Charles W. Anderson Masonic Lodge # 1413

Bring a gift and your Christmas Cheer !  FUN, FUN, FUN !!!!

Greetings, Update on Betty Sanders.  She is in rehab at N. E. Methodist in Live Oak on Topperwien.  She is on the 2nd floor room 211 and can have visitors.  She is doing well and will turn 85 on Sunday 9 December.  Also, Brother Dan Carbaugh is still doing dialysis and had an appointment regarding his pace maker. Keep both of these individuals in your prayers. S & F Bob James R. (Bob) McConnell, PM Treasurer Charles W. Anderson # 1413

Greetings,  Memorial Services for Julia Perkins, wife of Brother Bob Perkins will be held on 28 November 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway at 1200 PM.  A reception will be held at Charles W. Anderson Lodge, 10103 Eveningway Dr., following the services Sunset.  Keep the Perkins family in your prayers. S & F Bob James R. (Bob) McConnell, PM Treasurer Charles W. Anderson # 1413

It is with deep sorrow that I must inform you that Julia Perkins, wife of Brother Bob Perkins passed away this evening.  As soon as details are known I will inform all.  Keep the Perkins family in your prayers. S & F Bob James R. (Bob) McConnell, PM Treasurer Charles W. Anderson # 1413

"Julia is more stable and awake.  She responds to us visually with nods to our questions.  Getting perm port for dialysis today and Perm pacemaker next week.  All in prep for travel to long term care near home.  Hopefully soon!  Keep Prayers going." S & F Bob

I was notified by his Daughter this morning of his passing. Mr. Curtis Edward Swafford, born on July 24, 1941 in Riceville, Tennessee, passed away at age 77 on September 17, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Calhoun High School and TN Wesleyan College. Curtis served in the Air Force and he also devoted his career to working at Randolph Air Force Base - Civil Service. Curtis is survived by his son, Mark Morga and wife Tara Morga; daughter, Christine Garza and husband Mark Garza; sister, Faye Burger and husband Carey Burger; and grandchildren, AnneMarie Garza, Stephanie Garza, Karina Morga, and Gabriela Morga. Some of Curtis' hobbies were ham radio - w5pke and bowling league. Friends and family can attend the service. The funeral will be at Fort Sam Cemetery on Thursday, October 4th at 11am.

Brethren, Received the following message.  ============================= Subject: [San Antonio MWSA 39] PGM T.E. Gene Carnes Accident R;. W:. and W:. Sirs, Honorable Brethren, Ms Haberl and my Brothers, I was just called by Ron Havens after he spoke to PGM Mike Gower for about an hour and was asked to send out a “Heads-up” notice that R:. W:. T. E. Gene Carnes was involved in an horrible automobile accident.  He is at Ft. Sam Houston hospital, SAMMC as I write this email.  The information I have now is this; he has a head laceration that is fairly severe, internal bleeding and has been given 4 units of blood so far and there are other bodily injuries. He is currently (9:20 pm) in their operating room with tubes draining his lungs and they are running tests and scans to find out where and how bad the internal injuries are.  Gaye and Don are there with him. As I find out anything more on his condition, I will pass it forward and I ask that you do the sa

Honorable Graham H. Childress, PGM (1988), will be interred in Ozona, Texas. Services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10:00 am and the Honorable W. M. “Mike” Gower, PGM (1999) will be the Funeral Master. Please share this with your groups, friends and Brethren.  Sincerely & Fraternally,

The Worshipful Master invites you to Family Night. Come out and join us for an evening of family fun and adventure.

Scottish Rite Legacy Convocation SEPTEMBER 7— 8, 2018 ON SITE REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 7 FROM 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM                         SEPTEMBER 8 FROM 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM LEE LOCKWOOD SCOTTISH RITE LIBRARY & MUSEUM 2801 WEST WACO DRIVE, WACO TEXAS                                                                                             Speakers       ILL ∴ MICHAEL L. WIGGINS , 33°                            S ∴ G ∴ I ∴ G ∴ in Texas ILL ∴   ROBERT G. DAVIS, 33° IGH, G ∴ C ∴    Masonic Author & Speaker - Guthrie Consistory,                           M ∴ W ∴ TOMMY F. CHAPMAN, 33° IGH    Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas HON. RICHARD NOWACKI, 32°                  Portland Consistory, Orient of Oregon ATTIRE Men:  Coat and Tie with Scottish Rite Caps and Regalia Required Ladies:  Appropriate for the Activity                                                                                                   HOTEL ACCOMO

Your District Service Teams are excited to announce our Annual Randall E. Briscoe Workshops for the fall, 2018! We are also pleased to announce we will be holding two this year.  The first Briscoe Workshop is:  Saturday, September 15,  at Davy Crockett Lodge from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Light refreshments at 9:30. Where: 519 Alametos, San Antonio, TX 78212 The second Briscoe Workshop is: Saturday, October 6, at Helotes Lodge 9:00AM - 11:30AM. Sign in at 8:30 Where: 11740 FM 1560 South, Helotes, TX 78023 We are very pleased to be able to hold two this year. Hon. Bro. Brad Kohanke is hosting the Davy Crockett workshop, and Hon. Bro's Bill Boyd and Don Carnes are co-hosting the Helotes workshop. This gives every brother in the area two opportunities to attend a workshop and you are free to attend both if you like! These workshops are highly recommended for lodge line officers and highly encouraged for all other brethren.  Special than

Just a reminder, his services are at Fort Sam Houston  10am. I know his family would appreciate your support.

Brothers remember we have an EA Degree Practice tonight. Also an Officers meeting !

Brethren and Ladies, Brother Howard Strahan, a member of Charles W. Anderson Lodge # 1413 lay down his working tools. Visitation will be on 1 August 2018 from 6 - 8 PM at Mission Park North, 3401 Cherry Ridge. Religious service will be on 2 August 2018 at 8:30 AM at Mission Park North, 3401 Cherry Ridge. Graveside services, both Masonic and Military will be on 2 August 2018 at 10 AM at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. Please keep the Strahan family in your prayers. Funer al Master will be Brother T. K. Anthony. S & F Bob James R. (Bob) McConnell Treasurer Charles W. Anderson # 1413

Get ready for Family Night ! This Tuesday 17 July, Supper is at 6:30pm. Please consider coming out, we all would like to see you and your Family, and friends of you have some. our Program will start promptly at 7:30pm "ish"

Get ready for a Busy week.  On Tuesday10 July we will practice the Installation of Officers. Thursday will be a Lodge cleanup. So I am hoping you will come and help us get our Lodge spiffy clean.  Of course Saturday the 14th will be the big day!  The Master has ask for Members to show up at 11am to help us Close a Master Masons Lodge of Sorrow. and Open a Master Lodge.  

Brethren; We will have a called meeting tonight for the purpose of an EA Degree.  Lodge opens at 5:30pm for refreshments. The EA Lodge will be opened at 7pm

Honorable Brethren, The Honorable Jack Woods Coleman of Valley-Hi Masonic Lodge No. 1407 has laid down his working tools as outlined below; Our beloved Jack Woods Coleman went to his eternal rest on June 4, 2018. He was born on January 12, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas. He leaves this earth loved and admired by so many. Jack was a member of the Valley High Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and Alzafar Shriners. A celebration of life service and burial will be held on Tuesday June 12 at 11:30 am at the San Jose Burial Park, 8235 Mission Road, San Antonio, Texas 78214. Masonic Services will be conducted by the Honorable Gary Dudley, PM, Valley-Hi Masonic Lodge No. 1407 The Reverend Ann Helmke will officiate. There will also be a short service by the Valley High Masonic Lodge. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Battered Women and Children's Shelter, Family Violence Prevention Services, 7911 Broadway, 78209. Their work is close to our hearts.   Publish

Election of Officers ! Looking forward to seeing you at our June Stated Meeting. Lots of important information not to mention the Election of Officers (ok, I just did.)  Our Business meeting will be held on the 5th of June; dinner is at 6:30pm and our Stated meeting will begin at 7:30pm. 

Remember tomorrow, 29 May 2018, We will have a Masters Degree.  We will also have 2 Special guests, Brother Christian, a Member of The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, will be receiving his 50 Year Service pin.  Also attending our very own DDGM  RW Chip Green.

Lodge gave special thanks to Brother Jimmy D. Huckabay and his Lady Lynne, for their support over the years.

Mr Mason Leist, received the 2018 Community builder Award.

We will be having a Master Masons Degree on 29 may 2018 Lodge will be opened at 7:00pm Social hour begins at 6:00pm Food for thought; remember when you received your degree? Would it have been better if more Members attended? Let's fill the seats !

Wimodausis' # 141, Order of the Eastern Star will have their Open Installation of Officers on  Monday, June 11th at 6:30 pm

Just a reminder, our May Stated Meeting is tonight.  1 May 2018 dinner is at 6:30pm. Business Meeting starts at 7:30pm.

Don't forget Lamar Awards are to night at Family Night. !  See ya.

Honorable Brethren, We have a courtesy funeral for the Honorable James Hatch of Empire Lodge No. 597 in Empire, Leelanau, Michigan. Services will be at Windcrest United Methodist Church, 8101 Midcrown, San Antonio, TX 78239 on 26-Mar-2018 at 11:00 am. The Honorable Timothy K. “TK” Anthony will conduct the Masonic Service. The family has ask for Masons to come a bit early. Please join us in honoring his family.  May God bless and caress each and every one. Amen