Meridian Lodge No. 129
Welcome
Serving the community for 102 years
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.
Regular Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the month - Festive Board: 6:30 - Tyle: 7:30
Master's Message
I hope you all had a relaxing and refreshing holiday season. This time of year is for gratitude. As I reflect on the last 7 months in this chair, I am truly grateful for all the support, but more importantly, for all we have accomplished as a lodge.
Firstly, a huge thank you to all the brethren who volunteered at this year's turkey drive and to Bro. Riegger for organizing deliveries to 13 families. This was by far the most rewarding event I have ever been a part of in my time as a Mason. You should all be proud.
It is also worth recognizing those who continue to keep our lodge in working order. Thank you Bros. Matsuba and Derahkshan for repairing the leak in the roof, and to W Bro. Chute for repairing the Serenity furnace.
This month our regular meeting will feature education from RW Bro. Fuchs, but he is keeping the topic a surprise, so stay tuned! We also have a Master Mason degree on Saturday, January 20th at 1:00 PM. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to do parts. Please note we will practices for this degree at 1:00 PM on both January 7th and 14th. All officers with parts in the degree should make every effort to attend.
I am very encouraged by the effort put forth from our brethren to provide the most welcoming experience for everyone that walks through our doors and for ensuring our lodge continues to thrive. I wish you all the best as you continue to "steer your bark" in 2024.
Meridian Lodge No. 129
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.