Monthly Archives: November 2020

Due Notice…

Brethren–Due to the recent changes in the COVID-19 situation, all things considered, it is prudent we suspend group activities for a time. I have canceled Lodge meetings of 19 November, and both meetings in December. Also, formal study clubs hosted by Raytown 391 are canceled for the same time period. Any informal gatherings of our members at the Lodge must conform to regulations imposed by Jackson County and Grand Lodge edicts. In mid-December, I will reassess the situation for January.

During this time, I encourage all Brethren to keep in touch with one another, to responsibly practice ritual individually and in small groups, and each of us to do what we can to help out each other — and the community — through these difficulties.

Though we are going dark for a time, we are still a Lodge and we are still Masons. Let us remember in whom we put our trust; trust in Him. Better days will come. Amen.

Fraternally yours,

Doug

Message From the Worshipful Master 6 November 2020

Greetings, Brethren!

With so many of our Masonic activities on indefinite hold, I’d like to remind everyone that we are still conducting our stated communications on first and third Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., with social-distanced dinner preceding.  As well, we also continue our study club on the Wednesday evenings before each meeting, and study sessions on the other Wednesdays too.  We conduct these in compliance with the edicts from Grand Lodge and Jackson County Health Department.  When the restrictions are eventually lifted, we will have a lot of degree work to do and we want to keep our ritual sharp, so all who are well and able are encouraged to come and join us!

At our next stated communication on Thursday, 19 November 2020, we will be discussing ideas for our Lodge to remain active – both amongst ourselves, and in the community –  and we’d love to have you bring your ideas!

Be safe, and be well.

Fraternally yours,

Doug Jonesi, Worshipful Master

Raytown Lodge #391, AF&AM