BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456951 SUMMARY:Alpha Sep 28: Review of the Desiderata DESCRIPTION: Agape — 6:00 PMItalian sausage wit h peppers and onions\, roasted potatoes\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butte r.Alternate meal: White fish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unle ss otherwise noted.* ProgramReview of the Desiderata — A meditative re ading and discussion of Ehrmann’s poem as a guide to Masonic living\, vi rtue\, equanimity\, and one’s place in the universe. PresenterWor. Don Crookes\, P.M.\, 32° If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquire with our Junior War den.  \;  \;  \; LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20260928T220000Z DTEND:20260929T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f14569d9 SUMMARY:Alpha Oct 26: Astrology and Freemasonry: Observing the Full Moon DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMChicken Parmesan\, ziti and marinara\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White fish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramAstrology and Freem asonry: Observing the Full Moon — The connections between celestial symb olism\, the natural world\, and Masonic tradition\, presented on a full mo on evening. PresenterBro. Matt DiPietro If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20261026T220000Z DTEND:20261027T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456a0a SUMMARY:Alpha Nov 23: Alpha Lodge — 150 Years of History DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMBeef Stroganoff\, roasted potatoes\, green bea ns or broccoli\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White f ish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* Pr ogramAlpha Lodge — 150 Years of History — In celebration of Alpha Lodg e’s 150th Anniversary\, a look back at our founding in 1876\, the Brethr en who shaped our history\, our place in New England Freemasonry\, and the traditions that carry us forward. PresenterR.W. Doug Freeman If you w ould like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha L odge\, please inquire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20261123T230000Z DTEND:20261124T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456a2e SUMMARY:Alpha Dec 28: The Darkened Square DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMBeef chili\, pasta and cornbread\, carrots or corn\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White fish dinner . Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The L odge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramThe D arkened Square — Applying Masonic teachings to the darkened spaces of th e mind: how the lessons of the Craft can quiet the inner ruffian. A Brothe r’s personal perspective. PresenterBro. Rob Jackson If you would lik e to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, p lease inquire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20261228T230000Z DTEND:20261229T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456a4f SUMMARY:Alpha Jan 25: Death and Resurrection in the Ancient Mysteries DESCRIPTION: Agape — 6:00 PMSpinach ravioli and st uffed mushrooms with bread stuffing\, Greek salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alt ernate meal: White fish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless ot herwise noted.* ProgramDeath and Resurrection in the Ancient Mysteries — The Eleusinian Mysteries\, Osirian rites\, and the Hiramic legend as p arallel initiatic traditions\; what the ancients understood about the powe r of initiation. PresenterTo be announced If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquir e with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270125T230000Z DTEND:20270126T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456a78 SUMMARY:Alpha Feb 22: The Three Ruffians and the Psychology of Initiation DESCRIPTION: \; Agape — 6:00 PMRoast porket ta\, mashed potatoes\, glazed carrots\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butter. Alternate meal: White fish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7 :00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramThe Three Ruffians and the Psychology of Initi ation — What the legend of Hiram Abiff is doing to the candidate: Campbe ll\, rites of passage\, and why the drama must be experienced before it ca n be understood. PresenterTo be announced If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquir e with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270222T230000Z DTEND:20270223T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456a9d SUMMARY:Alpha Mar 22: The Volume of Sacred Law: More Than a Great Light DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMBaked or basted cod\, scalloped potatoes\, pea s and corn\, garden salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White fish dinner. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* Progra mThe Volume of Sacred Law: More Than a Great Light — What it means that the Volume of Sacred Law is furniture of the Lodge: a philosophical and co mparative exploration of scripture\, revelation\, and Masonic divine wisdo m. PresenterTo be announced If you would like to escort an Entered App rentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquire with our Jun ior Warden. For March\, I would confirm whether the alternate white-fish meal is actually different from the cod entrée\; otherwise\, omit the al ternate-meal line. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270322T220000Z DTEND:20270323T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456abd SUMMARY:Alpha Apr 26: William Preston and the Education of a Mason DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMItalian meatballs and ziti\, roasted broccoli\ , garden salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White fish dinner. P rocession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramWilliam Pr eston and the Education of a Mason — The man who systematized Masonic ri tual in eighteenth-century England and helped build the intellectual backb one that Traditional Observance lodges are recovering today. PresenterTo be announced If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fello w Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inquire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270426T220000Z DTEND:20270427T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456adc SUMMARY:Alpha May 24: Masonic Esotericism in New England: A Local History DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMBeef lasagna\, green beans and peppers\, garde n salad\, rolls\, and butter.Alternate meal: White fish dinner. Processi on and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will op en on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramMasonic Esoterici sm in New England: A Local History — From the founding lodges of Boston and Providence\, through the Anti-Masonic period\, to the Traditional Obse rvance revival: a consideration of where Alpha Lodge fits within this regi onal Masonic story. PresenterTo be announced If you would like to esco rt an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason to Alpha Lodge\, please inq uire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270524T220000Z DTEND:20270525T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ab50f1456afb SUMMARY:Alpha Jun 28: Where Do We Go From Here? A Socratic Conversation DESCRIPTION:Agape — 6:00 PMPot Luck DinnerAlternate meal: White fish dinn er. Procession and OpeningProcession at 7:00 PM. Opening at 7:15 PM. The Lodge will open on the Third Degree unless otherwise noted.* ProgramWhe re Do We Go From Here? A Socratic Conversation — A facilitated round-tab le discussion to close the year with intention: What is Alpha Lodge for? W hat kind of Masons do we want to become? FacilitatorsAlpha Lodge Officer s If you would like to escort an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Maso n to Alpha Lodge\, please inquire with our Junior Warden. LOCATION:6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States DTSTART:20270628T220000Z DTEND:20270629T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002807Z ORGANIZER;CN=Alpha Lodge:MAILTO:webmaster@alphalodge.org GEO:42.229308;-71.519637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748 Massachusetts\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=John Warren Masonic Building:42.229308;-71.519637 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR