Address of Richard J. Kessler, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York
{Presented at the 239th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York on Saturday, October 23, 2021} To all of my Brothers, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for your trust, support and confidence. The Grand...Summer Message
My Brothers, Summer is in full swing, zoom has faded, picnics and BBQs are here. Something else that is also here? Lodges meeting and having degrees through the summer. I have the pleasure of acknowledging dispensations EVERY WEEK for lodges to continue with their...Independence Day
The meaning of Independence Day has not changed. But this year it has taken on an additional view for those of us in the United States. I am obviously referencing our Independence from the pandemic that enveloped our country but is still raging in other parts of the...George Washington’s Inauguration
My Brothers, All of us continue to hang on to every new announcement regarding social distancing, etc. I am pleased to see that health guidelines are moving in the right direction. While we continue to observe Covid Protocols I am also seeing numerous lodges meeting...Easter-Passover Message
Dear Brethren, Passover has begun. Easter will soon follow. Spring is officially upon us. It is a time when we wish our Jewish brethren and their families a “Zissen Pesach” and a Blessed Easter for all our Christian brethren and their families. It is a...President’s Day Message
My Brothers, Snow seems to be the gift that keeps on giving As I listen to what is happening in the “field” and I am happy that you continue keep on giving. As a result of adapting to the Governor’s color-coding of zones for Lodge attendance, I am seeing Lodges once...New Year’s Message
Brethren, Well, this may be the last time you hear from me this year! 2021 is upon us. 2020 certainly provided its challenges. Challenges that will linger into the New Year, but at least there is a path to “normalcy”. This has been a year of being kept apart, which...2020 Holidays Message
This is the Holiday Season. Our Jewish brothers celebrated Chanukah, and others will be enjoying Christmas, Kwanzaa, and of course, the New Year. While we adapt to “socially distant” celebrations during the coming weeks, there are those whose needs far outweigh...Congressman and Brother John Lewis
Brethren, We have watched the final journey of Congressman and Brother John Lewis for the past few days. As he is taken to his final resting place, we know his journey is complete and is with the Grand Architect of the Universe. Farewell. MW William...
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