NJ DeMolay, 99 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

10/19/2026

🎄🎶 SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER THROUGH SONG AND SERVICE! 🎶🎄

The spirit of Christmas is about giving, kindness, and bringing joy to others!

Join New Jersey DeMolay, State Sweetheart Emily Pydeski, and her Sweetheart Court as we come together for a heartwarming afternoon of Christmas caroling at the New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing Center!

Together, we’ll share the magic of the holiday season with the residents through music, laughter, fellowship, and the true spirit of brotherhood and service.

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 NJ Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing 111 Finderne Avenue Bridgewater, NJ 08807

🎅 ATTIRE: Christmas attire appropriate for DeMolay. Ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged!

For additional information, please contact:

Diana Affsa, Director of Sweethearts 📞 908-305-1405 📧 [email protected]

Let’s come together to remind our seniors that they are remembered, appreciated, and cherished, especially during this wonderful time of year.

A little music, a little kindness, and a lot of Christmas spirit can make a world of difference!

🎄 Achieve Greatness. Be a Leader. Be a DeMolay!

10/19/2026

A NIGHT OF HISTORY, HONOR, AND DeMOLAY BROTHERHOOD!

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Capital Chapter, Order of DeMolay, hosted a wonderful History & Awards Night at Gothic-Mercer Lodge No. 270 in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.

The evening was a celebration of the rich history, cherished traditions, and enduring brotherhood of DeMolay, while recognizing those whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to strengthen our great Order.

New Jersey DeMolay proudly congratulates all of the award recipients and distinguished honorees! Your commitment to our young men, our fraternity, and the principles upon which DeMolay was founded is truly deserving of recognition.

A special thank you to Capital Chapter, its members, advisors, and everyone who helped make this memorable evening possible.

Events like these remind us that DeMolay is more than an organization. It is a lifelong brotherhood built upon friendship, mentorship, leadership, and service.

Congratulations once again to all of our honorees! May your continued dedication inspire future generations of DeMolays to achieve greatness!

Photo Credit: A very special thank you to Aaron Krattiger for these amazing photos!

ACHIEVE GREATNESS. BE A LEADER. BE A DeMOLAY!

10/19/2026

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS | WILLIAM FINDLAY CHAPTER

New Jersey DeMolay proudly invites our brothers, advisors, families, and friends to join us as William Findlay Chapter celebrates its Installation of Officers!

Please join us in congratulating incoming Master Councilor Richard H. Holst and Senior Councilor Ethan J. Reich as they prepare to assume their leadership responsibilities and continue the proud traditions of our Order.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM | Dinner to Follow
📍 Durand Lodge No. 179
911 Richmond Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

📧 RSVP: Dad Holst
[email protected]

The Installation of Officers represents more than a change in leadership. It is a celebration of dedication, brotherhood, personal growth, and the commitment of our young men to the seven cardinal virtues of DeMolay.

We wish these young leaders and the entire incoming officer corps a successful and memorable term filled with friendship, service, and achievement!

Achieve Greatness. Be a Leader. Be a DeMolay!

10/18/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR AN EVENING OF HISTORY, HONORS, AND BROTHERHOOD!

New Jersey DeMolay proudly invites our members, advisors, families, friends, and Masonic brethren to join Capital Chapter, Order of DeMolay, for their History & Awards Night!

This special evening will celebrate the rich history, cherished traditions, and lasting legacy of Capital Chapter while recognizing the individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to strengthen our great Order.

Come celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future as we gather in the true spirit of DeMolay brotherhood!

Sunday, October 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Gothic-Mercer Lodge No. 270
Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Attire: Formal

We look forward to an unforgettable evening of fellowship, recognition, and DeMolay pride!

Achieve Greatness. Be a Leader. Be a DeMolay!

10/18/2026

A REMARKABLE DAY OF BROTHERHOOD FOR NEW JERSEY DeMOLAY!

Today was an extraordinary day for New Jersey DeMolay as we proudly welcomed 10 newly initiated brothers into our great Order during our Grand Master’s Class!

The day was filled with fellowship, friendship, tradition, and the true spirit of brotherhood that makes DeMolay so special. Young men, advisors, and distinguished guests came together from across the jurisdiction to celebrate this important milestone and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

We were especially honored by the presence of Most Worshipful Omar S. Morris, accompanied by his distinguished Grand Staff. Their attendance and continued support of our young men serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring relationship between Freemasonry and DeMolay.

To our 10 newly initiated brothers, welcome to the DeMolay family! Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey of leadership, character, service, and lifelong friendships.

A heartfelt thank you to our jurisdictional officers, ritual team, advisors, volunteers, and everyone who dedicated their time and talents to making today’s Grand Master’s Class such an outstanding success.

Days like today remind us that DeMolay is more than an organization. It is a brotherhood, a family, and a legacy that continues to grow with each new generation.

The future of New Jersey DeMolay is bright, and our brotherhood is stronger than ever!

ACHIEVE GREATNESS. BE A LEADER. BE A DeMOLAY!

10/15/2026

🎉 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CLIFTON DeMOLAY! 🎉

A century of brotherhood, leadership, and service!
New Jersey DeMolay proudly joins Clifton Chapter in celebrating an extraordinary milestone, its 100th Anniversary!

For an entire century, Clifton DeMolay has helped shape generations of young men into leaders, instilling the timeless values of brotherhood, integrity, character, and service to others.

We cordially invite our DeMolay Brothers, Advisors, Alumni, Masonic Family, and friends from across the jurisdiction to join us for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and reflection as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward the next century of DeMolay!

📅 December 10th
🕡 Dinner at 6:30 PM
📍 1496 Van Houten Avenue
RSVP: Dad Daniel Gonzalez
📧 [email protected]
Please RSVP by December 1st.

One hundred years of memories, friendships, traditions, and brotherhood. Here's to the generations who built this remarkable legacy and those who will carry it forward!
Past. Present. Future. Still DeMolay.

10/15/2026

Please join New Jersey DeMolay for the Grand Masters Class on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with guest of honor M.W. Omar S. Morris.

Our newly initiated brothers will take the first steps in their DeMolay journey through the Initiatory and DeMolay Degrees. This is a meaningful day for them, and having their brothers, advisors, family, and friends there to support them will make it even more memorable. Please come out and help us welcome them into the fraternity!!!

📍 Olive Branch Lodge #16
2 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
🥞 Breakfast and registration: 9:00 AM
⚔️ Degrees begin: 10:00 AM

Let’s fill the room for our brothers and show them what DeMolay brotherhood is all about!

10/14/2026

A CELEBRATION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND BROTHERHOOD

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the New Jersey Legion of Honor Preceptory of DeMolay International gathered at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple for a memorable Public Investiture Ceremony, recognizing extraordinary individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service embody the highest ideals of the Order of DeMolay.

The Legion of Honor is the highest honor conferred by DeMolay International, recognizing those whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting impact upon our Order, our communities, and the lives of others.

New Jersey DeMolay proudly congratulates our 2026 recipients:

Active Legion of Honor

Andrew John Prescott
Justin Dumhart

Honorary Legion of Honor

Bernard J. Madgey V
Deyo William Swartz II

Civic Legion of Honor

Barbara K. Gee
Cherly McGrady
Lizette Yvonne Priliszch
Cynthia June Golway
Susan M. Gray-Labaw
Barbara Rutler
Vera I. Dakak
Margaret J. Golway

Each of these distinguished individuals has demonstrated that true leadership is measured not merely by accomplishments or recognition, but by the lives we touch, the young men we inspire, and the legacy of service we leave for future generations.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the officers and members of the New Jersey Legion of Honor Preceptory, our distinguished guests, families, advisors, and everyone who contributed to making this meaningful ceremony a success.

To our newest Legionnaires, may this distinguished honor serve not only as recognition of your remarkable achievements, but also as inspiration to continue the noble work of shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Your dedication strengthens our fraternity, your example inspires our youth, and your service reminds us that the principles of DeMolay extend far beyond our Chapter rooms.

Congratulations to all our honorees. May your legacy of leadership, brotherhood, and service continue to inspire generations to come!

The Road Begins Here. The Legacy Continues.

10/10/2026

New Jersey DeMolay proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Holly Assembly #56, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, on a wonderful evening of initiation, fellowship, and celebration!

We warmly welcome the newly initiated members into the Rainbow family. May your journey be filled with lasting friendships, leadership, service, and the cherished bonds of sisterhood.

We also congratulate the initiating officers and extend our sincere appreciation to the advisors and everyone whose dedication and hard work made this special evening possible.

Occasions such as these remind us of the enduring bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood that unite our Masonic family. Together, we share a commitment to developing tomorrow’s leaders, strengthening our communities, and supporting one another.

Congratulations to Holly Assembly #56 and its newest members! New Jersey DeMolay proudly stands beside our Rainbow sisters, and we look forward to a bright future of friendship, cooperation, and shared success.

10/09/2026

What an incredible evening for Union Chapter and New Jersey DeMolay! Veterans Night brought together members, advisors, families, and friends for a memorable celebration of service, patriotism, and brotherhood.

A very special thank you to Dad Bill Sardone, Past Grand Master of DeMolay International, for his wonderful presentation and his dedicated service to our country and our fraternity. Your willingness to share your experiences, wisdom, and time with our young men made the evening especially meaningful. The example you set through leadership and service continues to inspire generations of DeMolays and advisors alike.

Congratulations to all the evening’s recipients! It was a pleasure to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and commitment behind them. These moments remind us how much can be accomplished when we encourage one another and take pride in each other’s success.

To our veterans, we offer our heartfelt gratitude. Your service and sacrifices deserve our respect and appreciation every day. It was an honor to come together in recognition of those who have answered the call to serve our nation.

Thank you to all the members and advisors whose planning, preparation, and teamwork made this night such a success. From organizing the evening to welcoming guests and lending a helping hand, your efforts created an atmosphere of warmth, fellowship, and pride. Thank you as well to the families, friends, and visiting brethren who came out in support. Your presence made the celebration even more special.

Nights like this show the strength of our DeMolay family. When we gather across chapters and generations, we build friendships, share lessons, and strengthen the bonds that connect us. Our young men grow through the encouragement of those around them, and our fraternity grows stronger with every act of service and support.

Congratulations to Union Chapter on a wonderful evening! The spirit of brotherhood is alive and well in New Jersey DeMolay, and we look forward to seeing these young men continue to lead, serve, and make us proud.

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