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GRAND MASTER'S HOLIDAY MESSAGE TO THE CRAFT - DECEMBER 2011

Aldo Gonzalez 12.16.2011 14:22
  December 15, 2011 My Brethren, ladies and friends of Masonry in New York ... By now you have probably received the Holiday issue of The Empire State Mason Magazine and I hope you have had a chance to read it. It contains many pictures and articles pertaining to our travels this past year, a great many events recorded by our Brethren and Lodges throughout the state and our annual Holiday Message. Nevertheless, I am delighted to have this additional opportunity to electronically forward our greeting to you and your loved ones on behalf of Ginny and myself, Gail and…
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GRAND MASTER'S MESSAGE TO THE CRAFT - NOVEMBER 2011

Aldo Gonzalez 11.06.2011 21:23
To my Brethren, family and friends of Masonry in New York State ... The month of November always gives us the opportunity to give thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe for the many blessing He has bestowed upon us.  We as Masons really do not need a special Thanksgiving Day to express our gratitude to our Creator, as we do so several times at every meeting of three or more Brothers when convened in Lodge  and always before we break bread together.  In a very few days we will again have the opportunity on Veteran's Day, November 11th,…
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BROADWAY SHINES FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS

Aldo Gonzalez 10.25.2011 19:49
    Save the Date! Broadway Loves Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenBenefit Concert Monday, December 5, 20117 PM Grand Lodge Masonic Hall 71 West 23rd St.New York, NY 10010     Benefit Of:  Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia Charitable Contribution:  100% of all proceeds to  purchase equipment needed for new OR  at Philadelphia Shriners Hospital For Tickets/info: www.broadwaylovesshriners.com To purchase tickets by phone, call: 800-838-3006 BROADWAY SHINES FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS On Monday, December 5, 2011, stars from your favorite Broadway shows will perform a one-night only concert event to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia. The show will be hosted by award-winning Broadway…
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A NEW YEAR’S GREETING

Aldo Gonzalez 09.23.2011 23:38
  A NEW YEAR’S GREETING   Brethren,   It gives me great pleasure to extend this greeting to all of our Brethren and their families on the eve of the Jewish High Holy Days.  Wednesday evening, September 28th marks the start of the High Holy Days, and it is appropriate that we pause to wish our Jewish Brothers and their families our warmest wishes for the New Year 5772. Sundown on Wednesday September 28th is the eve of Rosh Hashanah and the ten day holiday culminates on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on Friday, October 7th.   These Holy…
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