Explorers of Hope
Watch Words: Kindness, Peace and Love
Bible Verse: If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. —Romans 12:18
Motto: Hold Fast and Forget Not
Sisters and Brothers,
You are cordially invited to attend the 1167th stated meeting of Palestine Chapter No. 114, OES to be held at the Newton Masonic Hall, 460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA on
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm
OFFICERS ATTIRE:
Sisters: Long dresses or skirts
Brothers: Sports or suit coat. Collared shirt and tie
REHEARSALS: :Looking Ahead!
Sunday September 7, 2025 at 1 PM
Sunday October 5, 2025 at 5 PM
BUSINESS: To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and transact any business which may legally come before the Chapter.
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER: Nomination and Election of an Associate Conductress and Installation if elected.
PRESENTATION: Robert Morris Jewels
25-YEAR MEMBERSHIP PIN will be presented to Sister Debra M. Gowins, PM. Initiated into Lexington Chapter No. 183 on September 23, 1999.
COLLATION this evening is being provided by Jim and Diana Spurrell, Donna Penney and Denise Lymperis
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating in September!
TO THOSE SICK and SHUT-IN:
We send a friendly smile to cheer you
And a thought sincere and true.
With a hearty little get well wish
From friends who care for you
WGM and WGP SPECIAL PROJECT – FEEDING AMERICA
With the permission of the Newton Masonic Assn., there will be a bin in the coatroom for food donations that will be given to the City of Newton Food Pantry sometime before The De-cember Holidays. Notice has also been given to the Lodges so they can also contribute. Some Suggestion: Peanut Butter (protein), Canned Proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon), Canned Beans, Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Pantry staples (flour, sug-ar, condiments), Canned Vegetables (high in demand), Cooking essentials (olive oil, spices -salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced onions, ore-gano, basil, cinnamon), Formula, Baby food, diapers, cereal, Shampoo, Deodorant, tooth-paste, just to name a few.
OFFICIAL VISITATION: October 7th.
As our Official visitation will be in October, please start reviewing your ritual . Please look at the rehearsal schedule and mark your calendars.
OES EVENT FLYERS are posted in Goings-on of this website.
FROM THE EAST
Welcome back! We hope you all had a very nice summer. As we are going from refreshment to labor, it is time to bone up on our ritual and procedures. We want Palestine to shine for our depu-ties, Sisters Rachel and Tamara, for our October Visitation! We will be having a September and October rehearsal. Please do your best to attend. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly.
In Star Love,
Joan and Steve