Saint Mark's Newburyport, MA

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Instituted in 1803 and operating within the 11th Masonic District, St. Mark's Lodge holds a rich history of tradition, brotherhood, charity and community service. As we enter our 221st year, our rapidly growing and active young membership ensures us an equally rich future. WHO WE ARE: A fundamental of Freemasonry is openness to good men of any faith, race or background. We are police officers, law

yers, doctors, craftsmen, artists and more. Mark's Lodge has brought together men from all walks of life to share in a unique brotherhood and create lifelong friendships that otherwise might not be possible.

03/11/2026

Nick's Place Salisbury supplies another delicious meal. Greek Lemon rice soup, chicken, Mac and cheese, salad, and ice cream cake. It was a good night.

This past Monday witnessed St. Mark’s confer the second degree upon two candidates. Congratulations to St. Mark’s Brothe...
03/11/2026

This past Monday witnessed St. Mark’s confer the second degree upon two candidates. Congratulations to St. Mark’s Brother Greg Davis and St. John’s Brother John Corelus, who received a courtesy degree. The lodge extends its gratitude to Bro. Nick Collins, Bro. Murat Cetinbas, Bro. Matthew Zeller, and Bro. Tom O’shaugnessy.

It was a good time had by all. We got a great education from a brother who knows his stuff. Special thanks to worshipful...
02/20/2026

It was a good time had by all. We got a great education from a brother who knows his stuff. Special thanks to worshipful Mansur for the knowledge. The food was incredible as well so a special thanks to Mrs. Mansur as well.

A Past Master’s ThoughtsToday is Dr. Martin Luther King Day. A day we honor a man and his work to instill human dignity....
01/19/2026

A Past Master’s Thoughts

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Day. A day we honor a man and his work to instill human dignity. From what I understood, Dr. King was a Brother in his Prince Hall Lodge.

After some research, I found that it was not the case. There was discussion that Grand Master Benjamin Barksdale, of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia, had made Dr. King a Master Mason posthumously. Again, this was not to be the case.

The discussion came up in an article in The Phylaxis, a magazine from the Phylaxis Society, where MW Barksdale confirmed that it did not happen. However, a scholarship was created in his honor so students could attend Morehouse College.

Dr. King and his family had close ties to Prince Hall Masonry. His grandfather and Dad were both Masons, and the headquarters for King’s civil rights organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, was located inside the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia on Auburn Avenue.

Normally, when people write about Dr. King, they quote him from his “I Have a Dream” speech. This time I want to share his thoughts from the acceptance of his Nobel Peace Prize.

“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” — Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize 1964 acceptance speech

Isn't this what we all should strive for? Shouldn’t this be the end goal of humanity? When I read these words, I see a number of things. I see “love your neighbor as yourself”. I see “as you have done it to the least”. I also see Masonry.

I know as a middle-aged Caucasian male. Again, as I have said before, we all have pigment. The only “white” person I ever saw was on a cart and didn’t have much to say. Maybe my voice is not the one that should be heard today.

Over the years, I have heard that “Masons do not see color”. Be careful where you step, you might get some of that on your shoe and drag it into the house. You bet I see color. Not to deny a Brother’s struggle. It is to deny a part of who they are.

Yesterday I wrote about being humane and honorable to people. While Dr. King died before I was born, his work was…I mean IS very important. I do not believe that the civil rights movement was about our Black Americans only. Please hear me out. While yes, it is about living up to the Ideas that we say in Lodge during every opening. When we pledge to the flag and utter the words “Liberty, and Justice, for ALL”.

I believe Dr. Kings work, and it continues, needs to be right in our faces. No matter the color of our skin. That was not really his point. His point was that we as a Nation need to live up to our creed and not just give it lip service. No matter the color of your skin. It was the condition of your heart.

Maybe we need to hear that just as loud today as we did in the 60s? I sure think we do.

Was Dr. King a Mason? Maybe not on paper….but we all know where it starts. He had that for sure.

I want to leave today's thought with one more quote. I’ll place it right here.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr., “Letter from Birmingham Jail”

I love you and may we govern ourselves accordingly

Congratulations to the new Entered Apprentices of St Marks Lodge. Bro. Isaac Melvin and Bro. Greg Davis a fourth generat...
01/13/2026

Congratulations to the new Entered Apprentices of St Marks Lodge. Bro. Isaac Melvin and Bro. Greg Davis a fourth generation Mason we are proud to welcome you and look forward to walking this journey together.

🗓️ Today in Masonic History: Mozart Passes Away (1791)A Brother… and a Genius the world still hasn’t forgotten.On this d...
12/24/2025

🗓️ Today in Masonic History: Mozart Passes Away (1791)

A Brother… and a Genius the world still hasn’t forgotten.

On this day in 1791, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Austrian composer, musical prodigy, and proud Freemason — laid down his working tools at just 35 years old.

We remember Mozart not only for the symphonies, operas, and melodies that reshaped Western music… but for the Light he sought within the Craft.

Born in 1756 in Salzburg, Mozart’s gift showed itself almost before he could speak. A child who could listen once and play it back. A boy who traveled across Europe performing as a prodigy. A young man copying entire Vatican compositions from memory after hearing them twice.
And later… a Brother who carried those same gifts into the Lodge.

Despite fame, Mozart’s life wasn’t glamorous.
He fought poverty, illness, and the crushing weight of expectations.
He battled with employers, defied authority, and pushed boundaries.
And through it all, he leaned on his Masonic Brothers — especially Bro. Michael Puchberg, whose letters with Mozart show just how real that support was.

In 1791, weakened but unbroken, Mozart composed The Magic Flute — packed with Masonic symbolism, allegory, and lessons on virtue, courage, Light, and Brotherhood.
He made the premiere… then soon after took his final rest.

A short life. A brilliant legacy. A Brother who used his gifts to uplift the world.

Let us remember:
Talent fades.
Fame fades.
But Light — true Light — never dies.

🕯️ Rest in peace, Brother Mozart.
Your work still inspires us to build with purpose, harmony, and courage.

12/21/2025

The Newburyport Masonic Center helped support the Salvation Army by ringing the bell. This holiday season volunteers gave their time to help raise funds for local families in need proving once again the Newburyport show shows up when it matters most these small moments of service make a big impact especially this time of year thank you to everyone who volunteered donated and help spread some holiday cheer.

Ill. Bro. Lionel RichieLionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, re...
12/04/2025

Ill. Bro. Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and television judge. His recordings with the funk and soul band Commodores and during his solo career made him one of the most successful balladeers of the 1980s.
Over the course of his career, Richie has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. He won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Can't Slow Down, and his other Grammy Awards include Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) in 1985 and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Truly" in 1983. Richie has also been nominated for two Golden Globe awards and won one. In 1982 he was nominated for Best Original Song for the film Endless Love. In 1986 he won the Golden Globe award for Best Original Song for "Say You, Say Me", featured in the film White Nights. The song also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2016, Richie received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. He has served with Luke Bryan and Katy Perry as a judge for the singing competition American Idol since its move to ABC from the Fox network.
Bro. Richie is a member of Lewis Adams Lodge #67, PHA of Tuskegee, Alabama and is a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.

11/11/2025

Last nights regular communication at St. Marks Lodge in Newburyport was as perfect as could be on a rainy night. Nick’s Place in Salisbury provided the meal again and it was delicious. We had Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and lemon chicken soup which has become a staple. No meeting is complete without an ice cream cake. If you were ever curious about freemasonry or just hungry send us a message. We would love to have you for dinner. It is a great opportunity to meet someone new and perhaps learn something new.

Starting tomorrow we will be collecting Gift Certificates to Market Basket to be donated to Our Neighbors Table and gent...
11/10/2025

Starting tomorrow we will be collecting Gift Certificates to Market Basket to be donated to Our Neighbors Table and gently used coats from Kid-Adult for our local residents and schools. Drop offs are at Wash N Wags 8 beach rd. Salisbury until 12/6. On 12/7 we will have the Newburyport Masonic Center- 31 Green St. Newburyport -open for in donations/drop offs from 9-12pm.

Bro. Rowland Hussey MacyAugust 30, 1822 - March 29, 1877Founder of the department store chain R.H. Macy and Company, Ro...
11/09/2025

Bro. Rowland Hussey Macy
August 30, 1822 - March 29, 1877
Founder of the department store chain R.H. Macy and Company, Rowland Hussey Macy, Sr. was the fourth of six children born to a Quaker family on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.
Between 1843 and 1855, Macy opened four retail dry goods stores, including the original Macy's store in Haverhill, Massachusetts, established in 1851.
Building on these early failures, Macy moved to New York City in 1858 and established a new store named R.H. Macy Dry Goods, one of the first to use such promotional devises as a store Santa Claus, themed exhibits, and illuminated window displays.

Sunday November 23rd Grand Master M.W. George F. Hamilton will be marching along with the 11th District in the Haverhill Santa Parade. An event not to be missed!

**Brethren and friends,**The Newburyport Masonic Center is hosting another **Blood Drive on November 16th from 9 AM to 2...
11/04/2025

**Brethren and friends,**
The Newburyport Masonic Center is hosting another **Blood Drive on November 16th from 9 AM to 2 PM!**

If you’re able, please consider giving the **gift of life** — every donation makes a difference.
To sign up, **call or scan the QR code in the comments below.**

Let’s come together and support our community once again!

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Newburyport, MA
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