Brethren,

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that a pillar of Arcana Lodge 246 F&AM has passed away.

W.:  Edward Zwillick , DSA, was called to that celestial lodge on high last night (November 24, 2010).

Visiting hours at Ed's Home Sunday 2-5, 7-9 Monday 2-5, 7-9 Tuesday 7-9 45-52 217th St Bayside, NY 11361

Brother Eddie was the epitome of a brother.  He served the lodge well in his years, and he was the first one to answer anyone’s call of need.

When W.: Bobby Schor was sick, it was Eddie and Vinnie Scandole who took him back and forth for treatment.  When I or any other brother needed something, not only would Eddie be willing to help, he would almost always volunteer to do so, no matter what day or time it was.  Anyone who knew Eddie is better for it.  He was always looking out for his friends  - when you visited him in the Hospice, the first thing out of his mouth was always “how are YOU doing”.

 

Eddie will be missed, but as long as we remember him, a part of him will always be with us.

I have no indication of any funeral plans yet.  If there is any information given to me by the family I will pass it on.

 

W.: Edward B Zwillick, DSA was Born on 02/25/1951,  

Initiated on 05/27/1986,

passed on 10/21/1986,

Raised in Arcana Lodge on 11/11/1986.

He served as Master of Arcana Lodge from 1996-1997, he was involved with the Seventh Manhattan District, and as I said before, always there for those that needed him.

 

May his soul have everlasting peace.

 

Respectfully,

 

W.: Seth Zolot

Secretary

Arcana Lodge #246 F&AM

 

Brethren   
10,000 people are expected to attend Pumpkin Park Halloween theme in Farmingdale LI between 11am & 6pm on October 30th & 31 (THIS WEEKEND).  We are going to do a back to back event for the first time. 

Our district MSID program is going strong with 2 events this month and 250 kids processed.  We have one last event for October that will be our most challenging but also our greatest success and need to keep this momentum.

Adventure Land Park
2245 Rt 110
Farmingdale Ny 11735

BROTHERHOOD FUNDRAISER JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FELLOWSHIP, GOOD FOOD AND FUN (4f’s) Sept. 15th 6:30 pm

V W Bruce Zadye -June 23ed 2010- 7th Manhattan District  by Jon Pufahl

On June 23 meeting our very own V:.W:. Bruce Zadye received confirmation as 7th district AGL.  Presentation was made by DDGM R:.W:. Bill Sohni, R:.W:. Martin D Merman AGL & W:. Jon Pufahl.

We brought bro. Bruce into lodge under the cover story that we needed a JW for the evening.  DDGM Bill Sohni entered the lodge was warmly welcomed and given grand honors by Arcana.  He came to the east and accepted the gavel and said a few words.  

I escorted DDGM Bill Sohni with R:.W:. Martin Mermam.  We then proceeded west of the alter for presentation.  All the time being watched by our new AGL who had no idea what was about to happen.

I then addressed the steward asking him to rise and escort VW Bruce west of the alter to meet the delegation that waited.

The surprise was complete and Bruce eyes widened as he started to realize what was going on.  R;.W:.Bill Sohni then with a few brief words presented him with his apron, I Jon Pufahl the name tag and AGL Martin the Jewel of office.  

We are all very proud of Bruce and wish him the best!

Roosevelt Island Child ID Fest - presented by Assembly member Micah Kellner
Saturday, June 19, 2010 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Community Center Main St., Roosevelt Island
in cooperation with NY Masonic Safety ID Program, New York Life Insurance Company,
The Company You Keep®  & Health Plus Health Insurance

 

Seventh District Association Festive Board Fund Raiser

Thursday May 20, 2010
Cocktails at 6 PM
Festive Board starts at 7 PM
American Room, 19th Floor of Grand Lodge
Festive Board Fund Raiser information

Masonic ID Event Bellevue Hospital NYC May 13th 2010.
7th Mahattan District: 63 children ID
In conjunction with The Hospital Peace Officers Week the 7th district provided equipment and brothers for a ID program. We had sent appliications to the children patients parents to pre registar and sign the application so we could set appointments to bring them down for ID process.
2 ID computers. We offered trainging on the equipment to the hospital police deptartment who were then able to assist Bro. Steve Gewirtz, & Bro. Michal Adler. The event was open to all from 11am to 2pm. Pictures are available.

Brother,
It is with great sadness that I have been informed that one of our Masonic Pillars has passed on.

RW Joseph Homer passed away this morning (Friday November 21, 2008) after a significant illness at age 70

Joe was a devoted man, to his lodge, to his brothers, to his district, to his fraternity.
He was very involved in Elbe-Garfield-Goelet lodge at the time that Arcana Lodge merged with it in 1999.
I was very lucky to be Master of Arcana at that time, and when I first met Joe his love of Masonry was very evident.
He helped merge the lodges, he later served as Treasurer of Arcana when we needed him.
He served several Grand Masters as a member of Grand Lodge, and he served the Seventh Manhattan district with distinction.

Anyone who ever met Joe will always remember him.

Services are scheduled this coming Sunday, November 23rd. I have not yet gotten details from his lovely wife, Anita (who always accompanied him as well as helped him when she could).

RW Joseph Homer was initiated 03/27/1967; passed on 04/10/1967, and raised on 05/08/1967
All in alll, he was a mason in heart and soul for 41 yrs.

Now that he has joined the eternal lodge on high, may his soul have everlasting peace.