St. Andrew's Lodge #560

September Regular Meeting: Premier Meeting
2024-09-05 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
Join us for an evening of fellowship and enlightenment at our upcoming event!
Festive Board: Starting at 6:00pm, indulge in a delicious themed meal featuring Mexican cuisine. During dinner, Brother M. Bayliss will deliver an inspiring talk on The spirit of benevolence in Freemasonry. Plus, there will be an opportunity for members to share brief commercials.
Work of the Night: At 7:30pm, the first part of our lodge’s work will commence. This includes:

Opening of the lodge and essential business
Investiture of officers
A report on Grand Lodge Communication
That is my brother, introduction
Masonic Minutes, presented by Bro. W. Levere
Bits of Wisdom, focusing on the Lodge and officer progression, presented by W. Bro. J. Federico
Remembering W. Bro. R. Lamont
A special tribute in memory of V.W. Bro. G. McGill, a founder of our Lodge and WM from 1924-25, presented by R.W. Bro. R. Campbell
Closing the lodge
The unveiling of regalia for exhibition in the Masonic Hall.

Don’t miss out on this enriching experience! Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of camaraderie and Masonic enlightenment.
Members of the Lodge are kindly requested to contribute $10.00 towards the cost of the meal. While donations by guests are not expected, any contributions they wish to make would be greatly appreciated.

June Regular Meeting: Installation Night
2024-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
We are delighted to invite the members of our Lodge and brothers from all jurisdictions to our June regular meeting on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Lodge.
This meeting is of immense significance as it marks the installation of our newly elected Worshipful Master, Bro. J. Federico, and the investiture of his officers. Therefore, it is one of the most important events of the year for our Lodge, and we hope you can join us.
Our Festive Board will begin at 6:00pm, followed by the Installation at 7:00pm. Additionally, coffee and desserts will be served after the ceremony at around 9:30pm.
Please note that registration is not required for the meeting, but an RSVP for the Festive Board is expected. To register for this event, please click on the “Going” button in the RSVP area found below or send an email to rsvp@standrews560.com by May 30th at 12:00 pm.
Moreover, we have a limited number of spots available, and you will receive an email confirmation if you have secured a place.

Registration for the Festive Board is Closed

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

June Regular Meeting: Installation Night
2023-06-01 18:00 - 22:30 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
We are delighted to invite the members of our Lodge and brothers from all jurisdictions to our June regular meeting on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Lodge.
This meeting is of immense significance as it marks the installation of our newly elected Worshipful Master, Bro. S. Young, and the investiture of his officers. Therefore, it is one of the most important events of the year for our Lodge, and we hope you can join us.
Our Festive Board will begin at 6:00pm, followed by the Installation at 7:00pm. Additionally, coffee and desserts will be served after the ceremony at around 9:00pm.
Please note that registration is not required for the meeting, but an RSVP for the Festive Board is mandatory. To register for this event, please click on the RSVP button below the image or send an email to rsvp@standrews560.com by May 29th at 12:00 pm.
Moreover, we have a limited number of spots available, and you will receive an email confirmation if you have secured a place.

Registration for the Festive Board is now Open

May Regular Meeting: Election Night
2023-05-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is once again pleased to invite members of our Lodge and and brothers from all our jurisdiction to our May regular meeting on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.
Another important night for St. Andrerw’s Lodge this Thursday as we will be electing the officers who wioll be leading our Lodge next year.
We Tyle at 7:30pm and light festive board with sandwishes, desserts and coffee/tea will follow.
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 juniorwarden@standrews560.com by May 1st at 12:00 pm.
We have a limited number of spots. You will receive an emial with the confirmation if you made the cut.

Registration for the Festive Board Only is now Open

April Regular Meeting: Second Degree
2023-04-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is once again pleased to invite members of our Lodge and and brothers from all our jurisdiction to our April regular meeting on Thursday, April 6th, 2023.
Another important night for St. Andrerw’s Lodge approaches as we are advancing one of our newest members to his second regular step.
We Tyle at 7:30pm and light festive board with sandwishes, desserts and coffee/tea will follow.
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 juniorwarden@standrews560.com by April 3 at 12:00 pm.
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 is now Open

March Regular Meeting: Double First Degree
2023-03-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is pleased to invite members of our Lodge and and brothers from all our jurisdiction to our March regular meeting on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023.
Another big night for St. Andrerw’s Lodge approaches as we are receiving two new members in our ranks.
We Tyle at 7:30pm and light festive board with Chilli Bean Soup, desserts and coffee/tea will follow.
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 juniorwarden@standrews560.com by February 28 at 12:00 pm.
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 is now Open

February Regular Meeting
2023-02-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is pleased to invite members of our Lodge and and brothers from all our jurisdiction to our February regular meeting on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023.
We anticipate that this night will be a very especial one as we will be celebrating a great milestone for two worthy brethren, who are “Pillars” of St. Andrew’s Lodge. At that meeting we will be honouring our very own R.W. Bro. R. Campbell and Bro. G. Shaver, each of whom have dedicated sixty years to our beloved Craft.
We Tyle at 7:30pm and light festive board with sandwishes, desserts and coffee/tea will follow.
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 juniorwarden@standrews560.com by January 30 at 12:00 pm
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 is now Open

Official Visit Night
2022-12-01 18:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge is pleased to invite you to our Official Visit Night on Thursday, December 1st. With the visit of R.W. Bro. James G. Bowman, District Deputy Grand Master for Ottawa District 1.
We have a 2nd degree in the agenda, and a fantastic Early Festive Board with a Roast Beef Buffet on the Menu.
We Tyle at 7:00pm, Festive board is at 6:00pm.
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 sw@standrews560.com by November 24 at 7:00 pm
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 is now Open

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

Candidate Zoom Series 2.0 - Meeting 4
2021-12-16 19:30 - 20:30 | ON
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 3
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
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 2
2021-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Observant Masonry, a Charter Master’s Perspective
Presented by: R.W. Bro. Neil Dolson.
Beyond Esoteric Freemasonry, this is a personal accounting of how Bro. Dolson became involved in Masonry and the journey that led him to becoming Charter Master of Lodge Templum Lucis 747, one of the few Lodge Of Strict Observance in Ontario.
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 1
2021-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Loge Liberté Chérie: A Light in the Darkness
Presented by: Bro. Alexander P Herbert.
The events surrounding the formation of Loge Liberté Chérie, a Masonic Lodge that formed and met inside of a concentration camp.
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 Meeting 8
2021-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
York Rite, the Royal Secret
Presented by: V.W. Bro. Gordon Echlin

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 Meeting 7
2021-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
The Scottish Rite, Beyond the 3rd Degree

Presented by: W. Bro. Ron Taylor

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 Meeting 6
2021-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Philanthropy in the Masonic Fraternity
Presented by: W. Bro. James A. “Jim” Doel

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 Meeting 5
2021-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
When Life and Masonry Collide
Presented by: R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill

Note that this is a virtual meeting offered through Zoom.
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Candidate Zoom Meeting 4
2021-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Why be a Freemason?
Presented by: R.W. Bro. Brian P. Adams

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 Meeting 3
2021-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Robert Burns – The Mason
Presented by: Bro. Wade Myall

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 Meeting 2
2020-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Explaining the Secrets and Myths of Freemasonry
Presented by: R.W. Bro. Daniel Graham

Candidate Zoom Meeting 1
2020-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
While Freemasonry has many faces, one prevails
Presented by: M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby

(Cancelled) 4 Lodge Centennial Celebration
2020-03-14 13:00 - 22:00 | Tudor Hall, 3750 N Bowesville Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 1B8, Canada
A 100 years celebration is a “once in a lifetime” event for any Masonic Lodge. But 4 Lodges celebrating together may even be seen as historic in the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Sidney Albert Luke #558, St. Andrew’s #560, Acacia #561 and Ashlar #564 invite you to join us in celebrating 100 years of Freemasonry in our Lodges.
With the distinguished presence as a Guest of honour of M.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
Silver to Gold Celebration
Saturday March 14, 2020, 1:00PM
Tudor Hall, 3750 N Bowesville Rd, Ottawa, ON
Grand Master will also allow the 1 pm Lodge meeting to be white tie and tails for GL Officers and they would wear the same for the evening festivities.
Centennial Banquet and Dance
Saturday, March 14, 2020, Tudor Hall
Social – 6:30 PM
Dinner – 7:00 PM
Tickets: $75 per person
For more information please email:
4lodgecentennial@gmail.com

Burns Night 2020
2020-02-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
A Burns night is traditionally, a celebration of the life and work of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems.
For Freemasons it is an event of Scottish history, folklore and literature.
For St. Andrew’s Lodge 560 in this 2020, as part of its line up for the 100 years celebration, a special ocasion to enjoy a night full of tradition and history, amazing food and lots of fun.
Come with us and celebrate Robbie Burns, the man, the poet, the Scot, the Freemason.
Lodge tyles at 7:00pm, dinner to follow.
Ladies and guests are welcome
Ticket Cost: $30
Request your tickets here

Third Candle Light Reading of the Old Charges
2019-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada
Our District Deputy Night is also a very special Lodge at our Regular meeting. St Andrew’s is proud to host the third annual Candle Light Reading of the Old Charges.
This is a must-see and we are looking very forward to seeing many of the District’s newest Masons in attendance.
We encourage everyone to show your support and spread the word to the other Brethren in the District.
Tyle at 7:00 pm
Light refreshments after the meeting.

Regular Meeting
2019-09-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Ottawa Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3V3, Canada

Annual Communication
2019-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J1E3, Canada
THURSDAY, JULY 18th Grand Lodge will reassemble at 8:45 a.m. in the Canadian Room, Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The installation and investiture of Grand Lodge officers and the newly-elected D.D.G.M.s will take place on Thursday in the Canadian Room, at such time as the Grand Master shall direct. It is essential that each one be present and that brings his regalia with him. Every member of Grand Lodge is expected to be present sharp on time.

Annual Communication
2019-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J1E3, Canada
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17th Grand Lodge will assemble in the Canadian Room, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, at 8:45 a.m., M.W. Bro. Paul E. Todd, Grand Master presiding. Brethren are earnestly requested to bring their own aprons and to be in their seats in Grand Lodge before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Distinguished visitors, representing other Grand Jurisdictions, will be received and welcomed. An Address of Welcome will be tendered and Grand Lodge will then proceed with the business until 11:30 a.m. The brethren are asked to reassemble after lunch in the Ballroom, F.R.Y.H. at 1:30 p.m. for an Interactive Presentation by Bro. Samuel Friedman and at 2:30 p.m. for a Q & A with R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, D.G.M.

Annual Communication
2019-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J1E3, Canada
TUESDAY, JULY 16th The Board of General Purposes will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballroom, Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

Annual Communication
2019-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J1E3, Canada
MONDAY, JULY 15th The Board of General Purposes will meet in the Ballroom, on the Convention floor of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, Deputy Grand Master and President of the Board, will preside.
