NEW CARLISLE MASONIC TEMPLE

2016

110 S. Main St. New Carlisle, Ohio 45344

Editor: Jay Maxwell - 937-864-1747

Website: www.newcarlisle100.com

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NEW CARLISLE LODGE NO. 100 F.& A.M.

Steven Raiff, W.M. 408-6488

HAPPY 80+
BIRTHDAY

Jay Maxwell, Secy. 864-1747

17th Annual Community Recognition

And Family Night Dinner
MAY 11 @ 6:30 P.M.

New Carlisle Lodge will host a Masonic Family Night,

Wednesday May 11 with a free dinner at 6:30 p.m. and we
Robert M. Barnhart - 96
cordially invite all to attend. The evening activities will be
Willis Boitnott - 91
devoted to honoring our Ladies, widows of deceased brethren,
Robert E. L. Hogan - 89
presentation of The Community Builders Award to a deserving
resident of our community to show our appreciation for their
Billy J. McCreary - 88
outstanding efforts and contributions to our community. We will
Harold Jordon - 81
also recognize exemplary service by a youth in the Tecumseh,
Bethel, and Northwestern School Districts.
NEW CARLISLE
There is no charge for the dinner but reservations are
MASONIC ASSOCIATION
Helmut Schuster, Pres. 244-2895
required. Doors open at 6:00 for a social period, dinner
Chuck Nessle, Treas.
315-5260
served at 6:30
Our next meeting is May 25 at 7 PM. This is an opportunity for us to recognize and show our
All Masons are welcome.
appreciation to all those who have contributed, in so many ways,
to the welfare of our fraternity of Freemasonry and our
Community sources of pride and achievement.
NEW CARLISLE CRAFT CLUB
Roger Thornbury, Pres. 845-9565
Curtis Hamlin, Secy 304-638-4387

May 05 @ 7:00 PM Stated Meeting

IN

Bring your family and friends and join us for this evening of good
food and fellowship. Please contact Helmut Schuster 244-2895
(helm.schuster@gmail.com)or Jay Maxwell 864-1747
(jmax580@aol.com) for reservations on or before May 7.

MEMORIAM

Robert E. Sigler
November 30, 1925 - March 20, 2016

Brother Sigler (90) was raised June 6,

1975 and continued his membership
in New Carlisle Lodge for 40 years.
He was also a member of New
Carlisle Chapter #57, RAM.

A. Craig Robinson
March 26, 1943 - April 9, 2016

Brother Robinson (73) was raised

April 20, 2013 and continued his
membership in New Carlisle Lodge
for 3 years.

May 04 @ 7:00 Officer Meeting

May 05 @ 7:00 Craft Club
May 08 Mothers Day
May 11 @ 6:30 Community Recognition and Family Night
May 12 @ 7:00 Lodge Stated Meeting
May 14 @ 9 AM Wardens Training - Mt. Olivet #226
May 16 @ 7:30 Ninth Masonic District Meeting -Chandler #138
May 18 @ Noon - Newsletter info deadline
May 25 @ 7:00 New Carlisle Masonic Association
May 30 Memorial Day
June 11 @ 5 -7 PM Strawberry Festival - New Carlisle Lodge
June 12 @ 10 AM Ohio Masonic Home Day - OMH
June 24 @ 6:00 Ohio Special Olympics - OSU Campus

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NEW CARLISLE CHAPTER 57,R.A.M

William Berry, E.H.P.
845-8774
Ranold Seymour, Secy
462-9044

NEW CARLISLE COUNCIL 143 R.& S.M.

Ranold Seymour, I.M.
462-9044
Timothy Holiga, Secy
286-0132

A MESSAGE FOR MASTER MASONS

33rd OHIO MASONIC HOME DAY

Ohio Masonic Home Day - a day for
the whole family to enjoy - will be
held on Sunday, June 12th.
Worship Service will begin at 10 am
in the Auditorium. Food venders will
open at 11 am.
This year's festivities will include a
concert and parade, times to be
announced soon.

Freemasonry
A Way
Of Life
Freemasonry is the oldest,
largest and most widely
recognized fraternal
organization in the World.
Founded in London, England in
1717, its current worldwide
membership totals 3 million
members, 1.2 million of which
are in North America. With
86,733 Masons and 488 local
Lodges, Ohio has one of the
largest Masonic memberships of
any state in the country.

Last month we discussed that particular branch of Masonry known as the York
Rite and its importance to Master Masons in their pursuit of more light and
knowledge in Freemasonry. This month we will direct our attention to that branch
of Masonry known as the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Scottish Rite includes
the degrees from the Fourth to the Thirty-third, inclusive. The structure of the
degrees are divided into four coordinate bodies: the Lodge of perfection-4th
through 14th degrees are commonly called the ineffable (not to be expressed in
words) degrees, which provides scenes and characters that recall and amplify the
three symbolic degrees; The Council, Princes of Jerusalem-14th and 15th degrees
teach lessons using settings based upon the ancient captivity of the Hebrews and
the building of the second Temple; The Chapter of Rose Croix-17th and 18th are the
spiritual heart of Scottish Rite and emphasize a new law that the only lasting
Temple is in the soul and hearts of man; The Consistory includes the 19th through
the 32nd degrees, which portray memorable lessons that range in settings from the
days of chivalry through the 20th century; The 33 degree is conferred by the
Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Unites States of America,
and is by invitation only. Scottish Rite Masonry uses extensive drama and allegory
to emphasize the moral teachings and philosophical messages of its degrees in an
attempt to provide a better understanding of Freemasonry and the basic principles
found in Symbolic Lodge Masonry. As we can see, Masonry is made up of many
branches or organizations, but just like the tree of knowledge each branch is
significant in its own right, that is, improvement of ones self-obtaining all the light
which Masonry has to give-of enjoying, to the fullest, Masonic fellowship and
brotherhood-of being able to know and intelligently discuss all that Ancient Craft
Masonry has bequeathed us-of finishing all the lessons and great body of work
which our Ancient brethren instituted with such great care. In conclusion then, we
should never be content with only half the story. Our lives should be focused on
personal growth and development, which is filled with rich relationships, which
benefit others, which helps to make the world better, and which focuses a mans
attention on his inner growth-through the work of Masonry.

CHAPTER AWARDS
Ranold Seymour was honored at the Sixth Capitular District Awards program on
Sunday 17 April by receiving the Sojourners award for his extensive travel and
participation in the activities of the various chapters throughout the district. New
Carlisle Chapter was also honored by receiving the 2015-2016 Most Outstanding
Chapter award for our District. The Chapter and Council will elect officers for the
2016-17 Capitular and Cryptic year at the May 17th stated meeting, and dues are
due by May 31, 2016. We always encourage attendance of our membership at all
our meetings throughout the year but the annual meeting and election of officers
should be of the utmost importance to our members. Please make an effort to
support your chapter and its officers!
May 17 @ 7:00 PM Chapter/Council Stated Meeting - Election of Officers