Lodge Hastings No.69 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales | Community organisation

Lodge Hastings No.69

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 412 425 734

Address: Cnr Burrawan and Grant Streets 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 Big thank you to all those Brethren who came down to the Hastings Masonic Centre today to help out with our working bee, we got heaps done. We will be doing a few finishing touches on Thursday morning at 10am for any Brother who is in a position to drop in and lend a hand.

07.01.2022 THE INITIATE'S CHAIN This explanation is sometimes used in conjunction with the Entered Apprentice’s song. Brother initiate, you will observe that with open arms we receive you into freemasonry in general, into this, your mother lodge, in particular, and into the hearts of the brethren forming this Masonic circle. You will see that a brothers arms cross the breast of those next to him on either side: this symbolizes the protection brother gives to brother from the attacks of ...the insidious should the need arise. You will also notice that the brothers arms extend beyond his immediate neighbours; this signifies the far reaching nature of Masonic help. The chain thus formed is symbolic of our order; it is a double link chain and therefore doubly strong. It has two meanings, first, it shows the manner in which the initiate is received into freemasonry; all the brethren receive him into the circle which has no end. You, brother initiate are grasping the hands of the Immediate Past Master across the breast of the Worshipful Master. You represent the future; the Worshipful Master the present and the Immediate Past Master, the past. Thus, the past looks through the present to the future to see the continuity of its work. Secondly, because the chain is a double link one, should it so happen that a link is broken by the G.A.O.T.U. calling a brother to the Grand Lodge above, the chain remains unbroken by means of the other links. Nevertheless a weakness remains until that link is replaced by a new brother. Tonight, brother initiate, you are that new link; may you remain strong and unbroken until you in turn received your summons to the Grand Lodge above. The slight swaying movement made by the brethren signifies that the chain is being stretched and tested but remains strong and unbroken, this points out that masonry is able to meet and over-come all difficulties under any circumstances. Source: https://theeducator.ca/the-initiates-chain/ Image: Trevor Siddall on Twitter: "@PurbeckLodge @DorsetMason

05.01.2022 For all those Brethren who remember him. W Bro Bill Berne of Lodge Hastings has passed to that Grand Lodge above. There will be a service for him at the Seventh day Adventist church at 1 pm this Thursday RIP. SMIB

03.01.2022 Latest message from our Grand Master: Brethren, the NSW government has announced a few changes to the current restrictions to take effect on 1 June 2020. These changes include the opening of museums, galleries and libraries under certain conditions and our Museum of Freemasonry will reopen next Monday.... It has also been announced that pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants can have up to 50 customers. This rule does not apply to our meetings or even south events. It is my wish and desire to return to lodge as soon as possible, but we must observe all restrictions carefully and, above all, consider the safety of our brethren and their families. Many lodges are taking advantage of the current conditions and hosting very interesting online events. Some of these are featured in this newsletter (see your email for the complete newsletter, alternatively inquire to your Lodge Secretary if you haven’t receiving this via email. He will update your details in the Grand Lodge’s database; or alternatively log on to our website and update your details.) As you are aware, we are working on guidelines for lodges to follow when lodge meetings are allowed again. This Wednesday I will be expanding on this topic on the presentation "Turning the current restrictions into Advantages" which will be hosted online by Lodge Wahroonga. (Tonight!) So mote it be Derek Robson