Phoenix No. 8 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Join us for our monthly Fellowship Breakfast this Saturday, family and friends are always welcome! |
Phoenix No. 8 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Brothers it is with heavy heart that we have another Funeral service Ronald Craig Maye a member of Phoenix 8 for 42.5 years...... church services start at 2 pm with Grave side service to follow Masonic rights at graveside will be about 2:30-3 pm depending on the length of the church service and will be at The Church of the Covenant located at 118 West Manchester rd in Spring lake |
Phoenix No. 8 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Event canceled for tonight due to the inclement weather this evening, the EA Degree will be rescheduled for February 4, 2025 |
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Brethren, Phoenix Lodge No. 8 will host the Assistant Grand Secretary, WB Matthew Robbins, tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm for an educational presentation on the history of Phoenix Lodge. The architectural legacy of Freemason’s Hall on Saint John’s Square in Fayetteville. A canal by the lodge? The workmen assaulted? How many chandeliers? Where is the oldest cornerstone in the state? This presentation will be open to everyone, this is not a tiled meeting. Come find out how Phoenix Lodge built its own truth. |
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Brethren, Phoenix Lodge No. 8 will have an emmergent communication this Tuesday, September 17, 2024 to confer the Fellow Craft Degree at 7:30pm. Dinner starts at 6:30, come out and fellowship! |
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Brethren, the Master has arranged for a night at the Cross Creek Rifle and Pistol Club for you and your family members over 18 years of age. Please see detail below WHO- All Brother Masons and their family members over 18. Limited to 40 shooters max. What- Range Day When- 19 July (rain date of 21 July) @ 6:00 pm Where- Cross Creek Rifle and Pistol Club 3229 Blossom Rd, Hope Mills Why- Fun General Information You will be met at the front gate and directed where to park. Please leave all firearms in your vehicle until directed. Each shooter needs a minimum of 30 rounds. Take all instruction from the Range Master and Safeties. The shooting protocol will follow the shooting portion required for NC Carry Concealed permit. See the Range Master if you are interested in obtaining a permit. There will be over 40 pistols available for use. If you are interested in buying a new pistol try it out here first. I assume he will have multiple calibers available. However, bring your own ammo. Questions call Rusty@ (910) 922-2415. |
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Brethren, it is with deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy that I inform the craft that Worshipful Brother Butch Trimmer has laid down his working tools of life and entered that celestial lodge above. The family will receive friends at Village Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Main Post Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors. Please keep Carol and the family in your thoughts and prayers. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/floyd-trimmer-obituary?id=55454919#services |
Brethren, the Monthly Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 has been canceled to allow members and their families to join Fort Bragg Lodge No. 667 at Nathan’s Farm, 9564 Roper Drive, Linden, NC for their Family Fun Day (flyer attached).
Boston Butt lunch will be provided. Bring your own coolers, sides, drinks and fishing poles.
8:00am - 3:00pm
Brethren, Phoenix Lodge No. 8 will have an emmergent communication this Tuesday, March 26, 2024 to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree at 7:30pm. Dinner starts at 6:30, come out and fellowship!
Brethren,
Just a quick reminder. district officers will be visiting Phoenix #8 for their official visits tomorrow nite Tuesday March 12, 2024. We look forward to seeing you there.
Job R. Connor DDGM
Allen Faires DDGL
Periodic Lodge newsletter

Brothers, at our Stated Communication on March 12th, the Rainbow Girls are prepaing our meal, please plan on attending and supporting the young woman with this dinner, it is also fundraising for there upcoming Rainbow events.
V/R
Nick Yakas PM
Secretary
Brothers, Phoenix Lodge 8 will have a Fellowcraft Degree for 2 brothers on Saturday March 2, 2023 @ 1:00, please join us for our monthly fellowship breakfast that morning and plan on attending the degree.
Brethren, there are threatening storms moving over the Old North State tomorrow. Take due notice thereof and govern yourselves accordingly.
As we enter the winter season and the bi-polar nature of our Southland's weather, please remember that safety is key. It is the policy of the Grand Lodge to trust and allow the Master of each lodge to determine the safety and wellbeing of his lodge hall. The Master may, upon his own power and perogative, call off any Stated or Emergent Communication if severe weather or some other disaster threatens the safety and well being of his brethren and the members of the lodge.
The Worshipful Master has canceled the Stated Meeting tonight and rescheduled it for this Thursday, January 11, 2023, dinner to be served at 6:30.
Be safe.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Nick D. Yakas
Secretary
Brothers,
Phoenix Lodge No. 8 will have their installation of elected and appointed officers for the 2024 year on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 10am. As a result our monthly fellowship breakfast will not be held. I look forward to seeing you all at the lodge.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Rick Smith
Worshipful Master
Phoenix Lodge No.8 A.F&A.M.
Brethren, it is with heartfelt sympathy that I inform the craft that Brother Kenneth Hoots has laid down the working tools of life and answered the summons of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
There will be a visitation for family and friends on December 21, 2023 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at New Hope Baptist Church, Spring Lake. A Celebration of Life service honoring Kenneth's life will be held following the visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Burial with masonic Rites will immediately follow the service at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Liberty.
Brethren, we have a Brother that passed away Saturday, Bro Harold Tolar, 48 year member, his daughter contacted the lodge and requested masonic rites, funeral is at Jernigan Warren tomorrow Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 2:00pm, Please attend if within your cabletow.
Fraternally,
Rick Smith, WM
Brethren join us 730pm Tuesday 10.17.2023 for a Fellow Craft Degree. The meal will be at 630 and a the degree starts at 730.
S&F
Rick Smith
Worshipful Master
Phoenix Lodge 8 AF&AM
Good morning. We will be having 2nd degree practice Thursday[10.05.2023] at approximately 530. We will practice agaiin Saturday 10.07.2023 at approximately 10a,, justb after the fellowship breakfast. We will also schedule some practice next week. I look forward to an outstading degree on Tuesday 10.17.2023. I have the parts listed below. PLease let me know if you are UUNABLE to attend the degree.
Worshipful Master John Milward
Senior Warden Jory Blummer
Junior Warden Joe Evans
Senior Deacon Mike Albertson
Junior Deacon Jack Reagan
Chaplian John Frazier
Tyler TBD
Stewart(s) Jeff Scoot & TBD
Secretary Nick Yakas
Treasureer Mike Dodson
If you would like to fill a position pleasee let me know.
Fraternaly,
Rick Smith
Worshipful Master
Brethren reminder Fellowship Breakfast September 9th 8am bring a brother
Brethren reminder Fellowship Breakfast September 9th 8am bring a brother