From the West

By Alex Von Stadt — Sr. Warden

Brethren:

I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2026! December is named after the Latin word “decem” for ten or tenth as December was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar, which was revised in later years. The month of December marks the Winter Solstice or the first day of Winter (also the shortest day of the year) in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2025, that event occurs on December 21st.

In closing, I wish to thank all the individuals that supported me as Senior Warden this year and I look forward to working with Worshipful Paul Rodriguez-Obrian in 2026. 

Season's Greetings and have a wonderful and event filled Holiday.