Worshipful Master

Bro. Mark Crossley

I hold in my hand a little scrap of paper 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches in size. It is of no intrinsic worth, not a bond, not a check or receipt for valuables, yet it is my most priceless possession. It is my membership card in a Masonic Lodge.

It tells me that I have entered into a spiritual kinship with my fellow Masons to practice charity in word and deed; to forgive and forget the faults of my brethren; to hush the tongues of scandal and innuendo; to care for the crippled, the hungry and the sick, and to be fair and just to all mankind.

It tells me that no matter where I may travel in the world, I am welcome to visit a place where good fellowship prevails among brothers and friends.

It tells me that my loved ones, my home, and my household are under the protection of every member of this great Fraternity, who have sworn to defend and protect mine as I have sworn to defend and protect theirs.

It tells me that should I ever be overtaken by adversity or misfortune through no fault of my own, the hands of every Mason on the face of the earth will be stretched forth to assist me in my necessities.

And finally, it tells me that when my final exit from the stage of life has been made, there will be gathered around my lifeless body, friends and brothers who will recall to mind my virtues, though they be but few, and will forget my faults, though they may be many.

It tells me that, and a great deal more, this little card, and makes me proud yet humble, that I can possess this passport into a society of friends and brothers that are numbered in the millions.

SO MOTE IT BE !!

Web Master

 

Bro. Bill Kledas

 

montrosemasons@q.com

Montrose Masonic Lodge #63

 

Making Good Men Better

Montrose Lodge 63

187 Rose Lane

Montrose, CO  81401

 

Email:  montrosemasons@q.com

Alternate Contact Information

Bro. Bill Nickell, Senior Warden

970 / 252-0616

 

From The East

Greetings Brethren

 

Our Masonic year is well under way. I want to thank every one for helping out while I was gone. It looks to be a very busy time for us over the next several months. Several of the brothers took the food service class recently so we can begin selling food at upcoming community events. We also have the yard sale coming up so clean out the garages and attics.

 

The Montrose Masonic web site is great. The calendar of events is just what we have needed for some time. I am always forgetting my notebook to write down the dates.

 

As I travel frequently, I always make sure I have my dues card with me and check to see if there is a lodge meeting during my visits to other areas. My visits to other lodges are always the highlight of an otherwise mundane business trip. I found this article (BELOW) on Masonic dues cards. I think you will like it.

 

Fraternally

 

Mark Crossley W.M.

 The Masonic Dues Card