"I know that there is hope for that which Thou didst mold out of dust to have consort
with things eternal." The Scrolls at Wadi Qumran, c. 0000
OFFICERS - 2008
John Sarabia
Worshipful Master
wm@hesperia411.org
Robert Harvey
Senior Warden
sw@hesperia411.org
Marino Palotta
Junior Warden
jw@hesperia411.org
Ron Ehemann, PM
Secretary
secretary@hesperia411.org
Roger Frazier, PM
Treasurer
treasurer@hesperia411.org
Chuck Renslow, PM
Chaplain
chaplain@hesperia411.org
Jim Stephens
Senior Deacon
sd@hesperia411.org
Jim Voss
Junior Deacon
jd@hesperia411.org
Alejandro Tribin
Senior Steward
ss@hesperia411.org
Shiloh Madsen
Junior Steward
js@hesperia411.org
Chris Sakkos
Marshall
marshall@hesperia411.org
Gil Orejudos, PM
Tyler
tyler@hesperia411.org
Correspondence
Secr. Ron Ehemann
Hesperia Lodge No. 411 AF&AM
Jefferson Masonic Temple
5418 West Gale Street
Chicago, IL 60630
STAFF - 2008
Officer Proficiency and
Certified Lodge Instructor
Rick Taman
rick.taman@e-masons.us
Newsletter Editor
James McDermott
newsletter@hesperia411.org
Webmaster
Shiloh Madsen
webmaster@hesperia411.org
Co-Webmaster
James McDermott
webmaster2@hesperia411.org
Bro. George Washington:
"Let us raise the standard to which the honest and the honorable can repair."
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| . ONE GOD IS THE AUTHOR OF LIFE . | . THE SOUL OF MAN IS IMMORTAL . |
| . REVERENCE FOR GOD IS EXEMPLIFIED BY ACTIONS TOWARD MEN . |
| . FAITH . | . HOPE . | . CHARITY . | . BROTHERLY LOVE . | . RELIEF . | . TRUTH . |
Men of character from every walk of life,
all working together to build a better world.
W E L C O M E
Hesperia Lodge No. 411, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons,
received its charter from the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge AF&AM of the State of Illinois in 1864.
The current Grand Lodge of the State of Illinois was formed on January 20, 1840 at a meeting of several lodges
from Illinois. It is through these lodges,
which received dispensation from the Grand Lodges AF&AM of several adjacent states as well as Pennsylvania,
and they in turn, ultimately, from the United Grand Lodge of England, that we may trace our roots.
Hesperia continues to accept petitions from good men who wish to become better men and help make the world a better place
through the centuries old wisdom and tradition of Masonry.
GRAND LODGE RELIEF FUND FOR BRO. MOHSEN MODARESSI, 33:
A relief fund has been established by Grand Lodge on behalf of Bro. Mohsen Modaressi who continues to suffer
from the effects of the advancement of cancer and is not expected to recover. For detailed information related
to the fund, please refer to our NEWS page: 26 July 2008:
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11 Sept 2008: STATED MEETING - Hesperia Lodge No. 411
STATED MEETING: Thursday: Dinner at 6:30pm - Members as well as visitors are welcome to join us for dinner to
enjoy good food as well as interesting conversation and camaraderie. Meeting at 7:30pm - open to Master Masons only, and when specified, to
Fellowcraft and Entered Apprentice Masons.
Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 5418 West Gale Street in Chicago. [ An official Hesperia Lodge No. 411 Event ]
D I N N E R
6:30pm - Second and Fourth Thursdays each month (except in July, August, November and December
when we meet only on the second Thursdays). Open to all men of goodwill
interested in fellowship and the opportunity to learn more about the men of Hesperia Lodge No. 411 in particular and
about Freemasonry in general.
M E E T I N G S
7:30pm - Second and Fourth Thursdays each month. Open only to Master Masons and,
when specified, to Fellowcraft Masons and Entered Apprentice Masons. Voting privileges are extended to Master Masons only.
P E T I T I O N S . FOR . M E M B E R S H I P
Men wishing to petition the lodge and the international brotherhood of Freemasonry
for consideration for admission may complete the proper application and join us for dinner in order to find Master Masons
willing to sign your petition. Some may already know Master Masons and may request a petition through them. A petition form
may be acquired on line at:
www.ilmason.org/forms/Petition%20letter%20size.pdf
The following prerequisites apply:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must believe in the existence of God.
- You must be uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives.
- You must be uninfluenced by improper solicitation.
- You must freely and voluntarily offer yourself as a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry.
- You must sincerely wish to be of service to your fellow creatures.
- You must be in possession of sufficient means to meet the charges of your admission and the support of your
membership in the craft without detriment to your family.
- You must cheerfully conform to the ancient usages and established customs of the fraternity
As our brother lodge, King Oscar No. 855 notes: Our ceremonies involve no hazing,
horseplay or physical mistreatment of any kind. Candidates find the initiation ritual a solemn, beautiful and moving
experience. Every word is spoken from memory, as has been our practice from Masonry's earliest days. The ritual itself
has remained virtually unchanged for nearly three centuries. And finally, every man in the lodge is a friend - and will
be a brother.
L O C A T I O N
Hesperia Lodge meets at the Jefferson Masonic Temple at 5418 West Gale Street,
Chicago, Illinois, situated about one-half block west of the Jefferson Park Blue Line Train and Bus Terminal. We are
located 8 miles NW of Chicago's central business district and just blocks from the Central Avenue (5800 West and about
4800 North) Exit of Interstate 90. GPS Coordinates: N 41° 58.216', W 87° 45.824'
Directions and Maps.
F R E E M A S O N R Y . I S:
- kindness in the home
- honesty in business
- courtesy in society
- fairness in work
- pity and concern for the unfortunate
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resistance towards the wickedhelp for the weak
forgiveness for the penitent
love for one another and above all ...
reverence and love for God.
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Freemasonry is many things, but most of all: FREEMASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE. -
Anonymous
R E C E N T . H E S P E R I A . E V E N T S
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Please visit the official internet presence of the Grand Lodge at:
www.ilmason.org
H I S T O R I C . P U B L I C .
I N F O R M A T I O N . C A M P A I G N
All are also invited to examine the web site associated with Illinois Masonry's historic public information campaign
launched in the Spring of 2008:
www.askamson.us
Bro. Benjamin Franklin:
Commenting on a sect which had not set down its doctrine in writing, to avoid the future limitations of dogma,
"The modesty of this sect is perhaps the singular instance in the history of mankind, every other sect supposing
itself in possession of all truth, and that those who differ are so far in the wrong. Like a man traveling in foggy
weather, those at some distance before him on the road he sees wrapped up in the fog, as well as those behind him,
and also the people in the fields on either side, but near him all appears clear, tho' in truth, he is as much in the
fog as any of them."
An excerpt from www.askamason.us
in the form of a representation of a address by Bro. Franklin to good and great men of our age who are so needed by their fellow man:
"Frankly, I'm worried; I'm worried about the success of our mission. America needs great men of TOLERANCE who can give honest
debate to the great issues. I see mostly men being WOLVES to one another - loss of values - loss of history! Yet, I'm not without HOPE; We still have FREEMASONRY. Yes, the same Freemasons who helped create this country
have always provided great men when needed. Why, over 200 men from Harvard joined last year [2007]. But America needs more
great men to step forward; IS THERE GREATNESS IN YOU? IF YOU THINK THERE IS, ASK."
"God himself culminates in the present moment and will never be more divine in the
lapse of all the Ages ... The oldest Egyptian or Hindu philosopher raised a corner of the veil from the statue of the
divinity; and still the trembling robe remains raised, and I gaze upon as fresh a glory as he did, since it was I in
him that was then so bold and it is he in me that now reviews the vision. No dust has settled on that robe; no time has
elapsed since that divinity was revealed." Henry David Thoreau - Walden Pond
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