Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Funeral Service - Bro. Ira Wayne Bryant

Brethren,

We've have received a request for a Masonic funeral service for a Sojourning Brother from Montana, Bro. Ira Wayne Bryant, the service will be held on Friday January 30th at 9:30am at the Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road in Lakeland.

The Memorial Service will start at 9:30am with songs, the reading of the obituary, the Eulogy and then the Masonic Service followined by the Fire Department Bell Ceremony and then the closing.

Please let me know your availablity.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Bill Doolin, Secretary Katheleen Lodge No. 338

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Congratulations to W:. Greg Riddell

Huge congratulations to W:. Greg Riddell Past Master on achieving your Blue card - we're incredibly proud of your accomplishment!

Friday, January 16, 2026

Important Alert - Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Installation of Officers



Disaster struck today!!! Bro Tripp called and said that there was water an inch deep throughout the Lodge, thankfully ge was able to shut the water off  Several Lodge members drove over there quickly and determined to be beyond our ability to clean up and determine the cause. The plumber was able to determine that the water fountain had sprung a leak and had been leaking for quite some time. Serv-Pro was called and they responded immediately to start clean up and restoration.

The installtion of officers tomorrow will be held in the lodge room but the meal will be served outside.

Fraternally,
W:. Dennis Wind, Past Master of WInter Haven Lodge No. 186

Here are pictures of the damange courtesy of the Winter Haven Lodge No. 186 Facebook page.








Thursday, January 15, 2026

Lake Wales No. 242 Monthy Fish Fry Fundraiser



Lake Wales Lodge No. 242 will be holding a Fish Fry on Saturday January 24th starting at 4:30pm until 6:30pm. The menu will include Fresh Cat Fish filets, Swai (Mild White Fish), Cheese Grits, Baked Beans (With or without Jalapenos), Coleslaw, French Fries, Hushpuppies (With or without Jalapenos), Fried Chicken Strips (Available by advance request only). desert, coffee or ice tea (free). Soda and bottled water is available for an additional cost of 50¢ per bottle/can.

Eat in or take out, Call ahead if you are in a hurry for a takeout order.

COST IS $15.00 PER PERSON (CASH ONLY)

Florida Registration, CH65886. A copy of our official charity registration may be obtained by calling the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-800-435-7362 or visit Florida Charity Registration site at FDAC.gov. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State of Florida nor the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

W:. David Keen Funeral Arrangements

Brethren;

A Masonic Graveside Service has been scheduled for Thursday, January 29th at 10:00 am, at the Roselawn Cemetery, southeast corner of N. Ingraham Ave. and E. Parker St., Lakeland, (entrance on Parker St.), across the street from Foshee Jewelers.  Gloves and Aprons will be at 9:30 am, for those in the Funeral Procession. Tents and chairs will be available for those who need them (family first, of course). 

Please let me know your availability.

Fraternally,
R:.W:. Bill Doolin, Secretary Kathleen Lodge No. 338