Penny Party Fundraiser for MV-Warminster March 7, 2018 On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Advisory Board is hosting a Penny Party to benefit the residents at the Masonic Village. Doors open at 10:30 am, Tables close at 1:00 pm and the first drawing is at 1:15 pm. Admission is $5.00 (includes food, beverage and door prize ticket). Penny Party ticket cards will be […] Read more »
Newtown Lodge Hosting Golf Outing February 19, 2018 Newtown Lodge is hosting a golf outing on May 21, 2018 at Five Ponds Golf Club. The proceeds will support their charities and help defray expenses for their 150th Anniversary celebration. The event is open to Masons and non-Masons. It is a shotgun start, scramble format with tee off at 9:00 am. Prizes will be awarded to individuals and teams. Coffee and […] Read more »
Academy of Masonic Knowledge March Meeting Slated February 7, 2018 On Saturday, March 17, join us for the March 2018 Academy of Masonic Knowledge meeting at the Masonic Village-Elizabethtown. Check-in registration starts at 8:30 am with the meeting starting at 9:30 am. It concludes at 3:00 pm. Bro. Richard (Ric) Berman will present, “Foundations: New Light on the Formation and Early Years of the Grand […] Read more »
Military Lodges January 22, 2018 Grand Lodges granted Warrants to Regiments to enable them to form a lodge. These were sometimes classed as Traveling Warrants, because they permitted meetings to be held in whatever location the Regiment was stationed. Certain conditions were attached to the issuance of these Warrants. Membership was restricted to members of the Regiment. In the case […] Read more »
A Mason’s Christmas December 24, 2017 by: Brother Carl H. Claudy (1879-1957) “I don’t believe in a Christmas celebration by the lodge. I don’t think we ought to have one, or be asked to contribute to one or in any way engage in Christmas festivities.” The Junior Mason spoke emphatically and with marked disapproval of the little ante-room group nearby, making […] Read more »
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation November 23, 2017 Written by George Washington in 1789, this was the first official Presidential Proclamation made in the United States. Shortly after the Thanksgiving Proclamation was written, it was lost for 130 years. It was probably misplaced when the US Capitol moved from New York to Washington, D.C. It now resides in the Library of Congress. And […] Read more »
APPEAL FOR RELIEF – PUERTO RICO October 15, 2017 The devastation that two hurricanes caused in Puerto Rico, particularly Hurricane Maria, is by now well known. With 95% of the island without electricity or communication, and 50% without drinking water, it will take months to recover, but they are in need of help now. Grand Master Raúl Rodríguez Quiles has contacted the Masonic Service […] Read more »
APPEAL FOR RELIEF – FLORIDA September 14, 2017 Hurricane Irma hit Florida with the “longest-lasting powerful hurricane or typhoon ever recorded, worldwide,” according to National Public Radio. More than 60% of the state was without power. Widespread flooding, depleted grocery shelves, and damage from high winds have made life miserable for many. The Grand Lodge of Florida has requested this Disaster Appeal to […] Read more »
Appeal for Disaster Relief – Texas August 31, 2017 The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has forwarded the following information for those brethren and lodges who are interested in contributing to the relief effort. The entire Gulf Coast of Texas was deluged with high winds and rain from Hurricane Harvey, setting records for rainfall from any single storm anywhere in the continental United States. Extensive […] Read more »
2nd Annual District Cigar-B-Que Scheduled August 8, 2017 To Register for the event, please download and complete the order form below: Cigar-B-Que Ticket Order Form 2017 . Read more »
