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Tis the season for charity! |
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As this holiday season falls upon us, the Brothers and Sisters are out to show New Jersey, what being a Mason and Eastern Star is all about! |
Brothers of District 1, members of Newark Police Youth Explorers & The Apostles' House staff |
The Brothers of District 1, The Widow's Sons, partnered with The Apostles' House Family Shelter on Thanksgiving day in feeding and giving out clothing to the homeless.
The mission of The Apostles' House (TAH) is to provide comprehensive social services to homeless and at-risk families and individuals in the Newark area in an environment that encourages and enables self-sufficiency.
The event started the day before as the brothers delivered a bunch of turkeys that was later prepared that night by the staff of The Apostles' House. The next morning, the brothers showed up in force to assist in the making of the turkey sandwich lunches that would be distributed throughtout Newark as well as prepping the hot turkey dinners to be served at the center. The brothers also assisted in giving out donated coats and clothing to the homeless at another part of the establishment.
By noon, a contigent of Newark's Police Youth Explorer troop arrived for their annual community event and took over the hot meal feeding duties.
The staff of The Apostles' House were overjoyed at the turnout and the enthusiasm shown by the brothers present. Based on the days successful event, the brothers of District 1, are commiting to "adopting" The Apostle's House and will continue partnering with them on future and ongoing programs. The state of New Jersey's Grand Master, The Illustrious Raymond Smith was there and witnessed the brothers participation and had an opportunity to speak with those in charge of The Apostle House and hopefully, the outcome will involve not only just District 1, but the entire state involvement in future programs
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Rose of Sharon #157 - 2nd Annual Thankful Harvest |
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The beautiful sisters of Rose of Sharon #157 held there 2nd Annual Thankful Havest Celebration. For the 2nd year, these gracious convened at a homeless shelter in Newark on Nov. 18. The sisters arrived with a plethora of prepared dishes.
The ceremony was led by Worth Matron Willette Martin. She conducted a moving program that involved explaining to all present what the sisterhood is all about and reconfirming the committment of Rose of Sharon #157 pledge of adopting the center as their own and promising more to come in the future.
The brothers of Job Grand Lodge was represented by Grand Recording Secretary Bro. Karon Wheeler and Grand Corresponding Secretary Bro. Terry Williams who both spoke on behalf of the brothers and in support of their sisters!
The evening concluding with several of the guests giving testimony to their personal life struggles and how appreciative they are of what was given and presented to them that night. |
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Illustrious Dr. George Matthews 33°, IF&AM President Emeritus, has passed away |
Service will be held at Swanson Funeral Home, 806 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI.
Viewing will begin after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept
9th
The Masonic service is to
commence promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 10th
Funeral Services will commence at 11:00 am on Friday, Sept 11th at the Historic Little Rock Baptist
Church, 900 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
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Dr. Mathews passed away at the age of 82 on September 3, 2009. Dr. George Mathews was born February 27, 1927 in Montgomery, Alabama, to the union of Willie and Missouri Mathews. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and continued his education at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New York, studying accounting and business administration. Dr. Mathews served in the US Navy aboard the SS Extavia. Dr. Mathews spent his professional career as a manager for Union Carbide Corporation in the position of Benifits Plans Administrator. Dr. Mathews retired after thirty-two years of loyal company service. He was married to Alline Mathews and they have one daughter Patricia. Alline preceded him in death. Dr. Mathews became the Supreme President of the International Free and Accepted Modern Masons and President of WGPR radio station in 1986 and held the position until he retired in March 2009. Dr. Mathews leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory, one daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a host of other relatives, International Mason brothers and sisters and several close friends. |
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59th Annual Supreme Convention News! - Special Congratulations!!! |
This years annual Supreme Convention for International Free & Accepted Modern Masons and Order of Eastern Stars was held at the Cleveland East Beachwood Hilton Hotel in Beachwood, Ohio |
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A special congratulations goes to our Grand Master who will going forward can and will be referred to as
"Illustrious Raymond Smith 33°"
Ill. Smith was raised to this, the highest degree in Masonry at the convention.
Also, congratulations to the following Brothers from Job Grand Lodge on their elections, re-elections and appointments to the following positions
| Supreme Sovereign of Masons |
Ill. Cleveland Rice |
| 2nd Dep. Supreme Sovereign |
Ill. Derrick Davis |
| Supreme Imperial Potentate |
Ill. Richard MacMilian |
| National Grand Master |
Ill. Leroy Nevius |
| NDEJ Grand Master |
Ill. Emory D. Faucette |
| NGL Rec Secretary |
Ill. Donald Moore |
| Supreme Shrine Treasurer |
Ill. James Gadsden |
| Supreme Grand Sr. Warden |
Ill. Marion Canty |
| Asst. Supreme Grand Sr. Warden |
Bro. Joe Earl |
| Supreme Grand Recording Secretary |
Ill. Raymond Smith |
| Supreme Grand Sr. Deacon |
Ill. Leanord Best |
| Dep. Grand Master Council Treasurer |
Bro. Joe Earl
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This years convention was held at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel in Somerset, NJ
June 4-7, 2009
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Congratulations to the newly elected Grand Officers for the State of New Jersey!
Grand Master
Bro. Raymond Smith
Grand Matron
Sis. Grace Hixon
Grand Joint Council President
Bro. Christopher Mainor
Grand Joint Council Vice President
Sis. Willette Martin
The 54th annual state convention was a great success and may be heralded as the best convention New Jersey has ever had.
Guests included Grand Masters and Grand Matrons from New York, Connecticut, DC and Virginia. Also in attendance were Officers from the Supreme level, National level and other states' Grand Officers.
The brothers and sisters were treated to a special program performed by the State's youth department which included an awe inspiring Praise Dance routine, singing, poetry, public speaking, karate and special recognition to the Honor Students.
The highlight of the weekend was the unprecedented 4 elections which undoubtedly drew more participation than anything in the recent history of the order.
New Jersey Job Grand Lodge is on the move! |
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