July 2019 Stated Meeting Moved to June 28th

Due to our July stated meeting falling on Friday, July 5th, the Prophets present at the June meeting decided to spend the long weekend with their families and moving the stated meeting to June 28th.

This means that Ormazd Grotto will not meet on July 5th.

First Lady Joley cooked delicious BBQ pulled chicken, potato salad and S’mores for the enjoyment of all present.

During the meeting, we discussed our experiences at the Supreme Session in Branson, MO. Prophet Monarch Manny Lozada gave out cigars he acquired during the Supreme Session to the Prophets. The cigars given out were Hiram & Solomon’s Monarch, Grand Monarch and Fellowcraft variations.

Ormazd Grotto Hosts Ceremonial for the FSGA at the Grand Lodge of Florida’s Annual Session

On May 27, 2019, we welcomed 19 new Prophets at the Florida State Grotto Association’s Ceremonial held at the Grand Lodge of Florida’s Annual Session – Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL.

Ormazd Grotto provided the scenery, audiovisual equipment, costumes and props. Additionally, our Master of Ceremonies, Andres Sylva, coordinated the entire effort with other Prophets from Florida. Our monarch, Manny Lozada, opened and conducted the tyled meeting. The Ceremonial began promptly at 7:00 pm and it was very well attended by many Prophets from all over the Realm. Thanks to all who participated in making the Ceremonial a success.

Prophets, welcome to the Realm!

Ormazd Welcomes A New Prophet to The Enchanted Realm

At a regular stated meeting of Ormazd Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R. that was rescheduled from Friday, Oct. 7th to Friday, Oct. 14th due to The hurricane curfew, we welcomed our Masonic brother Bart Patria as a Veiled Prophet of The Enchanted Realm. Bart is a Past Master of Winter Garden Lodge No. 165 and currently serves as the Tyler there, he is also an active member of the Orlando York Rite Bodies.  Please join us in congratulating Bart on his newest endeavor!

Alona & Family Show Appreciation to Ormazd Grotto

At a stated meeting of Ormazd Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R. on Friday, Sept. 4th, OLENA “ALONA” VALENTINA TURRI who is the granddaughter of our Past Monarch Jim Dickenson, along her parents and little brother and Jim’s wife treated the Grotto to supper.  It was a home cooked meal of chicken & yellow rice.  Alona was adopted by Jim’s daughter on December 14, 2015.  With the help of Ormazd Grotto, Alona had her teeth fixed. Also, she has had open heart surgery.   The next thing she will have fixed is the limp in her right leg and right hand which will be done by the Shriners.  There is no better joy and sense of ‘being’ than to be able to witness the progressive happiness of a child and know that you played a part in creating that happiness.  Thank you Alona for making our evening a bright and cheerful one!

L-R: Jim Dickenson, Alona, Dary Spangenberg, Randy White, Ted Hammond and his grandson Cody, Phillip Moffses, Ken Mueller and Pedro Arroyo

L-R: Jim Dickenson, Alona, Dary Spangenberg, Randy White, Ted Hammond and his grandson Cody, Phillip Moffses, Ken Mueller and Pedro Arroyo