Brethren and families! It is with permission from the Worshipful Master; William Friedman that we announce the Master Mason Celebration for the “class of 2026”.
Join us in celebrating the work and devotion these brothers have put in over the last few months.
We do request you RSVP as soon as possible so we have an accurate headcount- it’s truly a big undertaking the committee has in front of them and it’s imperative we plan accordingly.
Attention all! Our holiday party is all set and we are calling on you to attend and help a Brother and his family.
Jephtha will be holding raffles at the holiday party- for $20 you get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a “block” (3 bags) from our “Wine Wall”, gift baskets and more. Bring a bottle or gift card and receive a ticket.
All funds will be donated to the family of Charles Williams to support Amber and her battle with stage 4 cancer.
Come down and enjoy the parade, holiday cheer and as always, the Jephtha fun we are known for- AND help a worthy brother at the same time. We are still taking coats and toys for tots (unwrapped under the tree) as well.
We will also have a Care Calendar for home support as well- more information on that soon!
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On Saturday, November 15, members of Jephtha Lodge No. 494 F. & A. M. met at ShopRite in Huntington, NY. Their goal, to collect grocery’s from shoppers that would be donated to Helping Hand Rescue Mission, a local food pantry.
From the hours of 9am to Noon, the generous community of Huntington filled 11 shopping carts to the brims with food items and 26 frozen turkeys. Shoppers even donated gift cards to be handed out at the mission.
Immediately after the food drive they loaded donations into several vehicles and delivered all directly to Helping Hand Rescue Mission. Volunteers at the mission stated “This was an absolute record for Jephtha”.
ShopRite located at 225 Broadway, Huntington Station, NY 11746
A huge thank you to Huntington ShopRite and the community for their support. We would like to remind everyone that donations are needed year round, not just during the holidays and encourage everyone to help food insecure families in our community.
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Congratulations to Jephtha Lodge’s new Entered Apprentices. Brought to light with almost 40 others in attendance. We look forward to their success and advancement in the craft. 
3 New Entered Apprentices of Jephtha and the brothers who brought them to light
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Please join us in celebrating November 29th with the Town of Huntington, NY as the towns Holiday tree is lit. Tree lighting ceremony at 5pm with the parade to start directly after.
Jephtha Lodge will open doors at 3pm and will be open to members, their families and invited guests.
Pot luck tables will be set out, please bring a dish, appetizer or desert.
*The town will close several streets and intersections due to the parade, we suggest you park early to avoid getting towed. *
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Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth to Accept Veteran’s Help Line Bench from Huntington Mason Organization
Mason’s create and donate bench to Huntington Veterans to help combat PTSD and Suicidal ideations.
Huntington, NY – Supervisor Ed Smyth, the Office of Parks and Recreation and the Huntington Town Board will host a photo opportunity with the Huntington Mason’s as they dedicate a “Battle Within” Veterans Bench at the John J. Flanagan Center to Support Veteran’s and their fight with PTSD issues.
The bench will feature a plaque with a Help Line number affixed to it, encouraging Veterans to seek help with PTSD issues and any suicidal ideations.
The press event and photo op will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Flanagan Center Main Entrance adjacent to bus drop off/pick up area. (Not the red awning).
Supervisor Smyth, the Town Board and members of the Masonic War Veterans Post will be on hand for a photo opportunity and to thank the Mason’s for their support of Huntington Veterans.
Event Details:
WHAT: Huntington Mason Org. Dedicate Veteran Help Line Bench to Town
WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM
WHERE: 423 Park Avenue, Huntington
(Main Entrance adjacent to bus drop off/pick up area. Not the red awning.)
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At this years District Deputy visit by RW Robert J Licata, Jephtha Lodge #494 was presented the Gold Lodge of Excellence award.
This program created by the Grand Lodge of New York is to recognize lodges that meet certain criteria and are awarded points by hosting social activities, masonic education, communication, community service, administration and travel. Each category has a value of points to give a total score. A score of 90 or more is awarded “Gold”.
Certificate of Gold Lodge of Excellence Banner to hang in the lodgeRW Robert J Licata presents W Bill Friedman the awardBrothers in attendance of the District Deputy visit 2025
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BASED ON THE SHORT STORY BY BROTHER RUDYARD KIPLING
EVENT WILL INCLUDE INTRODUCTION AND POST-SCREENING Q & A
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 – 7PM
TICKETS $25
THIS EVENNG IS OPEN TO BROTHERS, INVITED GUESTS, AND THEIR FRIENDS & FAMILY
CINEMA ARTS CENTER
423 PARK AVENUE
HUNTINGTON, NY 11743
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Congratulations to Dillon Sloop who this week became a member of Demolay. Also congratulations to Cadence Schulbaum who was installed as a State Sweetheart and to Tristan Schulbaum who was installed as a State Master Councilor
All of Jephtha 494 are proud of you all. Congratulations!!
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The 4th annual Jephtha Fishing trip was held July 11th and was the largest yet! 52 brothers, family members and friends came out for an absolutely beautiful day on the James Joseph II. Leaving port from Huntington Harbor, the water was calm and light breeze kept us cool as we set out to the sound for some fishing for Porgy (Scup)
