A big thank you to the immediate Past DDGM R:.W:. Kevin G. McCauley
Brothers it’s been an interesting and troubling last 2 years to say the least. Accepting the position of DDGM is no light decision and I am certain that had R:.W:. […]
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The Descendant Lodges Of Jephtha No. 494
By W:. Ronald J. Seifried, DSA Despite Long Island Freemasonry tracing its roots to Huntington Lodge No. 26 A. & Y.M. (1796-1818), there are no direct connections to it with Jephtha No. 494 F. & A.M. The challenges of traveling to a lodge in the late 18th and early 19th centuries through local, rural terrain prevented many of the 30 […]
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Welcome back to the Suffolk District Website
Well the Suffolk District Website took a short hiatus to recover and recoup after 8 long years in service to the District. Now it’s back and new and improved. Of […]
Summer Message
My Brothers, Summer is in full swing, zoom has faded, picnics and BBQs are here. Something else that is also here? Lodges meeting and having degrees through the summer. I have the pleasure of acknowledging dispensations EVERY WEEK for lodges to continue with their forward movement during the summer. In speaking with R. ̇.W. ̇. […]
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Independence Day
The meaning of Independence Day has not changed. But this year it has taken on an additional view for those of us in the United States. I am obviously referencing our Independence from the pandemic that enveloped our country but is still raging in other parts of the globe. While we plan to watch the […]
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George Washington’s Inauguration
My Brothers, All of us continue to hang on to every new announcement regarding social distancing, etc. I am pleased to see that health guidelines are moving in the right direction. While we continue to observe Covid Protocols I am also seeing numerous lodges meeting again and conferring initiations. Lots of initiations. Today we celebrate […]
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Successful 1st Degree
Brothers, I am pleased to say we did a pretty well done 1st degree last night and I am very happy with all that participated from the start and at […]
The Light at the end of a tunnel
Brothers, Its been a lot of work and sometimes actually fun to have another round in the east. However the end of another Masonic season is almost upon us. June […]
From the East
Thank you for taking the time to express your interest in Freemasonry and investigate the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Connetquot Lodge #838 Free & Accepted Masons is located at 85 North Main Street in Sayville. As the current Worshipful Master (leader) of the Lodge, it is my duty to ensure its […]
The Mysterious Painting
By W:. Ronald J. Seifried, DSA Walking around the antiquated rooms of Jephtha Lodge, I am constantly searching for clues that uncover forgotten memories, broaden the history of our lodge and its place in Huntington for over 160 years. Patience, determination, enthusiasm and, above all, curiosity are the main attributes of a lodge historian. Short of donning a dusty fedora […]
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