MW Emmanuel Magdiwang Nicolas G. Ricafrente Grand Master of Masons in the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Independent Grand Lodge of F&AM of the Philippine Islands (IGLPI) and other Grand Officers met at Kawit, Cavite and opened the Grand Lodge in due form at exactly 10:00 A.M. 09 August 2008.
MW Ricafrente announced that the Grand Lodge has convened for the purpose of holding a special ceremony of laying the foundation stones and consecration of Emilio Aguinaldo Masonic Temple in a lot of about 2,000 sqm purchased by the brethren of the lodge at Gahak, Kawit, Cavite, in accordance with the invitation of WM Eduardo I. Tanguanco of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5, presented to the Grand Master on the 29th day of July 2008.
Thereafter, the Grand Marshal was directed to form the Grand Officers and brethren of Member Lodges in procession and led the march to the site of the proposed temple for the ceremony of laying foundation stones and consecration.
WM Tanguanco, in behalf of the brethren of the lodge requested the Grand Master to commence with the ceremonies of laying its foundation stones and consecration; and before entering upon any great or important undertaking, and in accordance with the teachings of the Ancient Craft, the brethren were united with the Grand Chaplain in an invocation to the Throne of Grace.
The Grand Master assisted by the SGW and JGW then proceeded with the ceremony of laying foundation stones of Emilio Aguinaldo Masonic Temple. The memorial record of the contents of the capsule safely deposited within a cavity beneath the foundation stone are the following, to wit:
1. Charter of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5 in the jurisdiction of the IGLPI.
2. List of 2008 Officers and Members of the lodge.
3. List of birthday celebrants for the month of August.
4. List of members raise to the sublime degree of Master Mason from December 8, 2007 up to
MW Ricafrente announced that the Grand Lodge has convened for the purpose of holding a special ceremony of laying the foundation stones and consecration of Emilio Aguinaldo Masonic Temple in a lot of about 2,000 sqm purchased by the brethren of the lodge at Gahak, Kawit, Cavite, in accordance with the invitation of WM Eduardo I. Tanguanco of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5, presented to the Grand Master on the 29th day of July 2008.
Thereafter, the Grand Marshal was directed to form the Grand Officers and brethren of Member Lodges in procession and led the march to the site of the proposed temple for the ceremony of laying foundation stones and consecration.
WM Tanguanco, in behalf of the brethren of the lodge requested the Grand Master to commence with the ceremonies of laying its foundation stones and consecration; and before entering upon any great or important undertaking, and in accordance with the teachings of the Ancient Craft, the brethren were united with the Grand Chaplain in an invocation to the Throne of Grace.
The Grand Master assisted by the SGW and JGW then proceeded with the ceremony of laying foundation stones of Emilio Aguinaldo Masonic Temple. The memorial record of the contents of the capsule safely deposited within a cavity beneath the foundation stone are the following, to wit:
1. Charter of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5 in the jurisdiction of the IGLPI.
2. List of 2008 Officers and Members of the lodge.
3. List of birthday celebrants for the month of August.
4. List of members raise to the sublime degree of Master Mason from December 8, 2007 up to
the present August 9, 2008.
5. Deed of Sale.
6. List of IGLPI Grand Officers.
7. Current newspapers and coins.
5. Deed of Sale.
6. List of IGLPI Grand Officers.
7. Current newspapers and coins.
Thereafter, the Principal Architect distributed the working tools among the Grand Officers; the trowel, square, level and plumb to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, respectively. After faithfully and skillfully performed their duties, the Grand Master declared that the foundation stones are well-formed, true and trusty, and laid according to the rules of the Ancient Craft.
After the customary laying of the foundation stones to the proposed Lodge Temple of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5, the Grand Marshal was directed by the Grand Master to distribute the vessels of Corn, Wine and Oil to the Deputy Grand Master and the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, respectively.
After the consecration in which the corn, wine and oil are deposited on the upper surface of the newly laid stone, as symbols of the prosperity, peace, freedom, and joy which a grateful people acknowledge as gifts bestowed upon them by the Divine Creator, in Whom they put their trust, the working tools were collected and entrusted into the hands of the Principal Architect of the proposed Lodge Temple.
WM Eduardo I. Tanguanco delivered a brief but very meaningful message, then the inspirational speech of MW Nicolas G. Ricafrente, Grand Master of Masons in the jurisdiction of the IGLPI.
The Grand Marshall then at the instruction of the Grand Master reformed the procession and returns to the Lodge.
The Grand Lodge was closed in due form on or about 11:45 A.M., 09 August 2008.
After the customary laying of the foundation stones to the proposed Lodge Temple of Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Lodge No. 5, the Grand Marshal was directed by the Grand Master to distribute the vessels of Corn, Wine and Oil to the Deputy Grand Master and the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, respectively.
After the consecration in which the corn, wine and oil are deposited on the upper surface of the newly laid stone, as symbols of the prosperity, peace, freedom, and joy which a grateful people acknowledge as gifts bestowed upon them by the Divine Creator, in Whom they put their trust, the working tools were collected and entrusted into the hands of the Principal Architect of the proposed Lodge Temple.
WM Eduardo I. Tanguanco delivered a brief but very meaningful message, then the inspirational speech of MW Nicolas G. Ricafrente, Grand Master of Masons in the jurisdiction of the IGLPI.
The Grand Marshall then at the instruction of the Grand Master reformed the procession and returns to the Lodge.
The Grand Lodge was closed in due form on or about 11:45 A.M., 09 August 2008.
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