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A Breath of New Life
When Brother Mark Nolf, New Bethlehem Lodge No. 522, signed up to be an organ donor as a teenager, he never imagined that he would one day be the recipient of a life-saving organ. In the fall of 2012, he started experiencing shortness of breath. “I thought I was just getting fat and lazy,” he jokes, but it was actually something far more serious. Brother Mark was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or unexplained scarring [...]
No Matter How Far You Travel
A tragic event involving brethren from the Grand Lodge of Ohio and their wives taught Brother D. Todd Ballenger, District Deputy Grand Master, 55th Masonic District “a very personal lesson in the value of brotherhood.”
Making Other People’s Lives Better
Brother Richard H. Bradbury Sr., District Deputy Grand Master, 8th Masonic District, learned about the fraternity - and much more - from two brothers who took him under their wings.
Masonic Blood & Organ Donor Program to Participate in First-Ever PA Donor Day
To educate and unite Pennsylvanians around the solution, the Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Program will participate in the first-ever PA Donor Day on Jan. 8, 2020, and they need your help.
Expanding Your Circle
Brother Craig Shaffer, District Deputy Grand Master, 5th Masonic District, wasn't ready to be actively involved when he first joined the fraternity. He later recommitted to the brotherhood, determined to become Worshipful Master by his 50th birthday.
Accomplishing More Together as Brothers
Brother Rob Brink, District Deputy Grand Master-At-Large, knows if help is needed for a Brother, he can find it with just a few phone calls.
Brotherly Help During a Trying Time
Brother Darrin D. Catts, District Deputy Grand Master – 42nd Masonic District, shares how thanks to the efforts of brethren across his district, one brother’s financial needs for a cancer trial were met without strain on his family
Masonic Art Contest Winners Announced
On Oct. 4, Grand Master S. Eugene Herritt welcomed brethren and guests to the Grand Exhibition Gala. This event was held at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia to celebrate the opening of the juried art show sponsored by The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. All artwork entered displayed a visual interpretation of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania. All artwork was reviewed by a jury of their peers composed of Brother Alvin E. Just, DDGM-41; William Scott [...]
Brothers in Health and in Sickness
Brother David Moore, District Deputy Grand Master - 29th Masonic District, had a Masonic encounter in his professional life that reminded him of the impact of a fraternal bond even when in crisis.
2nd Annual Masonic Charities Sporting Clays Results
Thanks to our generous sponsors, these events netted Raised for Masonic Charities! Seven Springs Event Results High Overall Winner with a Score of 96: Ken Heese Runner-up: Mark Altomari High Overall Female with a Score of 87: Lisa Frederick Winning Team: Joe and Lisa Frederick Runner-up Team: Ken Brooks, Paul Means, Jeff Conko and Nate Lilly Lehigh Valley Event Results High Overall Winner [...]
How I Became a Better Man
Brother Alan P. Duncan, District Deputy Grand Master – 26th Masonic District, shares a personal story about the value of mentorship in the fraternity.
Meet a Mason – Bro. Ken Hudson, Lodge No. 43, Lancaster
Bro. Ken Hudson, Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, often wears a T-shirt which reads on the back: “Hazmat Technician. If you see me running, run the other way.” This may be true at the scene of an accident or spill, but people are more likely to flock to Ken and his big heart.
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