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APRIL 2020
Making good men better in
Oviedo for 103 years!
Oviedo Masonic lodge No. 243
534 king street
P.O. box 620893
Oviedo, fl 32762
321-765-7318
Www.oviedolodge.org
Stated communication 2nd & 4th Mondays
Masonic education every Thursday
From The East
To all the Brothers of Oviedo Lodge and your respective families, This is an unprecedented time we are all currently in with many unexpected and unforeseen challenges. It is also a time where we can reconnect with the Grand Architect of the Universe as well as with our families. We will get through this but it will take a lot of focused energy and prayer to do so. With Freemasonry being currently on hold, let me convey where we currently are as a lodge. A few of our Brothers are continuing their catechism education, so that when we are able to return to our normal masonic routine, we will be able to go forward with proficiency examinations for several EAs and FCs. We will also reconvene our MM Degree practice as well as reschedule the MM Degree. As soon as I learn what our new directives from Grand Lodge will be in regards to masonic activities, I will immediately pass those along to the craft. Keep monitoring any communications via television and/or radio and continue to follow the current protocol in place set for us all by our local, state, and federal governments. In the meantime, please take care of yourselves and your families. This is where our focused attention needs to be during these most challenging times. I send my deepest condolences to those who may have lost any loved ones both near and far and send my best wishes to all who have been affected. May the Grand Architect of the Universe watch over us all and protect us from any harm. We will rise stronger and wiser when this subsides. Any questions, please reach out to me by way of email or by phone. Fraternally, Thomas J. Hildebrandt Worshipful Master Oviedo Masonic Lodge No. 243
From The West Greetings from The West, Well brothers it has been an interesting, to say the least, past 30 days for sure! As our lodge is dark per the Grand Lodge Directive, we have suspended all training and catechism returns until we are given the green light From Grand Lodge. I encourage all brothers who are currently planning on giving returns to continue their studies and if you need any help please don’t hesitate to call any of your Master Mason brothers! Our education topic for May is TBD, again based upon Grand Lodge’s approval to resume masonic activities. If there is a particular education topic you would like to see, please let me know. Please take care of yourselves and practice safety always! This too in time will end! Go in peace my brothers, come out and see your lodge sometime and don’t forget to keep watering the bamboo! Fraternally Yours, Wayne Grigsby Senior Warden
From The South
Greetings from the South!
March has come and gone, and I look forward to warmer weather so we can attend to what needs attention at the
lodge. Out of an abundance of caution, it was the order of
the Grand Lodge that we remain Dark until May and the
corona virus crisis has passed.
We currently do not have any projects that cannot wait
until after the crisis has passed. With help from W:.M:. Tomm Hildebrandt, W:. Greg Seavers, Brother James D
Nelson, we managed to organize the Ante Room before we
went dark. I thank you very much for helping me.
Even though we are dark, we are still obligated to our
charity for the month of April. The planned charity for
April is Camp Boggy Creek. It is my understanding that
our Secretary and Treasurer will make sure this is taken care of during our dark period.
Currently we do not have any planned dinners at this point. Once we return to some semblance of normalcy, I
will be setting up a special night to show our support at
Cafe Panuzzo’s.
If any Brother should find themselves in need during this
time, please do not hesitate to reach out to me so that we
may assist you in any way we can.
Please check up on our mascot Sprig. He is growing and
we will more than likely need to find a spot to prepare and
plant him on the property in the next couple of months.
May the blessing of God be upon all Brothers and your
families and I look forward to serving you this year.
Fraternally,
Wesley Marek Dolinski
Junior Warden
Secretary’s Corner
My Brothers: We've had a fairly good response so far on payment of 2020 Dues, but many Brothers are still delinquent. Please remember that we all agreed when petitioning for membership to promptly pay our lodge dues. Doing so helps to keep your lodge financially sound and keeps your lodge Secretary mentally sound. You can now pay your Dues via Credit Card on our website (www.oviedolodge.org). If you have any trouble with this, I can also help do this for you - just give me a call at (407) 619-1241, or drop by the Lodge on a Stated Communication night. If you are a Perpetual Member, please consider a timely return with your contribution to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, and/or possibly one of the other listed voluntary contributions. Also please notify me of any change of address, phone numbers, and your affiliation with any appendant Masonic organization, so we can keep your records up-to-date. Fraternally, W:. Steve Kimball Secretary, PM [email protected]
Announcements/Dates
Per Directive No. 3, the Most Worshipful Grand
Master of the State of Florida has ordered and
directed that effective 17 March 2020, all Stated and Called Communications,
Masonic meetings and events are suspended
until at least 4 May 2020.
For additional calendar events, please go to our Web-site: www.oviedolodge.org
Please make sure you are part of our Google Group and Facebook Group to receive notifications of important Lodge events! Contact an officer to be added.
Chaplain’s Corner
Brothers,
Keep our Officers and Brethren in your prayers for wisdom and guidance. Please keep the families of W:. John L. Hannah and Bro. Paul W. Schwimmer in your prayers. Alas, My Brothers! Please keep our country and it's leadership in your prayers, every day. We know that all things work together for good for those who have faith and believe in God.
“Supreme Architect of the Universe, thank you for my continued health, and the health of all of my Brethren. Amen.”
Past and Planned Charities
January - Officer Duffy Program February - Angel’s Life Foundation March - Officer Duffy Program April - Camp Boggy Creek May - South Seminole Demolay June - GM Charity/GL 1st Lady’s Project
July - Officer Duffy Program August - Williams Syndrome Association
September - Angel’s Life Foundation October - Bowl Pink November - Bahia Transportation December - Advent Health Child Life
Meals will be served on the second stat-ed communication.
Dinner will be provided by:
A Special Thanks for Café Panuzzos’ supporting
Oviedo Masonic Lodge No.243
Kuilters for Kids Kuilters is a group of individuals that have a passion for sewing and quilting. Our quilts are stitched together with love and filled with warm hugs. If you have never quilted but would like to learn, then join us and be ready to have fun as we show you how easy quilting can be. Bring a sew-ing machine, sewing tools and a lunch.
Where: Oviedo Masonic Lodge No. 243
When: 3rd Monday of each month (except July and August)
Contact: Carol Goodboe 407-423-3988
Where is Oviedo Lodge Online? Website: www.oviedolodge.org Google Groups: groups.google.com/d/forum/oviedo-masonic-lodge-243 (email [email protected] to join) Instagram: @oviedomasoniclodge243 Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/OviedoMasonicLodge243/ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1580818482246774/
Officer Duffy’s Mentoring Program To Make Donations, make checks payable to Oviedo Police Department and put Officer Duffy’s Mentoring Program in the Memo line. Give the check to W:.M:. Tomm Hildebrandt, or Treasurer W:. Greg Seavers and they will ensure it gets to Officer Duffy
April Birthdays
Apr 2nd W:. Ricky Earl Simmons Apr 2nd Joshua Daniel Vincent Apr 3rd Paul Edwin Wilson Apr 10th Gary Steven Gray Apr 12th Anthony Ray Mercado Apr 13th Joshua Joseph Budziak Apr 15th Walter Lawrence Cripps Apr 17th Jose Antonio Delgado Apr 21st Herman Lee Ingerman Apr 25th W:. Curran Anderson Hohmann
Brothers going through the degrees
Entered Apprentices Fellow Crafts Master Masons Jeffrey Ross Blakey Wascar Aquino-Nivar Danial Gabriel Arjona Frank Leo Chaput Jonathan Skylar Crews Wesley Marek Dolinski Richard Gregory Connell Robert Henry DeWitt Bailey Reynolds Glessner Brandon Robert Kelly Rickey Hines Wood Jeffre Wayne Grigsby Ralph Ramos Michael Patrick McKeen John R. Reyes James Daryl Nelson Hunter Lee Rigdon Marian Szczepanski
Petitions
Kevin Patrick Boland W:. Thomas Kent Bryson R:.W:. Thomas Landrum Chapman
Anthony Edward Fannin W:. Aldis Erik Grauds Gary Steven Gray W:. John Louis Hannah W:. Charles Gray Harper II W:. Timothy Robert Harrold
Perpetual Members Richard Michael Hewitt W:. Leon Howard W:. John Edmund Jeffers Jr James Kenneth Johnson W:. Steven Hunt McElhaney R:.W:. Robert Charles Merchant Jr
Michael John Miller Jr R:.W:. Paul Miller W:. Dale Hoston Raesly
James Roy Reed W:. Lawrence Gerald Rubright
W:. Charles Russell Shiery Jr Paul Morgan Smith Erik Carl Swanson Paul Edwin Wilson
Rita L. Brown Ill. George Goodboe
Boosters & Memorials
Paul W. Schwimmer Jr. Robert Touchette W:. Leon Howard William R Hedrick Fred M. Merckson Alvin W. Thurman
Herman Lee Ingerman Ill. George Goodboe Donald C. Loftis Fred L. McKnight R:.W:. Paul Miller
50 Year Masons
Worshipful Master Tomm Hildebrandt
Junior Deacon Hunter Rigdon
Senior Warden Wayne Grigsby
Senior Steward Jim Nelson
Junior Warden Wesley Dolinski [email protected]
Junior Steward Marion Szczepanski
Treasurer Greg Seavers, PM
Chaplain Chuck Shiery, PM
Secretary Steve Kimball, PM [email protected]
Marshal Joe Tedesco, PM
Senior Deacon Bailey Glessner [email protected]
Tyler Tim Shelton, PM
Musician
2020 Oviedo Officers * 1917 C.E. Gutteridge
* 1918 C.L. West, Sr.
* 1919 L.O. White
* 1920 C.E. West, Sr.
* 1921 T.G. Simmons
* 1922 T.G. Simmons
* 1923 V.H. Sley
* 1924 J.H. Lee
* 1925 T. Aulin
* 1926 T. Aulin
* 1927 H.T. Brown
* 1928 J.E. Partin
* 1929 R.R. Murphy
* 1930 L. P. Mills, Sr.
* 1931 F. L. Land
* 1932 A.H. Greer
* 1933 F.L. Land
* 1934 J.E. Kelsey
* 1935 L.C. Wildner
* 1936 O.H. Tanner
* 1937 J.T. McLain
* 1938 A.E. Moran
* 1939 J.A. Partin
* 1940 B.F. Ward
* 1941 T.W. Lawton
* 1942 W.E. McLane
* 1943 T.E. Partin
* 1944 F.H. Caton
* 1945 M.W. Taylor
* 1946 J.I. Malcolm
* 1947 T.A. Maxwell
* 1948 C.L. West, Jr.
* 1949 N.R. Greer
* 1950 K.R. Allen
* 1951 E.G. Wolfram
* 1952 A.L. Rutberg
* 1953 L.V. Hart
* 1954 H.L. Gale
* 1955 W.P. Baker
* 1956 A.G. Allen
* 1957 J.D. Thomas
* 1958 R.A. Cameron, IV
* 1959 D.H. Jackson
* 1960 R.W. Alford
* 1961 R.H. Noegel
* 1962 R.H. Noegel
1963 R.M. Steinmetz
* 1964 D.C. Johnson
* 1965 J.R. Grant
* 1966 R.A. Cameron, IV
* 1967 B.A. Johnson
* 1968 D.G. Witt
* 1969 J.C. Crumleu
* 1970 J.A. Church
* 1971 F. Stumpf
* 1972 F.E. Myers
* 1973 J.A. Taylor
1974 D.C Loftis
* 1975 H.H. Jones, Jr.
* 1976 Willie M. Ellison
* 1977 Garold Atwood
* 1978 Henry McLaulin, III
1979 John A. Strykul
1980 Leon Howard
* 1981 Ernest N. Spikes
* 1982 David H. Greer
* 1983 Wilbur Alexander
1984 David A. Spikes
* 1985 L. Scott Grant, Jr.
* 1986 Henry O. Whittier
1987 Ivan C. Zorn
1988 Richard Caldwell
* 1989 John Paul Ritchie
1990 Dale H. Raesly
1991 Don L. Fuchs Jr.
1992 Sidney L. Poff
1993 Joel N. Fixx, II
1994 Thomas Chapman
* 1995 John Werner
1996 Robert Merchant
* 1997 Thom H. Doran
1998 Thomas Mumea
1999 Thomas Bryson
2000 Steven McElhaney
* 2001 Larry Humphreys
2002 Dana L. Fredey
* 2003 John L. Hannah
* 2004 George C. King
2005 Aldis Grauds
2006 Larry Rubright
2007 Chuck Shiery
2008 James E. Black
2009 Chuck Harper
2010 Ricky Simmons
2011 John Jeffers
2012 Steve Kimball
2013 Tim Harrold
2014 Steve Kimball
2015 Curran Hohmann
2016 Tim Brehm
2017 Tim Shelton
2018 Greg Seavers
2019 Joe Tedesco
Oviedo Past Masters
* Deceased
Masonic Stories/Information
A Nice Masonic Story
A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes
over and they discover that they are "Brothers". The salesman is concerned as he has an
important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my
car, I will call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment" Off goes
the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but unfortunately the car is awaiting a
part which won’t arrive until the next morning. "It's not a problem," says the Farmer, "use
my telephone and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and
I'll see that the car is done first thing!" The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and
they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps
soundly and when he awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go. After a full English
breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality. As he and the farmer walk to
his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help
me because I am a Mason?" "No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason"
Travel well my Brothers.
