The Lodge is now broadcasting its business meetings during the pandemic on “Celestial TV” via the Zoom platform. Zoom links are sent out by the Secretary prior to each meeting to all Brethren, in good standing, whom the Lodge has a valid email address for.
The Officers of Celestial Lodge met to box up Mrs. Fields holiday cookie tins to send to widows and shut in members of the Lodge. Fraternalism was high during this great venture. The holiday cookie program has been a longstanding tradition for the Lodge and we were happy to do it again.
Celestial Lodge is again hosting a Blood Drive in which you can help us SAVE A LIFE!
Details are below and it is strongly suggested you make an appointment in advance, as walk-ins are only taken as time allows.
Please click HERE to sign up for an appointment for Friday December 11th
Please click HERE to sign up for an appointment for Saturday December 12th
Congratulations to Wor. Bro. Menyhert on being installed the new Master of Celestial Lodge on September 11, 2020.
Worshipful Menyhert was installed by Most Worshipful Richard Stewart and the Killwinning Club of Boston.
A memorable moment during the event was when Wor. Bro. Menyhert’s wife Sharon presented him with a top hat to be worn during his term as Master.
On the evening of February 23, 2017 the Officers of Celestial Lodge captured the Sixth Masonic District traveling gavel at the District Deputy Grand Masters Fraternal Visit to Lafayette Dover Lodge in Norwood, MA. It was a wonder evening and another great way to promote fraternalism within our district. Well done to the Officers of Celestial Lodge. Let’s see if we can retain it on the next Fraternal Visit on March 13th at Orient Lodge.
Celestial Lodge Officers from left to right:
Wor. George Fontana, Wor. Eric Gagne, Wor. Mark Luhtanen and RW. Glenn Kubick
(Not pictured but was present Bro. Robert Menyhert)
On Saturday February 4, 2017 from 9am – 3pm a blood drive was held at the Westwood Masonic Building. Celestial Lodge has been conducting blood drives with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Brigham and Women’s Bloodmobile since 2013.
During this recent blood drive we collected the most amount of units of blood since 2013, with a record number of 42 units of blood being collected! This will allow at least 84 patients to benefit from this one drive alone. Additionally, since our first drive with the bloodmobile in 2013 we have collected 330 units of blood, which have allowed at least 660 patients to benefit! This is absolutely incredible work by Celestial Lodge and its Blood Drive Committee. When we all work together we can make a difference and save lives. These numbers stress the important of the blood drives we have been holding. We will continue to hold these drives so that we may help others and continue saving lives.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible and the most successful blood drive we have had since 2013.
We hope to see everyone again at our next blood drive on Saturday April 8, 2017
Celestial Lodge would like to formally congratulate RW Bro. Vartanian on his new position as the DDGM for the 6th Masonic District. Great work and we look forward to working with you during your term.
Celestial Lodge had a public Installation of Officers for the 2016 – 2017 year on August 27, 2016 at the Westwood Masonic Building. Wor. Eric S. Gagne was installed as Master of the Lodge by a very competent installing suite. Lodge members, family, friends and members of the general public filled the sidelines for this amazing event. Even the District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixth Masonic District Glenn L. Kubick was present to make a Fraternal visit to the lodge during this special evening. A remarkable time was had by all who was present for this wonderful event.
Some photos of the highlights from the evening can be found below.
Wor. Eric S. Gagne (left) being installed as Master of Celestial Lodge by the installing Master Wor. George Laham (right).
Wor. Bruce Newman (pictured on the right) participating in the installation of Wor. Eric S. Gagne (pictured left)
The newly installed, Wor. Eric S. Gagne takes his first seat in the East as Master of Celestial Lodge.
The other elected officers of Celestial Lodge are installed. Wor. George Fontana (Junior Warden), Wor. George Laham (Treasurer), R.W. Bruce Marshall (Secretary), Wor. Mark Luhtanen (Assistant Secretary), Wor. Wilfred Cote’ (Associate Secretary) The installing Marshal for the ceremony is Wor. Eric Amoedo seen standing to the left.
Wor. Eric S. Gagne reads his list of appointed officers for the year.
The appointed officers are installed. Wor. Gordon Mackay (Marshal), Bro. Robert Menyhert (Senior Deacon), Bro. William Stockwell (Senior Steward), Bro. Matthew Liptak (Junior Steward), Bro. Michael Waldron (Inside Sentinel), Bro. Allan Muscovitz (Electrician), Bro. Fraser Mackinnon (Tyler) and Wor. Roger Austin (Organist)
Wor. Eric S. Gagne pictured with the installing suite for the evening. Pictured from left to right. R.W. Glenn L. Kubick, Wor. Roger Austin, Wor. George Laham, Wor. Eric S. Gagne, Wor. Eric Amoedo, Wor. Bruce Newman.
Senior Grand Warden R.W. Thomas Rorrie and Wor. Eric Amoedo offering some words of encouragement to the newly installed Wor. Eric S. Gagne at the post installation dinner festivities.
Celestial Lodge members, their spouses, family, friends and members of the public enjoy a catered dinner after the public installation of officers.
Another photo of the dinner after the installation
Enjoyment of a catered dinner after the installation
The 2016 – 2017 Officers of Celestial Lodge
At the monthly communication in June, Brother Eric Gagne was elected as the Worshipful Master of Celestial Lodge for the 2016 – 2017 Masonic year. Congratulations to Brother Gagne! The installation of Officers will be held August 27, 2016 at the Westwood Masonic Building.
PROGRAM
2:15PM Opening of the Lodge for Members
2:30PM Opening of the Lodge to the Public
2:45PM Reception of the DDGM
3PM Retirement of 2015 – 2016 Officers, Installation of 2016 – 2017 Officers, Special Presentations
5PM Lodge closing and Dinner
Best of luck to Worshipful Elect Gagne in the upcoming year!
On Saturday February 27, 2016 at the Norwood Masonic Building, more than 125 distinguished Masons met to celebrate and honor the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, including a Celestial Lodge member, Thomas A. Rorrie. The day was filled with remarkable stories about Tom and recognizing his many accomplishments. The day was concluded with an amazing dinner which was well attended, including by The Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, Most Worshipful Harvey J. Waugh.
A few photos of the event can be seen below.
Brothers from Celestial Lodge enjoying Fraternalism and a wonderful dinner at the reception for our very own Thomas A. Rorrie, Senior Grand Warden for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Sitting at the table are Celestial Lodge officers and members, Eric Gagne (Senior Warden), Bruce Marshall (Secretary), Charles Domina (Senior Deacon), Jack Anderson (member), Gordon Mackay (Marshal), George Fontana (Junior Warden) and Robert Menyhert (Junior Deacon, taking the photo, so not pictured).
Additional Celestial Lodge Brothers enjoying the dinner at Thomas A. Rorrie’s reception as the Senior Grand Warden, including one of our newest members Matthew Liptak seen in the center.
Celestial Lodge Brothers enjoying the Senior Grand Warden reception. Left to right, Robert Menyhert (Junior Deacon), Matthew Liptak (member) and Bruce Marshall (Secretary)
The Senior Grand Warden Thomas A. Rorrie (Celestial Lodge member) thanking all of the Brethren in attendance for coming to support him. The Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, Most Worshipful Harvey J. Waugh is seen seated on the right. Worshipful Master of Celestial Lodge, Mark Luhtanen is to the right of Most Worshipful Waugh.
