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:
Brethren, from the Entered Apprentice to the Most Worshipful Grand Master
It has been my privilege and honor to serve as Worshipful Master of Meridian Lodge # 129 on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Alberta for the past year.
There were three things I had hoped to accomplish this year:
a) Start work on a Society to hold the property and building for all future members
b) Set the ground work for long term financial stability for all our members and those that utilize our facilities.
c) Obtain a license to sell beverages from Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission.
And one wish:
To continue the excellent work of those who have come before me of making Meridian Lodge a place of joy, peace and harmony with thoughtful education, challenges to the norm and a passion for being Masons, leaders, listeners and guides in our society.
The first three we have accomplished and the last - will be ours to always lift above that fray to endeavor to be all we can be and to hold that torch high to pass on that light that is eternal.
To each and every one of you - heartfelt thanks.
And to our new slate of officers, you will do amazing things. Of that I am absolutely positive.
Fraternally,
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.