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We are Sharon Lodge No. 182 A.F.& A.M.; We meet in the Ionic Masonic Temple, 85 Main Street, Reisterstown,Maryland 21136. Our new Worshipful Master to be installed on Wednesday January 5, 2011 is Warren W. DeColigny, WM Elect
Our regular communications are on the first and third Wednesdays each month from September to June.

We hope you enjoy visiting this page for current news, for information about our Lodge ( if you are a visitor), and if you are interested in doing research about our fraternal interests. Come to our site frequently; and enjoy. Please Feel free to follow the hyperlinks to topic areas we've listed that have interest to you.

Again, welcome, and enjoy !


January Masonic Birthdays
James D. Bosley 01/24/63 -48
John M. Seeny 01/24/49 -48
Ralph E. Shaw 01/17/79 -32
William M. Upole 01/18/68 -43

February Masonic Birthdays

Robert D. Butcher,Sr.,PM 02/19/76 -35
Charles C. Haines , PM 02/19/92 -19
Peter Joaseph 02/15/84 -27

OFFICERS FOR 2011

Warren W. DeColignyPM,PGI, .......Worshipful Master
Stephen A. Mintz .....................SeniorWarden
Randall T. Stockett ........... Junior Warden
Brian Robinson,PM ...................... Secretary
Leroy B. Hartle. PM ............Secretary Emeritis
Leroy J. Rassa Sr,PM,.................. Treasurer
Daryl M. Gamerman .................. Senior Deacon
John A. Floyd .................. Junior Deacon
David C. Weeks .....................Senior Steward
John S. Cezar .................... Junior Steward
Alex Boyko # 145............... ............ Tyler
Warren DeColigny,PM, ... . ............ Chaplin
Charles C. Hanes,PM........................Marshal
John A. Rafine ,PM ........ Grand Inspector
Marshall W. Harden, PM ............... Organist



< COMMITTEES FOR 2011

TRUSTEES: L. Hartle Jr.,J.Albert,O.Strong,Raymond F. Everette
FINANCE: Dennis C. Jensen,PM,WM; Stephen A. Mintz,SW; Randall T. Stockett,JW; Leroy J.Rassa, Sr,PM.Treasurer; Brian Robinson,PM,Secretary
AUDITING: Stephen A Mintz, SW
INTERNET HOME PAGE: Michael Crow; John A. Floyd JD
SICK & SHUT-INS: O.Strong,PM,All members of Sharon Lodge
SOLOMON II: .................Oliver O. Strong, PM
DR JOHN COATES MEMORIAL LODGE: O.Strong,PM,
PAST MASTERS:....... Dennis C. Jensen,PM,PGI
RITUAL AND INSTRUCTION: Warren W. DeColigny,PM; O.Strong,PM; Brian Robinson, PM; Leroy J. Rassa Sr,PM
MEMBERSHIP: Brian Robinson, PM, Secretary; Randall T. Stockett, JW; Stephen A. Mintz, SW ..............
REFRESHMENTS: ...Dave Weeks,SS; Randall Stockett, JW, John A. Floyd, JS ..........................
ENTERTAINMENT: ......... Randall Stockett,SW, Daryl Gamerman,SD, Brian Robinson, PM, Secretary..........
MDCHIP: Daryl Gamerman,SD; Dennis Jensen,PM,WM; Stephen Mintz,SW ..................................
YOUTH LAISION: ......... L. Rassa Sr,PM,Treasurer, Walpert Harden ...............................
Scholarship:...L.Rassa,Sr.,PM,Treasurer, ...


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----------------------------------------------------- I Said A Prayer For You Today I said a prayer for you today and know that God must have heard: I felt the answer in my heart although He spoke not a word. I didn't ask for wealth or fame ( I knew you wouldn't mind): I asked for priceless treasures rare of a more lasting kind. I prayed that He'd be near you at the start of each new day . To grant you health and blessings fair and friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you in all things great and small, but that you'd know His loving care I prayed the most of all.

GREETINGS FROM THE EAST
this is a welcome to all those who see our homepage.

We truly hope that you will enjoy the information we have provided for your review and that you will continue to search for more.

Our lodge is a friendly lodge; and we are always interested in receiving new candidates,however our charter requires that all worthy candidates must come of their own free will, and must be invited to membership once their application has been given consideration, and a vote taken, by our regular Master Masons at work in the Lodge.

Some are curious about what we do because they've heard many rumors, but are not sure about what they've heard. We hope that much of what you can learn from these pages will assist in clarifying what we do. We are a fraternity based on the belief in an all seeing, all powerful God. We dedicate ourselves to many community service endeavors and we are committed to the assistance of widows and orphans wherever disbursed.

While it is true that we do preserve "the secret rituals" of ancient Freemasonry based upon the building of the temple under King Soloman, none of what we adhere to is in any way contrary to the moral upbringing of our citizens, or to God's ( universal) moral law.

If you have questions, you may call me at any time... Warren W. DeColigny,WM elect,Sharon Lodge NO.182 (410-922-3275),or Senior Warden, Stephen A. Mintz,PM, ( 410-833-0224).



TRESTLEBOARD

November-December 2010,

Brethern: It has been another enjoyable year for me to serve as Worshipful Master of our lodge. We have accomplished many good things. We have established a line for next year (2012) which will have mostly non-past Masters. This is good for the future of Sharon Lodge. In 2012 we will see a first time Worshipful Master in the East. We also were able to raise to new brothers this year ...Stanly Fishman and Michael Crow, and we currently have two pending petitions to vote on. We participated in two MDCHIP programs, and received a petition. Our recent Christmas party was agreat success. There were about eighty-five in attendance, and we had a visit from Santa. He stuffed bears for the little ones, and a gift certificate for the older children.

Thanks again for the honor of serving you. andf I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

God bless, and keep you until we meet again

sincerely and fraternally,


Dennis C. Jensen , Worshipful Master, PM,PGI,WM
Sharon Lodge AM&FM #182


MESSAGE FROM THE WM ELECT
I thank the lodge for the honor to serve a fourth term. The officers elected and appointed will need your support this year.

April 2, 2011 has been declared by the Grand Lodge as "open house" at all Maryland Lodges to share what Masonry is all about. More information is forthcoming.

I wish to thank Past Master Dennis Jensen for his dedicated hard work in 2009 and 2010. Dennis did a magnificent job of keeping the lodge moving forward in a positive direction.

Brethern, I hope to see you at 7:00PM on January 5th for the 124th Installation of Sharon Lodge officers.

Fraternally yours,
Warren W. DeColigny, WM Elect

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PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesday January 5,2011, at 7:00 PM, 124th Installation of Officers Wednesday January 19,2011, at 7:30PM , Regular order of business --Reception of dues and petitions and presentation of awards.

January 26, School of Instruction Mt Moriah

Wednesday February 2, 2011, 7:30 PM ; Regular order of business; reception of dues and petitions, initiating 2 candidates into Masonry, first degree , if elected

Wednesday February 16, 2011, 7:30PM, Regular order of Business, reception of dues

Refreshments will be served

Wednesday February 23, School of Instruction Mt. Moriah


If baltimore County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, our regular communications and practices scheduled for that night will also be cancelled.

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION:

Alberto Joseph Halpern , age 28; self employed attorney; recommended by Bro. Brian Robinson, PM, and Bro. Dennis C. Jensen, PM, resides: 10451 Meadowlea Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117

Renato Melicotones Cuison, age 50; Administrator, Department of Agriculture; recommended by Bro. Dennis Jensen PM, and Bro. Stephen A. Mintz, SW.

FROM THE SECRETARY'S DESK


As of the publishing of this December communications; there are still 42 brethern who have not responded to our recent 2011 dues payment announcement. Please check your current member card to ensure you are properly signed up for 2011 dues year. If you have been a dues paying member for over 50 years you will need only to remit $23.00; if under 50 years of membership. please remit $48.00.


Brian Robinson, PM, Lodge Secretary


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In Memoriam If I should ever leave you whom I love To go along the silent way Grieve not Nor speak of me with tears But laugh and talk as if I were beside you there. And when you hear a song or see abird I loved please do not let the thought of me be sad. For I am loving you just as I always have. You were so good to me. There are so many things I wanted still to do. So many things to say to you. Remember that I did not fear. It was just leaving you that was so hard to face. We cannot see beyond, But this I know ... I love you so.



Sick and shut in

Please keep all fellow brothers who are sick in your prayers.
A call from a brother is great medicine!
Brother Jacob George Meiser, 3005 Brookwood Rd., Ellicitt City, MD. 21042 ; tel. 410-465-2011

Brother Jack Tranter, Maryland Masonic Homes, 300 International Circle, Cockysville,MD 21030,Tel.410-527-1111

Brother Harland G. Williams, 3724 Cedar Drive, Gwyn Oak , MD, 21207, tel. 410-944-5547

Please send any news about sick and shut in brothers to Brother Ollie Strong 410-922-3917 ------------------------------------------------------

Masonic Creed
I, as a freemason, believe in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man. I will do unto others as I would have them do unto me. I pledge my loyalty to the government of the United States of America, a government of the people, by the people, and for the people and will not contenance disloyalty on the part of others. Freemasonry is founded upon these principals, and I will use my utmost effort to preserve them for posterity. So mote it be!


Living PAST MASTERS OF Sharon Lodge No 182
John M. Seney,Jr. ..........1957
Alger Zapf,Jr. .............1960
Dennis Kavanaugh,III .......1967
LeRoy B. Hartle, Jr.........1969
Joseph W. Albert ...........1974
Warren W DeColigny.1979,2002,2005
R. D. Butcher, Sr .....1980,1991
Earol L. Bert...............1981
Oliver W. Strong ..........1982
Raymond F. Everett ........ 1983
M. E.Darlington .......1985,1986
William V.Sweeney ..........1987
Dennis C. Jensen .1988,2009,2010
Leroy Rassa, Sr........1989,1990
Thomas Malehorn .......1992,1993
Marshall W. Harden .........1994
Arthur L.Dinger,No 529,1993,1994
Dwight E. Newton..1995,2003,2008
Mark w. Carroll ............1996
David R.Rudolph ............1997
Brian Robinson....1998,2006,2007
Charles C. Hanes ......1999,2004
William Sweeney,Jr..2000,2001

Honary Members: John A. Young Jr, PGM, PM No 145 ......1994
Oswald E. Kinat .... PGI, PM No123 ....1998
Francis E. Larrimore .PGM,PM no 181 .....2000
Malcolm E Carrick ..PGI,PM No. 145 ...2002
Ronald G. Belanger ...PGM,PM No 227 ....2005
David L. Schneider.PSGW,PGI,PGL,PM #101 ..2005
John R. Biggs,Jr.......PGM, PM No 134 ...2008

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