Happy 2025 From the East

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Brethren,

The last day of 2024 has arrived. Looking forward to 2025 and all the hopefully happy days ahead. I hope all the Brothers of Riverhead Lodge and all Brothers in general have a wonderful new year.

Much has been happening at the Lodge and lots still to do. If you haven’t been to the Lodge in a while, the Lodge room as been completely renovated and it came out beautiful. There are still few more items to complete with this, but I am very happy with the results so far.

 

I am also looking forward to the first meeting of the new year, Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Before we all enjoy New Year’s Day, a few reminders of upcoming events and dates.

On Jan 8th  ,2025– V:.W:. Stu Smith is holding a AGL’s School of Instruction at Smithtown Lodge, collation 6:30 PM, Meeting begins at 7:00 PM

On Jan 17 & 18th ,2025– The 1st Annual Masonic Con will be held at the Grand Lodge of New York. The 17th is the Mariners Lodge Beefsteak festive board, and the 18th will be the Masonic Con. You can get tickets for these events on the Grand Lodge of New York Website, https://nymasons.org

On Jan 21, 2025 – Riverhead Lodge will hold its annual Summoned Communication. This Summoned Communication is a rollcall as well as reports from all committees are to be presented to the lodge and spread upon the minutes. So, this means all committees please submit your reports. If you cannot attend this summoned communication, please make sure your committee report is sent to the Secretary prior to the meeting.

On Feb 4th, 2025, we will be opening and closing and heading over to Amityville Lodge for their DDGM visit. We’ll discuss the logistics at next Tuesday’s meeting.

On Feb 18th, 2025 – This is Riverhead Lodge’s Official Visit of the DDGM & GLSO to our Lodge. There will be a short rehearsal for all officers prior to the 18th. Please know your opening/closing ritual without any books or written material. If we need to brush up on that we can do that during the DDGM rehearsal.

I am currently planning a 3rd degree either late March or early April.

Finally, for those who like to donate Blood to the NY Blood Center I have agreed to 3 more dates for them to hold Blood drives at the Lodge. These will be announced as soon as I get a bit more information.

All dates and events are posted in several locations, the Suffolk District BAND, Riverhead Lodge BAND, Riverhead Lodge website, and Suffolk District Website. If you need the addresses for any, please let me know and I’d be happy to get them to you.

Again, may you and your families all have a Happy and Healthy New Year. See you in 2025!

Fraternally,

V:.W:. Bill Arnold

Master

Riverhead Lodge #645

Battle Within Bench to be dedicated at Port Jefferson

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On behalf of R:.W:. Robert Licata, DDGM:

Brethren,

Please be advised, that the Suffolk Masonic District, will be dedicating another Battle Within Foundation Bench at the Veterans Memorial Park at 116 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 p December 20th, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Our Grand Master, the Most Worshipful Steven Adam Rubin has confirmed his attendance. If you are able, please consider attending.

 

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December From the South

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Now that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is ahead of us, I want to thank brother Ed Matuszak for preparing such a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. We have done investigations on two petitioners and have one more to go. So, it looks like we will have three prospective candidates going through our first- degree in February. I want to remind everybody that January 8. I am hosting a school of instruction at Smithtown Lodge pertaining to the floor work associated with the degrees. If it’s OK with the master, I’d like to have two rehearsals prior to the school of instruction so we look sharp at the school of instruction and we will look that much better when we perform the actual degree. Be safe my brothers and happy holidays!

J W Stu Smith

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December From the West

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Brethren,

As Christmas approaches, let us take time to enjoy the blessings we can share with one another. The holidays are a special time, and being together with family and the brotherhood makes it even more meaningful.

In the spirit of the season, let us remember those in need and those who are facing difficult times, both within our own families and the wider community. Charity is one of the core virtues of Masonry, and it is through acts of kindness and generosity that we truly embody the spirit of the holidays.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the next stated communication.

Fraternally,
Edward Matuszak
Senior Warden

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December From the East

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Brethren,

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season begins, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished together in 2024. It’s been a year of growth, learning, and brotherhood, and I am truly grateful for each of you and the dedication you bring to our Lodge.

As we approach the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the blessings we’ve received and the opportunities that lie ahead. I’m excited about the future of our Lodge, and I look forward to continuing to work with each of you to make 2025 another successful year of growth, service, and brotherhood.

Wishing you all a wonderful December filled with warmth, joy, and fellowship. May the holiday season bring peace and happiness to you and your families.

Fraternally,

W:. William Hanson

Worshipful Master

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From the East December-February 2024-25

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Brothers,

2024 is coming to a close in less than 30 days. Hard to believe the Masonic season is almost half over. Lots of activity within Riverhead Lodge lately and just about all of it good. We have been busy up in the Lodge room with full renovations of the Lodge. If you haven’t seen it yet, well you should come out to a meeting and have a look, it’s spectacular. With that a huge thank you goes out to all the Brothers involved in getting this done. Bro. Ezra Fife did a wonderful job on the ceiling and W:. Charlie Monte getting the lights and sound done. There are many others to thank and still more work to do. The outer room will also be done eventually as well.  We are also looking at getting a plan together for the kitchen. Mainly to have better organization and storage in the kitchen.

We’ll be conferring the Fellowcraft degree tonight, Tuesday, December 3rd on 3 Entered Apprentices, dinner will be 6-7:30 PM.

December 17th will be a Table Lodge downstairs; members may dress casually and wear those coveted “ugly Christmas sweaters” for the meeting.

Saturday, December 21st will be the Tri-Lodge Christmas/Holiday party. It’s Riverhead Lodge’s turn at bat for this party and we have secured a visit from Santa to deliver toys for the boys and girls that attend. this will be from 10-2 PM so a holiday brunch menu will be offered.

The official Visit of the District Deputy Grand Master, R:.W:. Robert Licata to Riverhead Lodge #645, will occur on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.

I am planning on running the Master Mason degree sometime late March or early April so please keep a lookout for that announcement.

Finally, my brothers I would like to thank all the members of Riverhead and Peconic Lodge’s for all the help and work that has been done in and about the Lodge in the last few months. It is a great pleasure to work with you all.