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Alpha Annual Theme & Program: The Observant Lodge
This Masonic year, Alpha Lodge is presenting a program aligned with our adoption of observant Masonry. Observant masonry means committing ourselves to doing the utmost to conduct ourselves intentionally and to the best of our abilities, within our lodge and outside. It means knowing and following our Grand Constitutions and bylaws. It means excellence in all we do, from how we conduct ourselves, to caring for each other as we have committed to do, to committing ourselves to studying our ritual and philosophy so that we are always aiming to be a better version of ourselves from one day to the next.
Our program for the year will be to focus on eight areas of excellence as presented and recommended by Wor. Andrew Hammer, W. B. Andrew Hammer, PM, Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, in his paper, "Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge" (by permission of Wor. Andrew Hammer)
To view the Alpha Calendar and make reservations for a visit, please see the Alpha Meeting Calendar.
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Alpha @ Masonic Con 2024
The officers of Alpha Lodge were present at Masonic Con 2024 in Attleboro, MA, to announce their 2024-2025 program focused on observant Freemasonry and the intention of the lodge to identify as an observant lodge.
The event, organzied and hosted by Ezekiel Bates Lodge (https://www.eb1870.org/) has come to be known as a premier event for philosophical masonic thinkers and esoteric speakers in the New England area.
The Alpha members also had the opportunity to listen to and meet with distinguished speakers Dr. Barutti Kmt-Sissivoung, Oscar Alleyne, John Michael Greer, Michael Jarzabek, Jamie Paul Lamb, Robert William Marshall, and Mark Pearrow.
Master Interviewed by the DDGM
On September 26, the Master of Alpha Lodge, Wor. Don Crookes, along with other Masters of the 15N Masonic District was interviewed by the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grandmaster, Michael Scribner, about his plans for Alpha Lodge in the upcoming masonic year.
Wor. Bro. Crookes talked about the transormation of Alpha Lodge to an observant lodge and the shared with those present the intention to follow RW. Andrew Hammer's "Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge," each step serving as the program for the regular communication of Alpha Lodge during the year. The Master explained that the focus of Alpha Lodge going forward will be on the philosophical aspects of the ritual and the interpretation that each of us bring to the teachings of Freemasonry.
Supplementing the program will be a meal with philosophical discussion or presentation very much in line with how the founders of speculative masonry envisioned the lodge to function. The first presentation will be an overview of the program which will be presented during the DDGM's official visit to Alpha Lodge on the fourth Monday in October. The Master invites all interested parties to reserve for dinner and join us for the program.
New Master Qualified on the U.S.S. Constitution
On June 4, 2024, Wor, Don Crookes was qualified as Alpha Lodge's Master aboard the U.S.S. Constitution in the historic Charlestown Navy Shipyard. Accompanied by Wor. Adam Marks serving as the qualifying master representative and member of the qualifying council, Alpha Lodge joined with x other lodges to qualify their masters in this historic setting aboard the constitution.
"USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s Ship of State. She played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.
The Constitution's overall length is 204 feet (62 metres), its displacement is 2,200 tons, and its gun range is 1,200 yards (1,100 metres). The bolts fastening its timbers and copper sheathing on the bottom were made by the silversmith and patriot Paul Revere, who served as the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts from 1794 to 1797." (Britannica.com)
While Wor. Bro. Crookes has served as Master of Alpha Loge twice before, he now takes over the leadership of Alpha Lodge in a transformative year during during which Alpha Lodge formally embraces Observant Masonry.
Our Relationship with Charity, a Dinner Discussion
Freemasons are renowned for their charitable acts. As a society, we are taught that true charity is a selfless act, but is it? As Freemasons, we are seekers of Truth. What does the science say and, equally important, what does it mean? Continuing with our annual theme, "Geometry: The Art and Science of Relationships," we will be focusing on "Our Relationship with Charity." Our guest speaker is a Harvard Professor and TEDx Cambridge presenter who has studied the science of Charity and our motivations behind performing charitable acts.
Please join the members of Alpha Lodge for a dinner presentation and discussion. Dinner is open to all Freemasons and vouched friends of the fraternity. Registration is required.
George F. Hamilton of Alpha Lodge Installed Grand Master
Members throughout the Masonic jurisdiction of Massachusetts attended the Installation of Officers and the Feast of St. John at the Grand Lodge on December 27. Alpha Lodge members had the honor of participating in the installation for their friend and Brother, George Hamilton. In addition, RW. Alfredo Canhoto was elected Junior Grand Warden, Wor. George Hayeck was appointed Junior Grand Deacon, and RW. Mike Scribner was appointed DDGM of the 15th North Masonic Jurisdiction. The district, the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Jurisdiction are in goo hands.
(To see the official release and the origin of this image, please visit the Grand Lodge Website: https://massfreemasonry.org/news/m-w-george-f-hamilton-installed-91st-grand-master-of-masons-of-massachusetts/)
U.S.S. Massachusetts Masonic Memorial Service
The Master of Alpha Lodge joined the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts and his suite of officers for a memorial remembering and honoring military veterans. The event took place Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM aboard the U.S.S. Massachusetts at 5 Water Street, Fall River, Massachusetts.
The ceremony included a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to R.W. Harold Nye, a decorated sailor and verteran of the USS Massachusetts.
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