Message from the East
Greetings brethren,
I hope this message finds you in great spirit.
This long-awaited spring has finally arrived after an extended winter, and the lodge was able to enjoy a
calmer, brighter April following the madness of March. I look forward to seeing and greeting you at my
last business meeting as Master of AYL.
As I look back on the past four years in the East, I see a journey filled with growth, brotherly love, and
the pursuit of truth. The teachings of Masonry would not have shaped me as deeply had I not chosen
this path—and they would not have inspired me as profoundly without the examples set by our brothers
and my fellow officers. I am deeply grateful for the support I have received, and I look forward to enjoying
my “retirement.”
What makes our lodge great—and truly unique—lies at the root of curiosity. The universality of
Freemasonry unites us in friendships we would never have found otherwise, which was enlightened by
the openness of curiosity. This is the motto I carry with me every day: at work, in the lodge, and in the
world beyond. I sincerely hope you, too, will discover what inspires you in Freemasonry, together with
your brothers and loved ones.
Time flies, and moments deserve to be cherished. I hope you will join us at this business meeting, enjoy
the fellowship and the program offered by Wor. Donald Hayes, and celebrate the succession at the
Installation of Officers in June.
Until Thursday.
Fraternally,
Message from the West
Greetings Brethren,
I would like to invite you all to attend a truly momentous occasion at our upcoming Special
Communication. We will be passing five Entered Apprentices to the Degree of Fellowcraft. This is a
significant step in their Masonic journey, and a proud moment for Ancient York.
I have always held a deep appreciation for the Second Degree—particularly the Middle Chamber
Lecture. It is the first substantial lecture most of us take on as we progress through the chairs, and let’s
be honest—it is a challenge. It pushes you, forces you to think, and requires real effort to deliver well. I
am still working through it myself.
But that, of course, is the point, isn’t it? There is purpose behind the work. Once you truly grasp that
lecture, you have built a solid foundation—one that, in its own way, reflects the teachings of
Freemasonry. It makes everything that follows more manageable and prepares you meaningfully for the
road ahead.
As we prepare to pass these five Brothers, let us keep in mind that what we are doing matters. We are
not merely going through the motions; we are helping to shape their experience and set the tone for
their Masonic lives. Let us give them something they will carry with them long after the night is over, for
the impression we leave now may very well shape the kind of Masons they become. Thank you
brethren.
Fraternally,
Worshipful Master
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