On Sat., 16-Mar-2024, members of Lodge No. 2, Mitchell Lodge No. 81 and St. Alban’s Lodge No. 529 were invited to attend a conferral of the Master Mason degree to a candidate applying for membership in Tuscan-Morning Star Lodge No. 48 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Also, in attendance were Prince Hall Grand Lodge delegations from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

They say hospitality is a dish best served from the heart and never is that more true than during the Home Cook Heroes Charity Cook-Off sponsored by Lodge No. 2 of Masonic District D. A cornerstone of the fraternity’s pledge to promote community outreach, this charity drive is one example of how Freemasonry, fraternity and fellowship can be used as a force for good that leaves a lasting impression on the local community.

On Fri., 15-Mar-2024, members of Lodge No. 2 were invited to participate in a Masonic Wreathing Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Representing Lodge No. 2 at the ceremony were Peter B. Lavelle, P.M., Ariel Gonzalez, P.M., Seth Lavelle and O. Steven Schneider, Jr. Also, in attendance were Bros. Manuel Villalba-Martinez, Brandon Budman and Jonathan Teysko along with his wife, Heather Teysko, and their daughter, Hannah.

Continuing in its mission to partner with local nonprofits in the city of Philadelphia, Lodge No. 2 will be serving meals at the Gift of Life Howie’s House, which serves as a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging, meals and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia for transplant-related care. Every evening, the staff at the House host volunteers from the community to prepare meals for patients currently staying on premise, in a manner reminiscent of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.

During a special communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania held on 20-Jan-2024, Bro. Robert J. Crotts, P.M., was awarded a 60-Year Service Emblem of Gold by Bro. Larry A. Derr, R.W.G.M. for his steadfast commitment to the Craft. With a Masonic career spanning well over half a century, Bro. Robert J. Crotts, P.M., has served the fraternity with honor and distinction as Worshipful Master of Frankford-Brown Lodge No. 751 in 2000 as well as the Most Excellent High Priest of the Harmony Royal Arch Chapter No. 52 in 2015—to name but a few of his many esteemed titles.