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
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm — by dispensation
The previous meeting was not held due to the weather
OFFICERS ATTIRE:
Sisters: white gowns
Brothers: Tux with black accessories
BUSINESS: To receive petitions, hear reports of committees and transact any business which may legally come before the Chapter.
BY VOTE OF THE CHAPTER:To transfer $12,000 from the Permanent Fund to the General Fund.
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.
INITIATION for the Degrees
COLLATION: International Dinner at 5:00 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to our Sisters and Brothers celebrating in January!
TO OUR SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS:
It is nice to have someone who makes you smile, even when they aren’t around.
To all who see this, we hope something good and happy for you today.
HOLIDAY OUTREACH— THANK YOU
Our heartfelt thank you to our faithful members and honorary members who go all out, every year to support the children of our communities through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. A huge thank you to my team of elves who went the extra mile to assist us this year, making sure everything was delivered on time. —Diana & Jim
INTERNATIONAL DINNER
Saturday, January 3, 2026 @ 5PM following our January Meeting.
RSVP by December 31, 2025.
Members, your donation of food is your ticket to the dinner, otherwise it is $15.00 person. There will be opportunities on a Money Tree.
OES EVENT FLYERS are posted in Goings-on of this website.
FROM THE EAST
Sisters and Brothers,
We are looking forward to greeting you at our meeting as we initiate a new member. We also hope to see all of you at our International Dinner.
Our Thanks to our members for their donations to the Newton Food Pantry. Along with the assistance of Sister Diane Collins, we delivered those items on December 12.
We wish you a Happy and Heathy New Year. Stay Warm!
In Star Love,
Joan and Steve
FROM THE SECRETARY
Sisters and Brothers,
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy New Year Please be safe in your travels. — Gail