JUNE 24, 2023 PREVIEW
The fifteenth meeting of Templum Phoenix Lodge No.57 will be held on June 24th, 2023 in the quarters of the Masonic Hall, 907 Prospect Street, Fredericton, N.B. commencing at 1:00 pm sharp.
The in-lodge speaker will be Brother Kevin Belliveau whose topic will be “ Is Freemasonry Really an Initiatic Order?” We’re well aware as Freemasons that the initiation is an important step in our Masonic journey. We talk at great lengths about the importance of guarding the West Gate. How good are we at either? This short talk will delve in to some other orders that are similar to us that can provide some insight in to what other orders have done in the past, and how we hold up to their practices and standards.
The Festive Board speaker will be Brother Wayne Hitchcock whose presentation will illuminate some of the thoughts of Walter Leslie Wilmshurst and Manly P. Hall as to the reason that Freemasonry exists, what it has to offer Freemasons today and how that connects to such esoteric studies as Initiatory societies, Kabbalah, Alchemy and Gnosticism. In the process the history and beliefs of the Gnostics, both ancient and modern, will be brought forward as thoroughly as time will allow. This talk is meant to inspire the curious mind to explore their thoughts on Freemasonry in light of possible benefits that today we barely recognize, much less study and support
The menu for the Festive Board is as follows:
FIRST COURSE
Salted watermelon salad with mint, almond, cucumber and chilli
SECOND COURSE
Cauliflower Soup with cheese and croutons
MAIN COURSE
Cured Pork loin with peach chutney, Wild rice and Buttered Corn.
(The main course will be accompanied by your choice of red or white wine and is included in the cost of the meal.)
DESERT
Fresh Berry shortcake with Grand Marnier Cream
Tickets for the Festive Board are $40.00 (including tax and gratuity) and are available beginning June 4th, 2023 and are available on a first come first served basis. Ticket sales will close on June 17th, 2023. There is a limited number of 15 tickets available for the Festive Board. Payment may be made by e-transfer to templumphoenix@gmail.com
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