March 2005

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, March 25th, 2005 at 7:30pm, 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. Any member wishing to attend a meeting who may need a ride, please call the Worthy Matron at 891-1291.

Special meeting: A Special Meeting of Pilgrim Chapter will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 for the purpose of Visitation and a Reception for our Grand Officers. A receiving line for Pilgrim Chapter Grand Officers will be held at 1:30pm with Visitation to start at 2:00pm. There will be a roast pork dinner to follow for $8.00, with reservations to Jean Sudsbury, P.M., Secretary at 882-1088 by March 26, 2005.

Collation: Under the direction of Sister Linda A. Maynard, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jacqueline E. Poisson.

Congratulations To our Sisters and Brothers who are celebrating Star Anniversaries this month: Donna Baker, Helen K. Bemis, Ruth S. Bent, Karen L. Bianchi, Robert G. Bianchi, Beverly F. Burleigh P.M., Mae F. Cable, Lillian M. Calloway, Bonnie L. Carbary P.M., Lillian A. Chapman, Walter G. Chapman P.M., Jane L.C. Decelle, Grace J. DiMatteo P.M., Susan I. Douglas P.M., Julie O. Doyle, Daniel T. Doyle, Richard E. Driggs, Louise K. Flint, Lynn S. Forward-Cox, Patti A. Fuller, Norman E. Hall, Richard L. Johnston, Sandra M. Leduc, Gerald P. Leduc, Jacqueline B. Marden, P.M., Mark A. Marden P.M., Lisa J. Markarian P.M., Kurt M. Markarian, Jillian K. Maynard, Arlene W. Menzigian, Ruth J. Morrill P/M., Edith H. McEvoy, Randy S. McMullen, Julie E. Notides, Theresa E. Novek, E. Marie Palmer, Joyce Pitarys, Joyce M. Plummer, Jacqueline E. Poisson, Norman J. Poisson, Robert M. Porter, Elliott S. Pratt, V. Irene Prevost P.M., Linda Reidy, Priscilla Ricard, Susan I. Rivers, Lorraine I. Short, Eva E. Simard P.M., Brian J. Smith P.P., Tracey L. Smith, Elaine Strand, Lois A. Taylor, Susan J. Whitney P.M. and Pamela G. Williams P.M.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts, prayers and cards are requested for our Brother Raymond R. Russell Sr. who is at home very ill; Sister Elsie G. Marshall, P.M. who is recently home from a short hospital stay, Sister Mildred F. Rogers who is now in a Nursing Home in North Carolina and Sister Sharon M. Jackson who has been under the weather.

Sympathy: Sympathy is extended to our Sisters Janet Fimbel and Bette L. Gove on the loss of their Sister and Shirley G. Nason on the loss of her Husband.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG The Rainbow Girls will be holding their next meetings on Thursday March 3rd, 2005, and Thursday March 17th, 2005 at 7:00pm. The girls will be exemplifying the degrees at a special meeting on Thursday March 24th, 2005. The Rainbow Girls are now collecting old cell phones. If you would like to donate to this project, please drop off your cell phone in the box at the Temple. They will be collecting these throughout the year. Beverage Tabs, are being collected by the Rainbow Girls to benefit the Shriner's Hospitals.

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 The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 20th, 2005 from 7:30-10:30am. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month go toward the activities of the Pledge girls.

Masonic Home Thank you to Sister Sandra J. Libby, and Brothers Robert M. Porter, for joining us on our visit to the Masonic Home. The residents truly enjoyed their Casino night! The next visit will be another Monte Carlo night on Friday March 11th, 2005 at 6:30pm. A huge Thank You to those who donated books, they were greatly appreciated! All Sisters and Brothers are invited to attend. The Worthy Matron will be collecting books for the library at the home. The residents enjoy history, biographies, murder mysteries and romance novels. There will be a box in the foyer at each meeting.

Breast Cancer Awareness: You can help support funding for mammograms for women from all over the world with daily visits to: "thebreastcancersite.com".

Coming Events-
March 11, 2005 Visit Masonic Home, Casino Night - 6:30pm
March 13, 2005 Rehearsal for Visitation - 1:00pm
March 17, 2005 Rainbow Stated meeting - 7:00pm
March 17, 2005 Visitation - Rochester
March 18, 2005 Rehearsal for Visitation - 7:30pm - if needed
March 19, 2005 Visitation - Tilton
March 20, 2005 Pledge Breakfast - 7:30am - 10:30am
March 20, 2005 Feast of the Pascal Lamb - 7:00pm
March 24, 2005 Rainbow Initiation - 7:00pm
March 25, 2005 Pilgrim Chapter Stated meeting - 7:30pm
March 28, 2005 Girls Night Out in Massachusettes
March 29, 2005 Visitation - North Conway
April 1, 2005 Visitation - Claremont
April 2, 2005 Visitation - Nashua - 1:30pm Reception
April 3, 2005 Rainbow Sunday & Nashua Masonic Family Brunch
April 6, 2005 Visitation - Exeter
April 8 & 9, 2005 Dream Seekers Ball - Holiday Inn, Concord

From the East
Sisters and Brothers,

The Holy Bible on our Altar is a treasure chest of beautiful promises to support us in our journey through life. As Easter approaches us this month, may each of you remember our Heavenly Father's greatest promise, that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.

Remember, no task is so small that it won't "Make a Difference" in someone's day!

With fraternal love,

Shelley M. Gullett, Worthy Matron 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-533-9028 smg55oes@comcast.net

Larry D. Gullett, Worthy Parton 6 April Drive Nashua NH 03060 603-891-1291 Cell: 603-582-7233 ldg39fam@comcast.net

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.