January 2023 Stated Communication

Brethren,

I’m truly humbled to have the opportunity to address you from the East and sit as your Worshipful Master for the 2023 Masonic year. This installation ceremony was one for the ages and will be a memory that I’m not soon to forget.

Over the past several years, we have come together to accomplish so much for our Lodge, and I feel that we have the momentum to continue our path toward becoming a shining example of education and fellowship for all Lodges throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. Of note, most recently is our move to Almas Shrine which could not have happened without the support and dedication of the relocation committee and Pilar Officers. Congratulations on the success of years of hard work. The new location has so much to offer, and I’m filled with excitement about all of the possibilities.

This year, I have several initiatives that will allow us to reinvest in our Lodge, creating and reviving new and everlasting traditions that will bring our Brethren and their families closer together. Lodge and family movie nights, a game night, a whiskey tasting, and a pinball tournament are just some of the events on the agenda. In addition to fellowship, I plan to appoint a working committee that will be responsible for the creation of education materials that shall be used for new brothers and their mentors. My hope is that this will allow for a more uniformed approach to our Masonic education, thereby making better Masons. Should you have interest in serving on, or working with, this committee I ask you to reach out to me directly.

Finally, as a reminder, we meet every Thursday at 8:00 PM on the Lodge Discord server to discuss upcoming events, practice ritual, or simply convene for fellowship. I encourage everyone who has interest to attend. 2023 is going to be an amazing year, and I’m excited that I get to labor with such a fantastic Lodge.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB James M. Hall
Worshipful Master

December 2022 Stated Communication

Good evening Brethren!

With this bulletin, it will be my last (for now) from the East. I am very thankful for my line and the Lodge for a great year—specifically, my Senior Warden Jamie Hall and Junior Warden Michael Arce. Thank you all for your good counsel this past year.

With my final Lodge meeting as your Worshipful Master in December, I hope many of you are able to attend. For those Brethren who are unable to attend, we continue to hold our weekly online Discord fellowship; however, we have moved the day from Wednesday to Thursday. I know some of you mentioned that may work better so I hope to see more of you online.

Thank you all for the opportunity to have sat in the East this year, and I will see you all from the South next year.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

November 2022 Stated Communication

Good day Brethren!

The year is finally beginning to wind down. Thank you all who attended and participated in the Master Mason Degree at our October Stated. It was great seeing some faces that have not been around for some time. As we are approaching the end of the year I often take this time to reflect on what I am thankful for. This also happens to coincide with our Thanksgiving holiday, which I hope all of you are going to enjoy with family and friends. One thing I wanted to do is thank all of you that stepped up to help make the Master Mason Degree possible. There was a big chance that I was not going to be able to attend due to the new addition to my family, and if it wasn't for the support of other members in the lodge it was not going to happen. So to ALL members of St John's Lodge, I would like to say thank you. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without all of your support.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

October 2022 Stated Communication

Brethren,

We are moving into my favorite time of year. I often take this time to look back on what I have accomplished this year and look forward to the next. There are many things I can say I am proud of accomplishing this year. This is the first year that I have not missed a single Lodge meeting, though as Master the obligation is a bit stronger. I am also proud of all the brethren who have made it to our communications this year. We have had many exciting lectures and, I for one, have thoroughly enjoyed them. We are now in the home stretch with me in the East as the Master. I hope many of you can make it out for the Master Mason Degree that will be conferred in October.

Thank you all who have attended the year thus far.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

September 2022 Stated Communication

Brethren,

With the completion of August communication we begin the back half of the year. It was exciting seeing so many of you in the lodge this past month.

As we continue the year we have much work to do. In October, we will be conducting the Master Mason degree. All of you who have agreed to participate please attend our first rehearsal on August 20 at 9AM. If you are a Master Mason and have not volunteered for a position you are also welcome to attend. If you need any additional information please let me know. In November, we will be conducting elections and finally in December we will install our new lodge officers.

I am also very excited about Bro. de Hosson’s lecture on the intersections between core Masonic tenets and the thought of Classical Greek philosophers this September. David has put a lot of work into his presentation and I hope you all can attend to appreciate his work.

We continue to hold our discord meetings every Wednesday and these are open for anyone to attend. If you are interested please let me know. It is a great opportunity for some of the Brothers who have moved away to catch up.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you in lodge in September.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

August 2022 Stated Communication

Brethren,

We are now half way through the calendar year. I hope all of you had a restful July. I am excited to start the second half of this year as the Worshipful Master. I am very proud of all who have attended Lodge this year and hope to see many of you in the remaining months that I reside in the East. I am even more grateful for the Lodge Officers and all who have helped along the way. It is because of all of you that we are successful as a Lodge.

One lesson I have learned while sitting in the East and during my time as a Mason is to always keep an open mind and ear. There have been many brethren who have whispered wise counsel and for that I am grateful. I ask that all of you do the same, keep an open mind and ear as we continue our journey as Masons.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

June 2022 Stated Communication

Brethren,

It was a great time seeing everyone at the May Stated Communication. There were quite a few officers who were unable to attend, so I wanted to thank everyone who was willing to sit in a new station to open and close the Lodge.

The proficiency of everyone in the Lodge, even in different positions, has drastically improved since I joined.It is hard to believe that my time in the East is quickly reaching its halfway point. I am very happy with all we have been able to accomplish thus far and am looking forward to the back half of the year to be even better. I know many of you have been busy and attending Lodge has been out of reach of your cable-tow; however, I encourage all of you to continue to make an effort to attend. During the first half of the year, we have had many interesting, exciting, and informative lectures, and I find myself learning more every time.

I will close by continuing to offer our Wednesday Discord chats at 7:00 PM. We meet regularly and encourage anyone to attend. It is a great way to catch up and talk things Masons. Please reach out to me if you need help connecting.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

May 2022 Stated Communication

Brethren,

As our Masonic year is in full swing, I would like to say it is such a pleasure to be back in person and see so many of you attending Lodge. In April, we had both a very spirited discussion about Grand Lodge events as well as a great presentation on the “Point within a Circle.” I would always like to encourage each and every one of you, if within reach of your cable-toe, to attend Lodge. We are back to having fellowship before Lodge with delicious meals. Our Junior Warden even fired up the oven and prepared a meal from scratch in the kitchen – something I have not seen since I joined Masonry. We have spirited and lively discussions at every Lodge meeting, and I am reminded about what it means to be a Brother and a Master Mason. We have often gone late into the night continuing our fellowship conversations even after we close the Lodge. We also continue to have our lively discord conversations every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM where everyone is encouraged to join.

I hope this message finds you well and, for those of you who have not been able to make lodge this year, please try to attend. We would all be happy to see you.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

April 2022 Stated Communication

Greetings Brethren,

Brethren,

It was a pleasure seeing many of you in the Lodge in March. The discussion Brother David de Hosson put on was amazing, very detailed and captivating. Thank you, David, for putting this all together. As we continue the year, I want to encourage others to attend the Lodge as we will continue to have other presentations and themed fellowship dinner beforehand.

To follow up our wonderful conversation on Irish Masons in March, Brother Michael Arce will be giving a lecture on the dot within the circle. I am looking forward to this, as well as how he is planning on theming that evening's dinner on that topic. We will also be continuing our discussion on moving the Lodge, so please attend if you wish to be part of that process.

Furthermore, I continue to encourage all of you to attend our weekly discord fellowship that occurs online starting at 7:00 P.M. If you wish to attend, please send me a message, and I will get you the link. It is through

this that the Lodge officers, and others, have been meeting regularly to work to improve the Lodge experience. Every brother is welcome!

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master

March 2022 Stated Communication

Greetings Brethren,

It was nice seeing many of you back in Lodge in February. For those of you who did not attend, we raised three new men to Entered Apprentice. I wanted to thank everyone involved in the degree as they did a spectacular job! There were many individuals stepping up into rolls they have not done before, and, for that, I am very thankful.

As we approach March, and hopefully warmer weather, I hope to see more of you in Lodge. In March, we are planning on bringing back our fellowship dinner previous to the gavel dropping. I hope many of you can attend either for the fellowship previous to Lodge or Lodge itself.

On a final note, W.B. Jason Lee is planning on attending lodge in March, after which, he will be moving to Germany for 3-5 years. I hope as many of you can come out and wish him good luck. I want to thank W.B. Jason for all his guidance in helping me ascend to the East. To that end, W.B. Jason, I expect you to return to Lodge upon returning from your tour in Germany – we may even be able to slip you back into the line.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Stephen Motroni
Worshipful Master