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Worshipful Master: Frank C. SchwartzSecretary: Douglas R. Dulaney, PM 
Blood ID: #1148
December 2025 Trestleboard
Scheduled Monthly
Monday, December 5th, 2025, 7:30pm
Stated Communication
Program
Election of 2026 Officers and Trustees, Annual Committee Reports
Dinner 6:30pm
Panda Express- $15.00
Stated Communication
Program
Election of 2026 Officers and Trustees, Annual Committee Reports
Dinner 6:30pm
Panda Express- $15.00
Class Nights
Monday, December 1st - INSTALLATION PRACTICE - 7:00pm
Monday, December 8th - RITUAL CLASS - 7:00pm
Monday, December 15th - NO CLASS - CALLED COMMUNICATION - 7:00pm
Monday, December 22th - RITUAL CLASS - 7:00pm
Monday, December 29th - NO CLASS - ST. JOHNS TABLE LODGE - 6:30pm
Monday, December 8th - RITUAL CLASS - 7:00pm
Monday, December 15th - NO CLASS - CALLED COMMUNICATION - 7:00pm
Monday, December 22th - RITUAL CLASS - 7:00pm
Monday, December 29th - NO CLASS - ST. JOHNS TABLE LODGE - 6:30pm
District Classes
NO CLASS THIS MONTH
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 6:00 pm
Lodge Holiday Decorating
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 10:00 am
Open Installation of 2026 Lodge Officers
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 6:00 pm
Called Communication - Master Mason Degree
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 1:00 pm
Lodge Holiday Party and Santa Claus Visit
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Lodge Holiday Decorating
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 10:00 am
Open Installation of 2026 Lodge Officers
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Monday, December 15th, 2025, 6:00 pm
Called Communication - Master Mason Degree
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
Saturday, December 20th, 2025, 1:00 pm
Lodge Holiday Party and Santa Claus Visit
@ Manasseh Lodge No. 182
A message from the Worshipful Master
As December’s cool air settles in and the final light of the year glows softly around us, I hope this message finds you in peace, reflection, and good health. This month marks not only the close of the calendar year, but also the closing chapter of my time again serving as Worshipful Master of Manasseh Lodge No. 182. It has been one of the greatest honors of my Masonic journey to serve you.
November carried us through meaningful moments, including the Grand Annual Communication, fellowship with Brothers from across the Commonwealth, and the steady, devoted labor within our own Lodge that continues to define who we are. I remain deeply grateful to every Brother who contributes to the life of Manasseh Lodge, whether through ritual, mentorship, quiet service, or simply by being present. Each of you has strengthened the fabric of our Brotherhood.
Please remember that our December 2025 Stated Communication will include the Election of Officers who will lead us into a new year of light, purpose, and renewal. It is a moment of transition that reminds us of the timeless rhythm of our Craft. Each Brother contributes his part, then places the working tools in the hands of the next.
As I prepare to pass those tools forward, I do so with immense pride in what we have accomplished together: degrees conferred with care, fellowship shared within these walls and beyond them, and a Lodge strengthened by service, unity, and Brotherly Love. The bonds we nurture here are enduring, built upon principles far older and greater than any of us individually.
During this season of celebration and gratitude, may the Great Architect of the Universe bless you and your families with warmth, health, and joy. Thank you, my Brothers, for allowing me the privilege of serving you this year. May we continue to walk in light, uphold our sacred teachings, and support those who now prepare to carry our Lodge forward with clarity of purpose, steadfast hearts, and a spirit that ever embodies the Divine within us all.
November carried us through meaningful moments, including the Grand Annual Communication, fellowship with Brothers from across the Commonwealth, and the steady, devoted labor within our own Lodge that continues to define who we are. I remain deeply grateful to every Brother who contributes to the life of Manasseh Lodge, whether through ritual, mentorship, quiet service, or simply by being present. Each of you has strengthened the fabric of our Brotherhood.
Please remember that our December 2025 Stated Communication will include the Election of Officers who will lead us into a new year of light, purpose, and renewal. It is a moment of transition that reminds us of the timeless rhythm of our Craft. Each Brother contributes his part, then places the working tools in the hands of the next.
As I prepare to pass those tools forward, I do so with immense pride in what we have accomplished together: degrees conferred with care, fellowship shared within these walls and beyond them, and a Lodge strengthened by service, unity, and Brotherly Love. The bonds we nurture here are enduring, built upon principles far older and greater than any of us individually.
During this season of celebration and gratitude, may the Great Architect of the Universe bless you and your families with warmth, health, and joy. Thank you, my Brothers, for allowing me the privilege of serving you this year. May we continue to walk in light, uphold our sacred teachings, and support those who now prepare to carry our Lodge forward with clarity of purpose, steadfast hearts, and a spirit that ever embodies the Divine within us all.
γενηθητω φως - “Let There Be Light”
Yours in Brotherhood,
Joe Martinez
Worshipful Master
December 2025 Calendar
Blood ID: #1148
Blood Coordinator: Bro. George Harrington, Jr.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
1 INSTALLATION PRACTICE 7:00PM | 2
| 3 LODGE DECORATING PARTY 6:00PM | 4 I.O.R.G. BOARD 7:00PM | 5 STATED COMMUNICATION 7:30PM DINNER 6:30PM | 6 182 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 10:00AM | |
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| 8 LODGE CLASS 7:00PM | 9 I.O.R.G. ASSEMBLY NO. 13 7:30PM | 10 PRINCE WILLIAM CHAPTER DeMOLAY 7:00PM | 11 MANASSAS ROYAL ARCH 7:000PM DINNER 6:30PM | 12
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| 15 CALLED COMMUNICATION MM DEGREE 7:00PM DINNER 6:00PM | 16 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR WIMODAUSIS 106 7:30PM | 17 AMD C.A. SINCLAIR NO. 412 7:00PM | 18 AMARANTH DESTINY CT. 14 7:30PM DINNER 6:30PM | 19
| 20 LODGE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY 1:00PM |
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| 22 LODGE CLASS 7:00PM | 23 I.O.R.G. ASSEMBLY NO. 13 7:30PM | 24
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| 29 ST. JOHNS TABLE LODGE 6:30PM | 30
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Appendant Bodies
Manassas Royal Arch Chapter No. 81
Isaac Noffsinger, High Priest, inkj4unm@gmail.com
Sinclair Commandery No. 37, Knights Templar
Adam Buffington, Eminent Commander, adam_buffington@hotmail.com
C.A. Sinclair, Jr. Council No. 412 A.M.D.
Terence Smith, Sovereign Master, terencesmith@smithsresearch.net
WIMODAUSIS Chapter No. 106, O.E.S.
Lisa Elliott, Worthy Matron, lisa2elliott@gmail.com
Destiny Court No. 14, Order of Amaranth
Jean Wertman, Royal Matron, jean.a.wertman@gmail.com
Manassas Assembly No. 13, I.O.R.G.
Jen Chwirut, Mother Advisor, manassasassembly@gmail.com
Prince William Chapter Order of DeMolay
Wyatt Hamrick, Chapter Dad, whamrick333@verizon.net
Isaac Noffsinger, High Priest, inkj4unm@gmail.com
Sinclair Commandery No. 37, Knights Templar
Adam Buffington, Eminent Commander, adam_buffington@hotmail.com
C.A. Sinclair, Jr. Council No. 412 A.M.D.
Terence Smith, Sovereign Master, terencesmith@smithsresearch.net
WIMODAUSIS Chapter No. 106, O.E.S.
Lisa Elliott, Worthy Matron, lisa2elliott@gmail.com
Destiny Court No. 14, Order of Amaranth
Jean Wertman, Royal Matron, jean.a.wertman@gmail.com
Manassas Assembly No. 13, I.O.R.G.
Jen Chwirut, Mother Advisor, manassasassembly@gmail.com
Prince William Chapter Order of DeMolay
Wyatt Hamrick, Chapter Dad, whamrick333@verizon.net
Trustees
Jeff St. Onge., PDDGM
Donald L. McAndrews, PDDGM
Cliff Blasius, PM
Donald L. McAndrews, PDDGM
Cliff Blasius, PM
Douglas R. Dulaney, PM
Robert A. Schenider
Robert A. Schenider
Catechism Instructors
Thomas C. Costis, PM
William W. Costis, PDDGM
Douglas Dulaney
William W. Costis, PDDGM
Douglas Dulaney
John D. Stallings, III, PM
Joseph Martinez, PM
Joseph Martinez, PM
Living Past Masters
1968 - L.W. Bolton, Jr.^
1975 - E.W. Herrington, Jr. #
1977 - L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **#
1982 - J.W. Roberson **
1984 - R.H. Dean **†
1990 - M.E. Coleman
1991 - R.H. Dean **†
1992 - G.A. Miller, Jr.
1994 - W.W. Costis **
1996 - W.B. Glisson†
1997 - W.E. Keyton
1998 - J.S. Holbrook
1999 - W.F. Sessler#
2001 - D.L. McAndrews**#
2002 - P.J. Martin
2003 - D.C. McAndrews
2004 - R.H. Dean **†
2005 - J.S. Holbrook
1975 - E.W. Herrington, Jr. #
1977 - L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **#
1982 - J.W. Roberson **
1984 - R.H. Dean **†
1990 - M.E. Coleman
1991 - R.H. Dean **†
1992 - G.A. Miller, Jr.
1994 - W.W. Costis **
1996 - W.B. Glisson†
1997 - W.E. Keyton
1998 - J.S. Holbrook
1999 - W.F. Sessler#
2001 - D.L. McAndrews**#
2002 - P.J. Martin
2003 - D.C. McAndrews
2004 - R.H. Dean **†
2005 - J.S. Holbrook
2006 - W.K. Edwards
2007 - J.A. Meador
2008 - J.D. Stallings, III
2010 - A.M. Elliott
2011 - M.A. Cook
2012 - J.W. Mitchell, Jr.
2013 - J.H. Phillips
2014 - C.H. Nidell
2015 - B.R. Hart
2016 - C.A. Swihart
2017 - C.A. Swihart
2018 - C.H. Nidell
2019 - P.J. Sommers
2020 - T.W. Costis
2021 - T.W. Costis
2022 - J.H. Martinez
2023 - J.H. Martinez
2024 - D.R. Dulaney
2007 - J.A. Meador
2008 - J.D. Stallings, III
2010 - A.M. Elliott
2011 - M.A. Cook
2012 - J.W. Mitchell, Jr.
2013 - J.H. Phillips
2014 - C.H. Nidell
2015 - B.R. Hart
2016 - C.A. Swihart
2017 - C.A. Swihart
2018 - C.H. Nidell
2019 - P.J. Sommers
2020 - T.W. Costis
2021 - T.W. Costis
2022 - J.H. Martinez
2023 - J.H. Martinez
2024 - D.R. Dulaney
Honorary Members
L.W. Bolton *^
W.W. Costis **
C.H. Dunn, Jr. **
R.B. Williams **
W.W. Costis **
C.H. Dunn, Jr. **
R.B. Williams **
L.L. Holbrook, Jr. **
P.H. Fishell *
E.B. Harlow #
A.T. Wood
P.H. Fishell *
E.B. Harlow #
A.T. Wood
50/60 Year Members Not Listed Elsewhere
T.G. Evans #
J.P. Jones #
W.E. Kirby ^
J.P. Jones #
W.E. Kirby ^
W.C. McCalla, II #
R.E. Riggle #
H.A. Whisenant #
R.E. Riggle #
H.A. Whisenant #
* - PM
** - PDDGM
*** - PGM
# - 50 Year
^ - 60 Year
^^ - 70 Year
† - Demitted
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