ST. ALBAN LODGE NO. 529

FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA

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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events—May 2008

The Test

Several years ago, the story is told of a  Mason  who always wore his Masonic ring and lapel pin when in public. On some  occasions, he rode the bus from his home to the downtown area. On one such trip  and when he sat down, he  discovered the driver had accidentally given him  a quarter too much change.

As he considered  what to  do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the  quarter  back. It  would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a  quarter; who would worry about this little amount."

 

Anyway, the transit company  gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and  keep quiet.

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at  the door, then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me  too much change."

The driver with a smile replied, " I  noticed your Masonic ring and lapel
pin. I have been thinking lately about  asking a Mason how to join. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you  too much change. You passed the test.
 Can you tell me how to become a  Mason?"

When the Mason stepped off the bus, he said a  silent prayer,  "Oh God, Grand Architect of the Universe, I almost sold you  and my beloved Masons out for a mere quarter."

Our  actions are the only Masonic creed some will ever see.  This is a

really almost scary example of how people watch us as Masons and may put us to the test  even without us realizing it! Always be diligent, whether it be at the theater,  restaurant, grocery, service station or just driving in  traffic.

Remember, whether it be a lapel pin, a ring,  or an emblem on the car, you
carry the name of our great fraternity on your  shoulders whenever you call
yourself a Mason. You never can tell who might be  watching!

 

Author Unknown

© Copyright 2008, St. Alban Lodge No. 529

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· 05/19/2008 — Extra Meeting for the conferral of degrees, Renaissance Hall, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA  6:30 P. M. Buffet Dinner will be served in the Basement Banquet Hall commencing at 6:00 P. M..

· 05/14/2008 — Stated Meeting, Renaissance Hall, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA  7:30 P. M.  Dinner will be served in the Grand Banquet Hall starting at 6:00 P. M.

· 05/21/2008 — Masonic School of Instruction - Roxborough Masonic Temple, 344 Conarroe St.,  Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:30 P. M.

· 05/12/2008 — Rehearsal Meeting— Committee Room No. 4, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA  7:00 P. M. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.  All elected and appointed officers are expected to attend along with all candidates for advancement and their recommenders.

· YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR DUES CARD AT EVERY STATED MEETING.  MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE CARRYING YOUR 2008 DUES CARD.