MWSA District No. 108 - Issue No. 36
December 2021
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District Service Team
Your District Service Team is here to assist our Lodges in any way they can. Pictured from left to right: Past Master Albert Davis, District Education Officer, R:.W:. David Berndt, District Deputy Grand Master, Past Master Cody Cockroft, District Instructor, & Past Master Carter Sharbrough, District Communications Officer
MWSA Vision
EXCELLENCE BY VIRTUE: Lead with our HEARTS; Think with our HEADS; Work with our HANDS
MWSA Mission Statement
Through education and in consequence of our streamlined focus in pursuit of Masonic excellence, Masonic District No. 108 will work in harmony as a common mass to reinforce our District Lodges in support of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Contained in this Issue
President's Message
Called from Labor
Miracle on Morton Street - Saturday 4 December 2021
Waller Lodge No. 808 Visit from Santa - 10 December 2021
Morton Lodge Cornerstone Leveling - Monday 13 December 2021
Waller Lodge Clay Shoot - Saturday 2 April 2022
Upcoming Degrees/Proficiency Exams
District 108 Upcoming Stated Meetings
Personal History & Funeral/Memorial Service Planning Guide
Lodge Suspense Dates
Kumntakit Grotto
Fun Facts
New app from the Grand Lodge of Texas
MWSA Business Meeting Rotation Schedule
Morton Lodge History Book
Other Upcoming Events
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay
Newsletter Archive
"Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame."
- Benjamin Franklin
President's Message
Brethren,
This is my last message of the year as your MWSA District No. 108 President. It has been my honor to serve you and I could not have been successful without you and my fellow MWSA Officers.
We have had many opportunities for learning more about Masonry and becoming a better edifice for our families, friends, co-workers, and most importantly, the Great Architect of the Universe.
I have grown over the year and my hope is that you have grown as well. I know the MWSA will continue to have the best educational programs available and will host workshops such as the Briscoe Workshop held recently at Katy Lodge led by Past Master Albert Davis, District Education Officer. Thank you to Brother Davis for conducting the program and to Katy Lodge for hosting.
I look forward to working with our new officers next year and hopefully generating new ideas and educational opportunities for you.
Last ly, I pray that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a new year filled with enjoyment, great health, and love.
God Bell You,
Brother John Bradley
Called from Labor
Miracle on Morton Street - Saturday 4 December 2021
Morton Lodge will be selling chili, nachos, frito pie, sausages, and raffle tickets to support their charitable activities on Saturday 4 December 2021 during Miracle on Morton Street. We will also be giving tours of the Lodge. Come out, grab a snack, and join us for some fellowship!
Waller Lodge No. 808 - Visit from Santa
Friday 10 December 2021
Cornerstone Leveling - Monday 13 December 2021
Morton Lodge will be opened, followed by a representation of the Grand Lodge of Texas, on Monday 13 December 2021 for the purpose of leveling the cornerstone for the new fire station in Fulshear. The lodge building will be opened by 7:30 AM for fellowship. See the letter below for additional information. Please come out to support Morton Lodge in this endeavor.
Invitation to lodges.pdf
Waller Lodge Clay Shoot - Saturday 2 April 2022
Waller Lodge will be hosting a clay shoot on Saturday 2 April 2022. For more information, click on the flyer to the left.
Upcoming Degrees/Proficiency Exams
Rosenberg Lodge No. 881 Master Mason's Degree
Wednesday 8 December 2021
District No. 108 Upcoming Stated Meetings
Personal History & Funeral/Memorial Service Planning Guide
As was discussed at the MWSA Business Meeting held on 27 April 2021, attached below is the Memorial Service Planning Guide that is provided for the use of Brothers by the Grand Lodge of Texas. We plan to do a more in-depth presentation on this guide before the end of the Masonic Year.
funeral_guide.pdf
Lodge Suspense Dates
December 28 – Proxy Certificates are due to the GS Office NLT December 28 (Art. 4). You should always appoint a Proxy (in case of an emergency) but he would not vote if any of the top three officers were available. Remember, each Brother can have no more than four votes. Therefore, a sitting Worshipful Master cannot be proxy for another Lodge.
Kumntakit Grotto
Kumntakit Grotto was instituted on Saturday 27 March 2021 at Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141 and began by initiating nearly 40 new members and installing its new Officers. The Officers and members of the new Grotto represent several of our District Lodges, bringing our Lodges closer together.
Fun Facts
Ever wonder about the Masons involved in the government of the Republic of Texas?
New App from the Grand Lodge of Texas
The Grand Lodge of Texas has just launched a new app! It contains copies of the current law book and monitor, as well as several years worth of Briscoe Workshops. It can also serve as a communications tool between Brothers. You may find the links to the app below:
Apple App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/tx-mason/id1532889175
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gltx.app
MWSA Business Meeting Rotation Schedule
Please click the image to see the rotation schedule for MWSA Business Meetings through 2022.
Morton Lodge History Book
Morton Lodge has completed the third edition of the book on its history. Copies may be purchased from Past Master Cody Cockroft for $20.
Lodge Study Nights
Are you interested in attending a Study Night? Please join us for the following evenings of fellowship and study:
Mondays - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Morton Lodge No. 72
Mondays - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Waller Lodge No. 808
Mondays - 6:30 PM - Katy Lodge No. 1439
Mondays - 7:00 PM - Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141
Wednesday - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Rosenberg Lodge No. 881
Wednesdays - 7:00 PM - Sugar Land Lodge No. 1141
If your Lodge holds a Study Night that is not listed, please let us know so that we may include it here and get the word out to more Brothers!
Other Upcoming Events
Below you will find dates for upcoming events around Masonic District #108, along with other Masonic events in our area. Full calendars for events around District #108 may be found at the District #108 website by clicking the button below this list.
Wed, Dec 1, 2021 - Matagorda Lodge #7 Stated Meeting
*Thu, Dec 2, 2021 - Brookshire Lodge #1066 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
Mon, Dec 6, 2021 - Park Place Commandery #106 Stated Conclave - 6:30 PM
*Tue, Dec 7, 2021 - Katy Lodge #1439 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
Tue, Dec 7, 2021 - Waller O.E.S. Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Wed, Dec 8, 2021 - North Houston Chapter & Council Stated Meeting @ Melrose Lodge - 6:30 PM
*Thu, Dec 9, 2021 - Hempstead Lodge #749 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
Fri, Dec 10, 2021 - Ruthven Commandery #2 Stated Conclave @ Holland Lodge - 6:30 PM
Sat, Dec 11, 2021 - Melrose Commandery #109 Stated Conclave @ Melrose Lodge - 6:30 PM
Mon, Dec 13, 2021 - Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay Stated Meeting @ Sugar Land Lodge - 7:00 PM
*Tue, Dec 14, 2021 - Morton Lodge #72 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
*Tue, Dec 14, 2021 - Waller Lodge #808 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 - Sugar Land OES Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 - Westside Assembly No. 233, International Order of Rainbow for Girls @ Katy Loge - 7:00 PM
Thu, Dec 16, 2021 - Houston Valley Scottish Rite Stated Meeting - 6:00 PM
Thu, Dec 16, 2021 - Katy OES Stated Meeting - 6:30 PM
Fri, Dec 17, 2021 - Houston Commandery #95 Stated Conclave @ Conroe Lodge - 6:30 PM
*Sat, Dec 18, 2021 - Pleasant Hill Lodge #380 STATED MEETING - 11:00 AM - Called Dark for the month of December*
*Mon, Dec 20, 2021 - Sugar Land Lodge #1141 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
*Tue, Dec 21, 2021 - Rosenberg Lodge #881 STATED MEETING - 6:30 PM*
Mon, Dec 27, 2021 - Fort Bend Commandery #74 Stated Conclave @ Rosenberg Lodge - 6:30 PM
Tue, Dec 28, 2021 - Westside Assembly No. 233, International Order of Rainbow for Girls @ Katy Loge - 7:00 PM
The full Google Calendars for District No. 108 may be found on the MWSA website.
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay
Imperial Chapter, Order of DeMolay was set to work on Saturday 31 August 2019. DeMolay is a wonderful organization for young men from 12-21 years of age. It strives to teach virtues and help young men grow into responsible and committed members of society.
You can learn more about DeMolay here: http://www.texasdemolay.com/what-is-demolay/#
If you know anyone who may be interested in membership at Imperial Chapter, please have them contact Matt Woodard, Chapter Advisor at chapteradvisor@imperialdemolay.com.
MWSA Newsletter Archive
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