Dear Brother;

Attached is a revised copy of the Trestleboard for May 2025.
Take notice that the correct date for Lady's Night is Saturday May 31st, at 6:00pm.
This was correctly printed in the hard copy you should be receiving.

May TB 2025 rev 3.pdf

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Regular Communication of Merchantville Lodge #119, F. & A.M., to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, May 8th^th, 2025

Dress is Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Business

Masonic Light

Masonic Birthdays

Closing

After the meeting we will meet at the Cherry Hill Applebee's for Half Priced apps and beverages (9pm). Brethren are welcome.

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; Location for May - Haddonfield

Dear Brother;

Please open and enjoy the Trestleboard for May 2025.

May TB 2025 rev 2.pdf

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Regular Communication of Merchantville Lodge #119, F. & A.M., to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, May 8th^th, 2025

Dress is Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Business

Masonic Light

Masonic Birthdays

Closing

After the meeting we will meet at the Cherry Hill Applebee's for Half Priced apps and beverages (9pm). Brethren are welcome.

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; Location for May - Haddonfield

Dear Brother;

Please enjoy the Trestleboard for April 2025. 

April TB 2025 rev 2.pdf

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Regular Communication of Merchantville Lodge #119, F. & A.M., to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, April 10^th, 2025

Dress is Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Business

Masonic Light

Masonic Birthdays

Closing

After the meeting we will meet at the Cherry Hill Applebee's for Half Priced apps and beverages (9pm). Brethren are welcome.

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; For location see the Events page of the Trestleboard.

OPEN HOUSE

Friday, March 28^th at 6:30 pm

Join us for an Open House as we welcome those who have knocked on our outer door and introduce them to the heart of our fraternity. We need your help to show them who we are and what we stand for!

Come enjoy great food, genuine fellowship, and the chance to connect with new faces. Your presence makes all the difference - without you, the lodge is just four walls.

See you there!

WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary - Merchantville Lodge #119 F&AM

https://lodgelocator.com/merchantville-119/page/home
Phone: (856) 663-1719

Email: secretary@merchantvillelodge.org

WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary - Merchantville Lodge #119 F&AM

https://lodgelocator.com/merchantville-119/page/home
Phone: (856) 663-1719

Email: secretary@merchantvillelodge.org

Dear Brother;

Please enjoy the Trestleboard for March 2025. 

Click Here for the March Trestleboard

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Official Visit of the District Deputy Grand Master of the 18^th Masonic District to Merchantville Lodge #119, to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, March 13^th, 2025

Dress is Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

6:30pm

                        Dinner

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Reception of the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master

Ballot

First section of EA Degree

Masonic Birthdays

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; For location see the Events page of the Trestleboard.

OPEN HOUSE

Friday, March 28^th at 6:30 pm

Join us for an Open House as we welcome those who have knocked on our outer door and introduce them to the heart of our fraternity. We need your help to show them who we are and what we stand for!

Come enjoy great food, genuine fellowship, and the chance to connect with new faces. Your presence makes all the difference - without you, the lodge is just four walls.

See you there!

Dear Brother;

            The officers of your lodge have decided to explore the possibility of Merging Mozart Lodge #121 with Merchantville Lodge #119. Due to declining membership and a decreasing number of members who are able to attend lodge meetings and attend to lodge business, it has been decided that one strong lodge would be more productive than 2 weaker lodges. In order to proceed, it is necessary for us to obtain the signatures of 10% of the lodge members. If you agree with this proposal, please attach you name to the bottom of this letter. Since this is just a proposal, your assent is not approval of said merger but only consent for us to explore the feasibility.

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You may also complete this form online by clicking **IMPORTANT LODGE MERGER PROPOSAL FORM**

Brothers,

WM Luis Valentin would like to entertain the idea of a "Big Game" party on Sunday February 9th. 

If there is any interest, please click the link below to complete the form and make a suggestion of a location with heat. 

For those who respond as interested, you will be notified of the decided location prior to the big game.

Thank you. 

Click here to respond:  >>>>BIG GAME RSVP<<<<

WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM

Secretary - Merchantville Lodge #119 F&AM

Dear Brother;

Please enjoy the Trestleboard for February 2025. 

Click here to download the February Trestleboard

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Regular Communication of Merchantville Lodge #119, F. & A.M., to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, February 13^th, 2025

Dress will be Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Masonic Light

Masonic Birthdays

Closing

After the meeting we will meet at the Cherry Hill Applebee's for Half Priced apps and beverages (9pm). Brethren are welcome.

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; For location see the Events page of the Trestleboard.

You’ll enjoy a delicious hot sandwich dinner and laughter from 8 fantastic Philadelphia comedians for just $30 per person! Plus, there will be a gift basket auction and a chance to win in our 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds benefit our amazing students, who thrive on your support. Don’t miss out on a night of fun and community!  Please get your tickets here: https://www.bd4bu.org.

Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you there!

Best regards,

Ron Neely

P.S. Grab your tickets today: https://www.bd4bu.org!

Dear Brother;

Please enjoy the attached Trestleboard for January 2025. 

You are cordially and fraternally requested to attend the Regular Communication of Merchantville Lodge #119, F. & A.M., to be held at Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ.

Thursday, January 9^th, 2025

Dress will be Formal. Tuxedo for Officers

7:30pm

Lodge Opening

Masonic Light

Masonic Birthdays

Closing

After the meeting we will meet at the Cherry Hill Applebee's for Half Priced apps and beverages (9pm). Brethren are welcome.

By order of:

WB Luis A. Valentin
Worshipful Master          

Attest:
WB Shawn M. Roberts, PM
Secretary

Recurring Dates (Not held in July & August)

All Masons in Good standing are welcomed and encouraged to join us each month.

• Rehearsals are the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
  
• Meetings are the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm
  
• District Lodge of Instruction are held on the 2^nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
  Master Masons only; For location see the Events page of the Trestleboard.

Greetings from the East November 2024

Brethren, as we get closer to the end of the year and masters and officers are getting ready to change responsibilities, advance in their lines, become a new master or retire to become a past master, make sure we all as masons support those changes and help the new officers to become better leaders.

We are also entering into the installation season, and in preparation for this I have asked WB Vince Capone to do a presentation on receiving special guests and procedures to follow during an official installation, this will be during our regular stated meeting on Thursday Nov 14th at 730pm.

In addition, Merchantville Lodge is planning an open installation on Sat Dec 7th dinner at 5pm and installation to start at 6pm

Brief History of Masonic Installation

The history of Masonic installation ceremonies dates back to the early development of Freemasonry in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The first documented evidence of a Masonic lodge is from 1599 in Scotland, and by the early 1700s, the formation of the first Grand Lodge in England in 1717 marked a significant evolution in Masonic practices. This period saw the transition from operative to speculative Masonry, where the focus shifted from the physical construction of buildings to the moral and philosophical teachings of the craft.

Masonic installations serve to formally recognize and induct new officers within a lodge, reflecting the organization’s commitment to leadership and governance. The installation ceremony is rich in symbolism and ritual, often incorporating elements that emphasize the virtues of integrity, responsibility, and service. Each officer takes on specific roles, and their installation reinforces the hierarchy and organization of the lodge, echoing the traditions of ancient guilds.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, as Freemasonry spread across Europe and into the Americas, installation practices varied by region but maintained core elements. Rituals became more standardized, with elaborate ceremonies developed to enhance the experience and convey the values of Freemasonry. The installation not only serves as a formal introduction to leadership but also acts as a reminder of the moral obligations that come with the office.

Today, Masonic installations are celebrated events within lodges, marked by a sense of tradition and community. They often involve a gathering of members, family, and friends, emphasizing the collective support for the new officers. This ceremony reflects both the historical legacy of Freemasonry and its ongoing commitment to fostering leadership and ethical behavior among its members.

I look forward to seeing everyone at this month’s meeting

Fraternally,

Andrew Knaus
Worshipful Master 2024
November TB 2024 rev 1.pdf