Meridian Lodge #129
Welcome
Since 1921, Meridian Lodge has been an active member of the community with activities such as Food Banks, Santa Anonymous, Garage Sales and family events such as Barbeques, Ladies Nights or Robbie Burns Nights. We are proud of our history in the community based on the principles upon which the Masonic Order was founded, brotherly love, relief and truth.
Master's Message
Brethren:
A couple of special notes from the past month are in order I believe. To Bro Al Leach and Bro Lester Chute my thanks for the installation of the power screen in the festive board room and the recirculating fan / microwave above the stove in the kitchen. To Bro Balbuena, Ewanchuk and Chute and to Bro Balbuena’s wife, thank you so much for a fabulous festive board. And to V.W. Bro Rushton – thanks for the 9 squared cake and beverage!
To W.B. Fuchs and W.B. Gjertsen – excellent and engaging presentations.
On the 11 th Hour of the 11 th Day in the 11 th Month we will remember those who have served, continue to serve, and to those who will serve, we thank you. Please join in this time of introspection. If possible, join us in Stony Plain or Spruce Grove or wherever you may be to pause, reflect, honor, and pay your humble respects to those who possess this passion for service to country.
Our education will be very topical. Bro Kurtis Ewanchuk will provide insight into the medicinal uses of marijuana and I look forward to more thoughtful discussion on the topic.
I am looking forward to doing a 3 rd degree on November 17 th and will be seeking much assistance in bringing our Fellowcraft’s to the Sublime Degree.
Your humble servant in Masonry.
W.Bro. Ken Cameron
The Old Masters Wages
I met a dear old man today,
who wore a Masonic pin,
It was old and faded like the man,
It's edges were worn quite thin.
I approached the park bench where he sat,
To give the old brother his due,
I said, "I see you've traveled east,"
He said, "I have, have you?"
I said, "I have, and in my day
Before the all seeing sun,
I played in the rubble, with Jubala,
Jubalo and Jubalum."
He shouted, "don't laugh at the work my son,
It's good and sweet and true,
And if you've traveled as you said,
You should give these things their due."
The word, the sign, the token,
The sweet Masonic prayer,
The vow that all have taken,
Who've climbed the inner stair.
The wages of a Mason,
are never paid in gold,
but the gain comes from contentment,
when you're weak and growing old.
You see, I've carried my obligations,
For almost fifty years,
It has helped me through the hardships
and the failures full of tears.
Now I'm losing my mind and body,
Death is near but I don't despair,
I've lived my life upon the level,
And I'm dying upon the square.
Sometimes the greatest lessons
Are those that are learned anew,
And the old man in the park today
has changed my point of view.
To all Masonic brothers,
The only secret is to care,
May you live your life upon the level,
May you part upon the square.