As the lights of our Lodge will dim briefly for the summer, I hope each of you will enjoy and take advantage of the time away from each other. It has been a pleasure to serve you over the past 18 months…there is still much more labor in the quarry to accomplish.
Read MoreAt our May Stated Meeting, we will be hosting Bro. David Canterbury from Ohio. Please RSVP as soon as possible as there is a growing interest from brethren outside of our Lodge to attend and space is limited. There will not be Extra Meetings scheduled for the months of May or June, and starting in September, our Extra Meeting dinners will be held at Iron Hill Brewery.
Read MoreIn anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, Lodge No. 2 of the Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania are conducting a series of interviews of the membership to speak to their experiences of Freemasonry in general and Lodge No. 2 in particular. Today, we are joined by Bro. Jonathan Teysko, Secretary of Lodge No. 2, who delves into his Masonic journey from Spain to Pennsylvania, his tenure as an elected officer of the Lodge, and the valuable lessons he's learned from the Brotherhood.
Read MoreI do not like to start messages with sad news, however, I regret to inform you about the passing of our Organist Bro. Eugene Frohlich. For those that do not know, Gene had a great sense of humor, and I could always count on a smile from him with my bad dad jokes. His favorite song was “Strawberry Fields Forever” by the Beatles, and I will now think of Gene whenever I hear this song.
Read MoreIn anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, Lodge No. 2 of the Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania are conducting a series of interviews of the membership to speak to their experiences of Freemasonry in general and Lodge No. 2 in particular.
Read MoreAs a firm believer in the principle stated in Brian Tracy’s book “Eat That Frog,” I am first addressing what needs to be addressed that will affect our Lodge moving forward. From a higher power above my pay grade, beginning December 2025, any member that has not paid their annual dues on or before Sat., 27-Dec-2025 will be suspended at Lodge No. 2’s Stated Meeting on Tues., 06-Jan-2026.
Read MoreWelcome to 2025. Our Lodge is thriving with young and new brothers that are actively involved and taking leadership and support roles. Thank you all for stepping up to keep OUR Lodge moving forward and growing.
Read MoreIn anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, Lodge No. 2 of the Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania are conducting a series of interviews of the membership to speak to their experiences of Freemasonry in general and Lodge No. 2 in particular.
Read MoreWelcome to 2025. In case you missed 2024, it was an amazing year with all the Lodge activities and fellowship opportunities…and it will just keep getting better in 2025. Congratulations to Bro. Ariel Gonzalez, P.M, S.W. for receiving the 2024 Master Mason of the Year Award.
Read MoreHoliday cheer arrived early this year when members of Lodge No. 2 participated in LuLu Shriners’ FEZtival of Trees & Lights, where Masonic Lodges and Shrines from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties decorated Christmas trees to showcase their support for LuLu Shrine and the local Shriners Hospital for Children.
Read MoreIt is with great honor and humility that I am pleased to serve Lodge No. 2 again for the ensuing Masonic year, beginning St. John’s Day next. As we exit 2024 with the memories you have shared during our times of fellowship, 2025 will be another opportunity to strengthen our fraternal bonds.
Read MoreIt has been an honor serving you as Worshipful Master in 2024 and I very much look forward to again presiding over Lodge No. 2 in the upcoming year. The program for our November Stated Meeting will include the election of Lodge Officers to serve the ensuing Masonic year beginning St. John’s Day next. (Please be mindful that the polls for the 2024 Presidential Election will close that very same evening at 8:00 p.m.)
Read MoreLodge No. 2 - Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
1 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
