Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge

Congratulations RW!

At today's Quarterly Communication, R.W. Christopher A. Tonini (Wisdom Lodge, West Stockbridge) was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for 2024. Congratulations Brother Tonini!

Visit https://massfreemasonry.org/news/2024-grand-warden-election-results/ to learn more about Brother Tonini.

Congratulations RW!

R.W. William E. Yanakakis (John T. Heard Lodge, Ipswich) was elected the 2024 Senior Grand Warden by the Masters, Wardens, and Members of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at today's Quarterly Communication. Congratulations Brother Yanakakis!

Learn more about Brother Yanakakis by visiting https://massfreemasonry.org/news/2024-grand-warden-election-results/.

Happy Hanukkah from the Master, Wardens and other officers of the Tyrian-Ashler-Accacia Lodge.
May this holiday of light bring peace and harmony throughout the world.

A Thanksgiving Message for the Craft from the Grand Master, https://massfreemasonry.org/news/a-thanksgiving-message-for-the-craft-from-the-grand-master/.

May the SAOTU bless you and your family on this Thanksgiving. Have a safe and joyous holiday. May we be thankful for what we have and ever be mindful of the needs of others.

The Master, Wardens and other officers of The Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge would like to express their gratitude for all those who have served our great nation.
Happy Veteran's Day.

Last evening we had the pleasure of welcoming the District Deputy Grand Master Right Worshipful Robert Monahan for the purpose of a fraternal visit. Well here he helped to honor three brothers with there 50 years of service medals. The day prior the RW as well as WM. Claude Burr visited WM. Eugene Roberts at his home to present him with his service medal for 60 years a Past Master.

Please help us in congratulating Bro. Dennis Daulton, WM. William Shofner, WM. John Halman, and WM. Eugene Roberts on there many years among Brothers and Fellows!

M.W. George Forest Hamilton of Westborough was installed as the 91st Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts in a ceremony held on December 27 at the fraternity’s Boston headquarters. He will preside over more than 200 lodges and 20,000 members throughout the Commonwealth, Panama, Chile, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, and Japan for the next three years. Hamilton is successor to Past Grand Masters Paul Revere and General Joseph Warren,https://massfreemasonry.org/news/m-w-george-f-hamilton-installed-91st-grand-master-of-masons-of-massachusetts/

Congratulations to our Junior Grand Warden-Elect!

R.W. Alfredo Canhoto was elected Junior Grand Warden for 2023. Brother Canhoto was raised in Middlesex Lodge, Framingham, on March 15, 2005. He served as Master of the Lodge in 2011. Brother Canhoto served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 15th North Masonic District in 2017 and 2018.

He will be installed at the Grand Lodge Stated Communication on December 27, 2022. Junior Grand Warden is the third highest elected position in the jurisdiction. Congratulation Brother Canhoto!

Congratulations to our Senior Grand Warden-Elect!

R.W. John Emerson Kelley Jr was elected Senior Grand Warden for 2023. He ran unopposed for the position. Brother Kelley has served as the Grand Master’s Grand Marshal for the past three years. It has been the tradition of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts since 1906, that at the completion of the Grand Marshal’s tenure, he serves as Senior Grand Warden the following year. He will be installed at the Grand Lodge’s Stated Communication on December 27th. Congratulations Brother Kelley!

Brother Kelley was raised in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Wakefield, on April 21, 1999. He served as Master of the Lodge in 2006 and 2007. He was the District Deputy Grand Master of the 13th Masonic District for 2016, serving one year instead of the usual two years. He did not complete his term as M.W. Paul F. Gleason, Grand Master, selected him to serve as Grand Sword Bearer; a position he held between 2017 and 2019. In 2020 he was installed Grand Marshal. His term as Senior Grand Warden in 2023 will mark Brother Kelley’s 10th consecutive year serving as a Grand Lodge officer.

Congratulations to our Grand Master-Elect!

At today's Quarterly Communications, R.W. George F. Hamilton of Westborough was elected the 91st Grand Master of Masons of Massachusetts for 2023. He will be installed on December 27th. The Massachusetts’s Grand Master traditionally serves three one-year terms. This will be his first year in office. Congratulations Brother Hamilton!

Raised in Alpha Lodge, Framingham, in 1984, he served as Master, or presiding officer, for the Lodge in 1988 and 1989. He subsequently held the position of Lodge Secretary for four years.

Brother Hamilton first served Grand Lodge of Grand Standard Bearer in 2007. In 2019 he joined the Board of Directors as one of nine members; a position he will continue to hold until his installation. He was elected Senior Grand Warden, the second highest elected office in the jurisdiction, for 2020. Due to the unprecedented disruption in fraternal activities caused by COVID-19, he served a second year as Senior Grand Warden in 2021.

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all from the Master, Wardens and other officers of The Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge. Hope you all have a fabulous day with many reasons to be thankful and blessed.

Liberty Lodge is marching in this. Reach out for more information if able to attend.

Joining with other Lodges throughout Massachusetts, Gloucester’s Masonic Lodge will be opening its doors to the
public on Saturday, October 15th, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Once again Tyrian- Ashler-Acacia will be partnering with our friends at Open Door and Cape Ann Animal Aid. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Door, and there will be a visit of furry friends from Cape Ann Animal Aid.
We hope to see you there!

Last night we celebrated the passing of the gavel and the installation of a new Worshipful Master, Wor. Claude Burr! Let us give a warm welcome to him and his line of officers. We also would like to thank Wor. Bill Cicci for your leadership over the last two years.

During Open House, this Saturday 9am-3pm , we are proud to partner with two local organizations: the Open Door food pantry, and Cape Ann Animal Aid. We’ll have collection barrels available for non-perishable food donations for the Open Door, and Cape Ann Animal Aid will be bringing along some adorable puppies.

Gloucester’s Masonic Lodge opens its doors to the
public on Saturday, October 15th, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Gloucester’s Masonic Lodge opens its doors to the
public on Saturday, October 15th, from 9 AM until 3 PM. Members will be present to offer tours of the
building and answer questions about what Masonry truly is.

Joining with other Lodges throughout Massachusetts, Gloucester’s Masonic Lodge will be opening its doors to the
public on Saturday, October 15th, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Once again Tyrian- Ashler-Acacia will be partnering with our friends at Open Door and Cape Ann Animal Aid. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Door, and there will be a visit of furry friends from Cape Ann Animal Aid.

We hope to see you there!

March 2nd 2020 marked 250 years since the Tyrian Lodge was first chartered. A Few years of waiting but last night members of The Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge, guests and Grand Lodge were able to gather and celebrate this monumental achievement. Thank you to all that braved the cold to visit as well as those members of Grand lodge that help preform a rededication of our lodge for the next 250 years!

Last night we had the pleasure of brining a new Brother into the Craft. Big thank you to all those that stepped up to help make a memorable night for our new Brother!

Good clean fun with Brothers. Last night's was full of laughter and fellowship!