The news from our lodge…
Attached is your invitation to our Second Monday discussion groups. Do you enjoy intellectually stimulating discussions you will will want to save these dates.
- April 8-Would you like an easier, more effective and proven way to do it? A lecture by an acting coach to give you the tools and a time to practice them
- May13-Do you know why the Regius Poem was written in 1400 AD and that contains a Middle Chamber lecture. Why Euclid figures so prominently?
- June 10th- Everhear of the Enlightenment? Do you know how important it was to us and how important we were to spreading its ideals.
Many more discussions in future months. Details can be found in the attached invitation. This is a second email for those whose cell phone copy was illegible
Note that the correct date for the meeting is March 4, not May 4, the invitation that was attached to the preceding email had the correct date, but the intro line of the email was incorrect. Sorry for any confusion. Mel
If its been a while since you have joined our pre-meeting fellowship sessions, Monday May 4th may be a great time to come by to visit the Lodge at 160 South St. Be sure to open the attached inivitaion. The featured main course, which is Chicken Paprikash, promises to be an exceptional dining experience.
We would love to see you. We have invited a dozen men who have indicated an interest in Freemasonry and a good turnout from our members would be appreciated. We have increased our focus on the pre-meeting dinners and this is a good example of what you can expect. We are at 160 South Street, West Hartford, CT. If you think you can make it, please hit the reply button and let me know.
Mel Johnson, Secretary.
We have an open house scheduled for the numerous men who have indicated in interest in Freemasonry. It would be great if as many as possible of the Brothers attend to meet them and share in the Fellowship, which should be enjoyable for all. Bring your family. Please let me know at Secretary@WyllysStJohnsLodge04.org if you plan to attend and with how many.
It is my sad duty to inform you that RW Brother Anthony F. Keegan passed away on August 18th. I have attached a memo outlining his Masonic history.
He will be truly missed. RWB Tony represented every virtue we are taught to value in our Charges. He was a great example to all.
Remember our Annual Pig Roast is today/Saturday at 12 Noon. Please bring a non-pershable item for the food bank.
Remember, you can now use PayPal at http://www.wsj4.org/payments for the payment of your dues.
If you do use PayPal, be certain to check the box to add an amount to cover the fees. Failure to do so will result in a shortfall in your dues payment.
As was mentioned in the dues notice, a fund has been established to get our message to the community and attract quality candidates to ensure the continued growth of Wyllys St. Johns Lodge #4, AF&AM. One member has promised a 50% match of contributions up to $2000. The link noted above can be used for contributing to this fund as well as for payment of dues. So far we have been very gratified by the support for this initiative and hope you will consider joining your brothers in this effort.
The 2023 dues notice for those owing dues in 2023 went out last week. Let the Secretary know if you failed to receive yours at Secretary@WyllysStJohnsLodge04.org
Thank you, Mel
Reminder-Party tonight at 7PM. Dress Casual. Family and friends welcome. Bring a dish to share and a toy and/or food bank contribution of non-perishable items.
- NOTE: So far only one person has responded. Please let me know what you plan to bring. One main dish and one flavored bread is all we have. Side dishes and desserts are needed. mjohnson3@ctfreemasons.net
- Toys should be new and in orginal wrapper. Food items - canned or dry goods (rice, pasta etc.).
- Hope to see you and your family. Happy Holidays. Mel
1. Toys and Food Pantry items are being collected at tonight's Annual Communication. Food items to be dry or canned goods. Toys to be new and in original wrappers (if any).
2. At the Communication on December 19, we will be voting on the recommendation made by the Finance Committee at our last Communication to increase our dues by $25 from $155 to $180 to partial offset expected increases in property taxes and utility bills in the upcoming year. This would bring our dues to $15 per month.
You and your family are invited to our annual Holiday Party on Monday 12/12/2022. Bring a dish to share and let Mel Johnson know what you will be sharing and how many will be attending. mjohnson@ctfreemasons.net or (860) 586-8114. Hope to see you there. Mel
Quick reminder. Tonight at 7PM we will be discussing Freemasonry's role in the Enlightenment 1in the 1600s and early 1700s. Hope to see you there. Family and friends are welcome. Dress is casual. Snacks served. Details in an earlier email. Mel
Join us tonight at our LOI for a discussion of The Radical Enlightment - Pantheists, Freemasons and Republicans by Margaret C. Jacob, PHD. Particular attention paid to the Newtonian Enlightenment (think Grand Architect of the Universe) and the 17th Century pantheisim of Descarte which held sway in Europe. Women as members of eary Lodges and Lodges of women will be discussed and such fun offshoots as the Knights of Jubilation.
Dress is casual, time is 7PM and family and friends are welcome. Snacks, coffee and tea available.
Brothers! It's not too late! The pig will be coming off shortly, but everyone is still welcome to come out to the lodge and enjoy a great time with your brothers, and their families and friends!
Brothers! It's not too late! The pig will be coming off shortly, but everyone is still welcome to come out to the lodge and enjoy a great time with your brothers, and their families and friends!
Know the difference between Inductive and Deductive Logical reasoning? Why is Logical reasoning important to you? Ever wonder what a triglyph is? How about a modillion or an abacus?
Tonight at 7PM we will be examining examples of the 5 Orders of Architecture. Photos and drawings of the parts that differentiate them will bring them to life. Also, why the 7 Liberal Arts and Sciences are important to you as a Mason will be discussed. You will want to contribute. Your participation is important.
The dress is casual, light refreshments, tea and coffee will be available.
This Thursday, May 26 at 7PM we will be holding our May Lodge of Instruction. It will be a deeper dive into the 5 Orders of Architecture and other parts of the Middle Chamber, such as Logic.
All FCs and MMs are welcome. The dress is casual, light refreshments with coffee and tea. Any questions, contact Mel Johnson at mjohnson@ctfreemasons.net or (860) 586-8114
Brothers, March 31 at 7PM is the
Hot Sauce Sampler. Taste 12 Hot Sauces ranging from 1000 to 1,475,000 on the Scoville scale of "hotness". (Tabasco Sauce is 2,000 to 5,000). Come, take part or cheer on those who do. At the lodge at 160 South Street in West Hartford. Let WB Greg know if you can make it or have questions. Gregory.Matthaey@cox.net Mel
Reminder that L of Instruction is tonight at 7 PM. Dress is casual. Light refreshments. Hope to see you there
March 26, Grand Lodge Annual Communication at the Marriot Hartford/Windsor Hotel in Windsor Ct.
March 28, Lodge of Instruction at the Lodge Building at 7PM. We will focus on the 3rd Section Lecture of the EA Degree for our newly admitted EAs and the Middle Chamber Lecture for our FCs. All Master Masons are welcome and can sit in on either session. Congratulations to Bros. Blaise Riccio and Mark Visconti, who received their EA degree on March 21.
March 31, "Warm up with Wyllys-St, John's Lodge #4" with be held at 7PM. It promises to be a hot time in the old town as we host a hot sauce tasting event. Details can be obtained by contacting WB Greg Matthaey at gregory.matthaey@cox.net all are welcome, including family and friends.
Casual dress appropriate for both Lodge events.
The Fervency represented by Charcoal (see attachment) is only one of many symbols found in the EA 3rd Section Lecture. Tonight at Wyllys St, John's #4 at 7PM we will be discussing their meaning and importance. Hope to see you there. Mel Johnson mjohnson@ctfreemasons.net
Brothers, why is the point within the circle is so important to Masons? Why do we have a Mosaic Pavement of black and white squares with a tesselated border in the center of our Lodge? These and many other symbols will be covered in our Lodge of Instruction on Monday February 28th, starting at 7:00 PM.
The 3rd Section Lecture of the Entered Apprentice degree is the focus of this session.
You are invited to join the discussion. Please come
Coffee, Tea and Dessert Items will be served.
Brothers, why is the point within the circle is so important to Masons? Why do we have a Mosaic Pavement of black and white squares with a tessellated border in the center of our Lodge? These and many other symbols will be covered in our Lodge of Instruction on Monday February 28th, starting at 7:00 PM.
The 3rd Section Lecture of the Entered Apprentice degree is the focus of this session.
You are invited to join the discussion. Please come.
Coffee, Tea and Dessert Items will be served.
Reminder, tonight is the first of our Lodges of Instruction. Time 7:30PM. Lodge Bldg. 160 South Street WH. Dress Casual. Family and Friends welcome. For questions or to confirm let Mel know. (860) 586-8114 mjohnson@ctfreemasons.net
Are you having the richest, most rewarding Masonic experience you want to have?
Wyllys St. John’s Lodge #4 is instituting a monthly series of Lodges of Instruction to help you ensure that your Masonic experience makes you “wiser, better and consequently happier”.
The first in this series of Lodges of Instruction will be held on Monday, November 29 at 7:30 PM at Wyllys St. John’s Lodge #4 located at 160 South Street, West Hartford, Ct.
You are invited. Whether you are an Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft or Master Mason; attending promises to be a rewarding experience. Please let Mel Johnson know if you plan to come at mjohnson@ctfreemasons.net.
PS. Don't miss seeing our copy of the October 8, 1956 issue of Life magazine with its cover story on U.S. Freemasonry which will be available.