On Tues., 07-Mar-2023, Lodge No. 2 welcomed Dr. Jonathan R. Anolik from the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Southern New Jersey who recounted the life and times of his mother, Erna Roth Anolik—a Holocaust survivor. A link to an interview featuring Erna Roth Anolik’s recollections of the Holocaust can be found here.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 and the LuLu Shriners will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Fri., 17-Mar-2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the LuLu Shrine in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Come celebrate the season where there will be a full buffet and bar along with classic Irish music, fun and games.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 and the LuLu Shriners will be attending a coffee roasting and tasting demonstration on Sun., 05-Mar-2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Village Roastery in Lahaska, PA. The demonstration is expected to last approximately 45 minutes, after which guests will be able to browse the various business establishments at the historic Peddler’s Village.
Read MoreI hope everyone enjoyed our last Stated Meeting on Tues., 08-Feb-2023. Our speaker was Bro. Eric Lampert who performed magic tricks and also spoke about Bro. Erich Weisz (a.k.a. Harry Houdini). Our next Stated Meeting will be held on Tues., 07-Mar-2023. Dinner will be served at the Philadelphia Masonic Temple at 5:45 p.m.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 and the LuLu Shriners will be attending the Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour on Sun., 26-Feb-2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with game like never before! Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time. Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team!
Read MoreLodge No. 2 and the LuLu Shriners will be attending the ZOLOCON Sci-Fi Fantasy Expo on Sun., 26-Feb-2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fuge Convention Center in Warminster, PA. Come peruse 2 floors of pop culture memorabilia at the largest comic and toy show in Bucks County. Aside from the massive display of vintage and modern comics and toys, there will also be a book signing by legendary illustrator Mike Grell as well as a tattoo station. You won’t want to miss this event that’s fun for all ages!
Read MoreI hope everyone is having a wonderful 2023 so far and that the rest of the year is bountiful for you. We still have a jam-packed meeting and activity schedule ahead of us so please stayed tuned. I want to personally thank everyone for attending our Stated Meeting on Tues., 02-Jan-2023. During the meeting we were honored to have our District Deputy of Masonic District D, Bro. Leonard A. Juliani, Jr., visit us.
Read MoreMay the celebration of the new Masonic year carry on throughout the year with gifts of abundance, excellent health and loving relationships.
Read MoreI sincerely thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you as Worshipful Master of our historic lodge in 2023. Congratulations to Past Master Paul Cleveland on an outstanding year as Worshipful Master. Also, to the newly elected officers who will be serving Lodge No. 2 in 2023.
Read MoreIt has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 2 for the past two years. I am forever grateful to all of you for trusting me with presiding over such a venerable institution, and I hope that I have done right by it. As someone who has studied this Lodge’s history, it will always be amazing to me that I have served in the long line of masters that began with Bro. George Brooks in 1757.
Read MoreHoliday cheer arrived early this year when members of Lodge No. 2 participated in LuLu Shriners’ FEZtival of Trees & Lights, where 49 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 MoreFor centuries, Freemasonry has had a connection to the armed forces of many nations around the world. From great commanders to common soldiers, Brothers of the Craft have been serving in the defense of their homelands for centuries. Indeed, placing one’s life on the line in the defense of others is perfectly in line with Masonic virtues. On frequent occasions throughout history, Brethren have been placed in the unfortunate position of ending up on opposite sides of the same conflict.
Read MoreLodge No. 2 - Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
1 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
