MASONIC SERVICE OF REDEDICATION |
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St Elphins Church Warrington, 13th October 2013 |
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| More than 100 local Freemasons, dressed in Masonic regalia of various degrees, along with their families and friends attended the annual Warrington Group Service of Rededication at Warrington Parish Church. Warrington Group officials Andy Barton (vice-chairman) and John McIntyre (secretary) welcomed amongst many others to the service Assistant Provincial Grand Masters Ian Boswell and Tony Bent, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master Dennis Rudd, Michael Clarke and Peter Connolly the Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire’s Mark Masons. Also in attendance were the Deputy Mayor Councillor Ted Finnegan accompanied by his wife and David Mowatt the MP for Warrington. |
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Michael Clarke, Kevin Poynton, Ian Boswell, Tony Bent and Peter Connolly |
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| The address was given by the Rev Harry E Ross who reiterated the importance of Masonry in our everyday lives, stressing the importance of being recognised as ambassadors for Masonry and not forgetting our Masonic lives when away from the Masonic halls and whilst engaged in our everyday business. The service was conducted by the Rector of Warrington, the Rev P D Wilson and W.Bro the Rev GH Buchan, a former member of Red Rose Lodge No 6007. | |
| The readings were given by W.Bro CAS Todd and the Rev PD Wilson. Special mention of thanks were given to the organisers, Derek Bowden and Gwilym Jones, with Stephen Derringer responsible for the music. The service is seen as a major event in the Warrington calendar and other group officials from Woolton and Widnes were in attendance. | |
| A collection taken resulted in more than £360 being raised which was donated to the church. All who attended were invited along to the Masonic hall to indulge in light refreshments. |
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| Peter Connolly hopes more Mark Masons will attend in 2014. | |
| Article and Photograph Courtesy of the Craft and Mark Provincial Officers of West Lancashire. |
