We are thrilled to present to you this edition of The Cornerstone Connection from Rosenberg Lodge No. 881!
Past Master David C. Berndt
Dues Reminder
As a reminder, 2026 dues are coming due very quickly. If your 2026 dues are not received by the end of the day on December 31, 2025, you will be considered in arrears and will not be able to particpate in any activity predicated on being a Master Mason in good standing. Please do not let that happen. If you have not already paid your 2026 dues, please pay remit them as soon as possible. If you are an endowed member of our Lodge, please consider donating your per-capita payment of $27.50. It would be greatly appreciated.
Morton Lodge Help
We have an opportunity to help our community and our Brothers at Morton Lodge. Morton Lodge will have a booth set up at Miracle on Morton on December 6, 2025. They are in great need of help manning the booth selling food, helping in the kitchen, and giving tours of the lodge room. If you are able to help, please sign up using the link to the right.
If we have not seen you in a while, please try to get back to lodge soon. We would love to enjoy fellowship with you again and join you in the harmony we find in our Stated Meetings.
One last request: I kindly ask that you record your charitable works on the spreadsheet on the Secretary's desk. These entries help Rosenberg Lodge maintain our property tax exemption, and every act of service—great or small—truly counts.
Miracle on Morton Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4BAEAB2BABFD0-60539433-miracle?useFullSite=true
Past Master Carter R. Sharbrough
2026 GRAND LODGE APPROACHES!
Registration for the Grand Lodge of Texas’ Annual Communication January 15-18, 2026 Waco, Texas is now open. This yearly meeting is where Texas Masons conduct our business, vote on new resolutions and elect next year's officers.
Texas Master Master Masons are entitled to attend "Grand Lodge". However, only Past Masters and Lodges are voting members. Each Past Master may cast one vote on any motion or resolution. Each lodge casts 3 votes. Lodge votes are cast by either their current Worshipful Master, Senior or Junior Warden, or the Lodge Proxy - in that order. Rosenberg Lodge #881 has elected Brother John Bradley PM to serve as our proxy (if needed) to the 2026 Grand Lodge.
You may register online through your profile on the Grandview Member Portal. Follow the red arrows in the image below to access your member portal and the registration page. The $25 registration fee may be paid here, as well.
NOTE: If you do intend to go to Grand Lodge this year, you should make your hotel reservations soon as hotel space is expected to be in high demand due to unrelated events scheduled at Baylor University.
Rosenberg Lodge is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to benefit Child Advocates of Fort Bend. Toys can be dropped off at Rosenberg Lodge anytime the doors are open until December 8, 2025. The QR Code below and on the flyer may be scanned to order requested toys directly from Amazon, which will delivered on Rosenberg Lodge's behalf to Child Advocates.
There are several events happening this month that we hope to see you at!
December 2nd - Travel to Katy Lodge Stated to BRING THE TRAVELING GAVEL BACK TO WHERE IT BELONGS!
December 6th - District 108 Forum and Exam @ Hempstead Lodge
December 6th - Miracle on Morton Street - Morton Lodge needs help with this event
December 9th - Morton Lodge Stated Meeting
December 13th - Forum and Exam @ Bellaire Lodge
December 15th - Sugar Land Lodge Stated Meeting
December 16th - Rosenberg Lodge Stated Meeting
December 18th - Houston Scottish Rite Stated Meeting
December 22nd - Fort Bend Commandery Stated Meeting and Installation of Officers
We hope to see you at some of these events!
Please join us in congratulating the following brethren of Rosenberg Lodge on their Masonic Anniversaries this month:
John Cardwell
George Fernandez
Larry Wilkinson
Each of these brothers has contributed immensely to the strength and unity of our lodge. Their steadfast commitment to our fraternity exemplifies the values we hold dear and underscores the enduring power of Masonic fellowship.
This newsletter is published monthly by Rosenberg Lodge No. 881, serving as a resource to keep our members informed. We welcome your feedback, ideas, and contributions! Please direct any comments, suggestions, or submissions to Worshipful Master David Berndt at karateclarinet@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and engagement!