Master’s Message

Brethren of Unity Lodge No.146 A.F.&A.M.,

I trust this message finds each of you and your family well. As we move towards this holiday season, I would like for us to reflect upon our many blessings and how we may contribute to the less fortunate. One of the most important principles of Freemasonry is charity. Our organizations are based on taking good men and making them better fathers, husbands, and to support community service by helping others in need. We have several programs that support children’s hospitals, eye, speech and hearing foundations, but also support education programs for our young citizens planning to go to college.

We don’t have to look too far to find someone in need. We can look within our own immediate or extended family, our neighbor, children at school or church, or through social services or your local church. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all of us. From the great Crippled Children’s Hospitals and Burn Centers to the Orphanages and Masonic Homes of our various States, from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation to the specialized charities of the Scottish Rite and Royal Arch Masons, Freemasons freely give of their earnings to help others escape the bonds of poverty, loneliness and despair.

It is truly a system of morality, veiled in allegory and teaching men by symbols to better themselves in their religious bodies, their communities, and their families. It gathers under its umbrella men of all faiths, all nations, and all classes without distinction – save that noble distinction, “of who can best work and best agree.” The World’s oldest fraternal organization, it has persevered through the years, despite the attacks of the ignorant and the powerful, because it teaches toleration for all faiths, acceptance of all men of good character, and support of free government institutions, wherever found. Freemasons are loyal citizens, support a God-centered life, and emphasize man’s duty to aid his fellowman.

Because we steadfastly adhere to these principles, we have lasted through the ages, despite the tyrannical attacks of despotic governments and narrow minded sectarians. As one of us, may you always proudly bear the badge of an Ancient Free and Accepted Mason! Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices. Do good unto all, recommended more especially to the household of the faithful.

As always Brethren, let us Meet on the Level, Act by the Plum and Part upon the Square. This is our Lodge….Your Lodge. Be the change you wish to see in the world….it all begins where you were first made a Mason. Until we meet again brethren, may the God of Peace and Love delight to dwell with and bless you.

S & F,

Dennis Mark Haas
Worshipful Master