"A System of Morality, taught by Allegory and Illustrated by Symbols" 
In our continuing mission to be beacons of light we ask you all to "Prepare, Prevail & Prosper" Above all; "Think for Yourself!"
Coming up @ Lodge 693 All meetings will be held via Zoom Conference call. April 2021 4/6/21 - Stated meeting (zoom) 7:30pm 4/13/21 - EA Deep Dive, 6:30pm
4/20/21 - Trivium with our brother SW Jeff Bayer, 7pm - "Are Facts Reliable?" 
March 2021 From the desk of Worshipful Master Ted Parker ... Happy April Brothers, May this find everyone healthy and well. In spring there is new growth, a time to renew and rejoice in all that we have and have been given. With that, we have ourselves started our new education project. Our brother Cesar Rubio, PM has pulled from the ashes a plan he had started in the past and has now revived it giving it new life and an updated curriculum for today's EA. Our brother Nick Seneca gave it a name “The EA Deep Dive”. It is based around the Trivium Discussions using the EA guidebook and the candidate's proficiency book. Each month one Master Masons will take the helm and lead the discussion from one or two sections within the guidebook. We will dive deep into discussion and open our minds to a multiple of viewpoints and thoughts from the entered apprentices, guiding them down a new path. So, we do not overwhelm anyone we only focus on one or two areas within the EA Guidebook. There is plenty of food for thought in those few paragraphs. If you have not read the “EA Guidebook” you can order a copy online or download it on your computer. It is filled with a treasure chest of great information that is not just for the EA. It is a must read for all masons. To the Masters: - As master masons we are obligated to guide and teach new masons in their new journey into the brotherhood. We do this through education and leadership. When we ourselves became a mason, we took an obligation to guide and lead the way to all masons. I am encouraging you and providing you an opportunity to join us in this education and teaching process. We are all teachers even if we do not know it. When you joined the Fraternity, you became a leader so I’m asking you to not shy away from this responsibility but to embrace it and step up. As of now The EA Deep Dive Program is provided virtually via Zoom, on the second Tuesday of every month. Please join us and lets all grow together. All masons are welcome but remember this is for the EA's, it is their time. There is a reading assignment so when you show up you are prepared. We will put that out in an email blast and post it on our website. If you have questions or thoughts write them down and listen in, chances are they will get answered during the discussion from one of the entered apprentices. The month of April 2021 4/6/21 - Stated meeting (zoom) 7:30pm 4/13/21 - EA Deep Dive, 6:30pm
4/20/21 - Trivium with our brother SW Jeff Bayer, 7pm We will soon be back in lodge but for now these will be held on zoom. Have a great and wonderful month of April brothers! See you soon! Worshipful Parker Fraternally and Sincerely, Ted Parker, PM Worshipful Master Palm Springs Lodge #693 tedparker93@yahoo.com VISION
To restore Palm Springs Lodge #693 as a beacon of light in Masonry for all worthy and well qualified men. MISSION Our mission is to lead by example. To provide a sanctuary away from the world at large where Brothers are free to teach, learn and explore the symbols, values, morals and principles of the Symbolic Blue Lodge that will help us live a righteous noble manhood, "making good men better" 
Inside The Symbolic Blue Lodge is where every Masonic journey begins. Whether you become a Shriner, Scottish Rite, York Rite or Royal Arch Mason, your search for Light begins and ends...
Inside The Symbolic Blue Lodge. Socrates Cafe/ Trivium Discussion Group
Insightful conversations exploring the key questions of life. We convene every 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss philosophical questions we ourselves have chosen and to think for ourselves about the life we want to lead. This is open to the public. (Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric)- The Trivium March 16th - TBA Previous questions we have explored: "What is government?" "What is COVID-19?" "What is fear?" "Should we elect anyone?' "What is money?" "What is the occult?" "What is a Secret?" "What is Ritual?" "What is Authority?" "What is Freedom, is it Free?" Elections, Does our vote count??? Responsibility, Are we truly responsible? Hypocrisy, Are we all hypocrites? To learn more, click on the Trivium Tab above. 
"The function of the trivium is the training of the mind for study of matter and spirit, which together constitutes the sum of reality. The fruit of education is culture, which Mathew Arnold defines as "the knowledge of ourselves [mind] and the world [matter]." Manly Masonic Maxim of the month: |
Symbolism - "Freemasons study symbolism immediately upon their initiation into the craft. Our fraternity's rich and varied symbolic legacy serves as the nexus, or core, of a Mason's quest for truth."
EA Candidate Guide What is Freemasonry? Want some good Masonic reading?See our Links and Books page
March 2021
From the desk of Jeffrey Bayer, Senior Warden... While reading what the Worshipful Master, Ted Parker wrote about (in the column to your left) it took me back to a topic I wrote about last year. The topic dealt with accountability and holding ourselves accountable for EVERYTHING in our lives, our homes, our communities and our lodge. You see, while most of us relate to the lodge as "my lodge" (and it should be), in reality it is each one of ours. Part and parcel, each one of us is responsible for our lodge. From its appearance, to what goes on behind those closed doors. Every one of us needs to hold ourselves accountable- first. If you can say you truly hold yourself accountable, send us an article detailing everything you do every day to hold yourself accountable. Its really very simple, write a message with the details and email it to the lodge email address, or if you're not a member, leave your comments on the contact me form. Click on the "Contact the lodge" tab and share your ideas. Personally, I learned many years ago to have those hard conversations with myself. Try looking into a mirror and lock eyes with your reflection, which is an interesting word because that is how you hold yourself accountable. By reflecting on yourself you can really dig down deep and have tough conversations with your reflection telling yourself where you can improve, how you want to improve and when you intend to start self-improving. These so-called conversations aren't easy, but the thing is, you can't slam the door behind you when you're the only one in the conversation. You can't get mad because its you telling you things you probably don't want to hear. But it is the first step in holding yourself accountable and becoming the better person you know you can and want to be. Check out Aristotle (upper left). All of the above is really about Masonry, The Trivium, and learning to learn. I hope you'll give it a shot and then write to us to tell us about your experience. We won't share it unless you say we can. Thank you for reading. Be safe. Be well. God Bless you and the USA. Fraternally and Sincerely, Jeffrey M. Bayer, PM Senior Warden Palm Springs Lodge #693 jmilesbayer@protonmail.com 
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Vision Statement: To restore Palm Springs Lodge #693 as a beacon of light in Masonry for all worthy and well qualified men.
Mission Statement: Our Mission is to lead by example. To provide a sanctuary away from the world at large where brothers are free to teach, learn, and explore the symbols, values, morals, and principles of speculative Freemasonry that will help us live as righteous and noble men.
Masons meet "on the level." No matter your profession or your economic status (some financial responsibilities required), when our Lodge is in session, we're equals where outside worldly titles and social status disappear while we are in the pursuit of our Masonic labors. We are a sacred society, or band of brothers formed in a centuries-old tradition.
What's Freemasonry all about? Freemasonry is refinement in everything we do. From the way we dress, speak, prepare for our meetings, interact with one another and share meals, it's all about hard work. That work is work we do internally, True, there's a lot more to the vast tapestry of our Craft. Learn more here.
Masons do not solicit new members. Interested men must approach of their own initiative. However, first a friend, then a brother. All prospective members are vetted over a 6 to 12 month period. No one is guaranteed membership, not every man should be a Mason, and not every Mason should be a member of our lodge.
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