This weeks newsletter from Mark Masons Hall
A Christmas message from the Provincial Grand Master
Discover The Mark
Would you be interested in the Mark Degree?
Here is your chance, an informal meeting and presentation from our Executive. An opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the fourth step in Freemasonry.
No “hard sell”, join at a time that is right for you.
We hope to see you there!
PGM’s Address to Provincial Grand Lodge
Royal Ark Mariners – A wonderful order!!
Our Royal Ark Mariner (RAM) lodges continue to thrive. The Royal Ark Mariner degree is a lovely degree and very different from every other order. We all know the connection between the Craft and Royal Arch Freemasonry. A similar connection exists between Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariner Freemasons. Once you have become a Mark Master Mason, you are welcome to join any of our Royal Ark Mariner Lodges. It is a wonderful extension of your Mark membership. For further information, please click on the link below.
A visit to Leopold Mark Lodge
With thanks to W Bro Paul Tomlinson, one of our Communications Team roving reporters for his report on this week’s meeting of Leopold Mark Lodge.
The meeting of Leopold Mark Lodge Monday evening where the brethren were enlightened by a lecture regarding the “History and Meaning of parts of the Mark Ritual”, delivered by Brother Hopkins which was interesting if you have not heard it before. Also, Bro Todor was finally presented with his long-awaited Grand Lodge Certificate! The festive board was an enjoyable two-course meal with plenty of banter If you have never visited Leopold Mark Lodge, add it to your diary, it’s an enjoyable night and take your ritual book as you may get a job…
The latest from Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627
The latest from Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627
Fresh on the back of an advancement ceremony in September, Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627 the Province’s Saturday Lodge held another successful meeting on Saturday 16th November where they were pleased to advance a new member Bro Peter Emerton and welcome a joining member Brother Graham Strood.
The ceremony of advancement was carried out by the Worshipful Master W Bro Dave West who was ably assisted by the officers of the lodge along with some guests who were pleased to fill a few offices.
All in all a great afternoon enjoyed by all – pictured are W Bro Dave with Bro’s Pete and Graham and the rest of the officers and guests. The lodge now look forward to their Installation Meeting on 22nd March where Bro Jim Owens will take the chair for the first time, all visitors will be made most welcome.
Pangbourne Lodge gains another new member!!
With thanks to W Bro Adie Lovell for his report on last nights meeting of Pangbourne Lodge No 1094
This evening the Magic of the Mark shone through.
We were treated to a fantastic ceremony of advancement. Led by W Bro John Jenkins who set the scene by advancing Bro Andrew Gardiner. Ably assisted by his officers. With standout performances by W Bro Lindsay Maskelnand and Phillip Damant. Not to be out done Bro Simon Williams delivered the working tools in a faultless manner.
We were also graced with the presence of our new Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire who presented us all a delightful rendition of the in conclusion part of the ceremony followed up with a superb explanation of the Grand Lodge certificate to Bro Toby Cottrel.
To say we had fun was an understatement.
Thank you all for you magnificent contributions.
Provincial Grand Lodge Booklet 2024
Dear Brethren,
I hope this email finds you all well and looking forward to the forthcoming new Mark Masonic year.
On behalf of our Provincial Grand Secretary W Bro Huw Hopkin P.G.J.D, please find below a link to the Provincial Booklet containing reports etc to be adopted at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting on 12th September.
We look forward to welcoming you all to this very special event.
Sincerely and Fraternally
Mark Davis
Provincial Communications Officer