
The Master's Message
June 2025
Greetings from the East,
We have reached the midpoint of our Masonic year! We approach the triumph of Light at the Summer Solstice, and the Feast Day of one of our Masonic patrons, St. John the Baptist. Like that holy voice crying in the wilderness, the dedicated Mason prepares for the coming and discovery of the Word. He does so by circumscribing his passions; by acquiring liberating knowledge, by developing profound wisdom, and growing stronger in manful virtue - especially Charity in the form of brotherly love. By edifying our moral and spiritual natures, we are made Living Stones for the beautiful purposes of the Great Architect of the Universe. Where better to develop ourselves than amongst our brothers!
I am very proud of our officers and brethren who are enthusiastic in their support of our lodge, in their genuine concern for our sweethearts and youth orders, our sick and distressed, and all brother Masons near and far. Reseda continues to uphold our time-honored traditions of fervor in our ritual, and quality and integrity in our administration and operations. We are acknowledged and respected in California Masonry for our uprightness, friendliness and warmth.
Congratulations to Bro. Tomas Corza on being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft! We are all very proud of your work and dedication to our lodge, and look forward to seeing you Raised in due time! I exhort all of our candidates to reach out if you'd like help with your proficiency work.
Our officers will be preparing this month for our upcoming degrees, and we will also have a variety of social events and Masonic education offerings available for our brothers, friends and family. We would love to have you join us!
Cordially and Fraternally,
Daniel Rivera, PM
Master, Reseda No. 666
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From the West
Congratulations to Bro. Tomas Corza on becoming our new Fellow Craft Mason. The Officers did an amazing job for this degree.
Masons4Mitts is coming along good. I urge all Brothers to get involved in this philanthropic endeavor. They’re only $20 each!
The Officers are working the First Degree this month. We have two First Degrees scheduled for July 10th . All sideliners are welcome.
Be sure to see the Summer Events Schedule. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Stated Meeting on June 5th .
Upon the Level,
Glen Moore
Senior Warden
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From the South
Brethren, I would like to congratulate Brother Tomas Corza for turning in a beautiful proficiency and for being Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft. I am looking forward to our upcoming first degrees. We have many great social and educational activities this month, see you there!
By the Plumb,
Jose Valdivia
Junior Warden
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From the Secretary's Desk
Brethren, as summer approaches, it will be a little quiet for the secretary, but it will give me more time to spend with our retired treasurer Wor. Jim Jarnagin, who as most of you know is battling brain cancer. It has and still is an honor to be able to be with him.
I also want to thank Reseda Lodge for allowing me this opportunity. Thank you brothers.
Fraternally,
Chris Snyder
Secretary
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THIS MONTH AT RESEDA MASONIC LODGE
Thursday June 5th
June Stated Meeting and Dinner
Open to Masons, Friends and Family
Dinner at 6:45PM
Buffet Style from "Ay Papa Que Rico" Restaurant
Flame Broiled Chicken, rice, beans, salsa, tortillas
Meeting at 7:30PM
Dress code is business formal
Thursday June 12th 7:30 PM
Officers Rehearsal - First Degree Complete
Open to all Masons
Casual Dress
Saturday June 14th 10 AM
Lodge Social - The Nethercutt Museum
15151 Bledsoe Street
Sylmar CA 91342
$5 Entry. Open to Masons, Friends and Family
Tuesday June 17th 7:30 PM
District School of Instruction
Van Nuys No. 450 exemplifies first section of Third Degree
Open to Master Masons. Casual Dress
Thursday June 19th 7:30 PM
Officers Rehearsal - First Degree Complete
Open to all Masons
Casual Dress
Thursday June 26th at 7:30 PM
Masonic Education - WB Jonathan Dru Wood, PM
Worshipful Master, Claremont Lodge No. 436
"The Grail, The Cube, and the Master's Word"
Open to Masons, friends and family
Casual Dress. Refreshments to follow
Have a wonderful month and see you Thursday!
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Eric Sharp, PM 06/05
Happy Birthday to our Worshipful Brother!!
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The Nethercutt Museum
Join Reseda Masonic Lodge and enjoy the one-of-a-kind car collections!
Saturday June 14th 10 AM
Meeting in front of Museum entrance
15151 Bledsoe Street
Sylmar CA 91342
$5 Entry. Open to Masons, Friends and Family
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Saturday July 4th at 1 PM
4th of July BBQ at Bro. Jose Alvarez' Residence
8733 Gothic Ave, North Hills CA 91343
Open to Masons, friends and family!
Casual dress
See you there!!
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ENTERED APPRENCTICE DEGREE
Messrs. Antonello Stornelli
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Michael Guarnera
Thursday July 10th 7 PM
Open to all Masons
Refreshments to follow
Officers in Tuxedo, brethren in business formal
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Freemasonry: The Path Of Inner Alchemy
Thursday July 31st at 7:30 PM
Bro. Martin Faulks, PM
Assistant Grand Pursuivant, United Grand Lodge of England
Junior Grand Deacon, Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London
Member, Quator Coronati No. 2076

In 1722, a mysterious book was published in London, England using the pseudonym of a famous alchemist thought to have been deceased for many years. The text itself claimed to hold the secret to extending life or even ceasing the ageing process altogether. The author, himself a Freemason, dedicated the work to the Grand Masters of England and Ireland and claimed to reveal the true secrets of Freemasonry as a method of inner alchemy and path of enlightenment that only genuine brothers would understand. The text has puzzled readers ever since due to its encoded messages and mysterious writing style.
Now, over three hundred years later, Bro. Martin Faulks is travelling to Reseda No. 666 in America to share his findings, revealing in plain language the author's original message. In this talk Bro. Faulks will draw on multiple 18th-century sources to reveal how some Freemasons of the eighteenth century would have viewed and practiced Freemasonry as a form of inner Alchemy and spiritual regeneration.

Open to Masons, friends and family
Casual Dress
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If you are a Brother or widow in need of support, please contact our Lodge at 818 576-9025 or resedalodge@gmail.com
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RESEDA LODGE WEBSITE
View upcoming events, see the monthly Trestle Board, access Masonic resources, and read articles penned by Masonic scholars and our own Reseda Brethren.
You can visit the website here:
resedalodge666.org
Many thanks to Worshipful Daniel Rivera for providing abundant and valuable content for it and to Brother Hunter Goodin for his stunning photo of our lodge's Square & Compass and Ashlars!
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RESEDA LODGE DISCORD APP
Reseda is now using Discord for its lodge app. If you are a member of Reseda, you are welcome to join to stay in touch with your Brethren digitally! You can participate in discussions, RSVP for events, and find photos and videos of our degrees and socials there.
Download Discord for your phone or computer here:
https://discord.com/download
Contact us at resedalodge@gmail.com if you are a Reseda brother and wish to gain access to the lodge Discord
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