Masonry Magazine December 1980 Page. 1
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1980
Holiday Greetings
A Message From The Grand Master
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As we approach the Holiday Season, it is appropriate that we pause for a moment to reflect on the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us.
We are indeed fortunate to live in a land where we are free to worship as we please, to speak our minds without fear of reprisal, and to pursue our dreams without undue interference.
But with these blessings come responsibilities. We have a responsibility to be good citizens, to be good neighbors, and to be good Masons.
As Masons, we are taught to be just and upright in our dealings with others, to be charitable in our thoughts and actions, and to be faithful to our obligations.
Let us all strive to live up to these ideals during the Holiday Season and throughout the coming year.
Fraternally,
William R. Powers,
Grand Master
Grand Lodge Communication
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The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Maine will be held in Portland, Maine on May 18, 19 and 20, 1981.
Maine Masonic Blood Donor Program
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The Maine Masonic Blood Donor Program is in need of blood. Please contact your local blood bank or the American Red Cross to make a donation. Be sure to mention that you are a Mason.
Masonic Home
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The Masonic Home is a non-profit organization that provides care for elderly Masons and their wives. The Home is located in Holden, Maine.
Articles
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# The Masonic Service Association
The Masonic Service Association of the United States is an organization that provides assistance to Masons and their families in times of need. The MSA also provides disaster relief and educational programs.
# The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a memorial to George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. The Memorial is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
# Freemasonry and the Community
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that is dedicated to making good men better. Masons are involved in many community service projects.
# The York Rite
The York Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry. The York Rite consists of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Council of Royal and Select Masters, and the Commandery of Knights Templar.
# The Scottish Rite
The Scottish Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry. The Scottish Rite consists of the Lodge of Perfection, the Chapter of Rose Croix, the Council of Kadosh, and the Consistory.
# The Shrine
The Shrine is a fraternal organization that is open to Masons who are members of the York Rite or the Scottish Rite. The Shrine is known for its charitable activities, especially its hospitals for children.
# The Tall Cedars of Lebanon
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon is a fraternal organization that is open to Master Masons. The Tall Cedars are known for their charitable activities, especially their support of muscular dystrophy research.
# The Order of the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization that is open to women who are related to Masons. The Order of the Eastern Star is known for its charitable activities and its social events.
# DeMolay
DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21. DeMolay is sponsored by Freemasonry.
# Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girls is an organization for young women between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls is sponsored by Freemasonry.
# Job's Daughters
Job's Daughters is an organization for young women between the ages of 10 and 20. Job's Daughters is sponsored by Freemasonry.