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(by editorial board, Times Leader, January 27, 2024)

 

Lodge No. 61 of the Free & Accepted Masons are pleased to announce their elected and appointed officers for 2024, as seen in the attached photos. Those interested in membership in the world’s oldest fraternity are encouraged to ask a current member for a petition or visit facebook.com/LodgeNo61. Elected officers in photo number 1 are Brian J. Gallagher, PM, Secretary; Adam C. Zwolinski, PM, Worshipful Master; Lewis J. Stunk, Jr., PM, Treasurer; Ronald M. Antolick, Senior Warden; Joshua A. Grippo, Junior Warden. Appointed officers in photo number 2 are… read more:

 

 

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(by Karla Walker, CPR Classical, January 24, 2024)

 

Mozart knew a lot of Freemasons. Lorenzo Da Ponte, Emanuel Schikaneder, the Esterhazys and Joseph Haydn were all Freemasons, and it is estimated that at least one in four subscribers to Mozart’s concerts in Vienna in the 1780s was a documented lodge member. It comes as no great surprise therefore, that on December 14th, 1784, Mozart joined the ranks of the masons. Not only did Freemasonry appeal to his belief in brotherhood, human dignity and the ideals of the Enlightenment, but it also expanded his circle of friends and supporters and broadened his professional opportunities. And, perhaps most importantly, it provided him a means for financial support. In the later years of his life, Mozart accumulated significant debts and became so desperate that he had to turn to friends and acquaintances for loans. His Freemason friends came to… read more:

 

 

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(by Anna-Maya Pawlowski, Secret Adelaide, January 30, 2024)

 

Supporting the lodges within South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc. and managing The Grand Lodge itself falls on the Art Deco-style shoulders of The Grand Lodge Office. From the Grand Master to the Board of Management, Freemasons Hall is a well-oiled machine committed to the principles of Freemasonry. What’s more, music lovers can also discover the full potential of some of their favourite music while attending a Candlelight concert at the unique venue. Whether visiting Freemasons Hall for a tour or attending an event there, you’ll be happy to discover its central location on North Terrace. The building has… read more:

 

 

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(by Susie Quinn, Alberni Valley News, January 19, 2023)

 

Members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasons Canada have donated $1,000 to the Brayden Arsenault Memorial Bursary. School District 70 trustee Chris Washington accepted the donation on behalf of the district. The Freemasons submitted a proposal to their national arm requesting one of several donations available for charitable organizations. “Because of the importance of this locally, I was able to write a proposal,” said spokesperson Craig Wolverton. Mason Lodge Barkley Lodge No. 90 has previously supported Faydra Arsenault’s fundraising efforts. There are two bursaries available to ADSS graduates and they were set up by the Arsenault family to honour their son and brother who died two and a half years ago. “We have already been able to help five people out,” said Brayden’s mother Faydra. The freemasons’ donation will pay for… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, JOURNAL, 26th January 2024)

 

Following on from Connaught Freemason’s Christmas Dinner at which a festive hamper was auctioned for the benefit of the ‘SWALLOW’ Charity, we went to their café at The Hive in Peasedown St John on Tuesday, 16th January to present a cheque for £200. £100 having been raised at the auction and a further £100 from the Lodge Charity Fund. Nicky Tew, Fundraising and Finance Manager at SWALLOW said, “We are delighted with the donation from the Connaught Lodge of Freemason as we rely on voluntary donations like this to be able to… read more:

 

 

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(by Ethan Evans, Chard and Ilminster News, 24th January 2024)

 

Chard Freemasons have presented cheques of £460 each to The Alzheimer’s Society, as well as Somerset and Chard & District Riding for the Disabled. Worshipful Brother, Martyn Millward, of Prudence and Industry Lodge, handed over the donations to charity representatives. Mr Millward commented that he and his wife Lynne were keen to lend their support to local charities, especially those close to their own hearts. He explained: “Our support for Alzheimer’s Society had been prompted by family experience of this… read more:

 

 

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(by Joe Robinson, The Leader, 25th January 2024)

 

The organisation donated the funds to Your Space, a charity based in Llay which supports young people with autism. A £5,000 donation from North Wales Freemasons Charity (NWFC) was match funded by £5,000 from the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF). The charity runs events and activities including a teens club, expressive arts, family days out and holiday clubs. Providing a network of support for families through their Outreach Team and Family Support Service, Your Space has a wide reach across Wrexham and beyond. Debbie Moody, head of finance and trustee director at Your Space said: “We are delighted to receive £10,000 from North Wales Freemasons. This donation will support our Positive Futures Project and… read more:

 

 

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(by Jo Wadsworth, Brighton and Hove News, 25th January 2024)

 

Brighton’s Masons are planning to open two fine dining restaurants in its city centre lodge, with the aim of getting a Michelin star within two years. The Sussex Masonic Club has applied to turn the ground floor and basement of its Queens Road headquarters into a restaurant, with a three bedroom flat on the third floor. The first and second floor would continue to be used as a Masonic lodge. The application, written by Robert Saunders of RSP Architects, says that in the last 40 years, membership of the branch has fallen by half from 10,000 to 5,000, and are likely to fall even further. The Masons were previously given permission to convert part of the listed building into offices in 2019, but this has not… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, The Portugal News, 24th January 2024)

 

Pierre Caeiro has been appointed the new head of the English Freemasons in Portugal. He was invested during a meeting of the Lagos based Lodge of Discoveries held at the Tivoli Hotel, Lagos on Thursday 18th January. The ceremony was attended by Derek Tilbury who is the District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Gibraltar. Derek invested Pierre on behalf of the United Grand Lodge of England. Also, in attendance was Paulo Rola the Deputy Grand Master of Grande Loja Legal de Portugal, GLLP, the Portuguese Freemasons. English Freemasonry has been practised in Portugal since 1990 under the governance of the United Grand Lodge of England, UGLE. It has grown steadily since and there are now four Lodges and three Royal Arch Chapters, operating across the Algarve and the Greater Lisbon area. Pierre’s official title is Grand Inspector of the group of UGLE English lodges in Portugal. He takes… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Calexico Chronicle, January 23, 2024)

 

The officers for the 2024-2025 year for the Free and Accepted Masons of the Imperial Valley Lodge 390 were installed at the lodge’s annual ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 20. Tony Milanes, will serve as Master of Lodge, and continue his leadership of the multinational and interstate lodge with close connections to Mexicali and Yuma, according to a press release. Milanes led a binational project to “twin” the Imperial Valley Lodge with Palingenesia Lodge 46 of Mexicali, which became the first United States Masonic lodge to do so. In other lodge installations, Brother Ira Hearen became the Junior Warden (similar to a vice president), while Brother Steven Dagdag was appointed the chaplain, L’evangelist Pittman was installed as the Junior Deacon and James Storms was installed as the Senior Steward. Imperial Valley Lodge 390 is a part of the Masons of California, an organization with more than 60,000 members and more than 340 lodges located throughout… . read more:

 

 

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(by Madeline Mazak, Windsor Star, January 22, 2024)

 

One of Windsor’s historic downtown landmarks opened its doors to the public on Saturday to celebrate its centenary following a series of renovations to the 100-year-old structure. Established in 1922, the Masonic Temple at the corner of Ouellette Avenue and Erie Street — a longtime regional home to Freemasons — had a delayed celebration of its milestone after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed any anniversary festivities. The public was welcomed to the open house to tour the many alcoves of the heritage building while enjoying poetry, dance and musical performances. “To me this building is a home,” said Masonic Temple committee chair and member Cameron Adamson. “It’s a community home as much as… read more:

 

 

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(by Craig Bathgate, East Loathian Courier, 20th January 2024)

 

Members of Tranent Wombles were left astounded by a generous donation from Masonic lodges throughout East Lothian. County lodges collected cash raised from fundraisers throughout the year to donate £1,200 to the Tranent-based group. The Wombles, who do voluntary litter picking and have also renovated a small garden space on Lindores Drive, will use the money to continue operations this year. Henry Mathias, chairman of the Wombles, said: “This donation will go a long way for us. It is truly… read more:

 

 

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(by Joe Willis, Richmondshire Today, January 12, 2024)

 

Local Freemasons have made a donations towards the community shed project at Leyburn Arts and Community Centre. Mike Ramsay, master of Thornborough Lodge in Leyburn, and Mr Dinsdale, charity steward of the branch, visited Leyburn Arts and Community Centre to present a cheque for £500 towards the costs of the new scheme. The shed is now in situ, waiting for the weather to improve so that further internal and external work can be completed. Julian Pinches, manager and leader of the development team, said: “We are most grateful and appreciative of this donation from the Freemasons to… read more:

 

 

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(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 19th January 2024)

 

Members of the Ennerdale Lodge presented over £100 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service. A representative from the GNAA team attended the lodge’s meeting to receive the cheque. Cumbria Freemasons explain that they do what they can to support charitable causes around the area. A spokesperson said: “It was the meeting of Ennerdale Lodge last night and the Worshipful Master, Peter Blacklock had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for money that was raised at his installation meeting. Local Freemasons supporting… read more:

 

 

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(by Craig Bunday, Peterborough Telegraph, 16th Jan 2024)

 

A local charity has benefitted from a Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) grant of £15,000. Volunteer Action, based in Oundle, is a small charity with one full-time and four part-time staff members and 147 volunteers. They run a community transport service and befriending scheme. These services are open to anyone aged 65 years plus or registered disabled within the area and combat isolation and loneliness, as well as having positive health benefits. The charity has 800 registered users of the transport scheme, which enables people to keep medical appointments, go shopping, to the hairdresser and to social events. The befriending scheme has 100 registered users who receive personal home visits or telephone calls. Long-time supporter and local Freemason… read more:

 

 

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(by Susan Avera Holt, The Facts/West Brazos Weekly, January 17, 2024)

 

About 100 people packed into the lodge to honor two men for their extraordinary contributions to the lodge and the community. In an emotional ceremony Jan. 9 at St. John’s Masonic Lodge No. 5 AF & AM, Nelson Leopold III received a 50-year service award and was pinned by his brother Scott Leopold, surrounded by family and long-time friends. Donald “Bubba” Williams was awarded the Golden Trowel. “From time immemorial, Free Masonry has taught a… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, The Business Journal, January 16, 2024)

 

Today in Flashback, Savannah Moss, collections and research manager for the Trumbull County Historical Society, tells us about the Masonic Temple in Warren and the rich history and tradition that has helped to shape the community for more than… read more:

 

 

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(by Brian Sullivan, WABI5, January 15, 2024)

 

20 years ago Monday, the city of Bangor lost of a piece of history in a devastating fire downtown that gutted the Masonic Hall. “Unprecedented,” said Bangor Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Hodge. “We’ve never seen anything even remotely close to that. I can’t remember the number of millions of gallons of water that was flowed onto that fire. It was just something that you never probably never see again.” Hodge was among the emergency responders called in back then. Authorities believe the blaze started in the basement and quickly spread throughout the building. That building housed not only the Masons, but… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Sudbury.com, January 10, 2024)

 

The Nickel Masonic Lodge No. 427 has partnered with Peavey Mart of Sudbury to make a donation of much-needed winter gear. Winter clothing, along with blankets and sleeping bags, were donated to the L’association des jeunes de la rue “Red Coats,” a non-profit outreach team that works with Sudbury’s vulnerable population. “Through the generosity members of Nickel Lodge and brethren of the Sudbury Manitoulin District Masons, Order of the Eastern Star – Algoma 139, friends, and associates collected a very full two van loads of essential items that was delivered to the Sudbury Red Coats,” reads a release from the lodge. “It was in time to replenish their stock of essential items in time for the coldest time of the winter.” The lodge in Sudbury is … read more:

 

 

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(by Phil Brandel, News, 8 January 2024 )

 

On the corner of a leafy suburban Cairns street sits an old, white building that looks just like any other community hall. But the two stone pillars at its entrance give away its identity as a masonic building in the suburb of Freshwater where several of the society’s local groups, known as lodges, meet. Freemasonry is the world’s oldest known fraternal society – or social group — evolving from the guilds of stonemasons and cathedral builders of the Middle Ages and gathering momentum during the 18th century Enlightenment. The society is steeped in secrecy through its handshakes… read more:

 

 

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