My Brothers,

I sincerely hope that the summer break gave you all many opportunities for rest, relaxation, and plenty of opportunities to contemplate the great Creator and all His glorious works! We now return to labor, and I am excited for this season. As was said to me during a recent conversation with a very learned and inspiring Mason, we all enjoy fellowship and camaraderie, but there must be something that we are doing. A reason that brings us together. Something we are working towards.

There is nothing that motivates men more than "doing". Keeping this in mind, I invite you all to join me and the rest of your brothers in the great and good work of Masonry for the end of this year. We have two classes of degrees scheduled as well as several events. A big part of improving yourself in Masonry and growing in your character is helping others on their journey, and we can all use your help. We start this half of the year with roll call, as when starting any job, we must take stock of who is present to perform the duties necessary and to give credit to those ready to work. This is an important and necessary meeting. In this meeting we count and add the years of masonic service of those present, it would be great to see how many years we can accumulate in the room this year!

We all love our Lodge, and want to see it succeed, but that can only happen if we have men ready to work toward that success. Let us all come together in support of our Lodge, our Brothers, and our Craft!

I hope to see you soon!

Fraternally,

~ Júlio A. Calvão

Worshipful Master 2025