The new communication and newsletter are both now online in PDF format.
Companions of St. Mark’s can expect their printed copies to be arriving in the mail shortly.
As a reminder, we will be having a joint Installation at a Special Communication with Fall River Royal Arch Chapter at the Fall River Masonic Building. If you would like to carpool with someone travelling from your area, please call Dustin Werstler to help coordinate transportation.
Call (508) 689-5950
Dress for officers will be tuxedos while our valued members and guests are asked to please wear a business coat, shirt and tie.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Please Join Us: This will be an OPEN installation.
Our regular Convocation will be Monday, September 21 at 7:00pm in Taunton for the purpose of conducting Chapter business. Dress for the evening will be business suits.
Through the combined efforts of several of our members, in the form of experienced guidance, financial assistance, and coordination, M.·.E.·. James Douglass is now home.
It’s been approximately five months since Jim’s ordeal started, which included journeys through several medical and nursing facilities. Through it all his goal was to get home and be afforded the additional options that would provide. In fact, one of the first things he did upon being sent home was attend a Grotto clam boil!
We would also like to recognize Cherry Construction Corporation of Seekonk, Massachusetts for providing fair rates, quality service, and quick turnaround. Cherry took the time to understand the situation and worked closely with our High Priest to complete the job on a tight deadline.
It is through the combined efforts of our Companions that good things can happen. At Saint Mark’s, this is who we are and what we do.
M.·.E.·. James Douglass is almost ready to come home. He would be there already, it appears, save for one critical issue: he now requires the use of a wheel chair. All that sits between him and that goal of returning to his Somerset home is the building of a wheelchair ramp.
Jim spoke to E.·. Dustin M. Werstler, High Priest of St. Mark’s, and asked him to install a ramp on his behalf. To better understand what he was up against, Dustin found www.wheelchairramp.org which provides instructions, helpful advice, handy resources, and engineering plans. Dustin then went to Comp. Al Noles for his experienced advice. Considering the short notice and inherent difficulty in recruiting volunteers, it was quickly decided that a contractor would have to be hired.
Dustin has met local construction companies, at times with Jim’s daughter present, and has been in regular communication with Jim.
One Companion of St. Mark’s who choses to remain anonymous donated $100 towards this costly project. If you would like to make a donation, please call Dustin at 508-916-1377.
The Officers and Companions of Saint Mark’s Royal Arch Chapter would like to wish you and yours a very happy Independence Day! At this time, we’d like to extend a very special and hearty “Thank You!” to all of the men and women who have served this great country.
At our June convocation, E.·. George H. Snow was presented with a 40 year veteran’s pin for his service to capitular Masonry. The presentation was made by E.·. Dustin M. Werstler, our High Priest.
George will soon be turning 80 and still manages to maintain an active role in his Chapter. While his obligations prevent him from being one of the main line officers, he often fills in for whatever position we need him for. He’s even considering a position as Master of one of the Veils. This is just another example of his long history of service to the Chapter.
In 1974 George first served as High Priest of Harmony Royal Arch Chapter. In 1993 he again served as High Priest, this time for the merged Old Colony-Harmony Royal Arch Chapter. He now serves as a Trustee of the Permanent Fund. Over the years since and in between, he has served in and filled in for numerous stations. George has a long history of generously dedicating his time and talents for the good of the Chapter and capitular masonry.
Why don’t you come down and thank George for his service and enjoy his company at our next convocation? You’d be glad you did.
In a testament to the work being done at Saint Mark’s Royal Arch Chapter, the entire line of officers was elected for a second term in their respective offices.
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E.·. Dustin M. Werstler will continue as High Priest, Comp. Robert C. Asbury as King, and Comp. Dan Joy as Scribe. R.·.E.·. Charles E. Rouleau will continue as Treasurer and E.·. Jeffrey Day will remain Secretary of the Chapter.
As you may have already noticed, Saint Mark’s Royal Arch Chapter has a regularly published newsletter that’s mailed with Chapter notices. The notice can be downloaded and viewed through the newsletter page here on the Chapter’s new website. Now, in addition to retrieving copies of past issues, you can contribute to future issues from the same page!
At the bottom of the newsletter page there is an article submission form which includes a file upload box so you can submit stories, notes, photos, documents and more to assist with the preparation of the next issue of News and Information.
If you’re not a great writer, that’s quite alright! Submit whatever you have and the Newsletter Committee will try to work it into a decently written story. Any contributions will earn you writer or photographer credit.
Earlier this evening, our Chaplain, M.·.E.·. James H. Douglass was presented with a certificate for 50 years service as Past Master of Pioneer Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Somerset, Massachusetts.
The presentation was made by the District Deputy Grand Master R.W. Barry Standish in Jim’s room at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Also, as part of the evening, Jim presented two brothers, Bro. Frederick H. Buckley Jr. and Bro. George J. Pandrenoss, with their 50 Year medals, both of whom were raised by Jim as Master of Pioneer Lodge.
In Blue Lodge, Jim is also a Past District Deputy Grand Master and holds the title of Right Worshipful.
At our June convocation, E.·. George H. Snow will be recognized for forty years of service to capitular masonry.
In 1974 George first served as High Priest of Harmony Royal Arch Chapter. In 1993 he again served as High Priest, this time for the merged Old Colony-Harmony Royal Arch Chapter. He now serves as a Trustee of the Permanent Fund. Over the years since and in between, he has served in and filled in for numerous stations. George has a long history of generously dedicating his time and talents for the good of the Chapter and capitular masonry.
