this program hands out a backpack every Friday during the school year with food and a book to at a minimum of 50 students. The backpack is returned on Monday to be refilled on Friday. This allows youth who teachers fear may not have enough food and help in reading to assist them over the weekend during the entire school year.
numbers in October. It was an excellent opportunity to celebrate the history, contributions, and successes of our Council of Deliberation. We congratulate all Fraters that were nominated for the 33rd degree and those honored with the KCCH distinction, including our very own SP Byron Ruck, the first for Long Island. In November during our weekend of service and praise, Long we held our Annual Community Feeding at the Brooklyn Prince Hall Temple. We offered food and clothing to the local community and they were extremely appreciative. We also held our Annual Divine Service at St. Mark ’ s Episcopal Church in Brooklyn which was well attended by Fraters and Loyal Ladies of Long Island Assembly No. 20. The year of 2026 promises to be a great year for Long Island Consistory. In January, we began with our Installation of officers: • Commander-in-Chief: Patrick Browne • Most Wise Master: Byron Ruck • Thr. Potent Master: Anthony Marshall • Treasurer: Cesar Caro, Jr. • Secretary: Bobby Brinson, Jr. We wish our new administration the best of luck for the ensuing year. For the month of February, we were invigorated by a fascinating presentation for Black History Month entitled “ Builders if Light: African American Masonic Legacy ” by Sublime Prince Jason Callahan. We look forward to attending the Annual Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, held in the month of March where are able to honor and remember those that passed on from the downstate Consistories and Assemblies over the past year. In April, Long Island Consistory plans to travel to the Valley of New York, Orient
of New York to attend The Fourth Annual Heritage Founders Day hosted by King David Consistory No. 3. For the year 2026, Long Island Consistory plans to offer a scholarship to students within our local community. We believe that a strong educational foundation is key to a successful future. The goal of the scholarship will be to assist in meeting some of the financial challenges of the applicants college career. In July we plan to hold our Annual Occasional where can continue to elevate Master Masons who desire to pursue their 32nd degree, receive an outstanding experience, and work within their respective Consistories. The occasional is co-hosted by King David Consistory No. 3 and Pentecost Consistory No. 98. We will also continue to serve our community during our Annual Community Feeding and Clothing Drive as well as holding our Annual Divine Service. We also conduct study classes not just before our monthly communication but also monthly via zoom, conducted by our Dean of Instruction, GIG Al Curtis and other Fraters who desire to share Light among the Consistory, and we are motivated by daily devotions. We look forward to finishing the rest of the year strongly with the work, support, and prayers of our membership. Albany Consistory No. 90 Albany Consistory has continued our community service. We have come a long way in such a short time. We continue to donate within our community and participate in community service work in our schools. We have created a teamwork atmosphere. There is no leader. Together, we are stronger. As the
Utica Consistory No. 45
Utica Consistory is striving to continue to grow. We were saddened to hear of Illustrious Grady Edge stepping down as Grand Minister of State, but our sadness turned into gladness when we heard he was made emeritus. He has been, and continues to be, one of the pillars of Utica. This has been a very trying year for us here at Utica #45. From the passing of two of our Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, to several members dealing with various health issues. However, our Commander-In-Chief, Mack Hickey, has done a tremendous job ensuring that we continued doing the work of the Orient, as we prepared to host the 100th Anniversary of the NYCOD. All in all, this year, despite its ups and downs, was fulfilling.
Long Island Consistory No. 61
The end of the year of 2025 capped a busy year for Long Island Consistory No. 61. Long Island attended the 100th Anniversary of the NYCOD with enthusiasm and in huge
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