San Gabriel Masonic Lodge #89

LIGHT MEAL - Confer EA Degree
2022-08-02 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 College St. Georgetwon, TX 78628, 900 N College St, Georgetown, TX, 78628, United States
Light Dinner Meal: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Confer EA Degree 7:00 PM

Brethren – an Entered Apprentice (EA) Candidate will be conferred tonight. Plan on being in Lodge to welcome our newest EA. Take a minute and walk up and welcome him to San Gabriel Lodge #89. Remember the night you were conferred and make it memorable for him.

NATIONAL 'ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY'
2022-08-06
Cold Frozen Root Beer Float with Ice Cream

NATIONAL "PURPLE HEART" DAY
2022-08-07 | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
Purple Heart Day will be observed on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.
The holiday was first observed in 2014 and is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices, etc. do not close on this day.
How Purple Heart Day is Observed

States, counties, and cities pause in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their local sons and daughters as do sports and entertainment entities.
Major League Baseball teams pay homage to their local Purple Heart recipients during special pre-game and 7th inning ceremonies.
Veteran and military organizations hold remembrance meetings for fallen heroes and special events to thank soldiers, veterans, and Purple Heart recipients on this day.
The Purple Heart Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, recommends donating time and money to the foundation or to other organizations working with Purple Heart recipients.
People take the time to listen to soldiers and veterans and learn more about their life stories and their military service.
American flags are flown at homes and businesses.

Criteria For Receiving A Purple Heart
The Purple Heart has a long list of criteria for eligibility-too long to list here. But in general it may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been wounded, killed in action, or have died or may die from wounds received in any action against the United States, action with an opposing armed force, the results of any hostile “foreign force” and many other situations where men and women in uniform may find themselves under attack.
In general, the Purple Heart is awarded for injuries sustained because of enemy attack. Injuries sustained for other reasons not related to things “not caused by enemy agents” are generally not acceptable as grounds for receiving the Purple Heart, though friendly fire injuries do qualify as long as the friendly fire was intended for the enemy. The Purple Heart is now given to persons who are injured, wounded or died while a prisoner of war (POW).
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)
Purple Heart Recipients can join The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) which was formed in 1932. It is composed exclusively of men and women who have received the Purple Heart and is the only veterans service organization with only “combat” veterans as members. It’s estimated that more than a million Purple Hearts have been awarded and there are about 45,000 MOPH members today.
Why is the Purple Heart Purple?
One contemporary interpretation of the color of the Purple Heart is that the color represents the blood of all those who have made sacrifices in war, but traditionally the color is thought to represent the courage of those who serve. The original color of the Badge of Military Merit was purple, so it is logical that when the Purple Heart was created to celebrate George Washington’s bicentennial, the original color of the medal he created would be used to honor his memory.
History of The Purple Heart’s Long And Winding Road
Photo by Army Sgt. William Frye.
The Purple Heart began as something called the Badge of Military Merit, an honor created by General George Washington in 1782. The honor was only presented to enlisted soldiers who had performed a “singularly meritorious action.” Only a handful of these were awarded, and following the American Revolution, the Badge of Military Merit didn’t become a permanent fixture among the various other awards and decorations given to those who serve.
But the spirit of the Badge of Military Merit would be honored again in 1932, when the Purple Heart award was created to honor the bicentennial of George Washington’s birthday. World War One saw the first Purple Hearts awarded to soldiers, presented on the site of the final encampment of the Continental Army in Windsor, New York.
The Purple Heart took many years to evolve into what it is known as today. When General Douglas MacArthur signed General Order #3 establishing the modern Purple Heart, it was not authorized to be awarded to anyone except to those serving in the Army or the Army Air Corps. A presidential order signed in 1942 opened the Purple Heart to all branches of the military including the U.S. Coast Guard.

Hadassah #188 Texas Order of the Eastern Star (Work Session 5pm-10pm)
2022-08-08 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-12 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-10 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
Hadassah #188 OES Facebook Page

LIGHT MEAL - Officer's Meeting - Work Session
2022-08-09 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 College St. Georgetwon, TX 78628, 900 N College St, Georgetown, TX, 78628, United States
Light Dinner Meal: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Officer’s Meeting: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

NATONAL FILET MIGNON DAY
2022-08-13 | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY

NATIONAL BOWLING DAY
2022-08-13 | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628

Hadassah #188 Texas Order of the Eastern Star (Meal 6:30 pm) (Stated Meeting 7:30 pm)
2022-08-15 12:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-19 12:00 - 22:00 UTC | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
LODGE BLOCK TIME (NOON-10:00PM)

Hadassah #188 OES Facebook Page

LIGHT MEAL -
2022-08-16 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-08-23 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-08-30 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-09-13 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-09-20 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-09-27 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-10-04 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 College St. Georgetwon, TX 78628, 900 N College St, Georgetown, TX, 78628, United States
Light Dinner Meal: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

"Last Saturday Breakfast"
2022-08-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-09-24 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 College St. Georgetwon, TX 78628, 900 N College St, Georgetown, TX, 78628, United States
Plan to come and enjoy a fine breakfast and some great company and conversation.

District #47 Ritual Forum and Certificate Examinations
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
August 27, 2022, 9:00 am Ritual Forum and 1:00 pm Certificate Examinations
(Master Mason Activity)
San Gabriel #89 Lodge is Hosting the District 47 Masonic Ritual Forum and Certificate Examinations
To read more about the event – Click Here
(Appropriate Dress)

Please use this link to register for this event. We need to plan the meals for the attendees. CLICK HERE

Form No. 101-a Blank forms will be available for you. Remember to complete the form and have R. W. Keith Reynolds sign the form before you leave the lodge.

LABOR DAY
2022-09-05

LIGHT MEAL - Officers' Meeting - Work Session
2022-09-06 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 College St. Georgetwon, TX 78628, 900 N College St, Georgetown, TX, 78628, United States
Light Dinner Meal: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Officers’s Meeting 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

We have a busy night for Tuesday. We will have our officers meeting during our light meal starting around 5:30. Then we will open an EA Lodge for the purpose of hearing a proficiency, after closing the EA Lodge we will open a MM Lodge for the purpose of hearing a MM proficiency. After closing the MM Lodge, we will have an EA practice. I hope everyone that can come does so in support of our Brothers. See y’all tomorrow night.
Officers, ties are not required but please dress appropriately.

Solomon Lodge 484 Hosting Cornerstone Ceremony - Hutto Fire Dept Stn #3
2022-09-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Solomon Masonic Lodge #484, 2707 Donna Drive, Taylor, TX, 76574, United States
Message Posted on Website
Brothers of San Gabriel Lodge,
Solomon Lodge 484 will be hosting a Cornerstone Ceremony for Hutto Fire Department #3 Wednesday, September 7 beginning at 2 PM. The address is 211 Limmer Loop, Round Rock. It is at the northeast corner of Limmer Loop and CR 110. We will meet at Solomon 484 at 11:30 for coffee and lunch at 12 PM. If you or any brethren you know are able to attend please reach out to them and then myself for attendance purposes. Thank you all for your time and I hope to see you here.
Fraternally,
Anthony DeFrancisis
Worshipful Master
Solomon Lodge 484
Taylor, TX
Phone: (903) 343-2363
Email: adefrancisis@gmail.com

Cornerstone Ceremony for Hutto Fire Dept Stn #3
2022-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutto Fire Station #3 211 Limmer Loop, Round Rock, TX, 211 LIMMER LOOK, ROUND ROCK, TX, United States
Cornerstone Ceremony Hutto Fire Department Station #3

Solomon Lodge 484 will be hosting a Cornerstone Ceremony for Hutto Fire Department #3 Wednesday, September 7 beginning at 2 PM. The address is 211 Limmer Loop, Round Rock. It is at the northeast corner of Limmer Loop and CR 110.

(San Gabriel Lodge #89) STATED MEETING & MEAL
2022-09-08 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | LODGE MTG, 900 N. College Ave, Georgetown, TX, TX, 78628, United States
Meal Served: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stated Meeting: 7:00 pm

Improving Myself in Masonry - Review (for Master Masons ONLY)
2022-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
“The Five Ages of Masonic Ritual Development”, by Bernard Hoff Brother Mike Nichols will be conducting a Zoom Call in conjunction with members at the Lodge.
Contact: Brother Mike Nichols (512) 864-4345 to get the Zoom Link information

GOLDEN TROWEL AWARD - Brother Mike Nichols
2022-09-24 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Golden Trowel Award
Presented to: Brother Mike Nichols
Saturday September 24, 2022 2:00 pm
San Gabriel Lodge #89
This is an Open Meeting event in which you may bring your family members, neighbors and relatives. Dress Code: Business Casual

ANNUAL SAN GABRIEL LODGE #89 BLOOD DRIVE (Saturday Oct 8 2022)
2022-10-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Lodge #89 900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
Annual Event
San Gabriel Lodge #89 Blood Drive
DATE: Saturday Oct 8, 2022
TIME: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
900 N College St Georgetown, TX 78628
Refreshments Served in Lodge Kitchen Hall

“WE BE BLOOD” will have a BloodMobile in the Parking Lot

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE - NOV 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION
2022-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
