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Apri1 2006
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
You are cordially invited to attend
the stated meeting on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 7:30 PM, for
the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting
any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister
Officers may wear colored gowns to the meeting.
Collation:
Under the direction of Sister Gail F. Brown, assisted by Sisters
Nancy J. Molnar and Jackie Poisson.
Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to our two newest members: Sister
Phyllis A Wall, and Sister Jessica Alexander, who were initiated
last month at our Official Visitation. We are delighted to have
you as members of Pilgrim Chapter and hope to see you often.
Huggables:
Thank you to everyone who brought in huggables for our Visitation
last month. We filled the chapter room. All of your efforts were
greatly appreciated and these little animals are on their way
to helping children and the elderly at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital.
Thank you all so much.
Nashua Assembly #9, IORG
Nashua Assembly of Rainbow
girls hold their meetings the first and third Thursdays of
each month. All OES members are cordially invited to attend at
any time.
EGG,Stravaganza:
The Nashua Assembly of Rainbow girls will be hosting an Egg-Stravaganza
on April 21, 2006 for all OES, Masons, Rainbow girls, Pledges
AND their families at the Masonic Temple from 7:00 -10:00 PM
The evening will include a program performed by a local dance
company, an egg hunt, egg coloring and games. Dress is casual
and snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP Sister
Joan L. Smith, PM at 888-0891 or ilsvma a)sol.com if you able
to attend so that enough eggs can be on hand.
Rainbow Pledge Group
Pledge Mom, Sister Sharon M. Jackson (598-2682) and the Pledge
girls are actively looking for new members. Please call Mom Sherry
if you know of a girl age 8-11 years old who would like to join.
OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow
Pledge
As the third Sunday of this month is Easter, there will not be
a pledge breakfast in April. The next breakfast will be held
on Smdav. Mav 21st, 2006 firm 7:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is invited.
All proceeds will go towards the activities of the Pledge girls.
Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and prayers are requested for Sister
Phyllis A. Lackie, PM, who is still recovering from knee surgery;
to Sister Sherry M. Jackson who is still recuperating from her
surgery last mouth; and to Brother Larry D. Gullet, PP who was
again admitted to the Lahey Clinic. Cards would be very, much
appreciated.
Grand Marshal's Night:
Please join us this month at our stated meeting for a special
night dedicated to all present and past Grand Marshals.
In Memorium
Cathleen P. Flint
Reinstated in 1975
Called
Home on March 17, 2006
She was a 30 Year Member
Ruth S. Bent
Initiated
on March 28,1952
Called Home on March 31, 2006
She was a 54 Year mernber
Those who bloom in the hearts of others
Never
fade.
April's Greeters:
Many thanks are extended to Sister Sandra G. Dudley, PM. and
to Brother Albert C. Dudley, PP for being our Host and Hostess
this month. Your warm smiles and greetings are appreciated by
all who enter our doors.
Support of Our Troops:
Several people have expressed interest in supporting our overseas
troops through the Ship's Project by making hats or cool ties
for our soldiers. Information on the criteria for these items
can be found by visiting the web at http://www.theshipsproject.com/
Patterns, colors and other instructions are explained on the
web site. Items may be given to Sister Linda A Maynard, Worthy
Matron for shipment overseas. These items are desperately needed
and very much appreciated by our soldiers. If you have any questions
or are unable to access the internet site, please contact the
Worthy Matron.
Coming Events
April 1, 2006 Official Visitation: Mount Eustis Chapter, Littleton
April 7, 2006 Official Visitation: Ransford-Adah Chapter, Derry
April 8, 2006 Official Visitation: Priscilla Chapter, Penacook
April-l-8, 2006 Official Visitation: Warren Alpha Chapter, Wolfeboro
April 20, 2006 Official Visitation: Iona-Lafayette Chapter, N.
Haverhill
April 21, 2006 EGG-Stravaganza: Nashua Masonic Temple
April 22, 2006 Official Visitation: Ellacoya Chapter, Holderness
April 24, 2006 Official Visitation: Portia-Henocon Asteria, Hillsboro
has Been Rescheduled to Wednesday, May 31, 2006
April 26, 2006 Official Visitation: Summit Chapter, Canaan
April 27-29,2006 Grand Chapter of Connecticut in Farmington,
CT
April 28, 2006 Pilgrim Chapter Stated Meeting/ Grand Marshal's
Night
May 2, 2006 Official Visitation: Unity-Fraternal Chapter, Union
May 4, 2006 Official Visitation: Crescent Chapter, Northwood
May 8, 2006 Official Visitation: Mizpah-Eunice Chapter, Langdon
From the East
With each little flower that opens
With each little
bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors
He made their tiny wings.
John and
I wish you a season filled with all things bright and beautiful,
And a joyful Easter season filled with God's choicest
blessings.
May you rejoice in thetriumph of the
Lord this Easter.
With fraternal love,
Linda A Maynard, Worthy
Matron
169 Highland Street
Hudson NH 03051-3806
603-889-2353
Cell: 603-231-7882
Linda3l5@.aol.com |
John W. Jackson, Worthy Patron
18 Valhalla Drive
Nashua, NH 03062-2682
603-598-2682
jackson03062@hotmail.com |
Jean C. Sudsbury, P.M., Secretary
18 Windham Road, Hudson, NH 03051-3510
603-882-1088
Internet - Pilgrim Chapter's website:
http://www.Pilgrimchapter-oes.org
NH Grand Chapter Website: http://geocities.com/nhoes/index.html
If there is any change in your address,
please notify our Secretary so that she may correct her records.
So that none may be forgotten, please notify the Worthy Matron
or the Secretary or any glad or sad tidings.
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