VWBro Andy B. Singson: Untimely Demise - 17 July 2008

"Brethren

VW Andy B. Singson of Angalo 63 dropped his working tools 1:00 a.m. today, July 17, 2008.

Please pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Death is not a grim tyrant, but a kind messenger sent to translate us from this imperfect to that all perfect, glorious, and celestial lodge above, where the GAOTU forever presides.

Thank you for your aid and assistance during our hour of grief. On behalf of VW Andy's family, I like to extend our deep appreciation for your condolences and symphaties. We will be forever grateful."

VW Gerry B. Singson, PDDGM
Secretary - Angalo Lodge No 63

Pinoy Masons Worldwide would like to extend our prayers, deep symphaties and condolences to the family, brethren and friends of the late VWBro Andy B. Singson; most especially to our VWBro Gerry B. Singson.

PMW

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"No longer mourn for me when I am dead
Than you shall hear the surly sullen bell
Give warning to the world that I am fled
From this vile world, with vilest worms to dwell:

Nay if you read this line, remember not
The hand that writ it, for I love you so
That in your sweet thoughts would be forgot,
If thinking on me then should make you woe."

Sonnet LXXI William Shakespeare

Brethren:

Those who wish to join us in conferring the Masonic Last Rites to our dearly departed VW Andy B. Singson, the said conferral is scheduled on Wednesday, July 23, 2007, 7pm at his resthouse in Rosario, La Union.

Interment is 9am July 24, 2007, Thursday.

Again, on behalf of Angalo Lodge 63 and the Family of the late VW Andy B. Singson, we thank you for all the assistance, symphaties and condolences you have extended to us.

VW Gerry B. Singson, PDDGM
Secretary, Angalo Lodge No 63

Sydney World Youth Day: The Pope

Bro Gerry and Bro Louie Reyes emailed me the above picture showing The Pope, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and the current Governor General, The Honorable and Bro Michael Jeffries.

As you may or may not know, Sydney (Australia) is hosting the World Youth Day 2008, from 15 to 20 July 2008.

San Diego Fair Masonic Booth Report

"Brethren,

Finally the San Diego Fair is over. The Masonic Booth was taken down last Monday. I must admit it was expensive (gas, food was a rip off…etc) and tiring for us old folks but it was all well worth it.

I don’t have the exact stats but we did much better than last year. We gave out more Child ID’s this year, we also had more lead cards signed. For your information we were able to raise 10 Master Masons from these lead cards last year. If any of the San Diego Lodges need the ID system just give me a call or shoot me an email.

My apologies to the brethren of Southwest Lodge for the mis-communication… Opsiee... I also forgot my cell last July 4th at home (another of my mature moments).

I already locked and loaded Southwest Lodge on the last Saturday for next year's fair. My hats off to the brethren of SW Lodge and WBro Bob Astudillo for launching the Kimball DeMolay Chapter. Please support their breakfast fundraising on July 27 from 8am-1pm. Let’s start our sons, nephews etc on the right path make them join the DeMolays.

Fraternally,

Bro Joel Narciso, Coordinator

San Diego Fair Masonic Booth"

Some of the brethren taking a breather at the SD Fair Masonic Child ID Booth.

On behalf of the Child Id Committee of the Grand Lodge of California, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the presence of the following at the Masonic Child ID Booth during the San Diego Fair:

WM Fil Garcia: Sitting Master, Black Mountain Lodge #845

WM Rudy Alquero: Past Master, Black Mountain Lodge #845

Bro Bernie Gapus: Black Mountain Lodge #845

Bro Ben Cueto: Black Mountain Lodge #845

Bro Artzell Bautista: Southwest Lodge #283

Mr Sherwin Viscocho: candidate, Black Mountain Lodge #845

Mr Arnel Zapata: candidate, Black Mountain Lodge #845

Mr Alex Farfan, volunteer

Bro Joel and son, JT at the booth working on "Father's Day".

And my son JT (10 yrs old) who enjoys every Masonic endeavour that we perform. I can bet my Masonic wages that he has attended more Masonic functions... :^). He once asked me how to be a Worshipful, “you must have the Masonic hearth, humility and hard work” (which sorry to say I don’t have) . Who knows we might have the first Filipino GM of California in the making.

Bro Joel Narciso, Coordinator
San Diego Fair Masonic Booth

Black Mountain Lodge No 845 (GLC)

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Kimball DeMolay Chapter

Brethren,

I would like to thank WBro Bob Astudillo, his Lady and the Brethren of Southwest Lodge No 283 for stepping up to revive the Demolay Chapter in National City.

WBro Bob is one of the few Past Masters who after having served his Lodge, continuously makes every effort to find ways to enrich Masonic traditions. We Masons owe him a great deal of gratitude, because his efforts positively reflects on ALL of us “Masons”.

I suspect one of his secrets is his better half, who’s been always there to support him (sarap naman). Worshi! More power! I wish we have more PM’s like you, you have my 110% support!"

Fraternally,

Bro Joel Narciso, NHL #632

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

Cosme Relief Funds: Breakfast Fund Raising 9 August 2008

From an email by Bro William "Bradpans" Francia, the founding moderator of Pinoy Masons Yahoo Groups:

"Wanted all Filipino Masons, family and friends in San Diego area and vicinity. Let us get together for breakfast on 9 August 2008, 8 AM -12 PM at Southwest Lodge #283, 1140 "B" Avenue, National City, CA.

Proceeds goes to "Cosme Relief Funds" for purchasing school supplies for Sta Cruz, Zambales. In coordination with Bro Luisito Marty, incumbent Mayor and WM of Sagrada Familia Lodge.

Donation: $5 and free line dancing lessons.

For reservation and tickets: Contact: http://au.mc530.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bradpans%40cox.net or call cell 619 708 3280."

Father's Day Ceremony: July 13, 2008

"The Fathers' Day Ceremony originally scheduled last June 22, but was cancelled due to typhoon Frank, has been rescheduled on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Dad Masons, especially fathers are invited by the Masonic youth organizations (DeMolays, Rainbows and Job's Daughters) to witness the ceremony to be performed by the Rainbow Girls to honor all fathers.

It will be held at the Jose Abad Santos Hall, Grand Lodge Bldg., San Marcelino, Manila, at 2:00 p.m. on the aforementioned date. This is under the sponsorship of the Committee on Youth of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines (GLP).

Refreshments will be served after the ceremony at the Emilio Aguinaldo Hall."

(Via email by Bro Joey Redor, Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4)

Block Screening: The Dark Knight - 17 July

Brethren:

"Greetings of fraternal love and peace!

BAGONG BUHAY LODGE NO. 17 F. & A.M. under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines will sponsor the BLOCKED SCREENING of the film: The Dark Knight. It is an action-adventure movie with lead stars Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as Joker. The movie screening will be held on July 17, 2008 (Thursday), Cinema 1, 7:45 P.M. at ALABANG TOWN CENTER MALL, Brgy. Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City. Proceeds of this fundraising initiative is primarily for the benefit of “The WB Ladislao Diwa Scholarship Program for the Orphans”.

In this line, we are humbly knocking on your hearts for support and patronage. Ticket is at P500.00 each. Let us help send orphans of our fallen brethren go to school. Bring the whole family and enjoy the film knowing that we fulfilled one of our primordial obligations as Master Masons. For details, please feel free to contact Bro. Richard V. Alcantara on his mobile no. 09186619425.

We sincerely look forward to your favorable response on this noble cause. Thank you very much and may the blessings of The Great Architect of the Universe always be with us all."


Sincerely and Fraternally Yours,



(SGD) BRO. NATHANIEL S. GOLLA
Worshipful Master
Bagong Buhay Lodge # 17 MWGLP