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Warrant Dated January 11, 1854121 Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505-0646 (609) 298-0091
http://www.mountmoriah28.com
Regular Communications2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm
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B rethren,
We all agree that Freemasonry is a wonderful Fraternity, steep with tradition and filled with many great men in the past as well as the present. Freemasonry also has beautiful ritual which makes us as men, indeed honored to be masons.
However, in the final analysis, the future of Freemasonry is not dependent on these things but on the influence it wields in the life of each and every one of us. If we are to make our society a better place, then we must live and breathe the principles on which this frater-nity was founded on. We must be a doer of the good word and not a hearer only. We must assume our obligations of friendship, morality and brotherly love. If we do not practice these in our daily lives then this are just empty words that we promised during the degrees of becoming a master mason.
If you haven’t been to lodge in some time, come and see what you have been missing. Renew some old acquaintances and make new ones as well. We have plenty of activities as you can see listed in our Trestle Board. Please come out enjoy your fellow brother’s compan-ionship and support our lodge functions.
Hope to see you in Lodge soon.
Sincerely,
Rob PigottWorshipful Master
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GR AnD loDGe ConsTiTuTion AnD lAWs: TiTle 4 ARTiCle X - RiTuAl
SECTION 1. General Regulations
Part 1. Authorized Cyphers. The use of any book, document or paper, written or printed, or in cipher, purporting to be secret ritual of Freemasonry is absolutely prohibited, except as authorized by the Grand Lodge.
Part 2. Changes to Ritual. It is unlawful to change the adopted forms and ceremonies of Ancient Craft Masonry to make them bind-ing upon a particular candidate.
Part 3. English Language. Lodges shall use no other than the standard ritual in the English Language; and all records of minutes and proceedings shall be kept in that language.
Part 4. Restrictions on Use of Cyphers. The display or use of any authorized Ritual Cipher, or any part thereof, in open lodge, a lodge of instructions, a District Grand Lodge of Instructions, Grand lodge is prohibited.
Part 5. Maintenance of Cypher by Grand Lodge.
(a) Copyright. Grand Lodge shall obtain and retain a copyright of the authorized Ritual Cypher, prepared by the Ritual Committee, and of all amendments thereof and supplements thereto, and al reprints thereof
(b) Control Authority. The control of the composition, printing, sale, distribution and use of the authorized Ritual Cypher and all parts thereof, shall be and remain vested solely in the Grand Lodge.
(c) Sale of Cypher. All sales of the authorized Ritual Cypher, and all parts thereof, shall be made by the Grand Secretary’s Office, through the Secretaries of the constituent lodges, and shall be only to and for Master Masons.
(d) Use of Cypher. Master Masons may, except as otherwise here-in restricted, possess and use such authorized Ritual Cyphers as are copyrighted by this Grand Lodge.
Part 6. Prohibition on Participation by Non-Master Masons.Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Masons may not partici-pate in any Masonic ceremonial.
Sincerely,
Jose GonzalezSenior Warden
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A s Masons we hear many different schools of thought on the origins of our fraternity. Some say we come from the operative Masons, the builders of King Solomon’s temple, or the Egyptians, or even further back in antiq-uity, to time immemorial. Then there are others who say we are the rem-manents of the Knight’s Templers. But the one that seems to have many connections to our Fraternity is Pythagoras. He was born around 580 B.C. on the island of Samos. Pythagoras dedicated his life to the study of phi-losophy, which means seeker of knowledge. He traveled to Egypt, Chaldea, and into India for the purpose of acquiring knowledge. During his years of study Pythagoras came to believe that reality, including music and as-tronomy could be proved, and understood through mathematics. Numbers are the ultimate reality, the foundation of the universe. These themes are woven and inculcated throughout our three degree’s, and lectures.
The greater advancement we make in mathematical science, the more capable we shall be in considering the ordinary objects of our conception. Pythagoras returned to Greece and established schools in Crotona, which is considered by many to be a model after which Masonic lodges were con-structed. The order of Pythagoras, just like our Fraternity, had three de-grees. The first degree was Novices, then Nomothets, and Mathematicians. Before admission to the order the life and character of the candidate was scrutinized. He was then initiated by taking an oath, and submitting to severe trials of fortitude. After many obstacles he had to encounter, he was permitted to return to the world. The disciples of the order considering him dead performed his obsequies. Sound familiar Brethren? This theory or any of those stated above may have threads of truth in explaining the origin of Free Masonry. It is up to us, Brethren to search for light, let us all be philosopher’s seekers of knowledge, and look to thy self while building that Temple not made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
Respectfully,
Ted D’Annunzio, Sr.Junion Warden
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Dues! Dues!! Dues!!!T he 2014 dues notices have been sent out. Please remit your payment as soon as possible and your card will be sent to you. If you have a financial need or special situation, please contact the Secretary.
Craftsman Club news
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meeTinGsApril 21 at 7:30pm
DinneRs 2014June 16 · October 20 · December 15
at 6:30pm
Great opportunity to have a fine meal and fellowship at a modest price,
$7 per person.
Open to Mount Moriah Lodge #28 Members,
their Families, & Friends.
All tickets must be purchased in advance.No tickets at the door. Tickets are available in advance of each
dinner at our regular communications, or by contacting
WB Holmes L. Hay at (609) 298-3912.
M ost Worshipful David A. Dorworth, Grand Master extends a cordial invitation to our Brethren and their Ladies to attend the
Grand Lodge Banquetat the 227th Annual Communication in Atlantic City
Ocean Ballroom 6th Floor, Bally’s Hotel & Casino
Park Place and the Boardwalk
WeDnesDAy, ApRil 23, 20146:00pm Social Hour (Cash Bar)7:00pm Dinner
menuChicken Marsala · Prime Rib · Maryland Crab Cakes
$65 per personEntertainment will be provided
For tickets, please forward your check made payable to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey
for the number of tickets needed and the meal choice, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to the
Grand Lodge of New Jersey 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Tables of 10 can be reserved. We must have the name and meal choice of every person for whom a ticket is purchased.
To pay by credit card, please call Ginger at the Grand Lodge office, (609) 239-3972.
Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to breaking bread and sharing an evening of Masonic fun and fellowship with you.
In the event of the election of Right Worshipful Gerald J. Sharpe
as Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey at the 227th
Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge on April 24, 2014, the
Brethren, their ladies and friends are cordially and fraternally in-
vited to attend the following:
Grand master’s installationThuRsDAy, ApRil 24, 2014 AT 2:00pm
Bally’s Atlantic City – Convention Room 1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Grand master’s ReceptionsATuRDAy mAy 3, 2014
Masonic Fellowship Center, 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington, NJ
3:00pm Church Service at the Masonic Home Chapel4:30pm Reception. Cocktail Hour to immediately follow6:30pm Dinner
$65 peR peRsonAdmission to the reception is by advance reservation only.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
Reservations must be made by April 15, 2014. For those attending the installation only, there is no charge and no reservations are necessary (how-ever we request that you contact the Grand Marshal with your intention to attend at [email protected]).
Please make checks payable to Keystone Lodge No.153 and mail to:W.B. David C. Kroger
620 Banning Avenue, Northfield, NJ, 08225Phone: (C) 609-432-1673 · [email protected]
nominATions
Grand Lodge Office2014-2015Grand Master
Gerald J. Sharpe Keystone Lodge #153
17 Hickory Lane, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Deputy Grand MasterAnthony W. Montuori
Madison Lodge #93 10 Spring Valley Drive, Florham Park, NJ 07932-2112
Senior Grand WardenWalter R. Kaulfers
Mosaic Lodge #194 29 Fox Hollow Road, Ramsey, NJ 07446-1459
Junior Grand WardenAndrew G. Freda
Alpine Tilden Tenakill Lodge #77 421 Oradell Avenue, Oradell, NJ 07649
David M. Foster, Jr. Maple Shade – Moorestown #281
1834 47th Street, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Dieter B. Hees Sunrise Lodge #288
410 Merion Ave, Pine Beach, NJ 08741
Darryl J. Kuebler Milltown Lodge #294
6213 Ravens Crest Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
George Mackanin Lessing Passaic Lodge #67
145 Bell Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-5117
James H. Vander Veer Harmony Lodge #8
41 Clove Avenue, Sussex, NJ 07461-1901
Grand TreasurerRobert J. Sheridan
Atlantic Lodge #221 403 Breaker Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205
Grand SecretaryWilliam L. Morris, Jr.
Loyalty Lodge #33 300 Garfield Ave, Linden, NJ 07036-1447
Grand Lodge Trustee2 Year Term
(Vote for 1)
P. Brian Sisz Mount Moriah Lodge #28
6 Wheatfield Ct., Columbus, NJ 08022
3 Year Term(Vote for 2)
Frank L. BladesMount Moriah Lodge #28
8 Arbor Court, Yardville, NJ 08620
Neal A. McCarthy Acacia Lodge #20
83 Highview Terrace, Dover, NJ 07801-2016
George A. Olsen Genesis Lodge #88
25 Gail Drive, East Hanover, NJ 07936-1412
Thomas L. Winter Eclipse Lodge #254
68 S. Conger Avenue, Congers, NY 10920
Historic Trenton Masonic Temple Trustee
(Vote for 2)
Keith Graser Gothic Fraternal Lodge #270
86 Tudor Drive, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Robert V. Monacelli AzureMasada Lodge #22
327 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Masonic Charity Foundation1 Year Term
(Vote for 1)
Keith A. Herman Rising Sun Lodge #15
641 Guilford Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
3 Year Term(Vote for 3)
Angelo A. Caprio Enterprise Lodge #31
916 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
John D. Miladin Mount Holly Lodge #14
712 Gravelly Hollow Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Edward R. Petkevis Burlington Lodge #32
15 Roberts Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060
Grand master edict
Due to the high number of candidates running
for the Office of Junior Grand Warden (there
are six) and the challenges involved in remotely
registering and following the complex voting pro-
cedures required with this high number; I, Most
Worshipful David A. Dorworth, Grand Master
hereby suspend the provisions of Section 3, Part
3(e) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. There will be
No Off-Site balloting this year.
Ritual R.W. Richard F. LaBaw, Jr., GSB, Chair
W.B. William F. WallingW.B. Roger K. Fischer
W.B. George A. Chidley
FinanceW.B. P. Brian Sisz, ChairM.W. Edgar N. PepplerBro. Joseph Lippincott
Community outreach Bro. Ted M. D’Annunzio, Chair
W.B. George A. Chidley
mentoringW.B. David S. Blew, ChairBro. Arthur S. Pelzer, Jr.Bro. Ted J. D’Annunzio
Bro. Michael J.Galati
Dues CollectionW.B. P. Brian Sisz, ChairW.B. George A. Chidley
Bro. Robert J. PigottBro. Jose G. Gonzalez
CharityR.W. Carl H. Doan, Chair
R.W. Richard H. TroutR.W. P. Brian Sisz, GC
sickness and DistressBro. Jose G. Gonzalez
Bro. Barry Oros
AuditDavid S. Workman (CPA), Chair
W.B. Dean J. BuhrerW.B. David S. Blew
lew parker scholarshipBro. Robert B. McCormick, Chair
Bro. Albert Bela AriBro. Robert E. Oliver
Blood BankW.B. Roger K. Fischer, Chair
W.B. Dean J. Buhrer
BylawsR.W. Carl H. Doan, ChairM.W. Edgar N. Peppler
R.W. Henry P. Fratz, DDGMR.W. William F. Walling
masonic homeR.W. Verdon R. Skipper, Chair
liason to eastern starBro. Robert B. McCormick
ouR loDGe CommiTTees
ouR loDGe TRusTees
Trustee to 2015 : R.W F. Gerry Spence, PDDGM (609) 841-2265Trustee to 2016 : Bro. Richard E. Shenowski (609) 291-9745Trustee to 2017 : D.B. Raymond E. Jones (609) 298-5563Trustee to 2018 : R.W. Dennis R. Bator (609) 731-3418Trustee to 2019: R.W. Joseph Varga (609) 499-0138
1958 Henry Petersen (Continental Lodge)
1973 Robert E. McElhone (Joseph H. Brown Lodge)
1981 Robert E. Petersen (Warren Lodge)
1982 Kenneth E. Ibach (Auburn Lodge)1988 Frank L. Blades (Woodstown Lodge)1990 William J. Booher (Pyramid)
1994 John R. Parke (Gothic Fraternal)1997 Michael A. Ramirez
(Mariner’s Lodge)1997 Dennis R. Bator (Palestine Lodge)1997 Ronald R. Meadows
(South Pine Lodge)2001 Earl H. Reeder (Raritan Valley)2003 Scott Wiese (Princeton)
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1965 Joseph Varga, PJGD1966 Edgar N. Peppler, PGM1967 Frank Katona1971 Robert C. Guest1972 Richard H. Trout, PSGD1977 John McCoy1980 Ronald R. Meadows1981 Herbert W. Borgstrom, Jr.1982 Robert W. Alpaugh1983 Harry S. Forman, Jr.1985 Michael Grenz, PGC, PGMar1987 Verdon R. Skipper, PGP1989 William H. Pigott1991 Dean R. V. Allen1992 Thomas V. Petito1993 Joseph R. Shields, Jr.1994 Holmes L. Hay
1995 William F. Walling, PGC1996 F. Gerry Spence, PDDGM1997 Carl H. Doan, PGC1999 Mark Dempsky2001 James F. Anderson2002 Charles V. Anderson2003 Richard F. LaBaw, Jr., GSB2004 William D. Pigott2005 Henry P. Fratz, DDGM2006 Roger K. Fisher2007 David S. Blew2008 Ned A. Koble2009 Joseph B. Varga2010 P. Brian Sisz, GC2011 William J. Morelli2012 Dean J. Buhrer2013 George A. Chidley
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pokeR niGhTSpend an Evening of Fellowship with your Brothers
April 17, 2014 at 7:30pmMt. Moriah Lodge #28, Lewis Parker Lounge
Cost: $10 buy in with 1 re-buyPizza will be ordered. Bring your favorite beverage.
Please register in advance by calling Bro. Anthony Rittwager at (609) 760-6178.
mAson’s pRoGRess
pending Committee Report and Ballot
Justin C. Hoffecker200 E. Chestnut Street, Bordentown, NJ
ReCommenDeRsWB Dean Buhrer, Mt. Moriah 28 WB Roger Fisher, Mt. Moriah 28
CommiTTee oF invesTiGATion WB George Chidley, Chair (609) 462-3267
Bro. Art. Pelzer (609) 306-2584 Bro. Mike Galati (609) 203-3210
•Awaiting entered Apprentice Degree
Peter Charles Possert
•Awaiting master mason exam
Bro. Joseph Blauth
Bro. Benjamin James Halifko
Bro. Joseph Steven Hand
Bro. Vincent Mancuso
Bro. John Pullen
Bro. Robert Scott ProvostBro. Robert Springman
in AnD ABouT The TempleBrethren, you and your Masonic friends are cordially invited to participate in the following Masonic events:
April ? April 1, 7:00pm: DLI hosted by Mount Holly #14 at 15 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ. All Officers are required to attend and all new Brothers are encouraged to attend.
? April 2, 7:30pm: Master Mason Night hosted by the Eastern Star. All Brothers are encouraged to attend.
? April 6, 7:00pm: Entered Apprentice Degree Rehearsal. All Officers are required to attend.
? April 9, 7:30pm: Regular Communication. ? April 13, 7:00pm: Entered Apprentice Degree Rehearsal. All Officers are required to attend.
? April 16 Eastern Star Installation ? April 17, 7:30pm: “Poker Night” at Lewis Parker Room. ? April 21, 7:30pm: Craftsman Club Meeting ? April 22-24 New Jersey Grand Lodge in Atlantic City (AC). (See our Trestle Board ad and website for more information)
? April 23, Regular Meeting Cancelled due to Grand Lodge Annual Communication in Atlantic City.
? April 28, 7:00pm: Emergent Meeting: Entered Apprentice Degree. All Officers are required to attend.
may ? May 6, 7:00pm: DLI hosted by Covenant #61 at Highland and Cleveland Avenue, Palmyra. All Officers are required to attend and all new Brothers are encouraged to attend.
? May 11, 7:00pm: Rehearsal for Fellowcraft Degree. All Officers are required to attend.
? May 14, 7:30pm: Gold Token Night ? May 15, 7:30pm: “Poker Night” at Lewis Parker Room. ? May 17-18, 7am-5pm: Bordentown Street Fair & Open House. ? May 18, 7:00pm: Rehearsal and Fellowcraft Degree Candidate Exam.
sportsmen’s CenterUS Highway 130
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-5300
Bros. Paul & Brian Sisz•Freedom Financial Advisors
Retirement, Estate, Tax &
Wealth Management
132 Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown City, NJ 08505
(609) 291-8363
Bro. David Workman, CPA•Cms Geothermal
130 Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown, N. J. 08505
(609) 298-3018
Bro. Patrick Jones•Bob’s Barber shop
2786 S. Broad St., Trenton, NJ
(609) 888-4222
pownall electric136 Irvington Avenue
Yardville, NJ 08620
(609) 585-0591
Bro. Joseph Pownall•lucas Chevrolet
1622 Route 38,
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-0200
Jim Lynch•Burlington Cleaners
201 South Route 130
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1616
Bro. Ted M. D’Annunzio•herdt Fencing
183 Bordentown-Crosswicks Road
Crosswicks, NJ 08515
(609) 298-2201
Bro. Mike Galati
BordentownEdgar N. Peppler, Jr., Mgr.
NJ Lic. 3926 (609) 298-1333•
Allentown Karen E. Peppler, Mgr.
NJ Lic. 4584 (609) 259-7391•
suppoRT ouR sponsoRspeppler Funeral homes
•Daniel macneil Wilson, llC
Group Insurance Brokerage, Life, Health, Annuities
16 Bernath DriveHamilton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-9092 (tel)(609) 338-1865 (cell)
Bordentown CityStreet Fair & Mount Moriah Open House
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B O R D E N T OW N
May 17th and 18th
Call For VolunteersBrothers of Mount Moriah
Lodge #28We need your assistance and participation!
Please sign up at the lodge or contact Bro. Jim Potts at (609) 306-5447
We will make announcements at each lodge meeting leading up to the event.
