My Brothers,

March is a month of transition. The month often begins with the harsh winter weather unabated, but ends with milder weather, giving us a glimpse of the glorious spring weather ahead. We also see the first signs of the rejuvenation of nature after months of being dormant. The days also become noticeably longer, transitioning from the winter months of increased darkness to a season of increased daylight, which we yearn for this time of year. This process repeats itself every year, but the anticipation and excitement for the light of spring and summer is always palpable at this time of year.

This seasonal transition should remind us of an important event in our Masonic journey, the day that we received the Entered Apprentice Degree and were first placed in the northeast corner of the Lodge. This is not only symbolic of the cornerstone of a new building, but the northeast corner is also symbolic of the transition from darkness to Masonic light, since it is the midpoint between the North, a place of darkness, and the East, a place representing spiritual enlightenment and wisdom. The Entered Apprentice has commenced his journey toward Masonic light, but there is still much work to be done. He also feels a sense of anticipation and excitement to continue his journey toward the light, but unlike the seasonal transition guided by the unerring law of nature, the Entered Apprentices journey is not automatic. It is essential that we as Brothers help to guide him in his journey through mentorship and fellowship. This guidance will also help to ensure that the new Brother becomes and remains an active and engaged member of the Lodge. I implore you to remember this with each new Brother that we initiate into the Fraternity.

This month, in our first Stated Communication on March 6, Milford Assembly #4 and Ansonia Assembly #8 of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls will be presenting their flag ceremony. As our Lodge is a proud sponsor of Assembly #4 and we also have close ties to Assembly #8, I encourage you to attend.

On Saturday, March 14 the Lodge will be marching in the annual Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come join us at the Lodge at 10:00am for coffee and donuts and we will be assembling in the parking lot at Wasson Field at 12:00pm. The parade steps off at 1:00pm.

We will also be having our monthly Masonic Family Breakfast on Sunday from 8:00-10:00am.

At our second Stated Communication on March 20, we will be conferring the Master Mason Degree on our current Fellow Crafts. Join us in supporting these Brothers as they attain the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Finally, on Sunday, March 29 we will be having our annual children's Easter egg hunt.  We will be meeting at the Lodge at 10:00am to begin the hunt!

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Fraternally,

Jeffrey J. Scepanski

Worshipful Master