Washington Lodge No.20 Freemasons

2021 is here! We should thank the Great Architect of the Universe for opening yet another new page of our lives. May the new year be filled with Light, Hope, and Happiness... Stay in good health and achieve greater heights of Love and success. ... Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead! Happy New Year! #WLN20 #WashingtonLodge20 #2021MasonicOdyssey #HappyNewYear

"Go for it now. The future is promised to no one." - Wayne Dyer #WLN20 #WashingtonLodge20 #2021MasonicOdyssey #WLN20Quotes

**New Years Message from Grand Master Arthur H. Weiss** As we wind down this season of holiday observances, we come to the end of another year. Normally, this i...s a time for celebrating what has come before and looking forward to what comes next. It is traditional for us to pause and take stock of where we areto assess the progress we’ve made during the past 12 months and to promise ourselves, by means of New Year’s resolutions, that the next 12 months will be filled with positive actions that will fuel self-improvement as we strive to reach our perfect ashlar. But, because of COVID-19, this year ends on a much different note. Our world, our country, and our brethren continue to deal with the medical and economic fallout of this pandemic. For many, this has not been the happiest of holiday seasons and the start of the New Year does not seem as bright as we had wished. We pray for the health and safety of our members, our communities, our first responders, and our front-line medical workers as this year comes to a close. Yet, as we look upwards into the infinite starry night sky and trust in our Great Architect, there is cause for great hope as we enter 2021. Our fraternity continues to support its members through the Distressed Worthy Brother Relief Fund, the most successful call for help in our 170-year history. The staffs of both Masonic Outreach Services and the Masonic Center for Youth and Families continue to provide compassionate service to our members and their families. The staff of the Masonic Homes of California works tirelessly to care for our most vulnerable seniors. And we all have cause for celebration as vaccines for this pandemic have now been approved for use and our residents and staff will soon be inoculated, providing additional protection from the virus and reducing some of the intense fear that we have all felt for their health and safety. This New Year, I have only one resolution: to remain positive and push this jurisdiction forward into its bright and glorious future. I am committed to re-opening as soon as prudence dictates. I am committed to implementing our 2025 Fraternity Plan. I am committed to increasing Masonic family unity. I hope you will embrace these same resolutions and these same commitments as we move forward together in the next evolution of our beloved craft. Barbara and I wish you a most happy and joyous New Year. Sincerely and fraternally, Arthur H. Weiss Grand Master

From a Lodge of the Holy Saints John, Happy Saint John's Day! Freemasons around the world historically celebrate the feast of Saint John the Baptist on June 24th, roughly marking mid-summer, and the feast of Saint John the Evangelist on December 27, close to the winter solstice. Early records of individual lodges in Ireland and in England indicate that many of them met to install a new Master twice a year, on the feast days of both the Baptist and the Evangelist.

Brethren, Your January 2021 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this edition:... From the East by WM Francisco Marques From the West by SW Russell Tomas From the South by JW Nick Johnston Congratulations 2021 Officers! Save These Dates (2021 Events) Masonic Humor, Brain Teasers... and More! Enjoy!

Brethren, Our October 2020 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this Edition:... From the East: Wor. Jared Yoshiki From the West: Bro. Francisco Marques From the South: Bro. Russ Tomas Message from Grand Master, MW John E. Trauner Master Mason Anniversary Dates Members Birthdays 171st Annual Communication - October 10-11 Your iMember 2.0 Portal Enjoy! https://www.washingtonlodge20.org/trestle-board

Dear Brethren, I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. As you know, a number of wildfires are currently threatening communities across the state and have forced evacuations in several counties. At times like these, it’s important for us all to take extra precautions to protect one other, our families, and our communities. If you or your family are in need of assistance, don’t hesitate to access our statewide relief services by calling Masonic Assistance at (888) 466-3...642 or emailing [email protected]. If you know of a fellow member in need of advice or services, please encourage them to call. If you call on behalf of another member or their widow, we recommend they be present in order to expedite relief. If your lodge hall or property is damaged or threatened, please contact the Grand Lodge Real Estate team to determine the appropriate next steps. They can be reached at [email protected]. For those out of harm’s way, please join me in doing whatever is possible to support those being affected by these fires, including all our firefighters and first responders. Offer help where and when you can, get in touch with vulnerable members and widows, and extend any assistance you are able to. Thank you and stay safe. Sincerely and fraternally, John E. Trauner Grand Master Masons of California

Brethren, Our August 2020 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this Edition:... From the East: Wor. Jared Yoshiki From the West: Bro. Francisco Marques From the South: Bro. Russ Tomas Message from Grand Master, MW John E. Trauner Announcement by Bro. Creston Whiting-Casey Master Mason Anniversary Dates Members Birthdays Enjoy!

Brethren, Our July 2020 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this Edition:... From the East: Wor. Jared Yoshiki From the West: Bro. Francisco Marques From the South: Bro. Russ Tomas Message from Grand Master, MW John E. Trauner Master Mason Anniversary Dates Members Birthdays Enjoy!

Brethren, Our June 2020 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this Edition:... From the East: Wor. Jared Yoshiki From the West: Bro. Francisco Marques From the South: Bro. Russ Tomas Announcement from Grand Master, MW John E. Trauner Master Mason Anniversary Dates Members Birthdays Help for Tony's Delicatessen & Catering Enjoy!

Brethren, Our May 2020 TRESTLE BOARD is now available. In this Edition:... From the East: Wor. Jared Yoshiki From the West: Bro. Francisco Marques From the South: Bro. Russ Tomas Announcement from Grand Master, MW John E. Trauner Master Mason Anniversary Dates Members Birthdays Enjoy!

Good evening Brethren. We are in need of our final count of volunteers by tomorrow, Friday, April 17. If you want to volunteer, please mark yours as 'going' on this event page or message Worshipful Jared Yoshiki or Brother Creston Whiting-Casey directly. We understand that not everyone can volunteer during this critical time. The Food Bank has changed many of their practices/procedures at the event to shield the volunteers as best as possible. If you are willing and able to volunteer, we could really use your support. Thank you.

In case any of you brothers need some assistance. The Ben Ali Shrine put together this excellent resource for you to access food or to know special hours for seniors.