Haines City Lodge No. 219 Past Master's Night

Haines City Lodge 219 is having our Past Master's night on October 11, 2021 dinner will be at 6 PM, and the stated communication will start at 7:30 PM. The rededication will be part of the stated communication as we can show off what we have done in the Lodge Room.

Fraternally,
W:. Paul Wilson PM, Secretary Haines City Lodge No. 219

The Passing of Lady Alice Bockover

Brethren;

It is with a sad and heavy heart that we must report to you the passing of Lady Alice Bockover on Monday September 27th. Lady Alice was the widow of R:.W:. Jim Bockover and mother of W:. John Bockover, PM of Winter Haven Lodge No. 186. The family will hold a viewing on Sunday October 3rd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Oak Ridge Funeral Care, 2425 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven with services the following Sunday October 10th at 2:00pm also at Oak Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Bill Doolin, PDDGM

Alas, My Brother... Alan Morrison

Brethren;

The family of Brother Alan Morrison of Kathleen Lodge No. 338 has requested a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 23rd, at 4:00 pm, to be held at Kathleen Lodge No. 338 (3933 1st St. NW, Kathleen / Lakeland).  There will be a short eulogy by the family and friends prior to our Masonic Service, followed by a light meal in the dining hall.  Gloves and Aprons will be at 3:30 pm.

If you are available, please let me know as soon as possible, kathleenlodge338@gmail.com.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Bill Doolin, PDDGM / Secretary Kathleen Lodge No. 338

Grand Master's Official Visit RSVP Deadline (Please read)

If you are planning to attend the Grand Master's official visit in Bartow on November 6th you only have 5 days left (October 1st is the deadline) in which to RSVP to R:.W:. Pearce Dreadin, District Deputy Grand Master otherwise anyone who did not RSVP and shows up at the official visit will be required to wait for an open to seat. Email your RSVP to ddgm@21stmasonicdistrict.com.

Fraternally,
Bro. Rick Schwarz, IT Adminstrator and Social Media Manager, 21st Masonic District

The Florida Lodge of Research Website

Brethren, please take note that the Florida Lodge of Research No. 999 has a new website address which is https://www.flor999.com/ The site is currently under construction and will be up shortly. We have updated the link for the Florida Lodge of Research under the Appendant Bodies section on the right side of this website. Please disregard their former website as it is no longer officially sanctioned.

If you have any further questions please contact W:. Rick Terry P:.M:., Secretary of the Florida Lodge of Research via email at secretary@flor999.com.

Thank you.

Grand Master's Official Visit to the 21st Masonic District

M:.W:. Jeffrey S. Foster will be making his official visit to the 21st Masonic District on Saturday November 6, 2021 in Bartow. The invitation along with a map is posted below. Due to space limiation, you must RSVP with R:.W:. Pearce Dreadin at pearce@tampabay.rr.com. Brothers who do not RSVP will be required to wait for available seating, so make sure you RSVP on or before October 1st. Dress is Business Atire.

A Conversation With Illustrious Brother Ernest Borgnine, 33°, Grand Cross

Here is a very interesting video from the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - Southern Jurisdiction USA, an interview with actor and Illustrious brother Ernest Borgnine, 33°, Grand Cross by Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council 33°. In addition to his acting career Brother Borgnine was very active as a Mason in his lodge and in the Scottish Rite in Los Angeles from the time he was raised a Master Mason until his death. He passed to the celestial lodge in the East on July 8, 2012.


Video shared from the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction YouTube Channel.

Entered Apprentice Degree at Haines City Lodge No. 219

Haines City Lodge No. 219 will be holding an Entered Apprentice degree on Saturday September 25th, breakfast at 8:00am with the degree work to follow at 9:00am.

Any lodges which have an Entered Apprentice which need to go through please contact R:.H:. Jeremy Leslie, District Instructor at glenn.leslie79@yahoo.com or W:. Brynn Summerlin, Worshipful Master at Haines City, brynn.summerlin@verizon.net.

All Masons in good standing are welcome to attend.

Fraternally,
R:.H:. Jeremy Leslie, 21st Masonic District Instructor

Important Message From Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 will reopen on Saturday October 9th for its regular Stated Communication, additionally the Tri-County Scottish Rite Club will hold its meeting on Wednesday November 24th and to nominating new officer for next year. We hope to see you soon.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Perry Batson, Worshipful Master
Lake Wales Lodge No. 242

Important Message Regarding Master Mason Association Meeting

Out of abundant caution, the Master Masons Association meeting scheduled for Wednesday September 15th has been postponed.

Fraternally,
M:.W:. Stanley Foulke, President, Master Mason Association of the 21st Masonic District

Important Information Regarding MLT Sessions

The location of our next MLT session (modules 11-15) has changed.  It will NOT be held at Lake Wales Lodge. MLT 11-15 the new location will be at Placid Lodge No. 282 on September 18th at 9am.

This is the final session for anyone still needing day 3.

Fraternally,
W:. Bert Leach, Chairman, Masonic Leadership Training

We Mourn and Remember Those We Lost 20 Years Ago Today

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States.

As Americans we MUST NEVER forget the events of September 11, 2001, the victims on board American Airlines Flight 11 and 77 and United Airlines Flights 175 and the brave souls on Flight 93 who successfully thwarted the terrorists by taking control of the plane and crashing near Shanksville, 75 miles Southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Never forget those who perished at the World Trade Center towers in New York City and at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia outside of Washington, D.C.

We remember the brave firefighters of the FDNY and firefighters of neighboring communities and states who provided mutual aid. the NYC Emergency Medical Personnel, the officers of the NYPD and Port Authority Police Departments, we especially mourn the loss of K-9 Sirius a Port Authority Police dog who was still in her cage in the basement of the World Trade Center when the building collapsed, sadly her handler coundn't get to her in time. and all of the members of the Arlington Couinty FD and PD, the DCFD , the civilian and military personnel during the attack at the Pentagon.

God bless their souls of those we've lost and God Bless America.

Fraternally,
Bro. Rick Schwarz, IT and Social Media Manager, 21st Masonic District

Important Message From Poinciana Lodge No. 227

In abundant caution due to COVID-19, Poinciana Lodge No. 227 will be dark for the month of September. 

Fraternally
Kenneth Barefield, Worshipful Master
Poinciana Lodge No. 227

All activities at Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Suspended Until Further Notice

Due to COVID-19 and the Grand Master's Directive No. 6, all lodge activities are suspended until further notice. This includes all Stated and Called Communications, Catechism and Officers Training. Further information will be send via telephone notification and email.

Be safe Brothers, better times lie ahead.

Fraternally,
W:. Jerry Haynie, Worshipful Master Winer Haven Lodge No. 186

Important Message From Corinthian Lodge No. 191

Brethren,

By order of the Worshipful Master, Corinthian Lodge No. 191 will be dark until our first Stated Communication on Thursday, October 7th.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Anthony L. Pickren, PPDGM

Important Message from the Tri-County Scottish Rite Club

After due consideration and in abundant caution of the current COVID-19 situation, the Tri-County Scottish Club which meets at Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 has cancelled the month of September.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Perry Batson