September 2002

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, September 27, 2002 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. This will be our Annual Meeting for the Chapter and Election of Officers for the 2002-2003 term.

Host/Hostess: for the evening will be Sisters Phyllis A. Lackie, P.M., and Bonnie L. Carbary, P.M.
Collation: Under the direction of Sister Lisa F. Britko, assisted by Sisters Jackie Poisson and Nancy Molnar. The sponsors this month are Sisters Bonnie L. Carbary P.M. and Phyllis A. Lackie P.M.
Thinking of you: Get well wishes go out to Sister Lillian Y. Woessner, Norma I. Buchanan, Patricia B. Anthony, P.M. Sister Julie I. Marciello continues to recover from a motor vehicle accident this summer.

Sympathy: is extended to Sister Evelyn M. Hoffmaster on the loss of her husband, and Sister Bonnie L. Carbary P.M. on the loss of her mother, our Sister Olive E. Bragdon.

Congratulations: to Sister Edith C. Holmes who was appointed Grand Representative of North Dakota in New Hampshire at our June meeting. Also to Sister Inez D. Morrison, and her husband Lawrence, on their 50th wedding anniversary. Congrats also to Sisters Charlotte A. Callahan and Patricia W. Hills PGM who placed first and second respectively in the Grand Chapter Travel Award Contest.

Thank You: A BIG Thank You!! To all Pilgrim members who were present at NH Grand Assembly this July in support of Nashua Assembly #9 Rainbow Girls. The girls appreciate your support very much. Also a HUGE thanks to all Pilgrim Chapter members who participated in the Travel Award Contest- with everyone's participation our Chapter won second place in the state.
Food Pantry Collection: Please bring non-perishable food items, paper goods, school supplies, and toiletries to be donated to the Nashua Pastoral Care Center.
September 's item is any breakfast cereal. This is an ongoing service project of Sister Joan and Brother Brian.
Princess House Raffle: Congratulations to the winners: Dwight and Carol Jones- Cake Plate/Punch Bowl; Don Crete- Salad Bowl; John Yurchik- Chip and Dip plates; and Lisa Hollis- Egg Tray.
Suppers: Sister Jean has many suppers to cook and serve this Fall, and she needs your help! The dates are as follows: September 16, 25, 30, October 7, 10, 17, 21, 28, 30, and November 7. Please call her at 882-1088 if you can assist.
Nashua Assembly #9, IORG Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. The next meetings will be Thursday, September 19th and October 3rd. At their recent Grand Assembly, Nashua was honored to have four girls installed into Grand Officers- Sister Tracey L. Smith, Grand Worthy Advisor; Ashley E. Steele, Grand Charity; Allison E. Smith, Grand Drill Leader; and Phyllis A. Wall, Grand Fidelity.
Rainbow Pledge Group meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 pm. under the direction of Pledge Mom Sister Sherry M. Jackson. The next meeting will be October 3rd. The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 7:30-10am. The donation is $5.00, and everyone is invited. All proceeds go to the Pledge girls for their projects.

NH Grand Chapter- The "Gift of Hope Session" of the Grand Chapter of New Hampshire was held at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Manchester on August 22-24. Participating were Sister Susan I. Douglas, P.M. as Grand Marshal, Sister Phyllis A. Lackie, P.M. as Grand Esther, Grand Representative of Minnesota, Sister Lisa J. Markarian P.M., and Grand Representative of North Dakota, Sister Edith C. Holmes. Personal Grand Pages were Sisters Joan L. Smith W.M., Pamela G. Williams P.M., and Charlotte A. Callahan. Brother Brian J. Smith P.P. was an Assistant Grand Sentinel. Brother Richard I. Poole Sr. PGP was one of the soloists and opened the Saturday morning session. Sisters Shirley J. Van Vliet, Shelley M. Gullett and Lisa F. Britko were assistants at the Craft table and Youth table respectively. Sister Bonnie L. Carbary P.M. was installed as Grand Chaplain. Sister Tracey L. Smith brought NH Rainbow greetings as the Grand Worthy Advisor and did the Rainbow Flag Tribute as well as a Special Tribute to the flag regarding September 11, 2001.

Coming Events-
September 16- Kick off Supper
September 22- Reception of the OES Grand Family of New Hampshire
September 30- Supper
October 7-Supper
October 10- Supper

Attention: The 2002 edition of the Nashua Masonic Family Directory will be published this fall. Please contact Sister Lisa J. Markarian, P.M. if you would like to take out a business advertisement or if you would like your email address or work phone number included in your free listing. Sister Lisa can be reached at 673-2452.

From the East - As Brian and I draw our year to a close, and return to the ranks of the sideliners, we hope we have humbly served the Chapter well, and we trust that as Pilgrim Chapter survived well before we entered the East, it shall also survive long after we leave- because our membership is graced by God's presence in their hearts.
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With fraternal love

Joan L. Smith Worthy Matron 16 Cliff Rd. Nashua NH 03062-2356 603-888-0891 JLSPMA@aol.com

Brian J. Smith P.P. Worthy Patron 16 Cliff Rd. Nashua NH 03062-2356 603-888-0891 BriJSmith@aol.com

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.