It was a time for reflection, repentance and renewal. For Christians, the dominant theme of Easter is the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, the triumph of life over death, of light over darkness and the hope of eternal salvation. Hope makes life meaningful. Faith makes all things possible. Love makes all things beautiful. As Masons, we are ever reminded to live uprightly, to love one another, and give justice to all.
For the brethren of Iligan Lodge No. 207, the month of April is also a time for renewal and re-dedication of our vows. Let us reinvigorate the commitments we each made when we took our solemn pledge as a member of this lodge. We honor our Past Masters for their outstanding leadership and achievements, and to remind ourselves that, like in the past, no goal is too high, no challenge is too great, and no task is too hard for the brethren who labor together in harmony.
Speaking of labor, I would like to thank and recognize the members of the conferral team who labored to confer the second degree of Masonry upon Bro. Genesis Ulandag last March 20, 2010. We anticipate the same degree of dedication and proficiency when we shall raise Bro. Genesis Ulandag to the sublime degree of Master Mason hopefully on June 19th -- which is Rizal Day. He expressed regrets that his duties at this new work assignment prevents him from securing an earlier leave from work.
Again I would like to urge the brethren to show your support to Bro. Abel Gomez who is one of our three contestants from Mindanao to the lambskin apron elocution contest at the ANCOM this coming April 22 to 24, 2010 at the Mall of Asia, Manila. Make us proud, Abel. - WB Oscar V. Badelles
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Past Master's Night
CEREMONY OF THE SEVEN TOASTS
35th Charter Anniversary
* Invocation - Bro. Antonio Ll. Bartolome III
FRATERNAL DINNER
* 1st Toast to the Government & Country - WB Oscar V. Badelles
* 2nd Toast to the Grandmaster of Masons - WB Oscar V. Badelles
* 3rd Toast to the DDGM and Grand Line Officers - Bro. Hilario Abel B. Gomez, JW
* DDGM's Message - VW Genesis G. Calit, DGL
* 4th Toasts to the Brethren of Iligan Lodge No. 207 - WB Eduardo B. Cueto
* 5th toasts to the Lodge Past Masters - WB Ronald U. Sy
* Past Masters' Message - WB Gerardo B. Padilla, PM
* Roll Call of Past Masters - WB Oscar V. Badelles
VW G. Audwin T. Garzon
* Blowing of Anniversary Candles - All Past Masters
SURPRISE NUMBER
* 6th Toasts to the Ladies of Iligan Lodge No. 207 - WB Eduardo D. Ulindang
* 7th Toasts -- Tyler's Toast - VW Warlito M. Sanguila
* Closing of the Ceremony - Bro. Jaime P. Magnetico, SW
* Community Singing - Auld Lang Syne
VW Sotero Q. Trinidad
Master of Ceremonies
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AGENDA FOR THE STATED MEETING - APRIL 17, 2010
5:00 P.M. - OPENING OF LODGE OF MASTER MASONS
5:30 P.M. - MAIN BUSINESS
* Reading & Approval of the Minutes of Last Stated Meeting
* Reading & Approval of Secretary's Financial Report
* Reading & Approval of Treasurer's Report
* Reading of Communications
5:45 P.M. - COMMITTEE REPORTS
* ANCOM 2010 - SW Jaime P. Magnetico
* Home for the Aged - SW Jaime P. Magnetico
* Family Bonding - WB Ronald U. Sy
* Sunshine - VW Edwin S. Co
6:00 P.M. - MASONIC EDUCATION - VW Warlito M. Sanguila, PM
6:20 P.M. - RE-DEDICATION - VW Genesis G. Calit, PM, DGL
6:30 P.M. - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITING BRETHREN -
6:35 P.M. - Messages / Commentaries Visiting WMs, GLI, DGLs, and DDGM
7:00 P.M. - 35th Charter Anniversary and Past Masters Night
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Greetings to our APRIL BIRTHDAY celebrants:
Bro. Pat D. Noel - April 6
WB Ike Saturnino C. Gaite - April 7
Bro. Richard D. Lim - April 9
Bro. Pelagio V. Cruz, Jr. - April 12
WB Oscar V. Badelles - April 20
Bro. Zaldy L. Geonzon - April 20
Bro. Genesis Olandag - April 28
Source: Iligan Lodge No. 207 Bulletin and Notice of Meeting, April 17, 2010
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"Strange that we all defend our wrongs with more vigor than we do our rights." - Kahlil Gibran
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