Archives 2020

Brethren, as 2020 comes to a close I would like all members to know that it has been my honor to serve Weston Lodge #22 as Worshipful Master during 2020. Though we do not yet know what 2021 holds for us, it is my hope that 2021 will bring with it a return to more normal times. In the meantime, it is my fondest wish that you and your families take care and have the healthiest of new years.

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

Fraternal Greetings Brethren,

As Worshipful Master-elect, I want to thank the brothers for the trust they are placing me. As conditions improve and we come back to lodge and our social engagements, I want to continue to encourage diligence in keeping safe and well. As recent changes to government policy indicate, we are returning to level Orange and I hope regular meetings for the rest of the year in person. Until the restrictions allow, we will limit some social interactions but I hope for a wonderful year celebrating the 100th anniversary of our building and the long tradition of Masonry in Littleton.

Unfortunately, the current climate has changed our normal election and installation. While we wish that all guests and family could attend, currently our restrictions dictate that we only have brothers attend in person. We will be providing a Zoom link for guests and family to watch the installation from home around 7:45 PM on this Wednesday, January 6th. We will send info shortly.

With Greatest Respect,
Bro. Benjamin
Worshipful Master-elect

Brethren, this year has had its turmoil. Our lives have been, and continue to be touched by the pandemic. It has touched us all in ways that no one could have expected a year ago. Unfortunately, we now find ourselves in another shut down, which impacts our families, our community, and activities at the lodge.

This year, it seems that as the COVID statistics go, so goes our personal freedoms. The ability for Weston Lodge to hold meetings and conduct business has been deeply impacted. Yet through leadership, we still had many accomplishments.

Recently, the country made a decision on the direction it will take over the next four years. In the next few weeks, Weston Lodge will similarly need to decide on its direction for the next year.

Due to the shutdown, we are forced to conduct the election of officers via a mail out ballot. The ballot has been mailed to all eligible members at their address on file. There are pre-filled options for each officer’s position, or you can make use of a spot to write in your preferred choice if not listed. Instructions and a stamped return envelope are included with the ballot, but all ballots must be received by December 31, 2020 to be counted.

If the current situation puts you in need of assistance, please reach out to me. Wishing all your families a very happy and healthy holidays!

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

I call upon the members of Weston Lodge to remember that we are all Masons and as such should demonstrate the virtues of our fraternity daily and throughout the various facets of our lives. Each of us, through our attention to the craft, can make a difference in the lives of family, brothers and friends around us, and by extension to those around them.

Repeating - I want to emphasize that the Monthly Breakfasts at Weston Lodge have resumed. We will see you on November 14, from 8:00am - 10:00am

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal

Brothers, this month I give you this quote from Ralph W. Sockman to ponder.

There are parts of a ship which taken by themselves would sink. The engine would sink. The propeller would sink. But when the parts of a ship are built together, they float. So with the events of my life. Some have been tragic. Some have been happy. But when they are built together, they form a craft that floats and is going places. And I am comforted.

The first thing I want to emphasize is that the Monthly Breakfasts at Weston Lodge will resume on October 10, 2020 from 8:00am -10:00am.

With Brotherly Love,
Worshipful Master
Bruce Swedal