As I write my monthly message it is 14 degrees outside! Yuck! What makes it worse is 3 weeks ago I spent a week in The Villages in Florida with temperatures reaching 80 degrees. Because of the frigid temperatures and the weather conditions we decided to cancel our January 19 meeting so not to put ourmembers in harms way. First, I would like to express my thanks to my lady Rhonda for all her help with the Al Sirat Annual Installation. Second, on behalf of all the members of Al

Prophets, Ladies, and Friends: My lady, Rhonda and I hope your holidays were filled with family, fun, fellowship, delicious food, but most of all love. Now comes the New Year’s Resolutions! Good luck in all your goals and endeavors in 2026. I am looking forward to making new friends and rekindling old friendships with our Brothers and Prophets in the coming year. Al Sirat Grotto will start off the new year with our Annual Installation of Officers on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Greetings Prophets: It is that time of year again, the Christmas season has arrived. The hustle and bustle that drives us all crazy is once again upon us. The time for shopping for that one special gift for our loved ones is here again. Some of you love the crowds at the stores, others use the internet shopping options. Either way you accomplish your mission of bringing joy. Turkey day has pasted. I hope you all had a great day with your families and friends. It's not every d

Greetings Prophets: We have just finish with our Halloween holiday and I hope you all are doing well. I remember this time of year fondly as I raided my children's candy bag or as they called it their loot. It's amazing how certain candies never got to the intended targets, as I had to taste test certain types to deem them safe for consumption. Ah the good old days. We had a Master Masons night on October 18th at Dave and Busters. The evening turned out great. My heartfelt th