Lodge News

Angela Murry. Rev. Allen presented a talk and PowerPoimt presentation of pictures he took during his Holy Land Pilgrimage earlier this year. The trip was sponsored by Plains Commandery No 11 and Knights Templar Grand Encampment.

Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Open Meeting was well attended by about 60 Brothers and friends. After an excellent meal of baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, and dessert, the members and guests moved into the Lodge room to receive the Grand Master and his Official Family, and to present the Honesty...

Our Grand Master, the Most Worshipful H. Edward Durham, will officially visit St. James Lodge on May 2, 2013. This will be our first open meeting of the year. Every brother is encouraged to bring; wife, family, friends and guests at 6:00 p.m. we will welcome our friends and guests in the lobby. At 6:30...

In Christianity it is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter. It includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. It does not include Easter Sunday.

St. James’ First Bring-A-Friend Program will be held at 6:00 P.M. March 7th, along with our regular stated meeting. The stated meeting will be a tiled meeting. The Lodge will be opened at 5:30 PM and called to refreshment so that we can receive our guests. We will receive and welcome each Guest as they...

There are as many ways to memorize as there are individuals to learn the Ritual. We will present here a way that is organized, systematic, easy and effective. It is a method that has worked well for all who have tried it.

I wish to thank each of you for the trust, confidence and honor you have bestowed upon me. I am truly humbled by the privilege of serving SJL as master for 2013. I welcome and need your suggestions and assistance…

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Now that holiday season is upon us, I wish you and yours a very happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

I want to thank all who attended the Past Masters night on October 4,2012. We had a great turnout with good food and entertainment enjoyed by all. M.W. Frank N. duTreil and his official family were given the public grand honors on his second visit to St. James. Also, attending were the Grand Commander of...