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6:30 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Stated Meeting

May 14 (Thursday)

7:30 PM Second Degree

James Bettencourt

May 21 (Thursday)

7:30 PM First Degree

Valdyslav Berzruchko

May 27 (Wednesday)

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Volume 14 Number 3 May, 2009

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Birthdays 7

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Lodge Calendar 8

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Ed Farmer’s Third Degree with Past Masters

Ed & Dennis

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From the East Brethren, April was a great month. The Past Masters Raised Bro. Edward Farmer to the sublime degree of Master Ma-son. I wish to thank all the Past Masters who Raised Bro. Farmer great raising. Bro. James Bettencourt gave his 1st. Degree proficiency the same night. great job in four weeks, long form. Thanks to Keith Longenbach thanks coach. We have pledged $1250.00 for the MSAP program this year Wor. Dennis, Mark Mceuen and myself have raised $500.00 so far I hope that We can raise the bar a little to help Education though Masonry. Congratulations to James Bettencourt 4th week 1st degree proficiency. St. Johns day and Past Masters third degree for Edward Farmer. We will be having a Second degree on the 14 of May For James Betencourt and a First Degree on the 21st. for Mr. Vladyslav Berzruchka. Fraternally, Jim Dingman Master

James Dingman Phone: 408-859-0504

Email: [email protected]

Past Master’s for Ed Farmer’s Third Degree

May Birthdays


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From the Masonic Service Bureau (MSB) Subject: Niche for Ashes at Oak Hill Ceme-tery, San Jose There is a donated niche available from the MSB which accommodates up to 4 sets of ashes. The cost was approximately $3,500. The price is what ever the family would like to donate to the MSB plus the transfer fee (Approx. $150.00). If you are interested please contact Ernest Castillo (408-242-8833) or email at [email protected].

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Kevin M. Baker 5/1/1965

George H. Cease 5/5/1923

Jerry T. Cooper 5/5/1932

Damon L. Miller 5/5/1942

Clyde L. Ross 5/5/1920

Ronald C. Rundell 5/5/1944

Robert W. Hurney 5/9/1922

Peter C. Johansson 5/9/1964

Craig M. Little 5/9/1965

Marley M. Darneal 5/11/1921

Terry R. Dufur 5/11/1939

Roger D. Goldsberry 5/11/1935

Gilbert H. Althoff 5/12/1925

Anthony S. Bilardi 5/13/1943

Winston T. Henry 5/13/1931

William J. Livernois 5/13/1939

Charles B. Squires, II 5/13/1928

Daniel J. Pere 5/14/1974

Thomas W. Tefft 5/14/1954

Dennis W. Northon 5/16/1947

Philip L. Morris 5/18/1935

Vincent J. Paratore 5/18/1923

Clifford R. Hubbard 5/19/1937

Elwood H. Becker, Jr. 5/21/1928

Eugenio C. Bayron, Jr. 5/22/1936

Joseph A. Kryszak 5/22/1946

Raymond D. Tinnin 5/22/1940

Aaron D. Gomez 5/23/1965

George A. Allan 5/24/1936

Clyde Q. Allen 5/24/1920

Joseph A. Krale 5/24/1936

William C. Herrell 5/26/1948

Timothy A. Moore 5/27/1959

Gary O. Parker 5/27/1937

Leonard M. Pinna 5/27/1951

Gary E. Rudy 5/27/1946

Mogens G. Olesen 5/28/1916

Richard H. Johnson 5/29/1934

Lon C. Peterson 5/29/1968

Eric A. Wilkins 5/30/1974

Lodge Contacts


Jim Dingman, PM (Patricia) Master (408) 859-0504 mobile, [email protected] Dennis Anastole, PM (Melissa) Senior Warden (408) 370-2333 home, (408) 761-2719 mobile, [email protected] Howard Dingman (Rochelle) Junior Warden (408) 363-3616 home, [email protected] John Unger, PM (Claudia) Treasurer (408) 269-4418 home, (408) 489-8128 mobile, [email protected], Gordon Markley, PM (Willa) Secretary (408) 738-2315 home, (408) 410-0627 mobile, [email protected] Freeman Branch (Joann) Chaplain (408) 358-3038 home, (408) 506-3624 mobile, [email protected] John Sawtelle (Mary Frances) Senior Deacon (831) 338-6212 home, (408) 595-7309 mobile, [email protected] Jeff Umscheid Junior Deacon (408) 568-7090 mobile [email protected] Bruce Whitlock Marshall (408) 530-0158 home, (408) 702-7576 mobile, [email protected] Dennis Parle (Patty) Senior Steward (831) 338-4738 home, (831) 588-9436 mobile, [email protected] Jeffrey Powell (Claire) Junior Steward (408) 293-3371 home, (408) 476-8476 mobile, [email protected]

Devin Kruse (Patricia) Tyler (408) 257-3323 home, (408) 476-1304 mobile [email protected] Gary Wiegand, PM (Linda) Officers’ Coach (408) 371-5296 home, [email protected] Jim Dingman, PM (Patricia) Head Candidates’

Coach (408) 859-0504 mobile, [email protected] Dennis Anstole Junior Past Master ((408) 370-2333 home, (408) 761-2719 mobile, [email protected]

Devin Kruse (Patricia) Editor/Publisher (408) 257-3323 home, (408) 476-1304 mobile, [email protected]

Thomas Bergevin, PM (Cheryl) 345th Masonic District 408-985-5996 home, 408-857-4644 mobile [email protected]

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Mozart and Freemasonry For the last seven years of his life Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Mason. The Masonic order played an important role in his life and work. Mozart was admitted as an apprentice to the Viennese Masonic lodge called "Zur Wohltätig-keit" ("Beneficence") on 14 December 1784. He was promoted to journeyman Mason on 7 January 1785, and became a master Mason "shortly thereafter". Mozart also attended the meetings of another lodge, called "Zur wahren Ein-tracht" ("True Concord"). According to Otto Erich Deutsch, this lodge was "the largest and most aristocratic in Vienna. ... Mozart, as the best of the musical 'Brothers,' was welcome in all the lodges." It was headed by the naturalist Ignaz von Born. Mozart's own lodge "Zur Wohltätigkeit" was consolidated with two others in December of 1785, under the Imperial reform of Masonry (the Freimaurerpatent, "Masonic Decree") of 11 December 1785, and thus Mozart came to belong to the lodge called "Zur Neugekrönten Hoffnung" (New Crowned Hope). Mozart's position within the Masonic movement, according to Maynard Solomon, lay with the rationalist, Enlightenment-inspired membership, as opposed to those members oriented toward mysticism and the occult. This rationalist faction is identified by Katherine Thomson as the Illuminati, a masonically inspired group which was founded by Bavarian profes-sor of canon law Adam Weishaupt, who was also a friend of Mozart's. The Illuminati espoused the Enlightenment-inspired, humanist views proposed by the French philosophers Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot. For exam-ple, the Illuminati contended that social rank was not coincident with nobility of the spirit, but that people of lowly class could be noble in spirit just as nobly born could be mean-spirited. This view appears in Mozart's operas; for example, in The Marriage of Figaro, an opera based on a play by Pierre Beaumarchais (another Freemason), the lowly-born Figaro is the hero and the Count Almaviva is the boor. The Freemasons used music in their ceremonies, and adopted Rousseau's humanist views on the meaning of music. "The purpose of music in the {Masonic} ceremonies is to spread good thoughts and unity among the members" so that they may "united in the idea of innocence and joy," wrote L.F. Lenz in a contemporary edition of Masonic songs. Music should "inculcate feelings of humanity, wisdom and patience, virtue and honesty, loyalty to friends, and finally an under-standing of freedom.” These views suggest a musical style quite unlike the style of the Galant, which was dominant at the time. Galant style music was typically melodic with harmonic accompaniment, rather than polyphonic; and the melodic line was often richly ornamented with trills, runs and other virtuosic effects. The style promoted by the Masonic view was much less virtuosic and unornamented. Mozart's style of composition is often referred to as "humanist" and is in accord with this Masonic view of music. The music of the Freemasons contained musical phrases and forms that held specific semiotic meanings. For example, the Masonic initiation ceremony began with the candidate knocking three times at the door to ask admittance. This is expressed musically as a dotted figure: This figure appears in Mozart's opera: The Magic Flute in the over-ture, suggesting the opening of the Masonic initiation. According to Katherine Thomson[11], there are many other exam-ples of specific musical symbols taken from the Masonic rites that appear throughout Mozart's compositions. These include the use of suspensions to indicate friendship and brotherhood; the use of three-part harmony to emphasize the special significance of the number three in Freemasonry; and special rhythms and harmonies to signify fortitude and other attributes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart_and_Freemasonry

Stage design for Mozart's The Magic Flute by German architect

Karl Friedrich Schinkel, c. 1815, with Masonic symbols


James Bettencourt's First Degree

James & PM Dennis Anastole James & Wor. Keith Longenbach


From the West Bretheren, During the week of April 13th, I, with Wor. Randy Downey, had occasion to visit the 2008-2009 meeting of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. I was very impressed with the hospitality offered, and the passion of the New Jersey Masons, and of their new Grand Master, The Most Worshipful William Berman. The biggest cause for concern for the New Jersey Grand Lodge, at this meeting, was the financial state of their Masonic Home. The New Jersey home was near closing, which would have caused ALL of its residents to move out of the facility. I’m happy to report that, due to some very fine work on the part of their Homes Committee, this alternative was not needed, and the residents will not lose their home. Brethren, this situation could happen in California, or any state. With most of the Masonic Home En-dowment, albeit conservatively invested, in the financial markets, this last sharp downturn, in the financial markets, has undoubtedly caused a vast depletion of capital. Our Homes are safe, the Endowment has been intelligently invested and yet now, more than ever, the Masonic Homes Endowment needs your sup-port. There are several active Masons, at the Home, who are members of Mt. Moriah. Please remember the Masonic Homes, this year. See you in Lodge, Dennis Anastole Senior Warden

From the South Bretheren, I would like to say that I truly enjoyed my JW Retreat. I learned alot at the retreat and plan to put what I have learned into action. I will elaborate more at the stated meeting. Since it is the first weekend in May, the stated meeting dinner will be Enchilada's (Chicken & Cheese) With Beans and Rice. Along with chips and salsa for appetizers. The price is Ten Dollars with RSVP Twelve Without. RSVP (Please no later than the preceding Tuesday) to [email protected] or 408-363-3616 . Howard Dingman Junior Warden

From the Secretary’s Table Brethren, The Masonic Student Assistance Program (MSAP) teaches a team approach to student assistance. This program is offered in both Northern and Southern California. The Lodges in the area sponsor the Northern California program. San Jose Scottish Rite will match the donations of local Lodges. Mt Moriah’s share of the matching donation is $1250 Several Brothers have pledged to help with the Lodge’s donation. If you would like to donate, please send your donation to the Secretary. Make your check payable to “California Masonic Foundation”, noting “MSAP” in the memo line. These donations are tax deductable. If you are not familiar with MSAP, the following, taken from the Grand Lodge Web Site explains the program. MSAP is an innovative three-day training that builds educators' skills in identifying at-risk students and providing appropriate guidance. Behavior issues are often symptoms of a bigger problem. Because students in distress may not ask for help, it's often up to their teachers to read the signs and intervene before it's too late. Funded by donations from the California Masonic Foundation, the program is offered to California's public schools at no cost. MSAP helps good teachers become even better by training them to work as teams. The MSAP approach considers the child as a whole, identifying all the factors that might contribute to the student's behavior or inability to learn. The team collaboration is what leads to a solution, giving these students a greater chance of staying in school and becoming productive members of society. The California Masonic Foundation pays all participant expenses for training, materials and meals. School districts are responsible only for providing substitutes for participating teachers. Gordon Markley Secretary

Gordon Markley Phone: 408-738-2315


Dennis Anastole

Phone: (408) 761-2719


741-7 Pollard Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95032

Howard Dingman Phone: 408-363-3616


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