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All times listed are local.
MADISON COUNTY
12/8 Markleville #629 and Ovid #164 Joint Actual Past Master Degree at Markleville #629. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/13 Breakfast at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Serving at 8:00 a.m. $3. Open to all Masons and their guests.
12/27 Feast of St. John at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Table Lodge to follow. Speaker will be Tyler Whittaker PM. Please RSVP to Max Maupin at maup@sbcglobal.net or 765-749-4625 by 12/23.
AROUND INDIANA
12/2 Greater Lafayette High Twelve Club #99 Luncheon at Downtowner Restaurant, 2200 Elmwood Dr. (Lafayette). Lunch at 11:00 a.m. The meeting starts at Noon.
12/2 Master Mason Degree at Jay #87 (Portland). CANCELED
12/2 Actual Past Master Degree at Hamilton #533 (Fishers). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Please use the rear door. Please RSVP for dinner to hamiltonlodge533@gmail.com by 11/28. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/2 Actual Past Master Degree at Greensburg #36. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/2 Actual Past Master Degree at Calvin W. Prather #717 (Lawrence). Lodge opens at 6:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jubilee #746 (Whiteland). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, and drinks. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Blackford #106 (Hartford City). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and sausage. All you care to eat Freewill donation. Open to the public.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Donation of $4. Open to the public.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Clinton #54 (Frankfort). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes. $6 for adults. $5 for children aged 12 to 5. No charge for children under age 5. Open to the public.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, and eggs cooked to order. Open to the public.
12/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
12/3 Open Installation of Officers at Hamilton #533 (Fishers). Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Installation starts at 10:00 a.m.
12/3 Actual Past Master Degree at Pisgah #32 (Corydon). Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/5 Max L. Carpenter High Twelve Club #699 Luncheon at Yummy Grill & Buffet, 4221 W. Bethel Ave. (Muncie). Lunch at Noon. Following lunch, there will be a guest speaker. Dues for 2023 can be paid at this meeting.
12/5 Entered Apprentice Degree at Reed #316 (Evansville). Lodge starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/5 Actual Past Master Degree at Russiaville #82. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/5 Actual Past Master Degree at Battle Ground #313. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/6 Master Mason Degree at Bedford #14. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/7 Open Installation of Officers at Sugar Creek #279 (Fairland). Installation starts at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments served following the installation.
12/7 Entered Apprentice Degree at Sulphur Springs City #348. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments served following the degree. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
12/7 Actual Past Master Degree at Noblesville #57. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/8 Open Installation of Officers at Lakeville #353. Installation starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/8 Entered Apprentice Degree at Hamilton #533 (Fishers). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Please use the rear door.
12/8 Entered Apprentice Degree at Farmland #308. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow.
12/8 Master Mason Degree at Calvin W. Prather #717 (Lawrence). Lodge opens at 6:00 p.m. Dinner between sections.
12/8 Palestine #404 and Brookside #720 Joint Actual Past Master Degree at Englewood #715 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/8 Actual Past Master Degree at Winchester #56. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/8 Actual Past Master Degree at Southport #270 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/9 Greater Lafayette High Twelve Club #99 Luncheon at Downtowner Restaurant, 2200 Elmwood Dr. (Lafayette). Lunch at 11:00 a.m. The meeting starts at Noon.
12/9 Master Mason Degree at Vincennes #1. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m.
12/9 Actual Past Master Degree at Crowned Martyrs Masonic #771 (Valparaiso). Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/9 Actual Past Master Degree for Boone #9 at Charles Frank Lodge in Zionsville. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/13 Actual Past Master Degree at Mooresville #78. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend the degree.
12/10 Open Installation of Officers at Southport #270 (Indianapolis). The installation starts at 10:00 a.m. Light refreshments are available before and after.
12/10 Master Mason Degree at Pisgah #32 (Corydon). CANCELED
12/10 Actual Past Master Degree at Terre Haute #19. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/10 Actual Past Master Degree at Elnora #616. Lodge opens at 615 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/12 Entered Apprentice Degree at New Castle #91. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
12/12 Actual Past Master Degree at Nashville #135. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/12 Actual Past Master Degree at Lawrenceburg #4. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/13 Actual Past Master Degree at Pickard #690. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/13 Actual Past Master Degree at Thorntown #113. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Degree to follow. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/13 Actual Past Master Degree at Porter #137 (Valparaiso). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/14 Entered Apprentice Degree at Nineveh #317. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/14 Master Mason Degree at Utica #337 (Jeffersonville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/15 Open Installation of Officers at Naphtali #389 (Center). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The installation starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/16 Master Mason Degree at Lynhurst #732 (Indianapolis). Refreshments at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/16 Master Mason Degree at White River #332 (Shoals). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/17 Monthly Community Breakfast at Belleville #65 (Cartersburg). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage patties, and drinks. $8 for adults. $4 for children 6 to 12 $4. Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
12/17 Monthly Community Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Montpelier #600. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All you can eat. Open to the public.
12/17 Monthly Community Breakfast Buffet at Jeffersonville #340. Serving 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $8 per person. Open to the public.
12/17 Community Breakfast and Brunch with Santa at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Breakfast and brunch menu available. Free pictures with Santa. Open to the public.
12/17 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
12/17 Open Installation of Officers at Thorntown #113. Installation starts at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served with a visit from Santa.
12/17 Vitruvian #767 and Pentalpha #564. Actual Past Master Degree at Freemason’s Hall (Indianapolis). Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
12/17 Actual Past Master Degree at Whitney #229 (New Burlington). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/19 Entered Apprentice Degree at Eureka #397. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/20 Master Mason Degree at Bedford #14. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/20 Actual Past Master Degree at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow. Only Past Masters may attend.
12/21 Annual Oyster Dinner at Greentown #514. It starts at 6:00 p.m. Cost of the meal will be $25. Please RSVP by 12/7 to Greentown341@yahoo.com
12/27 Feast of St. John at Warsaw #73. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Table Lodge to follow. Guest Speaker will be Robert Johnson, host of the Whence Came You Podcast and cohost of the Masonic Roundtable. Please RSVP to Kyle Holz at kyarney@gmail.com or 219-208-2507 by 12/17.
12/27 Feast of St. John at Vesta #136 (Jefferson). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Table Lodge to follow. There will be a Guest Speaker.
12/31 Monthly Community Breakfast at Greenwood #514. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. $10 per person. Open to the public.
1/7 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
1/14 Central Indiana Freemasons Association Meeting at Lynhurst #723 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. $10 recommended donation. The meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. with the election of Officers. The program will be Most Worshipful Grand Master Richard Lentz giving his Address to the Craft. Please RSVP to masterandwardens@gmail.com
1/21 Monthly Community Breakfast at Franklin #107. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, and drinks. $8 per person. Open to the public.
1/21 Master Mason Degree at Fortville #207. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Lunch following the degree.
1/21 Monthly Community Brunch at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Menu includes chicken and waffles, BLT, club sandwiches, Korean chicken, and chips. Proceeds to benefit Bridgeport Elementary School teachers. Open to the public.
1/28 Monthly Community Breakfast at Summit City #170 (Fort Wayne). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and four different pancakes. $8 per person. All you care to eat. Open to the public.
1/28 Monthly Community Breakfast at Greenwood #514. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. $10 per person. Open to the public.
FOUNDERS’ DAY
1/14 Founders’ Day of the Grand Lodge of Indiana at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakfast will be available starting at 6:30 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the Grand Lodge Building. The cost is $8 per person in advance or $10 at the door. The Grand Lodge Library and Museum will be open from 6:30 a.m. until after the conclusion of Founders’ Day, with some new exhibits on display for the first time. The Ladies are invited to attend this year’s Founders’ Day. A program for the Ladies will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Noon lunch buffet. The men’s lunch buffet is at 1:00 p.m. The Ladies’ buffet or the men’s lunch costs $20 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/fday2023. Founders’ Day will also have a live-streaming option.
SCOTTISH RITE
12/7 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Ugly Sweater Night. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
12/10 Indianapolis Valley Children’s Christmas Party at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. It starts at 2:00 p.m.
12/11 Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite Orchestra and Chorus Concert at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The concert starts at 3:00 p.m.
12/29 Lincolnland Scottish Rite Club Meeting at The Chateau Restaurant (Mariah Hill). The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m.
1/4 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by the 24th degree. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
4/1 Indianapolis Valley Cathedral Hour at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. It starts at 3:00 p.m.
YORK RITE
12/20 Open to the Public - Installation of Commandery Officers followed by the Christmas Program at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Social at 6:30 p.m. Installation at 7:00 p.m. followed by Christmas Program.
1/17 Mark Master Degree at Grant County Chapter #55 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
1/31 Past Master (Virtual) Degree and Most Excellent Master Degree at Grant County Chapter #55 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
2/21 Royal Arch Degree at Grant County Chapter #55 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
3/21 Royal Master Degree and Select Master Degree at Grant County Council #28 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
4/18 Order of the Red Cross at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
6/20 Order of Malta at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
7/18 Order of the Temple at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
SHRINE
12/31 Early Prime Rib Dinner at Murat Shrine Tunisian Room (Indianapolis). Seating at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. $39.95 for adults. $18.95 for children under age 12. Reservations are required. For RSVP or further details, call 317-635-2433. Open to the public. There is no New Years’s Eve Party this year.
SHRINE CLUBS
Daily Lunch Specials at Logansport Shrine Club. Serving 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open to the public. Carry-outs are available. 574-753-2339.
12/2 Meatloaf at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
12/16 Steak Night at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
GROTTO
12/17 Children’s Christmas Party at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
12/17 Adult Christmas Party at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
12/20 Merou Grotto Installation of Officers at Thorntown #113. Installation starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/22 Board of Governors at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). 7:30 p.m.
12/27 Feast of St. John hosted by Englewood #715 at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Table Lodge to follow. Please RSVP to Steve Taylor, Monarch of the Sahara Grotto, at stevetaylor934@gmail.com or 317-260-0822.
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
4/29 Cumberland Road Order #122 Meeting and Initiation at Fort Harrison VFW Post 7119 (Lawrence). Breakfast is available at 9:00 a.m. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. for business and initiation. Open to all Master Masons. $25 for life membership.
Fraternally,
Michael Pettigrew PM, OSM
