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Grand Master’s Proclamation: Limited Re-Opening of Texas Lodges

On March 21, M:W: Paul Underwood, Grand Master of Masons in Texas, issued a proclamation prohibiting all regular Texas Masonic Lodges and appendant bodies from conducting any Stated or Called Meetings until further notice. A copy of the March 21st proclamation can be found by clicking here. On April 29, M:W: Underwood issued a second…

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GM Paul Underwood’s Memo Regarding Masonic Gatherings

M:W: Paul Underwood, Grand Master of Masons in Texas, has released an order and opinion regarding Masonic gatherings. The key sections are copied below, but the entire letter (in PDF format) can be downloaded from the Member Portal on the Grand Lodge of Texas website.  “Since the onset of the COVD-19 pandemic, Masons across Texas…

Proficency Exams Results
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Proficency Exams Results

Brethren, I’m proud to say that Gray Lodge had its best showing in many years at our annual certificate exam last night.  The recipients are: SW Doug Hissong, “A” Certificate WM Kevin Roberts, “B” Certificate JW Richard Fawcett, “C” Certificate MM David Aguilar, “C” Certificate To our brothers who sat for, but did not receive,…

Gray Lodge Installation – 2014
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Gray Lodge Installation – 2014

The Adobe Flash Player is required for video playback.Get the latest Flash Player or Watch this video on YouTube. 2014 Gray Lodge Officers 2014 Worshipful Master: Kevin Roberts Senior Warden: Doug Hissong Junior Warden: Richard Fawcett Secretary: Darin Pitts Treasurer: Mark Herzog Senior Deacon: Billy Moreno Junior Deacon: Al Florido Senior Steward: David Vukovic Junior…

Quotes about life

QUOTATIONS ON LIFE FROM FAMOUS MASONS “Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.”    Bro. Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) US humorist and author (1835-1910) Polar Star Lodge No. 79 A.F.& A.M., Missouri, USA “History is more or less bunk. It’s…

Paul and Joe – Friends and Brothers
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Paul and Joe – Friends and Brothers

The story of Paul and Joe is typical of the enduring friendships created in Masonic lodges.   At twenty-five, Paul, a metalworker, became interested in Masonry.   There were two Masonic Lodges in his town, the old and established one downtown, and a newer one, a little further out.  Paul chose the new one.  It was close to…

Master’s Club

The Master’s Club was started several years ago to provide the Worshipful Master of Gray Lodge with funds to apply for the benefit of the Lodge, as he sees fit.   Each year, the club takes the number of the current Master. To join the club, an Endowed/Life/50 yr Gray Lodge Master Mason needs only to…

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Masonic Readings – “Truth” as told from a 1932 Essay

Truth Short Talk Bulletin – Aug. 1932 Masonic Service Association of North America It is an odd fact that Freemasonry’s direct teaching in regard to Truth is less important than her indirect teaching. In the entered Apprentice’s Lecture we learn of Truth as “the foundation of every virtue. To be good Men and True is…