St. Andrew's Lodge #560

Candidate Zoom Series 2.0 – Meeting 3
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Codes, Ciphers, and Secrets: a Masonic View of Cryptography
Presented by: W. Bro. Mark Pearrow.
Keeping secrets safe has been a major tool in the arsenal of modern civilisation. How does cryptography figure into our Masonic heritage? How can the secrets of encoding be applied to the Craft? What implications are there for the Human Race and beyond?
Note that this is a virtual meeting offered through Zoom.
In order to receive an invitation please complete the registration form using the RSVP button below.

Candidate Zoom Series 2.0 - Meeting 4
2021-12-16 19:30 - 20:30
Codes, Ciphers, and Secrets: a Masonic View of Cryptography
Presented by: a panel of notable brethren from Lodges in Ottawa District 1
They will be walking us through the activities organised by masons in benefit of our local communities.
Note that this is a virtual meeting offered through Zoom.
In order to receive an invitation please complete the registration form using the RSVP button below.

Candidate Zoom Series 2.0 - Meeting 6
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:30

December Regular Meeting: DD Official Visit
2023-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is pleased to invite members and brethren from all sister Lodges in Ottawa on Thursday, December 7th to our December Regular Meeting, in which we will be receiving R.W. Bro. Kosta Hatzis, DDGM for Ottawa District 1 in his Official Visit.
As for the work of the night this is also an especial event as we will be delivering the 5th edition of our now traditional Candlelight Reading of the Old Charges. Which according to our Constitution, Part VI, second paragraph, are to be read to all newly made masons.
This is a quite long piece and we only do it once a year for all our new members. But we also do it in a way that it is a unique experience with the intention that all new masons in our two Districts can enjoy it.
If you have new masons in your Lodge or just anyone who has not experienced this event, you are more than welcome to join us in Lodge at 7:00pm.
Please note that anyone will be welcome to join us in Lodge without notice, but we have a limited number of seats available for the festive board.
You don’t need to be registered for the meeting, but RSVP for Festive Board is required, please fill the registration form for this event (click Register below image), or send an email to rsvp@standrews560.com by November 30 at 12:00 pm
As we have a limite number of spots. You will receive an emial with the confirmation if you made the cut.

Registration for the Festive Board Only will open soon

December Regular Meeting: DDGM Official Visit
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
Experience an evening of fellowship and enlightenment at our DDGM Official Visit!
Festive Board (6:00pm): Indulge in our traditional Catered Roast Beef buffet while enjoying a captivating lighting talk on York Rite Masonry, presented by (Bro. TBD). There will also be a space for members to share brief commercials.
Your Ticket Includes: The a catered dinner consisting of:
Main Course

Roast Beef with Gravy
Roasted Root Vegetables

Sides

Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar Biscuits

Salads

Caesar Salad
Garden Salad

Dessert

Christmas Yule Log
Themed Sweets

Work of the Night (1st part – 7:00pm): The evening kicks off with:

Reception of delegation of GL officers and masters of the year.
Welcoming the DDGM in his official visit.
Introduction and welcoming of visitors.
Conducting essential lodge business.
Tentative presentation of “That is my brother”.
A short break for 5 minutes.

Work of the Night (2nd part – 8:30pm): The second part features:

The play “With Fervency and Zeal” directed to Master Masons and presented by Maple-Granite Chapter.
Good and Welfare items.
Closing remarks by the DDGM.

Join us for an evening filled with camaraderie, education, and fraternal spirit. Reserve your seat now!

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