My Brothers,

Fall is upon us and with it brings significant change in nature - cooler temperatures, less daylight, and the lush greenery of the spring and summer months transitions to the colorful fall foliage in which the beauty of nature is on full display. This transition actually has an interesting connection to the teachings of Masonry. Earth–Sun geometry governs the distribution of sunlight across the Earth, which determines the length of the day, solar angle, and the climate patterns that are directly responsible for the change of seasons and “the variety of scenes which each season displays to the discerning eye.” Thus, this time of year should once again remind us of the importance of Geometry in our Craft. Geometry is not only relevant to the structures built by man, but is a fundamental part of nature and the universe itself.

At our first Stated Communication on Friday, October 2, in further commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country, the Worshipful Master of Trumbull Lodge No. 22, RWB Christopher Earle, will be visiting our Lodge to deliver his lecture “Freemasonry and the Origins of the American Revolution”. This promises to be a very interesting and informative lecture that will provide a new perspective on the American Revolution and I hope you will attend.

Also, on Saturday, October 3, we will be having a “Couples Wine Tasting” at Savino Vineyards in Woodbridge. Please contact our Junior Warden, Brother Joe Soto, at jw@ansantawae89.org or call (203) 667-8107 to make your reservation now!

At our second Stated Communication on Friday, October 16, we will be conferring the Fellow Craft Degree on four Entered Apprentices. I hope that you will attend this Degree to support our new Brothers in taking their second step in Masonry.

Finally, for our third and final “Fifth Friday Fellowship” event for 2026, on Friday, October 30, we will be having a Milford Masonic Family Halloween Party, where the other organizations that meet in our Lodge building are also invited to attend.

Come join us for some Halloween fun and refreshments!

I hope to see you soon.

Fraternally,

Jeffrey J. Scepanski

Worshipful Master