Brethren,

As summer begins to wind down, I hope all of our Brothers and their families have had the opportunity to enjoy time together.

We recently enjoyed our annual Steak Fry and Family Picnic at the Masonic Youth Center in Buttonwoods. It was a wonderful day of fellowship, good food, and time spent with our Masonic family.

Our officers and I are also diligently working on our ritual as we prepare for next month and for our Entered Apprentice Degree in October. I appreciate the time and effort our officers continue to put into their work, and I look forward to seeing that dedication reflected in the Lodge.

We have also been invited to observe the Boots to Briefcases memorial ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in Oakland Beach, near the seawall, and is scheduled to begin promptly at 10:28 a.m. and continue until noon. As we mark this solemn anniversary and remember those whose lives were lost and forever changed that day, I encourage any Brother who is available to attend and show our support. 

As always, I look forward to seeing you in Lodge and continuing our year together in the spirit of Faith, Hope and Charity.

W∴ William C. Gouge
Master, St. Johns No. 1 Providence