Next @ Lodge 693


Explorations in Masonry
"Mormons and Masons - Real Similarities"
Tuesday Feb 28th at 6:30PM


Join us as Brother Dennis Williams, a Mason and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
presents a talk on the fascinating similarities between the LDS faith and our Craft.   Free and open to the public, however a brief segment of the talk towards the end will be open to Master Masons only.

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Our Message to the Public:
Welcome!


Palm Springs Lodge 693 is our area's home to the world's largest and oldest fraternity. We are a group of men who, through Freemasonry, enjoy friendship, personal growth, and spirituality without dogmatism.

Who are we?  Our Lodge includes Brothers working in law enforcement, building trades, medicine, finance, real estate, media, law, pool maintenance, retail, aviation...even guys enjoying retirement. Every age group is represented in our membership. We have Lodge members in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s!

Masons meet "on the level."  No matter your social rank, professional status, or the size of your bank account, when Lodge is meeting, we're equals - brought together in a centuries-old tradition of fellowship.

What's Freemasonry all about?  It's often said that one of its purposes is "making good men better." True, but 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. For someone interested in Masonry, 2B1ASK1.

Don't know a Mason?  No problem. Lodge 693 and all Masonic Lodges welcome inquiries!  Contact us here 
                                                  

Read the Lodge 693 Trestleboard

The  February 2012 issue of the Lodge 693 Trestleboard is now available online.  To read it, click here


Freemasonry in the Press 12/31/2011

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2 Masons are interviewed in this story in "The Sabotage Times" (yes, it's a real website!).  They do a good job of telling the story of our Craft.  To read, click here

Raising a Reader:  
YES to Child Literacy!   

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                                                                                             The Grand Lodge of California's 2012 philanthropic endeavor to develop child literacy in a BIG way. Click HERE for the full story!

Recently @ Lodge 693

Seeker of Masonic Light Brother Michael Borders
is now an Entered Apprentice Mason

    A warm, sincere welcome to the newest Brother of Lodge 693, Michael Borders of Palm Springs, Initiated on January 24th.  

    Brother Michael had long been intrigued by the Masonic presence of Casa Caballeros in his neighborhood.  The seed of interest was nurtured by reading and watching the History Channel (ahem....not always the most accurate source of info on Masonry, but that's another story).  Finally, a surprise announcement by Michael's out-of-state stepbrother that he himself was entering our Craft spurred Michael into action.

     Michael described his Initiation as "impressive,"  particularly at a powerful moment in the Degree when he realized that all these Brothers were there just for him.

     Well said, Brother Michael.  Great to have you with us, and may these first steps on your Masonic journey be the beginning of Light and enrichment in the years ahead!

NEW!
"The Cable-tow as a Working Tool?"
Masonic Musings from T.C. Dowden 
posted now!

     Brother T.C. Dowden is one of the fine Masonic thinkers in our area. His latest blog entry,  "The Cable -tow as a Working tool" is a must-read for Masons everywhere.  To read it, click here . T.C. is Junior Warden of Yucca Valley Lodge #802.
                                                        

Lodge 693's new Master Mason: Brother Mark Hunter

     An enthusiastic congratulations to Brother Mark Hunter of La Quinta who was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 17th.  This was one of the most well-attended Degrees we've seen at Casa Caballeros.    

     Afterwards, Mark shared with the Brethren the story of his grandfather, a Mason who lived 100 happy, healthy years and inspired him to enter our gentle Craft.  It was an inspiration nourished by Mark's friendship with Brothers Joseph DiPuzo and Kurt Handshuh. 

      Welcome, Brother Mark, and may this milestone on your Masonic journey be the beginning of a rewarding lifelong quest on this path unique to Freemasonry.