FROM THE EAST

Brethren,

        While I know we all have been impacted by COVID-19 to some degree, some more
so than others, we have been blessed in that no one from our Lodge has been
reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus. So that we can do our small
part to keep that so and given that the restrictions for having face-to-face masonic
functions have not been lifted, we will again hold a Zoom conference call in lieu of
our Stated Meeting. Doug (SW) has sent out an email with the login details for
that night and others throughout the months to come that provides links to other
masonic education offerings as he hears of them.
Over the summer we had planned two fundraiser activities [a 50/50 Raffle at a
FisherCats baseball game and our annual entry control efforts at the Loudon
NASCAR races] but both have fallen victims to COVID-19 precautions and will not
take place. The only remaining fundraiser we still have planned is our 2nd Annual
Masonic Yard Sale set for Saturday, Sept 12th which is a week before the Pelham
Old Home Days events. As we get closer to this date, I hope you will consider
donating some items in good/working order for our yard sale. All proceeds will go
to the Square & Compass Club to cover maintenance and related expenses for the
upkeep of our Lodge.
We are hopeful that our Veterans Program event, which had been set for May 31st
will take place on its rescheduled date of Saturday, 15 Aug 2020. As before, this
will be a joint event held in Derry with St. Mark’s and Spicket Lodges. We have
quite a few awards to present but only time and circumstances will determine if
conditions permit the event; I pray so! Over the summer, we will also be planning
for our 50th Anniversary Table Lodge for next Spring.
Any day now Brother Ricardo Saint-Marc (EA) and his wife, Talesha, will welcome
their new baby. Collectively, we the Brothers of PRL sent them a deluxe car seat
that they had specifically picked out and will soon very much need. Sadly,
Ricardo’s mother passed away in May and will only be there in spirit for her
grandchild’s birth. Please remember them in your prayers.
I never thought I would say this, and mean it so much, but I deeply miss performing
ritual … however badly I do it. At least once a week I visit the Lodge and practice
every part of ritual for opening, closing and the first part of all three degrees. I
have to prompt myself often, but the exercise gives me hope that we will someday
soon sit together in Lodge. I am so looking forward to that day, but until then, be
safe my Brothers!

Fraternally,
David L Bruce
Worshipful Master
Pulpit Rock Lodge #103





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