The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

Monday, August 18^th – FC Degree

Saturday, August 23^rd – WORDAY 10am

TUESDAY, Sept 2^nd – Business Meeting

Monday, Sept 8^th – EA Degree (TENTATIVE)

Greetings from the East,

It is with a sad heart that I inform you of the passing of MW Brother Tommy Watson, Grand Master of Masons in SC. MW Brother Tommy passed away at home unexpectedly. We do not have any details as of now but please keep his family in prayer. He will truly be missed by the craft. Due to this the 8th and 10th District Inspirational on the 9th has been cancelled. Also keep all those on our prayer list in your thoughts and devotions.

At our August meeting we voted to pass EA Brother Michael Blake to the Fellow Craft degree and Raise FC Brother Bryan Nesbit to the Master Mason degree. Watch for times and dates for these degrees. Also EA Brother Loy Miller III will be passed to the FC degree on Monday August the 18th. This was decided after the meeting but plan now to come out and support Loy as he takes his next step in his masonic journey.

There will be a workday at Cayce lodge on Saturday August 23 starting at 10AM to get the inside spruced up. We would appreciate all the help we can get. This will also be a great time to come out and enjoy the fellowship with other brethren.

There is a lot going on across the District this month. August 10th the town of Pelion and Elmore Lodge will be having a spaghetti plate fundraiser from 10-2. Proceeds will go to help with medical expenses for Bubba McDonald (son of WB John McDonald) who was severely injured in an ATV accident. August 16th Elmore Lodge will be having a BBQ sandwich plate fundraiser from 11-4. August 23 Gaston Lodge will be having a Fish Fry fundraiser from 10:30-2:30 and that same evening Oliver Lodge will be having their annual outdoor 3rd Degree at the Edisto River. If you haven’t ever been to one of these outdoor degrees you have missed a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of true Brotherly fellowship. Our annual Ladies and Awards night will be on Friday October 24th.

Keep in mind that as per our by-laws, our September business meeting will be held on Tuesday the 2nd due to Monday being Labor Day. In closing let me leave you with this thought, if you are someone’s only impression of Masonry, what would that impression be?

Till next time, may God bless and keep each and every one of you.

Mark Pridgen, PM, WM

Greetings from the West!

As summer winds down, I think it’s safe to say our hardworking air conditioners are ready for a well-deserved break. Just remember the old saying when setting the thermostat: “If it feels nice, the bill is twice.” A little wisdom for your wallet!

July was an eventful and productive month at Cayce Lodge. In addition to our regular Business Meeting, we conferred both an Entered Apprentice and a Fellowcraft degree. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the officers who dedicated their time and effort to make these degrees meaningful experiences for our brothers. We’re keeping the momentum going with another Fellowcraft degree scheduled for August 18th. Masonry is truly alive and well at Cayce Lodge!

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our recently departed Grand Master. His passing came as a sudden shock and marks a sad day for Masons across the state. Please keep his loved ones, and our Grand Lodge, in your prayers during this difficult time.

Let’s also lift up the McDonald family in prayer. Their son, Bubba, was involved in an ATV accident. Elmore Lodge No. 288 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, August 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Plates are $10 and include spaghetti with meat sauce and bread. Every dollar raised will go directly to John and Amy McDonald to help support Bubba’s recovery.

Thank you all for your continued fellowship and support. Stay safe, stay cool, and I’ll see you at Lodge.

Fraternally,

Dustan Eberhardt, SW     

Greetings from the South, with a heavy heart I greet you.

Our Grand Master MWB Thomas E Watson, has laid down his working tools. Please keep his family and our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in your prayers. We have had a busy month in July with a new EA and FC, your Lodge has been very active and we are excited for the future of Cayce 384.

Our Business meeting for next month will be Tuesday September 2nd due to Labor Day being on Monday September 1st. Looking forward to seeing you then. Until we meet again be safe and thank you for all you do for our Lodge.

John Howell, PM, JW          

FROM the TREASURER’s Ledger:

Brothers, 

We are a charitable group, we do good work with our funds. However, our charity funds have become drained.   We need additional funds to continue our good works. This last month, we received 3 anonymous donations and I thank those individuals. I would like to encourage every one of you to make a donation to the charity fund, whether large or small.

The more funds we have, the more we can help. Donations can be made directly to any officer, just let them know it’s for our charity fund.

Brother Mark   Hanslip      

WANTED------------

I am building a new costume and need a VEST from a suit.   I am hoping someone has an old 3pc suit that they no longer need and can part with the vest.  I am a big guy so it needs to have a 54" waist or larger.  If you have one, contact Mark H at 220-8623.

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

George Barber (surgery)

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel and family

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Debbie Boomer (health)

Bro. Bubba Burley and his wife

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

A.G. Dantzler

Michael and Stacy Dembitsky

Lyndsey (Dustan) Eberhardt’s father

RWB Marvin Epting

Donna Gardner (WB Mark’s wife)

Mac Graham’s wife

Harold Griffith

MWB Steve Hames, GM (health)

Tom Halcum

Wor. Bro. Ron Horbal

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James wife

Barbara Jeffcoat (Masonic Widow)

Brother Richard Merritt & wife (Brenda)

Bro. Loy Miller’s wife (Claudette)

Bro. Jorge Navarrete’s father

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

David Powell

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

Terri Smith (wife of RWB Ed)

Haley Strickland

MWB Sam Tennyson

Mike Vinson

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com

Cayce Lodge offers deepest sympathy to the family of our Grand Master Tommy Watson in his sudden unexpected passing, along with all our brethren and our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM and all those affected.