SGTS 296 Brekky Fund Raising: 1 May

VW Sirs, Worshipful Sir and Brethren,


Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296 of San Diego, California cordially invites you to our Brakfast Fundraising on May 01, 2011 at SGTS Masonic Hall. Please see details below, thank you.

Fraternally,

Carding Edra, PM
SGTS 296
San Diego, CA

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To all Worshipful Sirs, Brethren, members and friends, you are all invited to a hearty breakfast at:

Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge # 296

BREAKFAST FUND RAISING EVENT

WHEN: SUNDAY, May 1, 2011

TIME: 7:00 AM UNTIL NOON

Buffet Style

MENU INCLUDES: EGGS , PANCAKES, BACON, SAUGAGE (Longanisa), HAM, CEREAL,
TOAST, JAM & BUTTER, COFFEE, TEA AND ASSORTED JUICES..SPECIAL FRIED RICE & FRIED FISH!!

DONATION: $7.OO ADULTS

KIDS UNDER 7 FREE

SGTS Dinner Concert: 13 Nov

Worshipful Sirs, Brethren, Sisters and friends,

Please join us on our Fund Raising Dinner-Concert event on November 13, 2009, 6:30 PM, Friday at Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge Masonic Temple.

Please see above poster for more information.

Carding M. Edra, PM

SGTS 296

San Diego, CA

SGTS 296 Past Master's Night 2009

"Men In Black" - Past Masters. The Brother in white is the newly raised Bro Michael Rabuco.

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

I just want to thank all the Past Masters and Brethren who attended and assisted us during our Past Master Night last month. It was well attended and the ceremony was well prepared and well done by the "Men In Black". Shirts for the PM were provided by the Lodge.

On behalf of the Master, WB Romy Quinto and the officers and members of the Lodge, thank you very much.

Fraterbally,

Carding Edra, PM

SGTS 296 San Diego, CA

SGTS 296 Hiram Awardee 2009

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Join me in congratulating WBro Ben Billena, PM (Past Potentate-Al Bahr Shrine, San Diego) for his selection as the Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge 296's Hiram Award recipient for the Masonic Year 2009.

WBro Ben, you really deserve this prestigious award. Your hard work, contributions and dedication to the Craft and to the Lodge can not be measured. Well done my Brother, again, congratulations.

Carding Edra, PM
Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296
San Diego, CA

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"The Hiram Award is an award presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor other than being Master of the Lodge that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge.

The award consists of a Certificate and a Medallion. The Medallion has the Square and Compass with the letter G in the center all of which are encircled with a Laurel Wreath. Around this are the words "Hiram Award, Dedicated Service." The back of the Medallion has a representation of the Seal of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California."

According to Bro Walter L. Kemmerer, long time member of Los Angeles Harbor (formerly San Pedro) Lodge No. 332; Consultant to the Grand Lodge Film and Ceative Projects Committee and the originator of Hiram Award:

"The first Hiram Award was presented by Worshipful Vern L. Belcher at San Pedro Lodge No. 332 F. & A.M. on February 8, 1964. The recipient was Past Master, 1932, Andrew D. Miller, Jr. It was held in the lodge room for Master Masons only.

"The question arises as to who shall receive the highest award Grand Lodge and Blue Lodge can bestow upon a brother. The answer is a worthy Master Mason. How many should a lodge have in one year? The answer is one per year. It should never be a secret presentation.

"Also, the candidate must be notified once he has been selected to receive the Hiram Award so that he can invite his friends and relatives. Some have traveled from the [US] East Coast to attend a presentation. There was a case where two sisters and a brother came from the East Coast to see their brother receive the award and they had not seen him for 32 years.

"There shall never be more than one Hiram Award presented in one evening and no other presentation should be made. Positively, never two or three at the same time. In one case we heard of a lodge having eight in one evening. Remember, brethren, this is a solemn event and when you have more than one you take away from the very reason you are honoring a brother with the greatest award his lodge can give - it is his night and his night alone."

SGTS 296 Past Master's Night: 17 July

Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296,

Free and Accepted Mason of California

Cordially invites you to our

Annual Past Master's Night

On Friday, 17 July, 2009 (1830) 6:30 PM

Conferral for Brother Michael T Rabuco

To the Sublime Degree of Master Mason

At Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge Masonic Temple

3795 Utah Street, San Diego, CA. 92104

Attires: Past Masters; Black shoes, black pants and SGTS Polo/Golf Shirts

(Provided by the Lodge)

All others: Black Suits or Barong Tagalog

Romy Quinton, PM Worshipful Master

Bong Panetta, PM Senior Warden

George Milieus, Junior Warden

Refreshment and fellowship follows in the Dining Hall

For further information and shirt's sizes: Contact Carding Edra, PM.

Posted by: Alfonso Farinas

Bro Richard Benavides: Dropped Working Tools - 14 Dec 2008

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Brother Richard "Dick" Benavides of Silver Gate-Three Stars (SGTS) Lodge No 296 of San Diego, CA has dropped his working tools last December 14, 2008.

His family are requesting a Masonic Service. Brethren, please come and show your support and last respect to our departed Brother. For those unable to come, please pray/give a moment of silence to our departed Brother Richard. May He Rest in Peace!!!

Viewing is scheduled for 12 to 5 pm, Saturday, December 20th

Masonic Memorial Service Schedule:

When: December 20, 2008, 12 PM (1200)

Where: El Camino Mortuary and Memorial Park

5600 Carrol Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92121 (858-453-2121)

Thank you and God Bless.

Fraternaly,

Carding Edra, WM
SGTS 296, San Diego, Ca

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Brethren,

Brother Richard Benavidez has dropped his working tools. Masonic service will be held on Sat., Dec. 20, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the El Camino Memorial Park.

Posted by Bro Rey San Diego

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We extend to the bereaved relatives and friends of Bro Dick Benavidez our sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. May he rest in peace...

"It is not how long you live that counts but it is how you enjoy your life!!!

William Rabara "bradpans" Francia
Pinatubo Lodge #52, San Narciso, Zambales
South West lodge #283, National City, CA
Hometown: Sto Nino San Felipe, Zambales
Current location: San Diego, CA

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Please extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of Bro Benavides. May he rest in peace.

Fraternally & Sincerely,

Larry De Vera, WM
SWL #283 National City

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Our prayers for Bro Richard Benavides, and sincere condolences and deepest symphaty for his family and friends. May he rest in peace!

Pinoy Masons Worldwide

Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge No 296: Installation of Officers - 27 Dec 2008

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

On behalf of all the Officers and members of Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge No 296 of San Diego, Ca, we cordially invite you and your family to our:

9th Annual Installation of Officers on December 27, 2008, 1600 (4:00 PM, Saturday)

at Silver Gate - Three Stars Temple, 3795 Utah St, San Diego, CA 92104.

Refreshments and Fellowship immediately follows in the Ballroom of SGTS Temple.

Happy Holidays to all!!!

Fraternally,

Carding M. Edra, WM
SGTS 296, San Diego, CA

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Mabuhay at mataus-pusong pagbati sa mga kuyang 2009 lodge officers saan mang sulok ng ating daigdig. Nawa'y maging makabuluhan para sa inyo at sa mga kapatid sa lodge ang inyong panunungkulan. Mabuhay kayo mga kapatid.

Bro. Paul Santos
Verity Lodge No. 59, F&AM of Washington
Current Location: Kent, WA
Hometown: Mandaluyong City

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Our congratulations to the new set of officers of Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge No 296 [San Diego, Ca, GLC].

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Bro Regalado Francisco Drops Working Tools: 2 July 2008

"Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

Brother Regalado Francisco of Okinawa Lodge No 118, under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, has dropped his working tools last July 02, 2008.

His Widow, family and friends requested this morning a Masonic Service for our Brother. Masonic Service will be given by Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296 of San Diego at Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway St. Chula Vista, CA, tonight, 7PM, (Jul 08, 2008).

Sorry for the short notice. Brethren, please let's give a "Moment of Silence" to our Departed Brother. May he rest in Peace......

Thank you and God Bless.

Fraternaly,

Bro Carding Edra, WM
SGTS Lodge 296 San Diego, CA 92104"

Our deepest condolences and our prayers to Bro Regalado Francisco's widow, family and friends for their loss.

Pinoy Masons Worldwide

Ill WBro Ben Billena: 1st Filipino Potentate of Al Bahr Shrine

In an email received from Bro Fred Marty of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296, San Diego, California (Grand Lodge of California); he announced a get-together celebration in honor of Ill Sir WBro Ben Billena "for becoming the first Filipino Potentate of Al Bahr Shrine in San Diego and to celebrate his birthday as well."

The celebrations was spearheaded by the members of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296, which was held at Bro Jim Padilla's residence last Sunday noon, 25 May.

Our birthday wishes to Ill Sir Ben Billena and our heartfelt congratulations for a much deserved honor.

The Al Bahr Shrine, located in San Diego, California, according to their website has the mission "... to combine friendship, family and fraternity with social activities and to provide support, both monetarily and by volunteer service to the "Worlds Greatest Philanthropy", the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children."

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WBro Ernest V Arellano, PM - Drops Working Tools: 15 May 2008

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

WB Ernest V Arellano, Past Master of Silver Gate Three Stars #296, San Diego had dropped his working tools last Thursday (15 May 2008).

He was the Master of the Lodge in 1992. A very active member, always in the Lodge during degree conferrals, fund raising events, picnics, community/masonic events and support all the Lodge's programs. His last visit in the Lodge was during our Past Master Night where he was the Junior Warden. The Lodge and the Brethren will surely missed him.

Brethren, let's give a "Moment of Silence" to our departed Brother. May he Rest In Peace!!!

Viewing schedules:

Place: Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave, San Diego (Off I - 805) Tel: (619) 264-3131

Dates: May 21 & 22 (Wednesday and Thursday) 5PM - 9PM

Masonic Service: 6 PM, May 22, 2008 : Greenwood Chapel, Masonic Service will be given by WB Freddie Pareja, Marshall is WB Joe Dano, Chaplain WB Bong Paynita.

Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge is collecting donation for the family.

Thank you.

Fraternally,

Carding Edra, WMSGTS #296

So Mote It Be!

Our prayers and deepest condolences to the friends, and especially to the relatives of WBro Ernest V. Arellano. May he truly rest in peace!

Pinoy Masons Worldwide

100th Conferral and Military Night: 25 April

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

On behalf of the Officers and Members of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge No 296 of San Diego, I would like to invite you to our 100th Conferral of the Sublime Degree of Master Mason to Brother Christopher Toft this April 25, 2008.

Since the merging of Silver Gate Lodge and Three Stars Lodge in Sept 2000, we will be raising our 100th Master Mason. This will also be our Military Night in honor of our active and retired Military Brothers.

Attire: Active and Retired Military- Military Uniform (Dress Blues) Civilian: Business Suit.

Venue: Silver Gate Three Stars Masonic Temple, 3795 Utah St, San Diego, CA 92104.

The Lodge will be open at 1830 (6:30 PM).

Refreshment and fellowship will immediately follow after the ceremony.

Thank you for your support.

Fraternally,

Bro Carding Edra, WM 2008
SGTS Lodge No 296

Congratulations to the Officers and Members of Silver Gate Three Stars Lodge, especially to its Worshiful Master, WBro Carding Edra and 100th Master Mason, Bro Christopher Toft.

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Past Masters' Night: Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge No 296; 14 March

Worshipful Sirs and Brethren,

On behalf of all the Officers and members of Silver Gate- Three Stars Lodge No. 296, of San Diego, CA. I would like to invite you to our Annual Past Masters' Night.


PAST MASTERS' NIGHT
14 March 2008, 6:30 PM
Silver Gate - Three Stars Lodge Temple,
3795 Utah Street, San Diego, CA 92104.


We will be raising Bro William Martinez to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Lodge will be open by the Lodge Officers at 6:30 PM and will turn over to the Past Masters for the ceremony.

Fellowship and refreshments after the ceremony.

Fraternally,

WB Carding Edra
SGTS #296- Master