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Master's Message - January 2026
Brothers,
As we step into the quarries of a new Masonic year, my gratitude goes to each one of you for the opportunity in the East. My gratitude goes to WB Harry C. Turetzkin for a great year. Ours is a labor of love. This Lodge is more than a mere building, it is a living temple built from the hard labor of many brothers before all of us. But without all the Brothers, the work we do would not be possible. Your presence creates the possibilities for a better and long future.
New brothers who are anxious to be directed and guided in the path for light in the craft, we welcome you. A new initiated brother's first step in his decision to improve himself in Masonry. The key towards this goal is education. How much time, patience, and application are you willing to invest in the search for improvement? The result will depend on your application to this endeavor. A seasoned brother will be available to assist and guide you. The New Jersey Grand Lodge possesses resources available to you and to anyone wanting to move ahead in Masonry. All the is required form you is to ask.
New brothers might feel intimidated by our ritual work and the work in general. Every brother is here to work with you. The first step is difficult because of the unknown; just ask, we will walk with you. And together we will learn. You are my brother, just ask.
This year, I ask each of you to take a pause, and be aware of your surroundings when in the world. It is cost free to be alert. Also, consider noy what Masonry owes you, but what you might bring to enrich our Lodge. The Lodge is a "sacred retreat of friendship and virtue." It is a place where we feel secure and safe to be among good men. And in return, the brothers feel good to be in your company. Don't deprive us of your company, your expertise, your experience. My brother, when you are not among your brothers in Lodge, you deprive the brothers to enjoy the "we" in all of us.
Fraternally,
W.M. Muguel Arroyo-Colon
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