler, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, along with their respective names.

Hiram Royal Arch Chapter No. 45

Order of the Eastern Star No. 6

^{Unity Lodge No. 146 AF & AM}

Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the DeMolay

Luray Commandery No. 19

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