WEBSITE UPDATE FRIDAY 10th JULY 2020

LODGE CARRON 139 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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RWM BROTHER JIM MACAULAY

MESSAGE FROM RWM BROTHER JIM MACAULAY 

WEDNESDAY 1st JULY 2020

Brethren, I trust at the time of writing you and your family’s are safe and well. Unfortunately, the Lodge has been closed during this pandemic, but as we look forward there is light starting to appear as lockdown restrictions start to improve. During the current summer recess we have commenced the improvements to the Temple as discussed at our GCM earlier this year. We are extending the east, painting, replacing all timber mouldings and either a new floor or a special contractor to repair the old one and various other improvements. The Facebook and Website lodgecarron139.co.uk has been updated with pictures and comments posted by Bro Kenny MacLennan and Bro Alan Reid well worth a visit to these sites. The ongoing works at the Temple is being carried out to a very high standard indeed and the Brethren off 139 will reap the rewards for many years to come. It will be a fantastic Temple once the alterations are complete and I believe it will attract brethren from all over the country. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Brethren that are donating there time to carry out the works.Bro, Dougie Thomson, Bro, Allan Baxter, Bro Kenny Maclennan, Bro, Colin Fullarton, Bro, Arn Fullarton, Bro Charlie Kilpatrick PM Bro Alistair Taylor, Bro, Charlie MacVicar, Bro, Donald Cowan. I would also like to thank Bro, Robert Bissett and his good lady for the donation to assist the purchase the new carpet for the East also I would like to thank Bro, Alexander Irvine for his kind cash donation. We have also received a very generous donation from Bro, Ian Stevenson and Bro, Iain Thomson to carry out all the paint work in the temple, a fantastic effort from each and every Brother whether it is a cash or labour donation. The cost of the refurb will be expensive for 139 but in my mind well over due and I would ask the Brethren to assist in any way that is comfortable for them whether it be labours or financial. The Lodge will be absolutely delighted to receive any form of donation it would be greatly received and properly applied. I would also remind the Brethren this is our Lodge we are all Freemasons and have this old Lodge safely stored in our hearts and we all do it for 139 I trust every Brother will be delighted with the finished project and look forward to the opening of the revamped temple I wish every Brother and their family, good health and hope to see you all soon. Warm and fraternal greetings, RWM Brother Jim MacAulay

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                                                WEDNESDAY 8th JULY 2020

Dear Brethren and Visitors to our Lodge Website

I was delighted to have been Installed as Right Worshipful Master on 13th December 2019, by Installing Masters PM Bro Stuart Stirling No.139, PM Lenny McComb No.484 and PM Bro James Kerr No.484, also a big thanks to each and every Brother of the Lodge and Visitors who took the time to join the Brethren and I on this very special evening of Installation. I look forward to a prosperous year for the Lodge. I must congratulate the new Worshipful Wardens and Officebearers on taking up the challenge of office and hope they enjoy the ensuing year ahead. We have a busy time ahead with our regular meetings and special invitations to confer various degrees at our Sister Lodges, but feel sure working as a team we will keep up all our good work. On behalf of the Wardens, Office Bearers, PMs and Brethren of the Lodge Carron No.139. I extend to you a warm welcome to our Lodge Website and our Lodge which I hope you will find interesting, informative and welcoming. I also hope that you are provided with a greater insight into our Lodge social functions, and charitable events, which tries to give as much needed support as we can. Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry. Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its principles (moral lessons and self-knowledge) by a series of ritual dramas – a progression of allegorical two-part plays which are learnt by heart and performed within each Lodge – which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical guides. Freemasonry instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: its values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need. Freemasonry is intended to offer those who are members the opportunity to make themselves better individuals and demonstrate to others that they are kind, considerate and charitable to those less fortunate than themselves, irrespective of whether they are Freemasons or not. We are not a religion. Our beliefs are compatible with all religions which believe in a Supreme Being. To all the Brethren of No.139, if you have been unable to attend over the past few years for whatever reason, the Brethren and I would be delighted to welcome you back into our Mother Lodge with the extended hand of Brotherly love and cement the bond of Brothers once again. Thank you for visiting our website and I hope you enjoy its various topics.

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