November MM Degree

We would like to congratulate Brothers Carlos Carrasco, Alexander Cosby and Tim Serrano who were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason during a special communication at Temple Lodge 6 on Saturday, Novmeber 27th.

Congratulations Brothers!

MM Degree Tomorrow Morning

Brethren,

There will be a Master Mason Degree tomorrow morning at Temple Lodge 6. Breakfast will be at 8:00 a.m. followed by the degree starting at 9:00 a.m.

Hope to see you there!

Thanksgiving Day!

Did you know?

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck

Brethren,

There will be a Thanksgiving Pot Luck held at Temple 6 tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day) starting at 1:00 p.m.

For those Brethren who have no plans with family or friends, you are welcome to attend this event - the only requirement is to bring something good to eat :) as part of the pot luck.

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

St. Jude's "Give Thanks" 5K Walk Update

Brethren,

Last Saturday morning, November 20th, brethren from Temple 6, family and friends participated in the Albuquerque St. Jude's "Give Thanks" 5K Walk at Cottonwood mall.

This 5K Walk was a charity event where participants formed walking teams to raise money and awareness for the St. Jude's Research Hospital and their efforts to find cures for childhood diseases.

Out of the 28 top fundraising walk teams - Temple 6 raised $423, beating our set goal to raise $400 - putting us as the 9th overall top fundraising walk team for this event. Way to Go!

In all - more than 533 people came together to support the 5K Walk - raising over $28,000!

Thanks to Bro. Dustin Boyd for his efforts in putting together the walk team for this event. We would also like to thank the Brethren, family and friends who participated in the walk as part of the Temple 6 Walk Team, and finally - a special thanks to all who "Sponsored a Participant" with donations for this worth while cause that is helping to find cures for childhood diseases.

St. Jude's 5K "Give Thanks" Walk

Brethren,

Tomorrow morning (Saturday, Nov. 20th) is the St. Jude’s “Give Thanks” 5K Walk at Cottonwood Mall - 10000 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 (Map). As part of our charitable efforts for 2010 as a Masonic Lodge - Temple 6 will be participating as a walking team in this 5K.

This is a wonderful event for a very important cause - helping to raise money for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. This is also one of those events where we as Masons our families, friends and co-workers can join together and participate in a charitable cause that everyone would be willing to support.

For those who might be worried about the walking distance, the 5K Walk is at your own pace, so you can take as long as you like to complete the event - the important thing is participation! Plus when you’re done, you can spend some quality time with the family and do some shopping at the mall or surrounding retailers.

So please, if you are available tomorrow morning - go to the Temple 6 St. Jude’s Website today, join our walking team (with a small donation online - any amount), meet us at Cottonwood Mall tomorrow - with the family, and walk with your Brethren.

Meet Up location: Food Court parking area (north side of mall) - Map
Registration: 6:00 am
Walk Starts: 7:15 am

Hope to see you tomorrow morning!

Grand Lodge Open House Holiday Party

A message from the Grand Secretary:

The Annual Grand Lodge Open House holiday party (Map) will be held once again this year on Friday, December 10th, 2010 beginning at 6pm, and lasting until all have gone home.

The Grand Master is asking all that attend and wish to participate to bring a toy to be distributed to the less fortunate.

Details have yet to be worked out, but I'm sure we'll have music and perhaps a visit from Santa.

Stay tuned.

November FC Degree

We would like to congratulate Brothers Eric Argo, Alexander Cosby and Tim Serrano who were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft during a special communication at Temple Lodge 6 on Thursday, November 18th.

Congratulations Brothers!

Brotherhood Night

Message from Sandia Mountain Lodge 72:

Good Brethren,

I apologise for the late notice on this. We moved the normal night of Brotherhood Night due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday.

Tonight, Sandia Mountain Lodge #72 invites you to join us for Brotherhood Night and Fundraiser Day and a Trivia Challenge at TGI Fridays, Albuquerque, NM.

1. Brotherhood Night - at TGI Friday's 6 p.m. tonight. Bring this Benefit Flyer attachment with you and 20% of what you spend (not including alcohol, tip or tax) on Nov 17th gets donated to the Sandia Mountain Lodge for charitable purposes. It's a great way to enjoy each other's company and support the Lodge. Bring your family and please distribute this flyer to everyone you know so they can support the Lodge as well. Brotherhood Night begins at 6 p.m.

2. Fundraiser Day - The above fundraiser is in effect from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. today so you could come by at any time to support the fundraiser at your convenience.

3. Challenge - Following dinner, we will adjourn to the bar area and compete in the televised trivia games. We have already challenged Temple Lodge #6 for bragging rights. Perhaps another Lodge will defeat us both? Last time SML 72 was victorious.

TGI Friday's is located at: 10001 Coors Blvd. NW (next to Cottonwood Mall)

So if you're free, come and hang out, enjoy fantastic fellowship and support the fundraising efforts of Sandia Mountain Lodge #72.

Be well.

Adam Hathaway
Worshipful Master
Sandia Mountain Lodge #72

November EA Degree

We would like to congratulate Brothers Brandon Davis, Nic Inocencio, Ryan Sterk and Mark Dietz who were regularly initiated as Entered Apprentices during a special communication at Temple Lodge 6 on Thursday, November 11th.

Congratulations Brothers!

Veterans Day!

Did you know?

Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day - a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors American service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans - living or dead - but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/veterans-day-facts

Hiram 13 - 125th Anniversary Dinner

Message from Hiram Lodge 13:

Brethren,

On behalf of the brethren of Hirma Lodge 13, I cordially invite you to attend Hiram Lodge's 125th Anniversary activities with or Annual Founder's Day Dinner at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Mesa Charities Building located at 529 Chama Street NE. The menu will include:

- Prime Rib or Chicken Italiano
- Roasted Red Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Carrots, Peas & Corn
- Fruit Salad & Lettuce Salad
- Dinner Rolls
- Cake, Ice Cream & Cream Puffs
- Coffee, Punch & Ice Tea
- Red and White Wine & Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Cider at each table

There will also be musical entertainment as well and some door prizes. The Founder's Day Dinner will be a Coat & Tie event with Hiram Officers wearing dark suits and white gloves before dinner. Tickets will be sold beforehand. The cost is a donation request of $10 per person. All monies received for this event shall be donated to the Scottish Rite Learning Disorder Program!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 9th.

Please contact WB Roy Johnson at (505) 292-7546 / 269-5714, or by email at roydad@yahoo.com if you would like more information about the event.

Standard Time Begins!

Brethren,

Standard Time officially began today at 2:00 a.m. If you didn't set you clock's "one hour back" last night before you went to bed - be sure to do so today before going to work on Monday!

Need to know what the offical time is? Then visit www.time.gov.

FYI: Daylight Savings will start up again on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:00 a.m. (mark your 2011 calendar).

ASRITE Meeting Tonight!

Brethren,

The Albuquerque Scottish Rite Club (ASRITE) will be hosting its first reconstituted meeting tonight - November 1st, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. The location for this meeting will be at Temple Lodge No. 6.

Topics of discussion for this first meeting will include:

- Introduction of ASRITE Officers
- Degree Work
- Master Craftsman Study Groups
- Plans for Feast of Renewal
- Plans for Feast of Tishri
- Membership (joining & annual dues)

The Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG) of New Mexico, Ill. Tom Payne will be in attendance at this meeting.

All Scottish Rite Masons in good standing are welcome to attend.

Hope to see you there!