Brethren, Recently, the Officers of Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 reached out to lodge Brethren via telephone and e-mail in regards to the COVID-19 – Coronavirus impact upon our membership. Officers reaching out have asked if our members required food, medical services or updated communications. We received many favorable responses. Also, we received information on updated [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master What is a Mason? Brethren: We hear men are sometimes referred to as “good Masons.” Sometimes we hear “he’s a Mason, but he doesn’t know it yet.” What? How can that be? How can someone not know they’re a Mason? What is a Mason? Well, what is the purpose of Masonry? [...]
Read MoreBrethren, While the eventual health impact of the COVID-19 – Coronavirus in Arizona is still unknown, I believe it is prudent to be cautious. The United Grand Lodge of England has already recommended cutting out of ceremonial handshakes, the Grand Lodge of Illinois has cancelled all Blue Lodge events – and our own Grand Master [...]
Read MoreBrethren, Just a reminder, our 65th Anniversary Wayfarers Tumbler is now on sale. The tumblers have the Wayfaring man design and come in Royal Blue or Mystery Black. You can also customize your tumbler with your name and any appropriate design. The lodge will receive 75% of the profits on the tumblers, building our lodge. [...]
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Brotherly Love: Brethren: The three most important tenets of Freemasonry are Brotherly love, Relief and Truth. This month, we discuss the first tenet, Brotherly Love. Brotherly love is that fraternal bond that binds us together to work for the betterment of society, that bond which allows us to grow our lodge [...]
Read MoreBrethren, Thank you all for coming to our latest Masonic Movie Night. It was great to see so many faces who enjoyed the movie Illuminated. The movie was well received. Just a reminder, our 65th Anniversary Wayfarers Tumbler is now on sale. The tumblers have the Wayfaring man design and come in Royal Blue or [...]
Read MoreApril 2020 is Wayfarers Lodge No. 50 65th Anniversary. This is a milestone in our Lodge history. Order your anniversary tumbler in Lodge Royal Blue or Mystery Black, choose local pickup to avoid shipping charges and pick up at lodge! To place your order, go to the following link: Wayfarers 65th Anniversary Tumbler
Read MoreFrom the Worshipful Master Why We Travel One of the biggest benefits to being a Master Mason is the ability to travel. Why? By travelling to other lodges, we get to collect lapel pins. OK, pins might be an added benefit to travelling, but that’s not the real reason we travel. Freemasonry is a worldwide [...]
Read MoreBrethren, Now that the holidays are over, just wanted to give quick update on some things coming up at Wayfarers over the next month or so. Friday, January 3rd The Christmas Tree At Phoenix Children’s Hospital was un-decorated. We received many compliments on our tree at PCH! Saturday, January 4th We started off the New [...]
Read MoreCongratulations to Brother Edward C Balko the 2019 Wayfarers Mason of the Year Award Recipient. Brother Balko is awarded for his outstanding efforts in Masonry, within Lodge, supporting many appendant bodies, with his family and everyday life. It is important to acknowledge our Brethren when they receive this prestigious award. This sends the message to [...]
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