St John's lodge No.51 F&AM
South Berwick, ME.
Worshipful Master -Jeffrey Cutting Senior Warden - Allen Locke
Junior Warden -Michael Penny Lodge Secretary- Allen johnson
Lodge Phone number 207.384.2182
St John's Lodge No.51 Worshipful Master –Jeffrey Cutting Current Committees as 4/21/08
Trestle Board
In Memoriam
Brothers Called to Eternal Rest in 2008 
Bro. Roger K. Johnson - Jan 2008
Mark J. Stephens- Jan 2008
St John's Lodge slate of officers
2008
Senior Warden - Allan Locke
Junior warden –Richard Brown
Treasurer–Wor. Gerald MacPherson, Sr.
Secretary- Allan Johnson
Chaplain- Wor. Dennis Weightman
Associate Chaplain- Joseph Rousselle
Marshal- Wor. Jim Morgan
Senior Deacon- Mike Penny
Junior Deacon David Dutkiewicz
Senior Steward-Michael Cutting
Junior Steward- Jeremie White
Tyler- Wor.Maurice Butler
Organist-John Moulton
Electrician- Wor.Henry Miller
Lodge Librarian-Robert Jenness
So Berwick Fuel Fund
Wor. Jeffrey Cutting
S.W. Allen Locke
Bro. Richard Brown
By-law Committee
Wor. Gerald Macpherson
Bro. Robert Nelson
Wor. Dennis Weightman
C.H.I.P.S Committee
Bro Robert Jenness
J.W. Micheal Penny
Stwd. Jeremie White
Mason of the Year for 2007
Brother Senior Warden Allen Locke
On April 21st 2008 
The lodge also recognized and wishes to show our appreciation to Wor. John O. Bond as secretary of St. Johns lodge for the last five years. We thank if for all his hard work and effort during his tenure as secretary of the lodge.
St John’s lodge#51 of South Berwick
In attendance that evening : Linwood Davis – Master 1940, Roland Chase – Master 1958 and 2003, Gerald MacPherson Sr. –Master 1972, John Bond- Master 1973, Robert Gagne-Master 1974, Henry Miller – Master 1983, Thomas Lord- Master 1984, Warren Spenser-Master 1986, Orville deRochemont- Master 1989, G. Daniel Mahoney -Master 1990, Paul Johnson – Master 1992, Warren Spenser- Master 1997, W. Robert Morgan- Master 1999, James Morgan- Master 2000-2001, Randall Eaton- Master 2002-2004,Dennis Weightman- Master 2007 Master Jeffrey Cutting- Master 2008 (Not pictured Wor. Randal Eaton and Wor Roland Chase)
St John's lodge is pround to be sponsoring The Masonic C.H.I.P. at Strawberry festival This year. If you have a child, grandchildren or friend who would like to take part in this valuable service. Bring them on down.
Date 6/28/08
Time: 10:00am to 2:00 pm
Place: Strawberry Festival
Exact Location to be announced
MECHIP is a comprehensive child identification program designed to give families a measure of protection against the ever increasing problem of missing children. The Maine Freemasons are in the process of bringing this fine program to communities throughout Maine. This program will be brought free of charge to every Maine family who wishes to participate.
How does it work?
The program consists of four major components:
~ a brief recorded interview
~ digital still photographs (4 positions)
~ fingerprinting
~ dental bite impression (when available) or cheek swab
The recorded interview video with audio is a recovery tool that provides far more individual characteristics and mannerisms than does a still photograph. The digital photographs are valuable recovery tool for posting to the Amber alert system. Fingerprinting is a tried and true method of individual identification. The dental bite impression provides an impression of the biting surface of teeth which, like fingerprints, are unique to each individual. The dental impression also collects enough saliva to provide DNA and a source for scent in canine recovery. The cheek swab when taken also provides DNA. Together, these four measures provide a most powerful identification and recovery tool.
To view the Grand Lodge of Maine web page.
Click Here WWW.Mainemason.org
To see what is happening around the state or to enter your own event.
Click here: http://www.calsnet.net/grandlodgeofmain
To see what is happening in other lodges around the 19th District and look at thier web sites
Click here: www.masonsinmaine.org/19thdistrict
To check out the District 19 event calendar
Click here: www.localendar.com/public/19thdistrict
Several of our Brethern, have been looking for Masonic materials and insignias for thier automobiles, here is a web site you may be interested in.
To Check it out,
Click here: http://www.jpluther.com/index.htm
To view an interesting Link to Free Masonry around the world.
Click here: http://masons.start4all.com/
Please note: this site has been added for your enjoyment. because of the size of this site and the language differences not all site have been checked for content, if you see any problems with any of the sites attached to this link. Please let the web master know, e-mail him at stjohnslodge51@comcast.net
Interesting facts;
I didn't know he was a Mason! To find out what famous person is a Mason both past and present facts;I didn't know he was a Mason! To find out what famous person is a Mason both past and present.
Click here:http://freemasons.org.nz/famous.htm#SECH
For pictures of our MOST RECENT EVENTS click here
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www.flickr.com/photos/stjohnslodge51/
Happy Masonic Birthday!!!!!
New for 2008
Make sure you check your monthly printed trestle board! If you see your name listed, To celebrate your masonic birtday you will recieve dinner on us at the next stated meeting. The ladies from the Eastern Star are cooking some wonderful meals. So please come down and enjoy some fellowship, see some old friends and make some new ones at the same time.
Brethern, If you are due a 25,40 or 50 year pin or bronze star please contact the Master at jrcutting@comcast.net so presentation can be made.
Please share this web sites with member of St John's lodge lodge that have moved away or winter in sunny places. It will help them keep in touch and connected with the lodge.
When they are in town we hope they will visit us.
Author Unknown
Several years ago, the story is told of a Mason who always wore his Masonic ring and lapel pin when in public. On some occasions, he rode the bus from his home to the downtown area. On one such trip and when he sat down, he
discovered the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.
As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter; who would worry about this little amount." Anyway, the transit company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the qua rter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much change."
The driver with a smile replied, " I noticed your Masonic ring and lapel pin. I have been thinking lately about asking a Mason how to join. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. You passed the test. Can you tell me how to become a Mason?"
When the Mason stepped off the bus, he said a silent prayer, "Oh God, Grand Architect of the Universe, I almost sold you and my beloved Masons out for a mere quarter."
Our actions are the only Masonic creed some will ever see. This is a really almost scary example of how people watch us as Masons and may put us to the test even without us realizing it! Always be diligent, whether it be at the theater, restaurant, grocery, service station or just driving in traffic.
Remember, whether it be a lapel pin, a ring, or an emblem on the car, you carry the name of our great fraternity on your shoulders whenever you call yourself a Mason. You never can tell who might be watching!
The traveling gavel is currently being held by Prebble Lodge.
Dinner is served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The St. John's coffee Mugs are in.
If you are interested in Purchasing one.
Cost is $6.00
Proceeds go to the lodge.
