Master Mason

Brethren,

The Third Degree of Masonry is scheduled for Brother Ryan Liguori on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

The Third Degree ritual is for all Master Masons to attend and support our newest candidate on our Brothers Masonic journey. Brother Ryan has been waiting for this opportunity to move forward in Masonry, let’s give him a great degree!

The Gavel will fall promptly at 7:00 PM for the degree. All lodges are welcome to attend with their newest MM’s!

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

July 2026 Calendar of Events / Wayfarers Lodge #50 F. & A. M.

Thursday, July 2nd, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Friday, July 3rd Independence Day (Observed)

Friday, July 4th Independence Day 250th Anniversary!

Friday, July 4th 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM 4th of July Celebration 250 / Bro Brad Beat “C” 2 Years Location: Glendale Lodge 23 6831 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, USA

Tuesday, July 7th, 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – Fellow Craft Degree for Brother Ryan Liguori Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30 PM – 7:30pm – Cena de Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30 PM – 9:00pm – Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Sunday, July 12th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 CRAFT DAYLocation: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Tuesday, July 14th, 6:00 PM – 7:00pm – Official Visit to Phoenicia 58 Hawaiian Shirt Night Location: Phoenicia Lodge No. 58 Free & Accepted Masons of Arizona, 16027 N 25th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA.

Thursday, July 16th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Saturday, July 18th, 12:00 PM – 2:00pm – Brother Foy Yancey – Memorial Services Location: Chandler-Thunderbird Lodge 80 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85225, USA.

Tuesday, July 21st, 7:00 PM – 8:00pm – DEGREE PRACTICE Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:30 PM – 7:30pm – Practica El Quixote 83 Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Tuesday, July 28th – Square & Compass Theatre – MOVIE NIGHT! Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

Brethren of Wayfarers Lodge #50 F.&A.M.,

As we approach the celebration of the Fourth of July, we are reminded of the principles upon which our nation was founded upon liberty, equality, justice, and the pursuit of a better future for all.

Through our obligations and learning more, we are encouraged to practice integrity, seek truth, extend charity, and treat all people with respect and dignity. These virtues strengthen both our fraternity and society.

Independence Day offers all of us, a unique opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to secure the freedoms we enjoy.

It also reminds us of our responsibility to preserve those freedoms through civic virtue, mutual respect, and service to others. I was told by a wise Past Master, “As Masons, we should exemplify these principles in our daily lives, contributing to the welfare of our communities and the betterment of all mankind.”

May this Fourth of July truly inspire us within Wayfarers Lodge #50 F.&A,M. to renew our obligations to the timeless values of our Craft, to the enduring ideals of our nation and peace and harmony within.

Let us celebrate with gratitude for the blessings of liberty, remembrance for those who secured it, and a deep dedication to passing it on to future generations.

Wishing all the Brethren of Wayfarers Lodge #50 a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

Yours in the Craft,

Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

Fellow Craft

Brethren,

The Second Degree of Masonry is scheduled for Brother Ryan Liguori on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Remember, the ritual is for Fellow Craft and Master Masons to attend and support our Brother on his continued Masonic journey.

The Gavel will fall promptly at 7:00 PM for this Second Degree.

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

June 2026 Calendar of Events / Wayfarers Lodge #50 F. & A. M.

Tuesday, June 2nd 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – DEGREE PRACTICE. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Thursday, June 4th – June 7th: The Grand Lodge of Arizona 144th Annual Communication Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Thursday, June 4th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Monday, June 8th 6:00 PM – 9:00pm – Phoenix Council No. 4 Stated Meeting – Past Master Degree Location: Masonic Temple 345 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Monday, June 8th 6:00 PM – 9:00pm – RITUAL PRACTICE Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Tuesday, June 9th 6:00 PM – 7:00pm – Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 Dinner. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Tuesday, June 9th 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 Stated Meeting. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA. Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona will be visiting.

Wednesday, June 10th 6:30 PM – 7:30pm – Cena de Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Wednesday, June 10th 7:30 PM – 9:00pm – Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Saturday, June 13th 8:00 AM – 6:00pm – Commandry Festival – Order of the Temple Location: Masonic Temple 345 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Sunday, June 14th Flag Day

Tuesday, June 16th 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – DEGREE PRACTICE. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Thursday, June 18th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Friday, June 18th Juneteenth

Sunday, June 21st Father’s Day

Tuesday, June 23rd – Square & Compass Theatre – MOVIE NIGHT! Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Sunday, June 21st Feast of Saint John the Baptist

Wednesday, June 24th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Practica El Quixote 83 Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Saturday, June 27th General Lodge Cleanup Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Saturday, June 27th Hermetic Studies Group (Private Studies Group) Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Tuesday, June 30th ROUGH ASHLAR TUESDAY!

Tuesday, June 30th 6:30 PM – 9:00pm – FC DEGREE PRACTICE. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Reminder: July through August the Lodge is DARK. We will be having scheduled degree and proficiency practices.

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

Dear Brethren of Wayfarers Lodge No. 50,

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

As Masons, we are bound by principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, and today we reflect on the courage and selflessness of the men and women who gave their lives so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold dear.

Many of our own brethren, past and present, have answered the call to serve.

Their dedication to duty mirrors the very tenets of our Craft with loyalty, honor, and devotion to something greater than oneself.

Let us remember them not only today, but every day, as we strive to live lives worthy of their sacrifice. May we carry forward their legacy through our actions in the lodge and in our communities.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13

Yours in the Craft,

Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

May 2026 Calendar of Events / Wayfarers Lodge #50 F. & A. M.

Tuesday, May 5th Cinco de Mayo

Saturday May 2nd 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PIG OUT ’26 Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – DEGREE PRACTICE. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Thursday, May 7th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Sunday, May 10th Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 10th, 8:00 PM – 1:00pm – Spring Blood Drive Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Monday, May 11th, 6:00 PM – 9:00pm – Phoenix Council No. 4 Stated Meeting – Installation of Officers Location: Masonic Temple 345 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 PM – 7:00pm – Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 Dinner. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 Stated Meeting. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Wednesday, May 13th, 6:30 PM – 7:30pm – Cena de Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Wednesday, May 13th, 7:30 PM – 9:00pm – Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Tuesday, May 19th, 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – DEGREE PRACTICE. Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Thursday, May 21st, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Order of the Eastern Star Sunnyslope #47 Dinner & Meeting Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Saturday, May 23rd – General Lodge Clean Up Day Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Wednesday, May 22nd 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Practica El Quixote 83 Location: El Quixote, 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Saturday, May 25th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Commandry Festival – Order of Malta & Red Cross Location: Masonic Temple 345 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Saturday, May 23th, 12:00 NOON – 5:00 PM – Installation of Elected Officers for Order of the Eastern Star, Sunnyslope Chapter 47 Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Monday, May 25th Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26th – Square & Compass Theatre – MOVIE NIGHT! Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Wednesday, May 27th, 7:00 PM – 9:30pm – Reunion Regular. Location: El Quixote #83 Masonic Lodge 340 E Carol Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA.

Thursday, May 28th, 7:00 PM – 9:00pm – EA DEGREE @ GLENDALE 23 Location: Glendale Lodge 23 6831 N 58th Street Glendale, AZ, USA.

Saturday, May 30th – General Lodge Cleanup Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Saturday, May 30th – Hermetic Studies Group (Private Studies Group) Location: Wayfarers Masonic Lodge #50, 340 East Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 USA.

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

Sisters and Brothers,

The Installation of Elected Officers for Order of the Eastern Star, Sunnyslope Chapter No. 47, 2026 will be Saturday May 23rd at 12:00 NOON to 5:00 PM.
All family and friends are invited to attend.

The installation of Officers for 2026 will be impressive to our prospective members, guests, friends and family who will be attending.

Light refreshments will be served immediately following the installation. Please RSVP!!

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Masonic Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

You are warmly invited to join us for Wayfarers Lodge #50 Annual Pig Out, to be held on Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Lodge. This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, good food, and strengthening the bonds that unite us as Masons.

We encourage you to bring your family and friends to share in the day’s festivities. There will be plenty of great food, laughter, and camaraderie for all to enjoy.

Your presence will help make this event a memorable success, and we look forward to seeing you there.

We look forward to seeing you there. See attached flyer.

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders

PIG OUT ’26

Brethren,

The First Degree of Masonry is scheduled for Mr. Cameron Russell on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

The First Degree ritual is for all Masons to attend and support our newest candidate on the candidates Masonic journey. Mr. Russell has been waiting for this opportunity to move forward in Masonry, let’s give him a great degree!!

Arizona 2 will be present for their official visit for this Entered Apprentice Degree!

The Gavel will fall promptly at 7:00 PM for the degree. All lodges are welcome to attend!

Fraternally,
Edward C Balko
Worshipful Master

Wayfarers Lodge No. 50
340 E Carol Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

Refer to the Lodge calendar for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Lodge Calendar

Refer to the Lodge Events and Reminders for all upcoming events: Wayfarers Events & Reminders