Sunday, November 29, 2009

SNAPSHOTS FROM MODEL LODGE'S CORNERSTONE LAYING AND CONSECRATION CEREMONIES







PHOTOS EXPLAINED: [1] The CLSU brass band play as the brethren wait for the [2] arrival of MW Peter U. Lim Lo Suy (GM) and VW Emmanuel Antonio Umali (DDGM) at the ceremony site in Baloc, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija. [3] MW Lim Lo Suy then presided over the opening of the Grand Lodge in a temporary lodge hall while the officers of Model Lodge 373 wait before [4] the procession to the ceremony site where [5] VW Conrado Sante (DGL) and VW Umali helped prepare the implements for the rites. [6] MW Lim Lo Suy presided over the opening of the ceremony where [7] MW Grand Secretary Danilo Angeles (PGM) read the record of the contents of the time capsule namely copies of Model Lodge 373’s constitution and charter, a rooster of its members and a photo of its officers, the 27 November 2009 issues of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin, the August and September-October 2009 issues of The Craftsman, the May-June 2009 issue of The Cabletow, the invitation to the ceremony, WB Monico Delgado’s personal calendar for 2009, a letter from Bro. Freddie Ruiz (Memorial Lodge No. 90) to his son to be opened and read after 50 years, and the Grandmaster’s pin. [8] MW Lim Lo Suy then blessed the cornerstone [9] where the time capsule was placed by Grand Treasurer-designate WB Edynnel Medina (DGLI) with the assistance of Grand Chaplain-designate VW Emmanuel Diesta (AAGM). Parts of the cornerstone were then [10] squared by VW Umali, [11] leveled by Senior Grand Warden-designate VW Sante, and [12] plumbed by Junior Grand Warden-designate VW Antonino Manabat (DGL) who reported “the craftsmen [to have] faithfully and skillfully performed their dut[ies]” before pouring the [13] corn, [14] wine, and [15] oil to nourish, refresh and enjoy the “workmen employed”. The working tools were then [16] handed to Bro. Principal Architect-designate VW Jose Matutino after which [17] MW Lim Lo Suy prayed over the cornerstone. [18] The procession marched back to the temporary lodge hall where, after being closed in due form by MW Lim Lo Suy, [19] the brethren had their photo taken with the Grandmaster for posterity before [20] partaking of a modest lunch prepared by Model Lodge 373, and [21] engaging the Grandmaster and his deputy in a farewell informal banter.

FOOTNOTE: This article was also published in the December 2009-January 2010 issue of "The Craftsman".

Sunday, November 22, 2009

BASKETBALL TROPHIES AWARDED DURING DISTRICT MEETING


Senior Warden Bro. Manolo Mercado (left) beams after receiving Model Lodge No. 373’s share of the second runner-up trophies for the Masonic District RIII-D’s recently concluded basketball tournament. Also receiving their second runner-up trophies with Model Lodge charter member and incumbent District Deputy Grandmaster Bro. Emmanuel Antonio Umali (center) are the representatives of Kapitan Pepe Lodge No. 373 (from left after brother Manolo), Zaragoza Lodge No. 263, and San Leonardo Lodge No. 386 who like Model Lodge belonged to the Yellow Team. The awarding of trophies was conducted during the regular meeting of Masonic District RIII-D where Bros. Manolito Carlos of Cabanatuan Lodge No. 53, Allan Purisima of General Llanera Memorial Lodge No. 168, and Ramiro Cruz of Sta. Rosa Lodge No. 297 were nominated for the Grandmaster’s pick of next year’s District Deputy Grandmaster.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A BROTHER TURNS 36 WHILE ANOTHER MOVES TO A NEW HOUSE


Bro. Fitzgerald Hierco (left from the photo above) turned 36 last November 14 and treated the brethren of Model Lodge No. 373 with a feast of pritong itik (fried duck), ginataang suso (river snails cooked in coconut milk), kalderetang kambing (goat meat cooked in tomato sauce), an array of sweet rice cakes and many more that were sumptuously washed down with bottles of ice cold San Miguel Beer. Also shown in the photo are (from left after Brother Fitzgerald) District Grand Lodge Inspector Bro. Prudencio Elegado, Bro. Reynaldo Requito, Bro. Ronaldo Sadural, Bro. Arnel Landingin, Bro. Monico Delgado, and Bro. Fredodrigo Hierco of Talavera Lodge No. 273 who is Brother Fitzgerald’s younger brother.

The next day, Bro. Val Santos hosted a fellowship for the brethren of Model Lodge No. 373 and the other subordinate lodges of Masonic District R3-D during the blessing of his spanking new house in Cabanatuan City. The photo below shows Brother Val (third from left in light blue shirt) and the brethren with Brother Val’s father (center in red shirt) Bro. Jose Santos who is a past District Deputy Grandmaster of Masonic District R1-A (formerly District No. 24). Behind Brother Jose on the left is District Grand Lodge Lecturer Bro. Froilan Valino who like Brother Val is a charter member of Model Lodge No. 373. Other Model Lodge members in the photo are Junior Warden Bro. Marionito Guererro (right of Brother Jose) followed immediately by Worshipful Master Bro. Anacleto Fernandez.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

1-HECTARE LOT PURCHASED FOR TEMPLE BUILDING


The photo above shows the Master of Model Lodge No. 373, Bro. Anacleto Fernandez (second from right), with District Grand Lecturer Bro. Antonino Manabat (right) and District Grand Lodge Inspector Bro. Edynell Medina (left) conducting an ocular survey of a recently acquired 1-hectare property along the national highway in Baloc, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija where Model Lodge will build its Masonic temple. The 1.2 million pesos lot purchase was made possible through the efforts of Bro. Prudencio Elegado who initiated the project during his incumbency as the Master of Model Lodge in 2008, and who after stepping down from the East was designated by Bro. Anacleto Fernandez as the chairperson of Model Lodge’s lot purchase committee. Bro. Prudencio Elegado was ably assisted in the project by Bros. Monico Delgado and Perfecto Parinas.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

MODEL LODGE TOPS DISTRICT ELOCUTION CONTEST; WINS IN BADMINTON TOO

All sixteen lodges within the jurisdiction of Masonic District RIII-D delivered outstanding performances in elocution but in the end, it was Model Lodge No. 373 who got the most points to win the district’s Masonic Elocution Contest on the Lambskin Apron held last 27 September 2009 at the Kapitan Pepe Lodge No. 293 in Cabanatuan City.

In winning the elocution contest for Model Lodge, Bro. Ramon Sabacan went home with the champion’s trophy and the P5,000.00 cash prize. But this milestone is not unexpected because Brother Ramon is well known for his proficiency in Masonic rituals in both Masonic districts of Nueva Ecija. Brother Ramon is a Past Master of the Apolinario Mabini Lodge No. 235 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija which is under the jurisdiction of Masonic District RIII-F, and a Charter member of Model Lodge.

Earlier, Model Lodge’s Bro. Marciano Dela Cruz also topped the Class D bracket of the Badminton competition in the recently held District Sports Festival in tandem with Bro. Bro. Laverne Manangbao of Kapatiran Lodge No. 228 in Cabanatuan City. The brethren of Model Lodge also participated in the bowling and darts competition during the festival.

FOOTNOTE: Photo shows Bro. Ramon Sabacan during his installation as Master of the Apolinario Mabiniu Lodge No. 235.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

REGULAR MEMBERS (012-2009 to 013-2009)



Bro. Fitzgerald Hierco
Bro. Lino Carandang, Jr.

SIXTH BATCH (012-2009 & 013-2009). Bros. Fitzgerald Hierco (012-2009) and Lino Carandang, Jr. (013-2009) were initiated as Entered Apprentice Masons on 24 July 2009, passed as Fellow Craft Masons on 21 August 2009, and raised as Master Masons on 03 October 2009 at Model Lodge No. 373’s temporary Masonic temple in Baloc Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija.

FOOTNOTE: The photo above shows (from left) Bros. Fitzgerald Hierco and Lino Carandang, Jr.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

REGULAR MEMBERS (009-2009 to 011-2009)



Bro. Shubert Ciencia
Bro. Angelito Dela Cruz
Bro. Jojit Floro

FIFTH BATCH (009-2009 & 011-2009). All 3 brothers were initiated as Entered Apprentice Masons on 01 December 2008 and passed as Fellow Craft Masons on 11 February 2009 at the Mario S. Garcia Memorial Lodge No. 306 (Cabanatuan City). They were raised as Master Masons on 04 April 2009 in Baloc, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija at Model Lodge No. 373’s temporary Masonic temple thus earning the distinction of being the first among Model Lodge’s organic members to be made as masons in the lodge's registered address.

FOOTNOTE: The photo above shows (from left) Bros. Shubert Ciencia (009-2009), Jojit Floro (010-2009), and Angelito Dela Cruz (011-2009).