The Masonic Family Welcomes your Family to Freemasonry

Source: The Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

What is the purpose of Masonry?

The main purpose of Masonry is to take good men and assist them in becoming better husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Masonry does this by keeping them exposed to moral and ethical teachings and by consistently asking them to consider important character building issues. One of most important concerns is what each Mason gives back to his community. Masonry's cornerstone is charity. Approximately two million dollars a day is given to charity by all Masonic organizations combined. In short, by improving ourselves we are placed in a better position to help others.

Should the Mason in your family becomes ill or hospitalized, please take a moment to call the Secretary or Master of his Lodge.

You will be amazed at the support he and the family will receive. Taking care of Brother Masons and their families is a labor of love for a Mason.

Masons help in good times too!
Inquire about scholarships for college bound teens, housing and care for senior family members, and Masonic Youth Camps for children. There are many ways in which Masons live out their way of life. It is up to each Masonic Family to choose its own way to contribute. How can your Family be involved in Masonry?

Some of the countless ways that your family can be involved in the Masonic family include:

• Attending Lodge sponsored functions such as public programs, parties, dinners, tours and civic programs.
  
• Working with the Lodge at its various charitable events such as fund drives, bike rodeos, child identification programs, blood drives, drug and alcohol prevention programs, telethons, and private
  charitable work such as visiting the sick and tending to the needs of widows.
  
• Becoming familiar with the full family of Masonry which includes Eastern Star, Amaranth and Daughters of the Nile for women, DeMolay for teenage boys, Constellation of Junior Stars, Rainbow and Triangle for teenage girls. All of these groups provide the wholesome environment which springs from Masonry.

We welcome you with our hearts!