Condolences to VWBro Ronald Fabian

Former FilMasons member, VWBro Ronald Fabian is in town to commiserate with the family of his deceased sister, Rachel Fabian Ymalay [10 Sept 1954 - 8 June 2010] of Doonside.

Our condolences and prayers for the family & friends of Rachel, especially to our Bro Ronald Fabian.

FilMasons AGM: 20 June

The FilMasons Annual General Meeting & election of officers for 2010 will be held this coming Sunday, 20 June at 3:00 PM at the Castle Hill Masonic Centre, corner Showground and Old Northern Roads, Castle Hill NSW 2154.

Please bring drinks & dish to share.

There is an onsite parking in the compound.

Lodge Woronora Install: 18 June

To all Brethren & Sisters,

Thanks for making yesterday's meeting a great success!

The fellowship was first class, probably second only this year to Bro Butch Canicula's birthday / meeting at their home last January when we all went over the limit! I'm sure your Amasons also enjoyed yourselves, judging from the constant laughter at the Castle Hill Masonic Centre.

Our dinner was also first class - chicharon, roasted peanuts, beer, wine, softdrinks, etc for pica pica, pakbet, tinolang manok, siomai, noodle soup, rice, bagoong, etc for dinner, and assorted cakes for dessert, including a Chinese dessert called 'mochi'. We still have not established the correct pronunciation for this particular delicacy so it will be an agenda item for our next meeting.

We also got through the business meeting, details to be provided by Bro Mario at a later date.

Once again, sincerest thanks from your Sis Marilyn and myself.

Bro Luis 'Louie' Reyes

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Also, let us congratulate our President, Bro Louie Reyes for being elected as Worshipful Master of Lodge Woronora No 414. Let us support him & Sis Marilyn by attending his Installation next month, Friday 18 June 2010 at 6:00 PM at Oatley Masonic Centre. All are invited, especially the ladies. See details below.

Details of Woronora's install are as follows:

Friday, 18 June 2010 [RSVP by 9th June 2010], Tyling at 6 PM

[Visitors: 6:15 PM - Grand Lodge: 7 PM]

Oatley Masonic Centre, 11a Letitia Street Oatley

Followed by an Installation Banquet at the Oatley RSL Club,

23 Letitia Street Oatley, [Banquet fee of $35.00 per person applies]

Please  RSVP by the 9th of June 2010 to RWB Bill Casley, Secretary.

PO Box 71 Sutherland NSW 1499, Telephone - 02 9521 2482

Ladies & partners are most cordially invited to the Banquet.

16 May Regular Meeting

Our President, Bro Louie Reyes & the rest of our officers would like you & your family to attend our regular monthly meeting this Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 4 PM at the Castle Hill Masonic Centre, corner of Showground & Old Northern Roads, Castle Hill NSW 2154. Parking on site [inside the boom gate].

This is our nomination month so please make time to attend this important meeting.

Please bring a dish, dessert & favourite drinks to share.

Hope to see you there!

Easter Outing: 3-4 April

Brethren & Ladies,

We will have a joint Easter Outing with Lodge Jose Rizal at the Pilipino Multi-Purpose Centre [MPC] at 80 Grange Ave, Schofields [NSW 2762]  this Easter weekend. Our Wor Bro Vince Flores is one of the caretakers here and will welcome you with a barbeque [cost per family is just $20.00].  We are planning to spend the weekend here, arriving on the morning of Sturday, 3rd April and leaving after lunch, Sunday, 4th April. Some might go there for a day and visit.

"The Pilipino MPC is situated in a big acreage with a three (3) bedroom house and meeting room. Please bring tent if you intend to sleep in the backyard, pillows, beddings, etc. or air mattress if sleeping at lounge room. Bedrooms can be shared by ladies. Suggested activities are chess, mahjong, card games, bingo or dominos, please take your family as well as friends." according to WBro Manny Maniago.

Bro President Louie says: "May this period be a blessed and solemn one for all of you."

Photos by Bro Manny Santos via his Facebook.

William O'laco: RIP 17 March 2010

Brethen & Sisters,

Good evening to all brothers and sisters.

It is my sad duty to announce that Bro Rudy O'laco's brother, William, passed away yesterday [Wednesday, 17 March] in the Philippines and the viewing is at Malate Church, internment on Sunday, 21 March.

Bro Rudy and Sis Sen will go home tomorrow, Friday 19 March.

Please pray for the eternal repose of William O'laco's soul, and may he rest in peace in the arms of the Creator.


Bro Louie Reyes
Club President

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The members of FilMasons NSW Inc offer their prayers & condolences to Bro Rudy & Sis Sen O'laco and the rest of their family and friends on the passing of their beloved brother, Willian O'laco.

May he rest in peace!

Ladies Night 2010 in Photos

FilMasons Farewell WBro Fred Enriquez

WBro Godofredo "Fred" Enriquez, 24 June 1948 drops his working tools 12 February 2010; was farewelled by at least 73 mostly FilMasons at his viewing and Masonic Tribute yesterday, 18 February at Pinegrove Memorial Park Chapel.

Funeral Mass - 20 February 2010 at 10:00 AM, Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 110 Mimosa Drive, Bossley Park NSW 2176. Parking, off Restwell Road.

Internment - 20 February 2010 after Church Funeral Rites, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington Street [off Great Western Highway], Michinbury NSW 2770.

"While we deplore the loss of our beloved brother, and pay this fraternal tribute to his memory, let us not forget, my brethren, that we, too, are mortal; that our bodies, now so strong and vigorous, must ere long, like his, become tenants of the narrow grave and that our spirits, too, like his, must return to the God who spake them into existence."

" 'Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.' "

"We extend to the bereaved family, Sister Dolly and family, relatives and friends of our departed Worshipful Brother Fred our sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow, and we pray that "He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" will give them His divine comfort and consolation, and that they may be brought to realize that the spirit of our brother Fred is happy in his Father's House, where "God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes, and where there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." "*

 "We consign his body to the tomb. We cherish his memory here. We commend his spirit to God!"

We thank brethren from Lodge Star of Australia, Lodge Beauty of Cabra-Vale, Lodge Alpha, Lodge Education, Lodge Blacktown-Kildare, Lodge Woronora and Lodge Jose Rizal [and many others] for their attendance; as well as our ladies and friends.

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*Excerpts from the Philippine Masonic Funeral Services booklet as provided by Bro Ved Reyes.

Ladies Night - 20 Feb

If you have missed the January 2010 Regular Meeting at Bro Butch & Sis Gene Canicula's residence in Woodcroft you've missed one of our best meetings to date. What a way to start the New Year!

Frankly it could have been due to the alcohol served, but personally it is the presence of the brethren & their ladies & the tremendous fellowship that followed. The business meeting took only half an hour of the planned "meeting", which started at 3:00 pm and ended at 12 midnight [for some!].

But don't be distressed if you've missed the January meeting, our President, Bro Louie has come up with a great Ladies Night this February 20 at 6:00 pm [7:15 pm booking] at Bay View Hotel's 25th Floor Restaurant [90 William St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2010]. Approximate cost is $50 per person.

Parking in the building, $15.00 flat rate.

16 Jan Monthly Meeting

Our President, Bro Louie Reyes, and officers invite everyone to the FilMasons monthly meeting Saturday, 16 January 2010 at 3 PM to be hosted by Bro Butch & Sis Gene Canicula at their Woodcroft residence.

The main agenda will be the coming Ladies Night, which is traditionally scheduled every February to coincide with Valentines Day.

Bro Louie said in an email that "I had initially thought of calling a recess in January to allow the LJR team an uninterrupted run to the consecration but we now have some matters to settle so please go ahead and invite everyone to our January meeting on the 16th at Bro Butch and Sis Gene's home.

Many thanks for your generosity in inviting us, Bro and Sis Canicula. Very kind of you."

Part of the ladies contigent.

From left, around the table: Bro Pres Louie, WBro Vince, WBro Romy, WBro Manny R, Bro Al, Daniel P, Bro Manny P, Bro Dick P, the celebrant - Bro Butch. Bro Fred & Bro Manny S.

The celebrant & host thanking the brethren & ladies for attending his birthday.

More newcomers still showing up: WBro Fidel P & Bro Tony S.

WBro Manny R proposing yet another toast, while roasting the host. After which a round of Happy Birthday song in the tune of Silent Night was sung.

Sis Pen & WBro Fidel laughts at one of Bro Butch's jokes.

Lodge Star of Australia Install: 28 Nov

Bro Jed Ednalino will be installed as Worshipful Master of Lodge Star of Australia No 200, at Hurlstone Park Masonic Centre, 67 Duntroon Street, Hurlstone Park NSW 2193.

Tyling is 5:00 PM, visitors, shortly after and Grand Lodge delegation at 6:00 PM.

Attire is dinner suit for men, ladies invited [after six] and there is small dining fee of $20.00.

Immediate Past Master is WBro Noel  M Quiroz.

Filmasons would like to extend their congratulations to WM-elect, Bro Jed Ednalino and all the officers of Lodge of Star of Australia No 200.

2009 Christmas Party: 19 Dec

Brethren, Ladies and Friends,

As per the Association's meeting last Sunday, 22 Nov; the Association decided to hold its 2009 Christmas Party on Saturday, 19 December at 6:00 PM. Venue to be announced later, depending on the number of attendees.

The brethren decided on a "steamboat and fondue" theme, but everyone are also encouraged to bring a dish, dessert and drinks to share as well, if you. All kids and partner are invited and much encouraged to attend this year-end fellowship.

Lodge Education Install: 21 Nov

Greetings to all the brethren of the Filmason Association.

As Worshipful Master-elect of Lodge Education No 814 and on behalf of the Worshipful Master and Lodge Education,  I would like to invite the brethren of the Filmason Association to my installation as Worshipful Master, 21st of November 2009, at the Petersham Royal Arch Masonic Temple, 23-25 New Canterbury Road, Petersham.

Tyling will be held at 6:30pm , visitors will be admitted at 7:00 pm, ladies are more than welcome. Entertainment will be provided for ladies and guests in the South. The dining fee is $20.00.

I will be grateful for your presence.

Fraternally yours,

Bro Jerry Perez
WM-elect

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Lodge Education No 814 New Set of Officers - 2009-2010

Worshipful Master - WBro J. Perez

Immediate Past Master - WBro E. Balasa

Senior Warden - Bro J. Baduria

Junior Warden - Bro R. Marpa

Chaplain - WBro S.F.J. Seckold

Treasurer - VWBro G. MacDonald, PDGDC

Secretary - VWBro N.R. Milson, PDGIW

Director of Ceremonies - WBro J.R. Angeles

Senior Deacon - Bro N. Esperida

Junior Deacon - Bro R. Talde

Director of Music - WBro J.D. Coote

Organist - VWBro L.A. Aked, PDGDC

Membership - VWBro N.R. Milson, PDGIW

Caring Officers - WBro F.S.J. Seckold, WBro L.A. Bautista

Inner Guard - Bro J. Bautista

Stewards - Bro A. Baduria, Bro A. Osman

Tyler - WBro R. Shoushani

The FilMasons would extent its heartfelt congratulations to the incoming Master, Bro Jerry Perez and his officers.

Monthly Meeting: 22 Nov

Brethren and Ladies,

      I've been instructed by our Bro President, Louie to announce that the meeting for this month will be on Sunday, 22 November 2009, 4 PM at WBro Ted and Sis Lourdes Balgos' residence in Prairiewood.

Regards,

Bro Mar

Afternoon Recital with Victor Valdes: 20 Nov

Lodge Excalibur Number 737 (Lodge of Excellence)

with

The United Grand Lodge of NSW and ACT

assisted by

The Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC)

proudly presents

'An Afternoon Recital celebrating the multiculturalism found within Freemasonry'

with:

Victor Valdes and Associated Artists

performing music traditional to South America

victor@therealmexico.com.au

Friday November 20th, 2009

commencing at 5.30 p.m. concluding 6.30 p.m.

Level One

Sydney Masonic Centre

corner of Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets

Admission Free

Oct Monthly Meeting: 18 Oct

Brethren and ladies,

President Louie announced the October monthly meeting next Sunday, 18 Oct at 4:00 PM, to be hosted by WBro Romy and Sis Ellen Nieto at their residence.

Please attend this very first meeting of Bro Louie. As always, please bring a dish, dessert or drinks to share if you can.

The ladies are also meeting to discuss a fund raising dance event for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Ondoy. The tentative schedule for this event is 5 Dec at Concord RSL.

The club wishes also to thank all those who contributed, both their time and money to the victims of typhoon Ondoy. Our fund raising and collection of donations in kind are still ongoing.

*Link for informational purposes only and does not in any way endorses their fund raising event.

Incoming Officers: 2009-2010

President - Bro Louie Reyes

Vice-President - WBro Romy Nieto

Secretary - Bro Mario Baylon Jr

Treasurer - Bro Manny Santos

Auditor - Bro Ted Robiso

Chaplain - Bro Jose Dan Elizes

Public Relations Officer - WBro Bobby Briones

Social Director - Bro Manny Placido

Congratulatory Message from WBro Joe

Founding member, WBro Joe Santos and wife, Sister Paz.

To the officers and members of the FILIPINO FREEMASONS CLUB OF NSW on the occasion of the induction of its officers for 2009-2010 Year

CONGRATULATIONS!

It seemed it was only yesterday that the first induction we have, held in Blacktown City [Workers] Club was actually 16 years ago. How time flies!

That first induction was a small crowning event for the Filipino Freemasons in NSW. The founding members* did their job so well, opening many fraternal windows with the local Masonic communities-lodges and other appendant bodies; we are even looking forward to a Filipino lodge to be established soon, hopefully.

As in all organization, our club, has its cycle of growth and decay, members demitting and resigning, but we also have new names and youth coming in.

We should never, for a moment, be distracted away from our noble objectives of brotherly love, relief and truth… Keep it alive.

Again my CONGRATULATIONS!

Jose G. Santos, PM,

Bataan Lodge No 104
FOUNDING MEMBER,

FilMasons Club NSW Inc.


DATE: 17 JUNE 2009**

**The Association; or as widely known as the FilMasons Club, normally hold its Induction of Officers on the month of July, after the election of officers on the month of June. Hence the date of WBro Joe's message.

*with WBro Mat Armonio and Bro Jimmy Estrera.

Monthly Meeting: 19 Sept at Woodcroft

Brethen and Ladies,

Just a reminder regarding our stated monthly meeting for this month, Saturday - 19 September at Bro Manny & Sis Lourdes Santos' residence in Woodcroft at 6:30 PM.

My offer still stands to start the fellowship at my residence [also in Woodcroft], at 3:00 PM.

The main agenda is obviously our coming Induction of Officers at Concord RSL on 26 September. Payments should have been finalised, tickets returned and our program of activities for the night finalised as well.

Hoping to see you all at my last meeting as President. For those who have sent their apologies, I do understand [and much appreciate your replies]; and hopefully we will see you in the induction or in our next meeting/activity.

Regards,

Bro Mario

FilMasons Induction: 26 Sept

With the election of Bro Louie Reyes as President of "The Club" [aka Filipino Masons Association of NSW, Inc - FilMasons NSW], the club announces its induction of officers this coming fourth Saturday, 26 September 2009, 6:30 PM at Concord RSL & Community Club, Nirranda St, Concord West NSW 2138.

The attire is smart casual [no jeans for gents please, after five for the ladies] and the ladies [The Amasons - Asawa ng Masons] are suggesting a Mediterranean/Middle eastern theme. I am sure there is a surprise number coming from the ladies!

Aside from Bro Louie, Vice President elect is Past President [PP], WBro Romy Nieto, Treasurer is PP Bro Manny Santos and Secretary is PP Bro Mario Baylon Jr. Other appointed officers are yet to be announced by the incoming President.

Tickets are now available for $35 per person. Aside from a buffet dinner, there will be lots of dancing and fun throughout the night.