"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 August 2022- No OSI Aug 2nd - Stated Meeting dinner @ 6:30pm Aug 7th Sunday - Trivium Discussion 12-2 pm Aug 9th Tue. - Man Cave Night 6-10 pm Aug 12th Friday - Celestial Observation at Tewenet Vista Point Aug 14th Sunday - Trivium Discussion 12-2 pm Aug 16th Tuesday - EC Meeting 6-9 pm Aug 20th Sat. - EA Trivium Education 10-12pm Aug 23 Tuesday - Dark Aug 27th Sat - EA Trivium Educ. 10-12 pm Aug 30th Tue - Dark or Rehearsal 
August 2022
From the desk of Worshipful Master Ted Parker … I will impart wise and serious truths to my brethren month after month. SMIB! I love you all. Fraternally and sincerely, Ted Parker, PM Worshipful Master Palm Springs Lodge #693 - If you have any questions, you can reach me @ 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 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 - "Freemason's 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."
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August 2022
From the secretary's desk... July's highlight for our lodge was having two informal Trivium discussions at a local coffee shop. We began each session at 12 pm but would spill over for another four hours. We got kicked out of each venue due to hours of business but in each case, almost everyone that began the session wanted to stay and continue the conversation. We went to Babe's the first time then we went to the Beer Hunter the week after. Each time this happened, we got deeper into the conversation and got to know these gentlemen just a bit more. July 22-24 was Masonic Con at South Pasadena Lodge No.290. Three members of Palm Springs Lodge and three prospects attended with us and partook in this awesome and maybe once-in-a-lifetime event. I say this because of the caliber of speakers that were present. Thank you, Nick Seneca, and Daniel Duardo for representing our lodge, and thanks to the prospects, Chris Houg, Jeff Dangermond, and Jesus Marquez for attending and learning a little more about Freemasonry. Finally, on July 29th, a couple of prospects and I headed down to San Diego for the California Mason Magazine launch party celebrating Freemasonry in Latin America. We had three Grand Masters from the California's, The Grand Masters of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and our Grand Master. Many were present, and we were entertained by a Latin musician who is a California Mason. It was great. On the way home I asked both Amos and Steve if they enjoyed themselves and they both at the same time enthusiastically replied in the affirmative. What an awesome month of activity for our lodge and our minds. Make your RSVP for dinner on August 2nd at jrg28@hotmail.com. Pay your dues Love.......The Lodge 
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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.
Don't know a Mason? No problem. Lodge 693 welcomes inquiries! Contact us here