Ben Hur #322 A.F. & A.M. of Kansas

“Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons.”
— Denzel Washington

Week from today, Caledonia 459 will be holding lodge at Hays Lodge 195. Gavel down at 12:00 sharp. My officers and I are looking forward to it, it will be "wait for it" Epic.

Thank you Brother Gonzalo Reyes for the Stars and Stripes

Obituary for Michael John Tanner at Quisenberry Funeral Home Michael John Tanner, 39, Kansas City, KS, passed away Sunday June 10, 2018 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.Funeral mass will be 10 am Friday June 15, 2018 at the St. Patricks Catholic Church, Kansas City, KS. The family will receive friends for 1 hour prior to the mass.

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Here is your agenda for the 162 Annual Communication activities. As in the past, all those attending the tyled session must be registered and bring their own apron.

Still haven't registered? Here is the link: http://www.kansasmason.org/news-and-events/event-registrations/

Twas the Night before Christmas, and down at the Lodge�Not a gavel was stirring, and in the hodge-podge
Of aprons and jewels and chairs East and West�You could savor the silence, most gladly divest
All metal and mineral, it mattered not,�Since Christmas was nigh and the coals were still hot.
In the hearth of your homeplace, all Masons abed,�As visions of trestleboards danced in their head;
When up on the roof there arose such a clatter�Our Tiler jumped up to see what was the matter!
He picked up his sword and ran fast to the door,�Three knocks shook the panels — he wondered “What for?”
He answered the knocking with raps of his own,�And once the door opened he saw, with a moan
Of delight it was Santa, all jolly and red�Except for one notable feature instead!
Upon his large finger he wore what we knew�Was compasses and square on a background of blue!
“Why Santa!” he shouted and lowered his blade,�“I see you’re a Mason!” the Tiler relayed.
He looked tow’rd the Master’s most dignified chair�And said, voice near trembling, “Most Worshipful Sir
There’s a Gentleman properly clothed at the gate! ”�The Master replied, “Let’s allow him — but wait!
You tell me a Gentleman, but I don’t see�His Apron beneath that red suit, can it be
Our visitor hasn’t been properly raised?�Must we offer a test that is suitably phrased?”
“I do beg your pardon,” ol’ Santa said quick�As he pulled up his coat and displayed not a stick
But a cane with engraving, two balls did appear�And oh, what an apron, he wore and held dear!
Adorned like the Master’s, complete with a sign�Of “Lodge Number One, the North Pole” on one line!
“Now let this man enter,” the Master declared,�And once in the Lodge room, the Brethren all stared,
For Santa was wearing a jewel not seen�For many a century — there in between
The fur of his coat and the splendid red collar�Gleamed two golden reindeer that shone line a dollar!
“It’s Donner and Blitzen, who I must confess�Are actually images brought from the West
By my Warden, a craftsman like none in the world!”�And with a great laugh from his bag he unfurled
An ear of fine corn, and some oil from the East,�“My friends I have plenty, tonight we will feast
On all that is good! We are Masons, kind sir!”�A murmur went throughout the Lodge, quite a stir,
As presents and promises flew from his sack!�This Santa, a Mason, showed he had a knack
For making this Christmas the best you could glean,�And soon even Deacons were laughing, they’d seen
On this very night only happiness reigned!�This jolly Saint Nicholas quickly explained
That only a Mason could be so inclined�To make all kids happy, make all people find
A Christmas so special, yes, Santa was right!�Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Brother David Hunter

Brethren. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing Floyd Gibson ,He was a 50 year member of Benhur.
There will be Masonic services on June 6th at 10 am at Maple Hill Funeral Home. 34th & Shawnee Dr.

Ok brothers , the brisket goes in the smoker tomorrow morning so it's time to start working the phones calls sending emails tweeting or however you communicate with friends family or Joe blow on the street that it's time for our brisket dinner again to invite them

As a Fundraiser, Ben Hur is now taking orders for Trash Bags!!
These are quality bags suitable in size and strength for our trash needs and the yard work we will be starting soon. These bags are twice as thick as store brand bags and people love them!! There are three different sizes of bags available, but they all cost the same…..only ($10.00) per roll Check or Cash, $10.30 per roll PayPal link below or the "Trash Bags" tab on the Left of this screen.

Yellow – 39 gallon 25 bags per roll
White – 15 gallon (tall kitchen) 65 bags per roll
Blue – 55 gallon (super size) 16 bags per roll

We are also Offering Paper Yard Waste Bags for $3.00 per pack Check or Cash or $3.10 per pack on Paypal.

Paper Yard Waste Bags 5 bags per pack

We are taking orders from Sept. 8th, 2016 through Dec. 1st 2016. Bags will be available for Distribution on December 8th (Local Pick-up Only)

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Ben Hur #322 A.F. & A.M. of Kansas Freemasons believe their principles represent
a way to achieve higher standards in life.

BROTHERLY LOVE
Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinion of others and behave with kindness and understanding.

RELIEF
Freemasons practice charity and care for their own as well as the community as a whole both by charitable giving and by voluntary work as individuals.

TRUTH
Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and ethical conduct at all times.