From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions
Trestleboard: From The West – The York Rite Grand Sessions I recently attended the Grand York Rite Sessions held this year in Bakersfield. This is the annual meeting of the York Rite bodies of freemasonry in California at which representatives from each chapter, council and commandery (the names after which […]
From The South – Meet the Masters
Trestleboard: From The South – Meet the Masters Brethren: The lodge’s membership program is thriving in comparison with similar programs of most lodges. The growth, to a great extent, has to do with our website and “Meet the Master’s” event. Meet the Master’s is a program that was started informally […]
From The Esotherica Group – The Butterfly
Trestleboard: From The Esotherica Group – the Butterfly Beloved Brethren: Many are they who have asked me why a butterfly is typically appended to my bow tie apparel, which daily I will don. The brief answer (which is fitting in casual conversation, in which situation the question usually occurs) includes […]
April 2016 Trestleboard
Our April 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print April 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/TB-4-2016.pdf
Springtime Prayer
Springtime Prayer by Edward Calzretto, Chaplain Great God and Ruler, Springtime is here, the earth is renewed, and God is in his Heaven. There is an awakening in the air. Daylight hours are extended and people are more active. We ourselves reevaluate who we are, where we are going, and how […]
March 2016 Trestleboard
Our March 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print March 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TB-3-2016.pdf
2016 LIFE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT RESOLUTION SCHEDULE 2
2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 2 “The bylaws are to be amended as follows” The attached is the first notice to the membership. I know we voted to consider a resolution to engage Grand Lodge to invest and administer the Life Membership Fund, however, I think motion should be […]
2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 1
2016 Life Membership Investment Resolution Schedule 1 “The bylaws are to be amended as follows” The attached is the first notice to the membership. I know we voted to consider a resolution to engage Grand Lodge to invest and administer the Life Membership Fund, however, I think motion should be […]
XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges
A Display of National Heritage – XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges Credit to the Grand Lodge of California Masonic leaders from throughout the world are preparing to convene at the California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco for the XIV World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges. […]
Cause of Masonry
Cause of Masonry by Justin J. Daza-Ritchie. P.M., Inspector, 709th Masonic District Greetings Brethren, It is always a pleasure to address you, my brethren, through your bulletin. It is a labor, to be sure, to produce it. I was just recently at a Town Hall Meeting. Our Grand Master, Most […]
Changes
Changes by Edward Calzaretto, Chaplain #ccmasons When we face a near fatal ordeal, how shall we respond to it? Shall we change our habits? Or shall we return to normal patterns? Will life be different? Help, Almighty One, to navigate the ups and downs of life! —-May we enjoy our […]
The Tiler’s Sword
The Tiler’s Sword by Bryan Godwyn, Tiler #ccmasons For 2015, I was granted the honor of the office of Tiler for our Lodge. The sword is both the emblem and implement of my office. Much like everything in Freemasonry, the sword has many layers of meaning, both exoteric and esoteric. […]