Greetings My Brother:
Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the preparation for the holiday season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in our own way, by going to the mall of our choice. We join our loved ones in sharing old family traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall in the manner of the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, by driving around the parking lot until a shopper emerges from the mall, then following that shopper to a soon-to-be vacated parking space. Hallelujah!
Modernity may have altered some of our habits, but the passage of time has never changed the essence of Christmas. It is still the best time for sharing and giving. It has been said that no candle loses its light while lighting another candle. So never stop sharing and helping others because it makes your life more meaningful. Christmas is the time for forgiving and healing. Everyday we ask the GAOTU to forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sinned against us. It is only by forgiving others that we ourselves are forgiven. We are told to cast away hatred, dislike and jealousy to attain contentment and peace of mind. Christmas is the time for loving and being loved. Its fulfillment will make Christmas the most festive and joyous season of all.
For us Masons, we celebrate Christmas, irrespective of our faith or belief, because it gives us again the chance to thank the GAOTU for the many blessings He showered us, the gift of life, of a dutiful wife, children, and family and the inimitable kinship and fellowship of the brethren withersoever dispersed. Christmas gives us Masons another reason to practice the tenet of Brotherly Love by which we are taught to regard the whole human race as one family, the high and low, the rich and poor, the young and the old, all created by one Almighty Father, and inhabitants of the same planet, who are to aid, support and protect each other. By so doing, we become better men and true Masons.
MAAYONG PASKO SA ATONG TANAN!
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Greetings to our DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS:
Bro. Jaime P. Magnetico - Dec. 10
Bro. Rogelio C. Nuñeza - Dec. 11
VW Edwin S. Co - Dec. 14
WB Benigno P. Reyes (+) - Dec. 17
VW Graciano Audwin T. Garzon - Dec. 18
Bro. Melvyn T. Salise - Dec. 22
Bro. Carlito L. Chan, Jr. - Dec. 28
Bro. Victor M. Orbe - Dec. 28
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Felicitations to the lovebirds of Iligan Lodge No. 207 on their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
VW Eufemio & Sis. Gloria Calio - Dec. 9
WB Rolando & Sis. Liberty Layumas - Dec. 10
VW James & Sis. Fely Yu - Dec. 19
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AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING
(Annual Election of Officers and Christmas Party with Tribute to Widows)
December 18, 2010
5:00 P.M. - OPENING OF LODGE OF MASTER MASONS
Recitation in unison of opening prayer *
5:30 P.M. - MAIN BUSINESS
* Reading & Approval of the Minutes of the Last Stated Meeting
* Reading & Approval of Secretary's Financial Report
* Reading & Approval of Treasurer's Financial Report
* Reading of Communications
6:00 P.M. - COMMITTEE REPORTS
* Home for the Aged Visit - Bro. Jaime P. Magnetico
* Reading of Section 2, Article II, Part III - The Uniform Code of By-Laws for Subordinate Lodges
* Election of Officers for MY 2011
6:20 P.M. - MASONIC EDUCATION TALK
* VW TEODORICO E. CAPUYAN
6:40 P.M. - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN -
6:45 P.M. - Messages/Commentaries Visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs, AND DDGM
6:50 P.M. - CLOSING OF THE LODGE
Recitation in unison of closing prayer *
7:00 P.M. - Fraternal Dinner
* - Pursuant to the GLP Plans & Programs for MY 2010 - 2011
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"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." - RALPH WALDO EMERSON
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