The Winter Solstice marks the longest night and the turning point of the year, where darkness begins to give way to light—a powerful metaphor deeply rooted in our Masonic journey. Just as the sun begins its ascent, so too do we strive toward personal enlightenment, renewal, and growth. This meeting will be an opportunity to reflect on the teachings of Freemasonry, to renew our commitment to the Craft, and to rekindle the inner light that guides us through our daily lives.

As is our custom at this meeting, we welcome The District Deputy Grand Master of Frontenac District, R.W. Bro. Dale Lafrenniere on his Official Visit to Templum Fidelis Lodge. We will welcome him in lodge in accordance with tradition.

Speaking in lodge will be Bro. Chris Bird who will be presenting a paper based on his experience as a fellowcraft.

We will also be conducting Bro. Ryan Dinsmore through his being passed to the fellowcraft degree.

Our lodge tiles at 4:00pm sharp followed the Agape.

Visitors are encouraged to RSVP by December 1st to secretary@templumfidelis.com. The fee to attend the meeting and the Agape is $85 which can be paid be e-transfer to accounts@templumfidelis.com

The menu for the Agape is as follows:

Greek salad

Roast leg of lamb

Seasonal vegetables

Garlic mashed potatoes

Hot Apple Crumble

Alternative meal options available on request.

We welcome the change of seasons and a return to Masonic activity. We congratulate all grand lodge officers on their elections and appointments for the coming masonic year, especially R.W. Bro. Dale Lafreniere, District Deputy Grand Master of Frontenac District.

We are also very pleased to announce the return of our Maple Leaf Speaker Series and welcome Bro. Matthew N. Parker of Wendell Lodge No. 565, Wendell NC. will present us with a talk on "Ego and the False Self". taking men from rude matter to fine form.

Bro. Parker’s Bio can be found HERE.

Bro. Parker’s presentation will be held during our Agape which follows our in-lodge content.

The meal for the Agape is as follows:

• Glazed Pork Belly Bites

• Greek Salad

• Butternut Squash Soup

• Broccoli Gremoulata with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley

• Wild Mushroom Risotto

• Salmon with Orange Butter Glaze

• Zucchini with Eggplant, Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Spicy Tomato Arbiata

• Chocolate Torte With Whipped Cream And Fresh Berries

• Fruit Cup

To attend, RSVP to secretary@templumfidelis.com. The fee for the Agape is $80 and can be sent by e-transfer to accounts@templumfidelis.com

Spring is upon us. As the gentle warmth of spring begins to awaken the world from its winter slumber, we gather once again in the sacred halls of our Masonic Lodge to celebrate the dawning of a new season and the profound symbolism it holds for us.

The equinox, with its perfect balance of day and night, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of harmony and equilibrium in our lives. It beckons us to seek balance in our thoughts, actions, and relationships, and to align ourselves with the divine order of the universe.

We look forward to hearing from one of our newest Mason’s, Bro. Joshua Quesnelle and his thoughts as an Entered Apprentice.

We are also delighted to be passing Bro. Chris Bird to the Fellowcraft degree.

Our featured Agape Speaker is W. Bro. Fraser Duff, he will be presenting a paper entitled "The Moon in Masonic Symbolism – Travel Aid or Something More."

The menu is as follows:

Course One
Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage, Ground Beef, Rice, Onion
Tomato Sauce

Course Two
Stuffed Brined Pork Chops

Apple Cider Brined Thick Cut Pork Chops, Bread Stuffing
Fresh Peas, Colcannon (Potatoes, Cabbage, Scallions, Bacon)

Course Three
Coconut Cream Pie

Pastry, Coconut Cream, Toasted Coconut Chantilly

Fee for the Agape is $105

Email secretary@templumfidelis.com to RSVP by March 10th to reserve your spot.

Happy New Year!

Worshipful Master, Jeffery Gatcke has consented to remain in the chair of King Solomon for another year. We appreciate his commitment to leadership of our lodge and we look forward to another year of observant masonry at Templum Fidelis Lodge.

We will be hearing from 2 guest speakers this afternoon. Immediately preceding our ceremony of installation, we will hear a presentation from Bro. Connor McDonald.

Our keynote speaker at our agape will be Very Worshipful Brother David During, Grand Organist of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

The Agape menu is as follows:

• Course One

  • Beef Dumpling Soup with red wine broth, onions, carrots, tomato, and gnocchi.

• Course Two

  • Chicken Grand-Mere - chicken supreme, mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, potatoes, carrots in a white wine chicken broth.

• Course Three

  • Baklava Cheesecake - phyllo, cream cheese, honey syrup, walnuts, pistachios, with a Swiss meringue buttercream.

Please RSVP to secretary@templumfidelis.com. Agape cost is $105 payable by e-transfer to accounts@templumfidelis.com.

We extend a heartfelt invitation to all our esteemed brethren and honored guests to join us in a celebration of tradition, fraternity, and the celestial significance of the Winter Solstice. This upcoming event promises to be a unique and meaningful occasion that combines the rich tapestry of Masonic customs with the cosmic rhythm of the changing seasons.

We welcome the District Deputy Grand Master of Frontenac District, R.W. Bro. David Wright on the occasion of his official visit.

We will be holding our election of officers for the upcoming masonic year.

Lastly, we will be conducting Mr. Ryan Dinsmore through the ceremony of his initiation to masonry.

Following the close of our lodge business, we will retire to the Prince Arthur Banquet Hall to continue the events of the evening. The guest speaker at our Agape will be R.W. Bro. David Wright, DDGM of Frontenac District.

$105 for the agape meal can be sent by e-transfer to accounts@templumfidelis.com.

We hope that you have all have a refreshing and fulfilling summer. We are back to work in the quarries this fall and celebrating the first visit of our own R. W. Bro. David Wright on his first fraternal visit to Templum Fidelis.

Brother Chris Bird will present a paper in lodge with his thoughts and experiences as an Entered Apprentice Mason.

We consider our Agape experience an integral part of the Templum Fidelis Experience and we take great pride in providing further fellowship, a fine meal, and further education. This month, we will hear from Mr. Sean M.H. Brazeau from the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. He will be presenting us with an introduction and overview of Heraldry, its history and opportunities to engage with it in Canada.

As is our custom at Templum Fidelis Lodge, we meet to mark the summer solstice. We honour the light of the longest day of the year and the light within us all.

We are lucky enough this day to welcome another to the light of freemasonry. Please join us in celebration of initiation.

Immediately following, please join us in the Prince Arthur Banquet hall for our agape. We will hear music from cellist, Mr. Jeff Hamacher. He will also add some insights and correlations from music to masonry.

Our lodge meets on or close to the solstices and equinoxes in March, June, September and December with one extra meeting for our annual leadership changeover in January with our installation and investiture.  These dates are fixed and occur year after year; they bring with them feelings of birth, re-commitment, of hope and even a reminder of death.

Brethren, over the past few years we have certainly each experienced our own versions of darkness for a variety of reasons. However out of darkness we are taught comes light.  Our March meeting will shine a new light within our lodge.  We look forward to the initiation of a new brother into our craft, a positive sign of growth and brighter days to come for our beloved lodge. 

I hope this short message renews a spark within you to come out and experience the light,  Fraternally, Jeffrey Gatcke, Worshipful Master

Our guest speaker at the Agape will be R.W. Bro. Art Di Cecco, Member of the Board of General Purposes of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario

A new year brings a new slate of officers to Templum Fidelis Lodge.

Please join us for our annual Installation and Investiture (our first since 2019).

Our guest speaker at our Agape will be The Grand Master.

As we approach the winter solstice and welcome more light, we could think of no finer occasion to host several significant Masonic events:

Firstly, we will be welcoming our own District Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Ian Troyer on his Official Visit to Templum Fidelis Lodge.

Secondly, we will investing our very own: V.W. Bro. John. Kent, Grand Sword Bearer with his regalia.

Finally, we will be holding our election of officers for the upcoming Masonic year in preparation for our Ceremony of Installation and Investiture in January.

The agape for this meeting will be held off site at Loyalist Golf & Country Club, as the Bath Masonic Hall is still undergoing renovations

As we approach the winter solstice and welcome more light, we could think of no finer occasion to host several significant Masonic events:

Firstly, we will be welcoming our District Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Bernie MacLean on his Official Visit to Templum Fidelis Lodge.

Secondly, we will be welcoming Mr. Chris Bird into Freemasonry as we confer the Entered Apprentice Degree upon him.

Finally, we will be holding our election of officers for the upcoming Masonic year in preparation for our Ceremony of Installation and Investiture in January.

For visitors wishing to attend, please email agape@templumfidelis.com