Explorers of Hope
Watch Words: Kindness, Peace and Love
Bible Verse: If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. —Romans 12:18
Motto: Hold Fast and Forget Not
Sisters and Brothers,
You are cordially invited to attend the 1167th stated meeting of Palestine Chapter No. 114, OES to be held at the Newton Masonic Hall, 460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville, MA on
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
7:00 pm
OFFICERS ATTIRE:
EARLY MEETING: Sisters: Long dresses or Long skirts and top /
Brothers: Sports or suit coat. Collared shirt and/or tie
BUSINESS: To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and transact any business which may legally come before the Chapter.
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER: Nomination and Election of an Associate Conductress and Installation if elected.
COLLATION this evening is being provided by ALL the Officers and Members . Please bring sweets, cheese and crackers and fruit.
Please contact Sister Rebecca Mushnick as to what you are bringing.
BALLOTING on the Petition for the Degrees
COLLATION this evening is being provided by Sisters Mimi Gonzalez and Diane Newcomb
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating in November!
TO THOSE SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
Wishes are made in many ways
With poems and greetings and bouquets
But we have chosen a little prayer
May God keep you always in his care.
SALVATION ARMY’S ADOPT A CHILD
Please contact Diana Spurrell at 508-481-0523 or pal114oes@gmail.com as soon as possible if you want to support this project in some way: adopt a child, monetary donation, or just a few toys. Thank you for supporting this wonderful community project.
PALESTINE’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CARD
Let’s reach out to all those who cannot be with us this holiday season! Fill out the Form and return to the Secretary by Saturday, November 15th.
REMINDER: FEEDING AMERICA SPECIAL PROJECT
With the permission of the Newton Masonic Assn., there will be a bin in the coatroom for food donations that will be given to the City of Newton Food Pantry sometime before The December Holidays. Notice has also been given to the Lodges so they can also contribute. Some Suggestion: Peanut Butter (protein), Canned Proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon), Canned Beans, Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Pantry staples (flour, sug-ar, condiments), Canned Vegetables (high in demand), Cooking essentials (olive oil, spices -salt, pepper, garlic powder, minced onions, ore-gano, basil, cinnamon), Formula, Baby food, diapers, cereal, Shampoo, Deodorant, tooth-paste, just to name a few.
UPCOMING EVENT — INTERNATIONAL DINNER
Saturday, January 3, 2026 @ 5PM following our January Meeting. Y
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donation of food is your ticket to the dinner, otherwise it is $15.00 / person. Opportunities on a Money Tree.
Sister Diane Newcomb will have the sign-up sheet at the December Meeting.
OES EVENT FLYERS are posted in Goings-on of this website.
FROM THE EAST
Steve and I want to thank you for the great job done at our Official Visitation. It was a wonderful day that also included social enjoyment among the members.
As we come upon another Veterans Day, remember those who fought for our country and when in their presence, acknowledge their service and say “thankyou”.
In Star Love,
Joan and Steve