Monday, December 16, 2019

Dec 2019 Rizal Day Commemoration

28 Dec, Saturday - 123rd Rizal Day Commemoration
(usually 30 December)
04:00 PM, Rizal Park, Abraham Street, Rooty Hill NSW
Fellowship to follow at the nearby residence of WBro Tony & Sis Chona.
Potluck, please.

Celebrated in the Philippines, and elsewhere where there is a large Filipino community around the world, on December 30 since 1898.  Rizal Day commemorates the death but more especially the life of Dr and our Bro Jose Rizal, a man many consider one of the greatest Filipino heroes.


"José Rizal – José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda – was born on June 19th, 1861. He was a novelist, poet, and ophthalmologist, but is really known for being a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. For several years he lived in Europe, where he became part of the Propaganda Movement and advocated for reform in the Philippines. During this time, he wrote his first novel – Noli Me Tangere – a novel that chronicled the cruelties of Spain’s colonial rule in the Philippines. A book that made him a target when he returned briefly to the Philippines.
José would return to Europe and while there would write several more books and articles. Eventually, he would travel back to the Philippines in 1892 to further advocate for freedom in the Philippines. These actions resulted in his exile to Dapitan, Mindanao. While there, he took on patients and worked as a doctor.
Three years later, he would travel to Cuba to work as an army doctor. However, while he was there, Katipunan – a Filipino nationalist society revolted. Although José Rizal wasn’t affiliated with this particular group, he was arrested as a dissident. He was then subsequently convicted of sedition and received a death sentence. On December 30th, 1896 he was executed by firing squad. José Rizal was just thirty years old at the time.
His execution further solidified the opposition to Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, and by 1898 Spanish rule over the country was finished. In 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo declared December 30th as a national day of mourning for José Rizal and all other victims of Spanish rule. Rizal Day is celebrated to this day.

Customs, Traditions And Celebrations

Most of the official ceremonies performed on Rizal Day are performed at Rizal Park in the city of Manila. During this official ceremony, flags are flown at half-mast and the President of the Philippines lays a wreath on the shrine dedicated to Jose Rizal.
Most workers have the day off as a fully paid workday. However, those who do have to work on Rizal Day receive twice their normal day of wages."

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

November & December 2019 Calendar of Activities

09 Nov, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Installation
03:45 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Lounge suit (Barong Tagalog for members) Ladies invited

16 Nov, Saturday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Marsden Park

23 Nov, Saturday - Lodge The Star of Australia No 200 Installation
05:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Lounge suit, Ladies invited to the Installation banquet ($35)

24 Nov, Sunday - AMFOP Open Invitational Bowling Competition
12:30 PM, Strathfield Superbowl, 546 Liverpool Rd, Strathfield South 2136
$30 per player, see Bro Reggie Acre for info and join LJR team of five.

25 Nov, Monday - Parramatta and The Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
casual, craft regalia

28 Nov, Thursday - District 25 and 25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre


30 Nov, Lodge Education No 814 Installation
06:00 PM (Grand Lodge 7:00 PM), Petersham Masonic Centre
Eton for Grand Lodge, Ladies invited ($40)

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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES 2019

07 Dec, Saturday - LJR Management Meeting & Rehearsals
03:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre



11 Dec, Wednesday - UGL NSW & ACT Grand Communication & Festive Dinner
07:30 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre
08:30 PM - Festive Dinner, Ladies invited $50.00 per person
Booking/RSVP at Eventbrite

14 Dec, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Emergent Meeting Raising 
01:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

04:00 PM, LJR Family Christmas Party, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

28 Dec, Saturday - Rizal Day Commemoration
04:00 PM, Rizal Park, Abraham Street, Rooty Hill NSW
Fellowship to follow at WBro Tony & Sis Chona's residence nearby.



Wednesday, October 16, 2019

LJR 1045 - 9th Nov 2019 Installation


Please RSVP for Installation Banquet otherwise you can attend the Installation Ceremony.

Ladies and friends invited to the Installation Banquet. See above for more details.

October 2019 LJR Annual Family & Team Building


Monday, September 2, 2019

September 2019 Calendar of Activities


07 Sept, Saturday - Lodge Woronora's Ladies Night
07:00 PM for 07:30 PM start, St George Masonic Club
86 Roberts Rd, Mortdale NSW 2223
$40 per person or $75 per couple

08 Sept, Sunday - Lodge Jose Rizal Management & Rehearsal Meeting
04:00 PM for 04:30 PM start, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

11 Sept, Wednesday - UGL NSW & ACT Re-Installation 
and Grand Communication and Banquet
06:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre
Ladies invited to the Re-Installation Banquet, $45 per person

13 Sept, Friday - Lodge West Epping No 731 [1st TB]
Joint meeting with Lodge Epping
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

14 Sept, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Past Masters Night
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

18 Sept, Wednesday - The Hills Lodge No 1025 Installation
06:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

23 Sept, Monday - The Hills and Parramatta Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Casual with regalia

26 Sept, Thursday - District 25/25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

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18 - 20 October, LJR Annual Team Building & Family Outing
Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Recreation Centre
Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan NSW 2259

See the Wor Master or the Senior Warden for more details.
Alternatively, see Lodge Jose Rizal's FB Event Page.


Wednesday, July 31, 2019

August 2019 Calendar of Activities

05 Aug, Monday - Lodge of Antiquity No 1 [3rd]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

08 Aug, Thursday - Lodge Beecroft No 359 [1st]
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

10 Aug, Saturday - LJR 1045 Management & Fellowship Meeting
05:30 PM for 6:00 PM, 8 Orwell St, Blacktown NSW 2148

11 Aug, Sunday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Northmead

12 Aug, Monday - Lodge Galileo No 1019 [1st]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

14 Aug, Wednesday - Lodge Germania No 1036 FAME PRACTICE
06:00 PM, Lodge Room 4 Sydney Masonic Centre
Mainly for participants only.

15 Aug, Wednesday - Lodge Warringah No 83
A Lecture on the Ark of the Covenant
08:00 PM, Collaroy Masonic Centre
1183 Pittwater Road Collaroy NSW 2097

17 Aug, Saturday - Lodge Blacktown Kildare No 393 Installation
03:00 PM, Orchard Hills Masonic Centre 
Ladies invited, formal $60 per person or $100 per couple.

21 Aug, Wednesday - Lodge Germania No 1036 Emergent
06:45 PM Lodge Room 4, Sydney Masonic Centre

24 Aug, Saturday - Lodge France No 1021 Re-Installation
05:00 PM, Turramurra Masonic Centre
Ladies invited $45 dining fee. Lounge suit.

24 Aug, Saturday - Lodge Carnarvon No 172 Re-Installation
03:30 PM, 38-42 Elizabeth St Moss Vale NSW 2577
Ladies invited $45 dining fee.

26 Aug, Monday - Parramatta & Hills District Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Smart casual with regalia

31 Aug, Saturday - Lodge Germania Hosts FAME Meeting
05:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre

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Please support Lodge Woronora's Ladies Night on 7th September at
St George Masonic Club, 86 Roberts Avenue Mortdale NSW 2223.
For more info, tickets and RSVP, please contact RW Bro Manny Maniago.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

July 2019 Calendar of Activities

03 July, Wednesday - Lodge Burnside No 729 [2nd LJR candidate]
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

06 July, Saturday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Castle Hill

06 July, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Rehearsals
and Management Meeting
05:00 PM for 05:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

08 July, Monday - Lodge Galileo No 1019 [1st]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

11 July, Thursday - Lodge Beecroft No 359 [3rd]
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

12 July, Friday - Lodge West Epping No 731 [3rd]
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre



13 July, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 [3rd]
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

18 July, Thursday - Lodge Miguel de Cervantes No 1038 [1st Exemplification]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

21 July, Sunday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Northmead
New location: 1c Redbank Rd, Northmead NSW 2152

22 July, Monday - Parramatta & Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Smart casual with regalia.

25 July, Thursday - District 25/25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

26 July, Friday - Lodge Indus No 1055 Installation
06:30 PM, Turramurra Masonic Centre


27 July, Saturday - Lodge Harold Herman Unity No 428
3rd Degree Exemplification by Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045
05:00 PM, Laurelbank Masonic Centre

28 July, Sunday - Phoenix Blacktown NSW Chapter Order of DeMolay
Institution and Installation of Officers
02:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre
Ladies and family invited. Lounge suit for gentlemen.

Monday, June 3, 2019

June 2019 Calendar of Activities

02 June, Sunday - Lodge Jose Rizal Management Meeting & Rehearsals
04:45 for 05:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre


08 June, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal 3rd Degree Exemplification
05:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Ladies & friends invited at the meeting banquet.

11 June, Tuesday - Lodge Galileo No 1019 [1st]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

12 June, Wednesday - UGL NSW & ACT Grand Communication
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre
Banquet for Brethren only, $45 per person before Friday,

14 June, Friday - Lodge Alpha No 970 [Educational Night]
07:15 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre

15 June, Saturday - Elysian Lodge No 418 [1st]
04:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre
South - Lava Bistro & Grill, Seven Hills

20 June, Thursday - Lodge Miguel de Cervantes No 1038 [1st Exemplification]
07:00 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

21 June, Friday - Lodge Woronora No 414 Re-Installation
06:30 PM, Oatley Masonic Centre
Ladies invited at the Installation Banquet, $35.00 per person.

22 June, Saturday - Parramatta City Daylight Lodge No 1014 Installation
10:00 AM,  Blacktown Masonic Centre
Ladies invited at the Installation Banquet, $30.00 per person.

22 June, Saturday - Lodge Sydney St George No 269 Installation
05:00 PM, Campbelltown Masonic Centre
101 Wickfield Circuit, Ambarvale NSW 2560
Ladies welcome at the Installation Banquet, $40 per person or $60 couple.

24 June, Monday - Parramatta & The Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

26 June, Wednesday - Lodge Resurgo No 223 [1st]
07:00 PM Dinner, Tyling at 07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

29 June, Saturday - The Sir Walter Scott Lodge No 123 Installation
03:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre
Ladies invited at the Installation Banquet, $50 per person. RSVP please

29 June, Saturday - Lodge Victoria Cross No 928 [2nd]
05:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre

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03 July, Wednesday - Lodge Burnside No 729 will Pass our Bro G Enriquez
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Please attend this meeting and support our fellow LJR.

Monday, May 6, 2019

May 2019 Calendar of Activities

04 May, Saturday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Marsden Park

05 May, Sunday - Lodge Jose Rizal Management Meeting & Rehearsals
05:30 PM for 6:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

11 May, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Regular Meeting [1st]
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Ladies,  family & friends invited in the South

11 May, Saturday - Lodge Sutherland No 585 Installation
05:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre
Ladies invited in the Banquet. $55.00 per person.

18 May, Saturday - Lodge Alpha No 970 Installation
03:00 PM, Orchard Hills Masonic Centre
Ladies invited at the Banquet at 6:00 PM, $50 per person

19 May, Sunday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Dural

23 May, Thursday - District 25/25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

25 May, Saturday - Lodge The Star of Australia No 200 [3rd]
06:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

27 May, Monday - Annual General Meeting
Parramatta and The Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre




Friday, April 5, 2019

April 2019 Calendar of Activities

01 April, Monday - Lodge Antiquity No 1 [1st]
07:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre



03 April, Wednesday - Lodge Burnside No 729 Re-Installation
05:30 PM for canapes, 06:00 PM Tyling, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Lounge suit [LS], $25 dining fee Brethren only.

06 April, Saturday - Elysian Lodge No 418 1st TB
06:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre [LS]

08 April, Monday - Lodge Galileo No 1019 [3rd]
07:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre

11 April, Thursday - Lodge Beecroft No 359 ANZAC Night
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre [Ladies & guest invited]

14 April, Saturday - District 25 Lodge Mentoring Course
02:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
First 30 Brethren, please contact DGIW 25 VW Bro S Oliver
Walk-ins welcome. Smart casual

18 April, Thursday - Lodge Blacktown Kildare No 393 [2nd]
07:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre

22 April, Easter Monday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Castle Hill

22 April, Easter Monday - Parramatta & The Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Smart casual with apron. Please contact Preceptor if cancelled.

24 April, Wednesday - Lodge Resurgo No 223 
Masonic Symbolism Lecture
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

25 April, Thursday - Freemasons Association ANZAC Day 
Wreath Laying Ceremony 
07:00 AM - Martin Place assembly to Cenotaph
Service dress or lounge suit, NO regalia.
[For more info see UGL website.]

Thursday, February 28, 2019

March 2019 Calendar of Activities

02 March, Saturday - District Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Blacktown

02 March, Saturday - Elysian Lodge No 418 Re-Installation
05:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre
Ladies invited at the Installation Banquet, $40 per person RSVP

03 March, Sunday - LJR Management Meeting & Rehearsals
05:00 for 05:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

08 March, Friday - Lodge West Epping No 731 Installation
06:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

09 March, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Regular Meeting [1st]
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

13 March, Wednesday - March Grand Communication
07:15 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre and various Masonic Centres

15 March, Friday - Lodge Blacktown Kildare No 393 [3rd]
07:00 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre

17 March, Sunday - Holroyd Chapter No 20, Order of the Eastern Star
BBQ Supporting UGCA 2021 Sessions [$20.00 per person]
05:00 PM, Holroyd OES Hall, corner Wayman Place and
Addleston Road, Merrylands NSW 2160

20 March, Wednesday - The Hills Lodge No 1025
Masonic Education by REO Region 2 VWBro Ross Partridge, PDGIW
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

21 March, Thursday - Lodge Miguel de Cervantes No 1038
Educational Talk on Masonic Light by WBro Dr Philip A Quadrio
07:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre
RSVP for South please with Lodge Secretary

23 March, Saturday - Parramatta City Daylight Lodge No 1014
10:00 AM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

23 March, Saturday - Lodge Star of Australia No 200 
Hosting District 25A Association Raising Meeting
06:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

24 March, Sunday - 100th Founding Anniversary Fellowship
Hosted by Blue Mountains Chapter, DeMolay Australia
11:00 AM, Blacktown Masonic Centre [smart casual]

25 March, Monday - Parramatta and The Hills Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Casual with regalia

27 March, Wednesday - Lodge Resurgo No 223 Installation
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

28 March, Thursday - District 25/25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, BLACKTOWN Masonic Centre

30 March, Saturday - District 25 Lodge Mentoring Course
02:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre
Limited to first 30 Brethren, contact DGIW VWBro S Oliver.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

LJR Ladies Night: The Roaring Twenties - 23 Feb



02 Feb, Saturday - Lodge Victoria Cross No 928 Installation
04:30 PM, Blacktown Masonic Centre
Ladies invited, $40 per person Installation Banquet

08 Feb, Friday - Lodge West Epping No 731 [3rd]
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

09 Feb Saturday - Sports Carnival BBQ
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Blacktown International Sportspark
Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill NSW 2766

09 Feb, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal 
Management & Fellowship Meeting
05:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre [Potluck]

10 Feb, Sunday - Sports Carnival BBQ
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Blacktown International Sportspark
Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill NSW 2766

11 Feb, Monday - Lodge Galileo No 1019 [3X 2nd]
07:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre

12 Feb, Tuesday -  NSW Freemasons' 
Association Luncheon
12:30 PM, NSW Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh St Sydney
$45 per person + drinks, RSVP before 8th February 

23 Feb, Saturday - LJR 1045 Ladies Night
Roaring 20's - A Jazz Age Party
06:00 PM, Lilys Restaurant 5 Quinn Ave, Seven Hills NSW 2147
$60 per person RSVP & ticketed event only.

25 Feb, Monday - Parramatta & The Hills 
Lodge of Instruction
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

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13 March, Wednesday - UGL NSW & ACT March 
Quarterly Grand Communication
07:30 PM, Sydney Masonic Centre

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

January 2019 Calendar of Activities

06 Jan, Sunday - LJR Management Meeting & Rehearsal
04:30 PM for 05:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

07 Jan, Monday - District 25 Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Castle Hill

12 Jan, Saturday - Parramatta City Daylight Lodge No 1014 [3rd]
10:00 AM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

12 Jan, Saturday - Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Passing
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

13 Jan, Sunday - District 25 Charity BBQ
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Bunnings Dural

16 Jan, Wednesday - The Hills Lodge No 1025 [1st TB]
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

17 Jan, Thursday - Lodge Miguel de Cervantes No 1038
07:00 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre

19 Jan, Saturday - Lodge Education No 814
06:30 PM, Petersham Masonic Centre

20 Jan, Sunday - Lodge Management Training Seminar
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM, Laurelbank Masonic Centre
85 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
[$2.00 donation for tea, casual & RSVP before the 13th Jan]

22 Jan, Tuesday - Lodge Burnside No 729 [1st]
06:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

23 Jan, Wednesday _ Lodge Resurgo No 223
07:00 PM Dinner, Tyling 07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

24 Jan, Thursday - District 25/25A Association Meeting
07:30 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

26 Jan, Saturday - The Star of Australia No 200 [2nd]
06:30  PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

Parramatta & The Hills Lodge of Instruction in RECESS