Middlesex Lodge AF&AM

A few photos from last night’s Junior Grand Warden reception. Middlesex Lodge is proud to have members like RW Paul R. Gaudet!

📜 Special Masonic Lecture 📜
An In-Depth Look at Freemasonry in Brazil
🗓 February 17�⏰ 6:30 PM
Join us for an exclusive and enlightening Masonic presentation exploring the rich, disciplined, and unique structure of Freemasonry in Brazil.
Topics to be Covered:
* The history of Freemasonry in Brazil
* The first Masonic lodge and its development
* How multiple Grand Lodges can exist in the same state, all regular
* Recognition by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and international relations
* How Brazilian lodges maintain over 70% attendance per meeting
* Important historical and modern personalities who were Freemasons
* The rigorous investigation process, often lasting up to one year
* The degree system, with no degree conferred in less than six months, averaging three years to become a Master Mason
This presentation offers a rare opportunity to understand how tradition, discipline, and commitment strengthen Freemasonry beyond borders.
🔹 Open to Masons�🔹 Educational • Historical • Thought-Provoking
Do not miss this unique Masonic experience.

Last night, Charles A. Welch Lodge and Middlesex Lodge held a joint Fellow Craft Degree and conferred the Fellow Craft Degree on three candidates. Thank you to Worshipful Master Michael Scribner for his fellowship and hospitality, allowing Middlesex Lodge to continue the Masonic education of its young members.

Winter Solstice Blessings!

In the silence of the longest night,
The Light withdraws in quiet grace.
Yet within the heart of deepest shadow,
The first dawn already stirs.
Rough stone, attentive heart,
The Mason keeps watch and waits.
For where darkness reaches its limit,
The Light returns, steadfast and eternal.