TUCSON LODGE #4, F. & A. M. 3590 N Country Club Road Tucson, Arizona 85716 520-323-2821 TL4SO@hotmail.com www.tucsonlodge4.homestead.com WILL WILKINSON Senior Warden 981-1200 will4az@gmail.com CRAIG GROSS, P.M., Lodge Secretary - 795-3932 cgross12@cox.net JOHN PROKOP Website Editor - 529-2807 jfprokop@comcast.net VOLUME 136 MAY 2017 NUMBER 5 From The East NICK ANDRESS Worshipful Master 400-9739 nico7a@gmail.com B rethren, As Masons we regularly come together to do the work of our fraternity and speak of a brotherhood of men under the Fatherhood of God as a guiding principal of our values and traditions. This is the time of year however that it is most appropriate to note the influence that has made us the men we are and enabled us to exist in the vast world of wonders provided by the Great Architect of the Universe; I refer to from whence we came our Mothers. From a historical perspective, an event referred to as Mothering Sunday was annually practiced under the Roman Catholic Church on the fourth Sunday of Lent as a day on which Catholics returned to the Mother Church of their youth as a sign of respect. And while the Romans and Greeks of antiquity revered the goddesses Rhea and Cybele respectively as symbols of motherhood, there were truly no days of the calendar specifically dedicated to the sacrifices and love that mothers around the world commit to us all. It was not until Anna Jarvis held a memorial to her own mother in 1905 (one year after her HANNES MEYER Junior Warden 271-8048 han- May 3rd May 4th May 6th May 6th May 10th May 11th May 17th May 18th May 20th May 24th May 25th May 27th May 2017 Calendar Stated Meeting Dinner 6pm Stated Meeting 7pm Fellowship Breakfast 7am Widow s Lunch 1pm Degree or Practice 7pm Potluck 6pm Parking Lot Sale 7am-12pm Degree or Practice 7pm Deadwood Breakfast 11:30am @ Laverna s Coffee Shop Please remember to register for the Stated Dinner by contacting the Secretary at 795-3932 or 323-2821, or by email TL4SO@hotmail.com mother s passing) at St. Andrew s Methodist Episcopal Church in West Virginia that the concept of maternal celebration began to register in our consciousness as an appropriate event. Ms. Jarvis celebrated the achievements of her own mother who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the battlefield during the Civil War and gave of her herself to her family with such dedication that Jarvis lobbied Congress for a Mother s Day Holiday in 1908 and was rejected. By 1911, however, all U.S. states recognized the holiday and in 1914, Woodrow Wilson formally proclaimed the 2 nd Sunday in May to be the Mother s Day we know today---a truly American invention that has taken root as a celebration now practiced in over 46 countries around the globe. Today, the St. Andrew s Methodist Episcopal Church in West Virginia holds historical status and is known as the International Mother s Day Shrine. As a matter of interest, it should also be noted that in the 1920 s, Anna Jarvis began a series of protests against the commercialization of Mother s Day due to greeting card and candy companies capitalizing on an event intended to be a recognition of the familial bonds a mother creates, maternal influence in the unity of family, and the sense of love that flows from their giving of themselves so selflessly. Furthermore, Julia Ward Howe, the suffragette who authored the Battle Hymn of the Republic initiated the first appeal for a Mother s Day celebration in 1870 with her famed Mother s Day Proclamation in which she called on women around the world to unite in the interest of world peace. Although her vision was unrealized until Jarvis efforts 40 years later, Howe s place in history is solidified by her many other accomplishments on behalf of women and mothers throughout her life. Continued on page 2
From the East continued As Masons we are taught throughout the receiving of enlightenment the value of women in many of our lessons. It is by no accident that so many women s names are founded in the most honorable of characteristics which we cherish: Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Temperance, and countless others. The holiday has been intimately connected to a regard for the Mother of Christ and although I have not been able to find a Mother s Day holiday with a connection to Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is credited with saying, Your Heaven lies under the feet of your Mother. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, Men are what their mothers made them, but perhaps it was that famous Mason Rudyard Kipling who said it best, God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. Take this Mother s Day to honor not only your own mother, but also all mothers. There is no other job which never ends and bears so much love unto the world. If your mother no longer resides in this world, take a moment to reflect on the woman who brought you into it and to recognize how she has influenced you as the man you are today. Look to your wives, partners, daughters, and those powerful women around you who are or will be the mothers of the Masons of the future and the world of tomorrow, for truly the future of us all lies within them. -Fraternally, Nick Andress,Worshipful Master From The West The recently coined concept of FIPS or Formerly Important Person Syndrome addresses "who are we now?" compared to what prestigious, lucrative and action packed role(s) we had previously. After some significant life changes, like retirement, job transformations and grown children leaving the nest we're the same people we always were, of course, regardless of what we do and where we live. But some transitions are harder than others. There are former executives facing retirement -- forced or chosen -- feeling suddenly lost. There are people who fill the gaps left by careers that have crashed or simply run their course with frantic activities -- or who rule political action groups or community organizations with fierce dedication. There are those who look back longingly at the past shrugging off the present as time to be endured not enjoyed. There are those who think back with nostalgia at the time their sullen teenagers or opinionated young adult children were once wide-eyed toddlers who thought Mom and Dad knew everything. If you feel symptoms of FIPS creeping up on you as a Mason, what can you do? Concentrate on now. Our rich histories, both personal and professional, are an important part of our lives. But today is equally important. Today is a gift, an opportunity. What will you do with it? If you're looking back at what once was, you'll miss the wonder of today. Total up what you've learned from your life and career transitions. We grow from all of our experiences, the highs and the lows. You can grow in patience and wisdom as you struggle with your ornery teenager. You can gain perspective from painful, scary experiences like losing a job or struggling, as so many do today, with finances. Obviously, none of us would volunteer quickly for such hard lessons. But when you're in the middle of personal trials, it can help to think about what this can teach you and how your growth through this experience can help life to be different. If, like many, you find yourself underemployed and taking a career step-down, it can be an important move toward differentiating between who you really are and what you do. No matter what your age or life stage, make a distinction between who you are and what you do -- or have done. When your career defines you and your value as a human being, the loss can be devastating. In the same way, building an identity around being a father or mother can put you on shaky grounds when the kids leave the nest. Valuing yourself as a person, seeing your kindness, resourcefulness, generosity and other good qualities as your defining traits, can give you a lifelong identity that is independent of career or other life achievements. Life circumstances can and most certainly will change as we grow through middle age and beyond. Children grow up. Continued on pg 3
From the West continued Careers peak and dwindle. Strength and abilities change with age, always leading to a new turn in your life path. When you have a strong sense of and appreciation for the unique person you are, whatever your current career or life circumstances, you never lose your essence. Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, which translates from Latin, "Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow (the future). Today is yours; use it wisely! -William Wilkinson, Senior Warden SAHUARO HIGH TWELVE #523 Meets every Thursday 8:00AM Village Inn at 6251 N. Oracle Rd. OLD PUEBLO HIGH TWELVE #773 Meets 2ND & 4TH Fridays 8:00AM Hungry Fox at 4637 E. Broadway DEADWOOD LUNCH Past Masters and friends gather on the last Saturday of every month for fellowship at: LAVERNA S COFFEE SHOP, STARTING TIME 11:30 A.M. Deadwood has become a social gathering and tool for the Brothers of our Lodge. The knowledge you pass onto some of our less informed Brethren is priceless. You are the link from the past to the future. From The South Liebe geht durch den Magen is a German saying. One translation translates it as: the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. More literally it translates as: Love enters through the stomach. In the Lodge our meals are an important part of Lodge life. It is no secret, as Masons we like to eat. The Junior Warden is in charge of the meals. That has been instituted in our Lodge for a long time. First it sounds just like a chore for someone to take care of. But then, looking a second time there is quite more to it. Our meals are more than just the food it involves. It is a gathering of brothers, families and friends, where we are having a meal together and also have social interchange. It begins with the love put in it by preparing the meal. Then at dinner time we have the great opportunity to catch up with our friends, brothers and sisters, but also to get to know new people. We ask how the week has been and what is going on in our lives. This is a great place where Brotherly Love manifests itself, where Masonry can be felt and experienced in a very practical way. As the Junior Warden of this year, I would like to take some extra time to say Thank you for all the love that is put forth by those who volunteer to prepare the meals and all the hands that are involved to put the extra measure of love into setting up and cleaning up. It feels great to walk into the dining hall on our Stated Meeting night to sit down after a busy day and enjoy the dinner together with our friends. That s how we can feel the love entering through the stomach. Let s share the love again at our next Stated Meeting dinner. -Hannes Meyer, Junior Warden
From Bethel No. 25 Bethel No. 25, Job s Daughters International, is having a car/bike wash April 29 at the Lodge, 3590 N. Country Club Rd. We invite you to stop by between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and have your car or bike washed. We are asking for donations to help our Bethel. May 6 and May 20 we have Bethel Meetings at 11:00 a.m. Please join us if your schedule permits. Please plan to attend our Installation of Officers June 3. The next Trestle Board will confirm the date and give the time of the Installation. We hope you will be able to join us for this special meeting. Nancy Bautzmann, O.P.A. Business owner for over 20 years (520) 248-5814 ART CLASSES Oil, Watercolor, and Drawing NAME MASONIC BIRTHDAYS RAISED DAY YEARS WILLCOX, LYLE STANLEY 1980 7 37 ERKOCA, ARIF EMRE 2004 10 13 ACUNA, IVAN ELMER 2015 13 2 ABDULHAMID, ISMAT AYMAN 2013 15 4 ERDMAN, FREDRICK HAROLD 1985 15 32 SUBA, MIKE RAY 2001 16 16 AGUIRRE JR, LUIS IGNACIO 2011 18 6 FULTZ, BRUCE EDWARD 2004 18 13 BECK, JERRY L. 1964 20 53 GUZMAN, DREW JOSEPH 2015 20 2 HOOEY, DESMOND LEWIS 1963 20 54 PAVEY, GEORGE 1977 20 40 THOMPSON, JOHN EDWARD 1985 22 32 WILLIAMSON, PETER GOLDEN 1956 27 61 KOLBE, DONALD ALLEN 1965 27 52 REDMAN, DON LEE 1964 27 53 RIBBECK, ROBERT LEE 2015 27 2 PRINTZ, RANDY PAUL 1991 29 26 POSUNIAK, NICHOLAS JOHN 2015 30 2 REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD IN FOR COMPLIMENTARY STATED MEETING DINNER. www.nancybautzmann.com bautzcaopa@gmail.com Masonic Fraternity Specialty License Plate Order yours online from ServiceArizona.com. The initial cost is $25. Almost 70% ($17) of the fee goes to charities supported by Arizona Masons. www.servicearizona.com is an easy way to order your Masonic Fraternity Personalized/Specialty License Plate. Here s a way to be a better man. If you grew up driving in the Boston area you know how to play all the driving games such as I don t see you more than you don t see me, how to express disapproval vocally and how to salute with only one digit. And of course this isn t road rage but simply the way it s done back east. But if your car has a Masonic plate you ll have to think twice before playing those games you sure don t want to represent our great fraternity in that manner. So support Masonic charities and be a better man.
TUCSON LODGE MASONIC FAMILY SCHEDULES Arizona Chapter #2, OES, First & Third Tuesdays... 7:30PM Saguaro Chapter #48 OES, Second & Fourth Mondays... 7:00PM Olana Temple #131, Daughters of the Nile, Third Mondays.... 7:00PM Oasis Court #75, Ladies Oriental Shrine, First Mondays... 7:00PM Bethel #25, Job s Daughters, First & Third Saturdays... 10:00AM Assembly #2, Rainbow Girls, Second & Fourth Tuesdays... 7:00PM For use of the Lodge Building call 795-3932 or send an email to lgross100@cox.net
Spring Community Parking Lot Sale! It s time to clean out that garage and sell those things that have been cluttering your home for far too long! This will be an outdoor event open to our Winterhaven neighbors to be held at: Tucson Masonic Lodge #4 located at 3590 N. Country Club Road May 20, 2017 from 7A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Space rental is $10/spot (3 spaces maximum for $25.00 total) before May 20 or $15/spot the day of the sale ($35.00 for 3 spaces) Snacks and refreshments will be available! Set-up begins at 6 A.M. Call (520)323-2821 or email Craig at tl4so@hotmail.com for additional info! TUCSON LODGE NO. 4, F. & A. M. 3590 N COUNTRY CLUB ROAD TUCSON, ARIZONA 85716 Ph: 323-2821 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUCSON, ARIZONA PERMIT NO. 400