The Princes Pillar
Roslyn Chapel, Scotland
Graham Beasley : Calendar News
Tuessday, March 16th, 2010
Bro. Grahame Beasley has regained control of the calendar for this site and will be updating it frequesntly so please send him event information now so he may add it to the calendar ASAP!
We have incorporated the familiar calendar feature from the old website, with members able to add important masonic dates as before. Needless to say, with new layout and content comes the occasional spelling or grammar error, but I've tried my best to find them and eliminate them. We now have a suggestion box available.
Site Purpose
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Welcome to the new web site, set up for the benefit of all Freemasons, their families, and friends. This web site, developed under the direction of our Regional Grand Councellor, Right Worshipful Brother Graham Pretty, with the support of the District Grand Ispectors of Workings, is intended as a means by which we can maintain contact with all brethren in the region, as well as keeping them up to date with all upcoming meetings and events. It is also intended to be a "window" to the general public, so that they may gain a geater understanding of our Fraternity.
What does Freemasonry Mean / What do Freemasons Do?
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Ask any of the 16,000 Freemasons in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory this question, and you will probably get 16,000 different answers! Freemasonry means different things to each member.
- A personal development program which promotes family and community values..
- A chance for both social interaction and "philosophical brainstorming"
- Public Service
- Hands-on involvement in charitable or community issues
- So, a Freemason strives to be moral and ethical
- He strives to show justice, act honourably, and be loyal
- A Freemason teaches and practices concern for people
- He cares for the less fortunate and helps those in need.
- and all this is done, irrespective of cultural or ethnic background
- Irrespective of religious beliefs.
- and irrespective of any difference in social standing or education
Masonic Passion
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
There are two questions that are often asked by freemasons and non-masons alike:
1. What attracts men to Freemasonry?
2. Once a man becomes a freemason what attracts him to become active and to devote so much time to its work?
There are probably as many answers to these questions as there are freemasons because there are so many facets to the organization, and its attractions so varied, that not all members have joined or become active for the same reason.
Nevertheless, there are certain basic tangible and intangible things which have made Freemasonry the largest and oldest fraternity, as well as the largest philanthropic organization, in the world. Freemasonry has existed because it supplies the answer to many human needs. Man is a social creature and many a non-member is attracted to Freemasonry by the close friendship that exists between its members. That elusive tie that binds all masons together actually exists. Notice how often freemasons who have never met before immediately become friendly. This is no accident but the result of knowing that each was recommended to membership by a good man, was subjected to an investigation, has taken part in ceremonies that obligates them to high moral standards and has taken the responsibility to be a conscientious and honourable individual as well as to be charitable in thought, word and deed.
Another factor is the number of great men who have been members of the masonic fraternity in all ages. But the most important element that commands the attention of the public is the charitable work that is done by the freemasons and the masonic family. The masonic family disburses approximately three and a half million dollars a day to various charitable and research projects throughout the world. The non-member is also attracted by the spirit of tolerance that exists in Freemasonry. The tenets of Freemasonry teach that every mason should espouse brotherly love, relief and truth. Brotherly love in the sense that all men are created equal; on this principle Freemasonry unites men of all nationalities and religious beliefs and conciliates true friendships amongst those who might otherwise remain at a perpetual distance.
Clearly Freemasonry is attractive to non-members for the many fine activities that are engaged in by its members as well as the quality of its membership. Freemasons spend time in working for the Craft because of its many personal satisfactions and the knowledge that Freemasonry does its part in making this a better world in which to live.
Thank you from Bro. Mark Luck
