January 2015

1. OFFICERS FOR 2015 Luis A. Torres, Jr. (Ana Maria) 201-294-3277 Wor Master Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. 201-600-4772 Sr Warden Aditya Thaker 609-233-0265 Jr Warden Kyle L. Nurge, GC(Barbara) 201-440-9425 Treasurer George F. Joseph, PGT (Liz) 973-616-8169 Secretary Patrick O’Shea 973-246-4013 Chaplain Francesco Bernardo 201-282-4252 Sr Deacon Murad Peygumbari (Yelena) 201-600-4635 Jr Deacon Frederick Patak 201-939-7770 Sr M of C Todd J. Tantillo (Beata) 973-478-7536 Jr M of C Robert Bothe (Lori) 201-288-7974 Sr Steward John V. McGuire 973-338-4941 Jr Steward Daniel M. Garzone 732-570-3460 Marshal N. Mario Palmieri, PGC (Carol) 201-943-9255 Organist Gilbert A. Hunt, PDDGM 201-791-1861 Historian Harry M. Maisch, Jr. PM (Audrey) 201-288-0292 Tyler PROXY TO THE GRAND LODGE Francesco Bernardo, Senior Deacon EUCLID LODGE TRUSTEES Harry M. Maisch, Jr. PM …………..…………. 2015 Jose A. Perez, PM ….…..………………….… 2015 Michael F. Giuffre, PM (201) 288-4437 ….… 2016 Gary E. Tiedens, PM ………………………… 2016 Patrick O’Shea ………....……………………... 2017 EUCLID BROTHERHOOD FUND TRUSTEES Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM; Chairman……..….. 2015 Frederick Patak ……………………….……… 2016 Thomas J. Sontag ……..………..…………… 2017 Jose A. Perez …....…………………………… 2017 Luis A. Torres, Jr..…..………………………Worshipful Master Carlos A. Martinez, Sr …………………….....Senior Warden Aditya Thaker ……………………………..… Junior Warden January 2015 ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

2. Living Past Masters in Good Standing *** IMPORTANT *** In case of sickness or distress, please communicate immediately with the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden or our Secretary WORSHIPFUL MASTER Luis A. Torres, Jr. 198 Grayson Place Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 294-3277 E-Mail:luis.torres.jr@gmail.com SENIOR WARDEN Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. 1514 Kennedy Blvd Union City, NJ 07087 E-Mail: carmar4567@gmail.com JUNIOR WARDEN Aditya G. Thaker 338 Baldwin Terrace Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 E-Mail: AdityaThaker@gmail.com (609) 233-0265 TREASURER Kyle L. Nurge, PGC 36 Paulison Avenue Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (201) 440-9425 SECRETARY George F. Joseph, PGT 905 Ramapo Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (973) 616-8169 E-Mail: George.Joseph@emc.com MASONIC HALL 200 Division Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201) 288-2060 MASONIC OUTREACH HOTLINE 1-800-792-8690 ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

3. Dear Brethren of Euclid Lodge #136 F. & A.M., Believe it or not, the time is approximately 12:30 p.m. and today's date is November 25th, 2014. So, you’re probably asking yourself, “How can this be?” Or, better yet, “What the hell is he talking about?!” Well, it’s quite simple, I am writing to you from the past. Yes, that’s right, my past self, at this very moment, is writing to your future selves in full anticipation and appreciation of the events which are about to unfold. But wait, before you lose interest, get frustrated, or consider abandoning all hope of understanding what it is I am trying to convey to you, I want you to know something, I have a message for you. Yes, a message, but not just any old message, the most important message in the whole wide world. Did I say the whole wide world? No, better yet, the universe! Bet that got your attention and now that I have it, want to know what it is? I bet you do. Well, simply put, it is a message of sincere, heartfelt, overwhelming, and unadulterated gratitude. So, without further ado, here it goes... To the Right Worshipfuls & Worshipfuls of Euclid Lodge #136 F. & A.M., for your continuous service to the lodge as well as the guidance, support, & brotherly love you have shown me, the officers, & brethren of Euclid Lodge... Thank you! To the Officers of Euclid Lodge #136 F. & A.M., for your continuous service to the lodge as well as the commitment, loyalty, and brotherly love you have demonstrated to me & brethren of Euclid Lodge... Thank you! To the Distinguished White Aprons & White Apron Brethren of Euclid Lodge #136 F. & A.M., whether near or far, for your continuous service & support of the lodge as well as your love for the Craft... Thank you! Continued  EUCLID MASONIC CLUB ASSOCIATION OF HOBOKEN INC.akaEUCLID MASONIC CLUBTRUSTEESINCORPORATED – 1916 Harry M. Maisch, Jr., PM……..…………….…..…. 1 Year (201) 288-0292Donald E. Daume, PGC – Corr. Secretary…….... 1 Year (201) 836-8979 Arthur L. Jackson, PM……………….……….….… 2 Years (201) 288-7749Francis B. Joseph, Sr., PGC – V. President….… 2 Years (201) 933-5708 George F. Joseph, PGT, President ………..…….. 3 Years (973) 616-8169Kyle L. Nurge, PGC .……………………………..… 3 Years (201) 440-9425 Luis A. Torres, Jr. .....…………………….Worshipful Master (201) 294-3277Herbert “Bert” Heeren – Financial Secretary-Appointed (201) 288-8933 Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. & Aditya G. Thaker Co-House Chair - AppointedRegular meetings of the Club Trustees are the first Wednesday of April, June, September and November. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2015.Brethren are welcome. ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

4. Master’s Message Continued Grand Master of Masons for the State of New JerseyMW Gerald J. Sharpe 100 Barrack Street Trenton, NJ 08602-2008 District Deputy Grand MasterRW Thomas L. Winter68 S. Conger AvenueCongers, NY 10920(845) 268-7752 District Ritual InstructorRW Kenneth Wasiewicz9 Cedar Terrace NorthGlenwood, NJ 07418(973) 764-3037Lodge Blood Bank ChairmanAditya Thaker AdityaThaker@gmail.com MSA Hospital Visitation ProgramRW Robert Evans, PGC(973) 779-4296email: LJE1937@aol.comGrand Lodge of NJ Office100 Barrack StreetTrenton, NJ 08608-2008(609) 239-3950Grand Lodge Web site:http://www.njfreemasonry.orgEuclid Lodge Web site:http://mastermason.com/euclidlodge136/ P.S. – Thank you all for the confidence each of you has reposed in me to serve as Worshipful Master of Euclid Lodge for the year 2015. I look forward to working with our newly installed Senior Warden, Bro. Carlos A. Martinez, Sr., and Junior Warden, Bro. Aditya Thaker as well as the rest of the elected and appointed line of officers and brethren of Euclid Lodge in moving our lodge forward toward a renewed understanding of who we are as Freemasons through a close examination of the language, culture, and consciousness of our beloved Craft. Finally, to the brethren of Euclid Lodge #136 F. & A.M. whom I serve, know this, I will do my best to honor & serve Almighty God, the Craft, and our lodge, in all things, now, forever, and for always. Sincerely & Fraternally Luis A. Torres, Jr. Worshipful Master January Masonic Birthday’s Joel J. Angyal 19 Francesco Bernardo 19 William B. Howden 1 Garabed Indjeain 17 James F. Matarazzo 59 Marco Napolitano 17 Jose A. Perez 13 Bernd F. Vogelsang 37 OFFICERS REHEARSAL DATESMonday January 5, 2015 .............7:00PM Monday January 12, 2015 .…..…..7:00PM Monday January 19, 2015 …..…….7:00PM Monday January 25, 2015 ………..7:00PM All Officers are required to attend, if you are unable to attend, courteously call to WM Luis A. Torres, Jr. (201) 294-3277. All the Brethren are welcome ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

5. Euclid Lodge Blood Bank Chairman, Aditya Thaker reminds us that on the 3rd Friday of each month, whole blood and Platelets may be donated, 2pm to 10pm at Clifton Lodge No. 203. If you have any Questions please call Worshipful Master DESIGNS UPON THE TRESTLEBOARDYou and your Masonic Friends are cordially invited to attend the following Communication of Euclid Lodge No. 136 F & A M. at the Masonic Lodge, located at 200 Division Ave. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.REGULAR COMMUNICATION NO. 3833Friday January 2, 2015, 7:30PMRegular Business Meeting ANNUAL RESOLUTIONSTrustee Installations- Lodge Uniform –4th DISTRICT LODGE of INSTRUCTION4th District Master’s & Wardens Thursday January 8, 2015 7:00PMClifton Lodge (Clifton, NJ)- Jacket Tie –Veteran’s Home in Paramus, NJGrand Master Annual VisitationSunday January 11, 2015 12:30PMAll are welcome- Jacket Tie –REGULAR COMMUNICATION NO. 3834Friday January 16, 2015, 7:30PM Regular Business meetingThe Annual meeting of the Euclid Masonic Club Association - Lodge Uniform – Veteran’s Home visitation in Paramus, NJSunday January 18, 2015 12:30PMAll are welcome- Jacket Tie – Sick or Shut-in Please remember the following Brethren in your prayers as they recover from various conditions. If possible a card would be appreciated. RW Frederick J. Berenbroick 140 Crescent Avenue Leonia, NJ 07605-1907 RW N. Mario Palmieri 434 Lincoln Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 Bro Paul V. Palumbo 73 Illinois Avenue Waretown, NJ 08758-2427 Bro Leonard C. Richards 158 Bergen Avenue Waldwick, NJ 07463 In Memoriam WB Warren A. Carpenter EA 03/03/1949 FC 04/07/1949 MM 05/05/1949 Wor Master 1954 Raised to the Lodge on High 11/17/2014 Sail on, my Brother, Sail on to God’s embrace Upcoming FC Degree February 6, 2014 Euclid Lodge will hold a Fellow Craft Degree ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***

6. 2015 Euclid Lodge Dues Grand Lodge Assessment Grand Lodge $18.00 MCF $18.00 Insurance $3.50 GW Memorial $1.00 Trenton Temple $2.00 Rainbow Girls $1.00 DeMolay $1.00 Total Grand Lodge Assessment $44.50 Euclid Lodge Assessment $70.00 TOTAL EUCLID LODGE dues for 2015 $114.50 ________________________ Gold Token Members 2015 Dues are $44.50 HONORARY MEMBERS MW Kenneth L. Larsen, PGM MW Raymond J. Vanden Berge, Sr., PGM RW Fredrick J. Berenbroick, PDDGM-5 MW Gary A. Henningsen, PGM, PGS-NY RW Joseph J. Kubik, PDDGM-4 RW George Mackanin, DDGM-4 AWAITING ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE Mr. Elliott Beals AWAITING FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE Bro EA Roberto Rodriguez Bro EA Edward N. Abreu Bro EA Jonathan T. Brammer Bro EA Christopher L. O’Bryant Bro EA Rocco A. Mangieri Bro EA Patrick J. Glover PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP Mr. Edward G. Santano Resides in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Recommended by: Bro Carlos A. Martinez, Sr. WB Jose A. Perez Mr. Alec J. Kirk Resides in Wayne, NJ Recommended by: Bro Mark S. Kirk Bro Bruce E. Kirk ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES*** ***EUCLID – THE TRADITION CONTINUES***