Wednesday, September 24, 2008

VWBro Arsenio P. Reyes Drops Working Tools: 20 Sept 2008

"Brethren,

VW Bro Arsenio P. Reyes, a Past Master of Labong Lodge No. 59, dropped his working tools last September 20, 2008 at the age of 97.

His remains lie in state at Solace Chapel, Arlington Memorial Chapels Inc. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City.

Masonic Funeral Rites : Tentatively set on Friday, September 26, 2008 , 8 PM.

Interment : September 27, 2008 ; 9 AM Mass; La Loma Catholic Cemetery.

Let us pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Fraternally and sincerely,

Bro. Benito K. Tan
Labong Lodge No.59
Lodge Perla Del Oriente 1034 S. C.
Wenceslao Trinidad Mem. Lodge No.365"

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide sent its condolences to the family and friends of VW Bro Arsenio P. Reyes.

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"Kuyang Ben,

Please extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of VW Reyes.

May he rest in peace with GAOTU celestial lodge above.

Fraternally,

Ben Billena PM
Silver Gate Three Stars # 296, San Diego, CA."

M H Del Pilar DeMolay Chapter Resurrected

As a senior DeMolay. DeMolays and DeMolay Chapter are close to my heart. Below is an email from senior DeMolay, Bro Joel Manuel:

Posted by: "Joel Manuel" Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:18 am (PDT)

"I would like to congratulate the Advisory Council of M. H. Del Pilar Chapter, Order of DeMolay, sponsored by Malolos Lodge # 46, F. and A. M. for a successful Initiatory Degree conferral, last Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 to 29 petitioners led by Boyet Arellano, JW Eman Mateo, Reggie Cabauatan, Moy Crisostomo, WM Bobot Andres, Bong Alarcon, Dennis Florcruz, Penny Calalang, and Raymund Florcruz.

The realization of our dreams to re-institute M H Del Pilar is now at hand. This is all because of your efforts! Special mention to the untiring work and labor of love of Kuyang Reggie Cabauatan, Moy Crisostomo, Kuyang JW Eman Mateo. Great job po!

Also to the Mother's Club led by its president, Mom Nikki Mateo. Thank you po.

To the officers and members of the Loyalty Chapter, Order of DeMolay who performed the ceremony led by MC Kristofer Sanggalang, SC Brian Javier, to their JC; which for now his names escapes me (sorry po), PMC Jovert Lee Pudan and Bunny Nuevo and the others which are too many to mention. Gentlemen, good job and good form!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wag magsasawa sa pagtulong gentlemen. Salamat, salamat! We could not have done it without you. The ceremony was very solemn and excellently executed.

To all the brothers and atengs who were there, thank you! Ang dami lang talagang pumunta so I can't remember who you all are but it would not be successful without you! Thanks.

To the newly intiated DeMolays of M H Del Pilar, Congratulations! May your light so shine upon men that they may see your good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven.

Sorry sa pang Emmy na speech (-:Demolay Degree, Oct. 5. See you there!"

Joel Manuel,
Malolos :: # 46 F. and A. M. MWGLP
Luzon Yorkrite No. 1
M. H. Del Pilar Chapter, IOD

Friday, September 19, 2008

Raising: Bro Ronald Laganzon: 19 Sept

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Silver Gate Three Stars lodge No 296 of San Diego, CA, will raise Bro Ronald Laganzon to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason this Friday, 19 September 2008.

Please come, join and support us. Lodge will be open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments and fellowship will follow after the Lodge closed. Thank you.

Bro Carding Edra, WM
SGTS 296, San Diego, CA