Saturday, December 31, 2011

BRO. JOSE P. RIZAL'S 115th YEAR OF MARTYRDOM

Breaking from tradition, Masonic District RIII-D held its annual commemoration of Bro. Dr. Jose P. Rizal's martyrdom at the grounds of the Gapan City Hall which also occasioned the inauguration of the National Hero's monument that was erected through the efforts of the General Llanera Memorial Lodge No. 168. Similar wreath offering ceremonies were previously held at the grounds of the Cabanatuan City Hall.

This year's commemoration rites was co-hosted by the Gapan City government under the leadership of Citys Mayor Christian Tinio who is shown speaking in the photo below, and past District Deputy Grand Master and City Vice-Mayor Bro. Rodel T. Matias (3rd from left) who is also shown with incumbent District Deputy Grand Master Bro. Mariolito O. Carlos (2nd from left) at the National Hero's new monument.     


After the ceremonies, the newly elected Wardens and Masters of all Lodges under the jurisdiction of Masonic District RIII-D proceeded to the General Llanera Lodge No. 168 Masonic Temple where they took their proficiency examinations with the District Deputy Grand Master presiding as shown in the photo below. Masonic regulation requires that all incoming Wardens and Masters must pass the proficiency examination before they can be formally installed as such.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

MORE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

There are no rich or poor families on Christmas. Only happy families.

As such, Model Lodge willingly accepted an invitation to be one of the patrons of a gift giving project for indigent families that was initiated by the Barangay Government of Baloc in the municipality of Sto. Domingo.

Lodge Master Bro. Marionito L. Guerrero personally handed several boxes of grocery goods to Barangay Captain Diacono Lee as its part in making the Holiday Season more meaningful to those who are less fortunate in life.

"Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile." - WILFRED T. GRENFELL 


Friday, December 16, 2011

CHRISTMAS IS GIVING AND SHARING

The images below shows moments of the gift giving and Christmas party that was hosted by Model Lodge with the Order of the Amaranth's Model Court No. 55 for the students and parents of the Rogelio DG Valdezotto Elementary School in Sitio Pudyot, Baloc, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija. 

The Lodge is grateful to Sis. Lyn Valdez of the Order of the Amaranth's Nueva Ecija Court No. 31 for her donation of slippers for the school's 150 students plus 25 of the parents who attended, and to the generosity of the Master of the Lodge --- Bro. Marionito L. Guerrero --- who also gave cash gifts.    

"The only way on earth to multiply happiness is to divide it." - PAUL SCHERER

 




(Photos were taken by Bro. Marionito L. Guerrero)

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

FINALLY, MASONIC DISTRICT RIII-D NAILS ONE

It was a friendly game between Masonic Districts RIII-D (South Nueva Ecija) and RIII-F (North Nueva Ecija) during their annual Dual Sportsfest. But this time around, Masonic District RIII-D of which Model Lodge is part went home with the overall champion's trophy. Way to go brethren!


(Photo taken by Bro. Errol V. Santiago)

Monday, December 12, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER FITZGERALD!

The Lodge with Model Court No. 55 congratulates Bro. Fitzgerald and Sis. Daisy Hierco on the christening of their son Zaijan Gerald.


(Photo of the Godfathers and Godmothers taken at the Talavera Parish Church by Bro. James Mata)

Sunday, December 4, 2011

CHRISTMAS IS FAMILY DAY

The brethren of Model Lodge wishes the world happy holidays as it celebrates its annual Christmas Party with their families. The party cum family day was held at the Marquez Resort in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija jointly with the Order of the Amaranth's Model Court No. 55.


(Photo taken by Bro. James Mata)