Masonic Podcasts

by Kevin Main,
Committee on Masonic Education and Service

If you already listen to podcasts or you are used to listening to talk radio, I highly recommend the Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast.  You can stream or download the latest episodes and access their show archives at http://fortworth148.libsyn.com/. and the podcast is also available on iTunes and Stitcher.

San Felipe, Secrets Unveiled

The book San Felipe, Secrets Unveiled is now available for free download!  Just click on the Secrets Unveiled tab above.

Many founding fathers of the Republic of Texas were Freemasons. This book explored the role that pioneer Methodism and Freemasonry played in the birth of the Republic of Texas. 

In 1837, more than a decade before Texas entered statehood, historic San Felipe Church was built as an exercise of new spiritual freedom, giving birth to Texas’ oldest continuing Methodist congregation. The upper room, above the tiny sanctuary, houses the most astounding examples of early Texas artwork and was home to the community's Masonic Lodge.  This upper room was the stimulus for this book.

October 13, 2018 Meeting

We had a wonderful meeting and welcomed our DDGM Butch Giles for his second official visit. Several of our members were in period historical costuming.  After a delicious lunch furnished by WM Vernon Holguin (aka Sam Houston), and the conduct of our meeting, we had a reading for our historical presentation A Lodge of Union by the "San Felipe Players"

The presentation is based upon the minutes of the first ever recorded Freemasonic Meeting in Texas in 1828.

July 14, 2018 Stated & Open Meetings

Olive Branch Lodge No. 26 A. F. & A. M. will conduct its stated meeting on July 14 in the Sunday School building of the San Felipe Methodist Church in San Felipe, Texas. 

The Lodge will commence its labors with a noon fellowship luncheon followed by its stated business meeting from approximately 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Requested dress is business casual, business attire, or as is becoming tradition for Olive Branch Lodge, Victorian era costumes of the Texas frontier.  

Briscoe Workshop Announcement

Gentlemen,

 

I have been asked by David Williams, Briscoe Workshop Chairman for District 44, to let everyone know that there will be our District 44 Briscoe Workshop to be held at Warren Lodge No. 56 in Caldwell, Texas this Saturday, May 19, 2018.

 

                         9:00 A.M.                           Light refreshments

                        10:00 A.M.                          Workshop

                         Noon                                  Lunch

I went to the last workshop and it was very informative.  I hope to see all of you there.  Travel safe and see you soon.  L

William J. "Butch" Giles, Jr.  PM

DDGM District 44

April 14, 2018 Meeting – DDGM Official Visit

Our next stated meeting will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at San Felipe at our usual place.  

Several important events will occur at this meeting.  First, our District Deputy Grand Master, William "Butch" Giles will make his first official visit to our lodge during this meeting.  As is usual, the DDGM will meet with the Master and Secretary one hour prior to our meeting (11 am) to review the books, audit forms, minutes and the like.  At the conclusion of our meeting he will bring the report of MWGM Tommy F. Chapman.

Secondly, this is our last stated meeting before June 23rd, so it is our election meeting.

"The Lodge of Union Players"

8 or more readers to present:

"A Lodge of Union,"

a short play reenacting the very first documented Masonic meeting in Texas in 1828.

For potential costuming check:  https://www.historicalemporium.com/mens-victorian-clothing.php