Brothers!
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year in July, we felt it fitting that we also celebrate “lodge style”. So to call on tradition, we will be hosting a “Table Lodge”. This is a formal event (yes suits in July) and will follow the traditional table lodge format with toasts and fellowship.
To join in on the celebration, get your tickets here-
Hello Brothers of Jephtha Lodge #494! While we are observing our normal “Dark Summer” where we take a break from formal meetings, it has been clear the last few years, that we don’t want to close the building during the summer break. Masonry and brotherly love do not end when the lodge goes dark so please check the calendar here or on BAND for summer events we have planned. Including our traditional fishing trip hosted by Gunnar Herbert, our Jephtha Lodge Open Nights and one more special event we are planning currently- a Tiled Table Lodge! This will be in celebration of America 250 and will have a special script and traditional toasts. More info to come on this soon. Volunteers are of course needed to help pull these events off, so please let one of the officers know if you are willing to jump in and help.
Additionally, I’d like you all to welcome the new officers of Jephtha Lodge and support them as much as possible throughout the year. We all want to hold our events, parties, degrees, and more throughout the year and it takes a lot of hands to pull all of those together. This team, along with every brother’s support is how we will accomplish a very busy schedule.
Installed Officers of Jephtha Lodge #494 for 2026-2027
Thank you all for trusting me and this line to be the stewards of the lodge brotherhood for this upcoming year.
W:.M:. Drew MacCallum and staff
My Worshipful Brothers, & Brethren All,
As we embark on this new Masonic journey, I step forward with the Square of morality and Compass of boundaries guiding my steps. In the light of the Great Architect of the Universe, I seek wisdom, virtue, and Brotherly love. I humbly ask that all incoming Masters assist me by adding your respective District Deputy Visitation Dates to your Trestle Board. The goal is to complete all visits by December 31, 2026.
Each DD visit will serve a unique perspective. I encourage all brothers to bring their families and friends. Wives and children are always invited. There are no secrets, only Love and Integrity that will be displayed. No Worshipful Master, Officer or Brother is mandated to attend every DD visit. I encourage you all to put your Family first and focus on your respective Lodge’s visit. If your cable tow permits and you are able to Travel, we will always love to see you. I am humbled to serve you as District Deputy and will do everything possible to ensure EVERY Brother feels the Love transmitted to me through the Supreme Architect of the Universe.
May this path illuminate our spirit and strengthen our eternal bond.
Please download the DD Visit Schedule here -> Suffolk County District and DD Schedule PDF
With Love Eternal,
Bro. Jeremiah J Campbell
District Deputy Grand Master
Suffolk Masonic District
Brothers,
The 2026 Suffolk Masonic District Dinner is just days away. So far, this year is shaping up to be a well-attended and exciting District Dinner. The Suffolk District Dinner is the premier event for the Suffolk District. Please encourage all the brothers of your Lodge to attend, EAs, FCs, MMs only.
If you have not purchased tickets, please do prior to April 17th to ensure availability. If you have already purchased tickets, thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the event. You can click the following link to get your tickets and purchase a table. 2026 Suffolk District Dinner Tickets
If you lodge has purchased a Table, please make sure the secretary gets a list of Brothers who will be attending to bi********@*******ne.net ASAP! We are looking to make the check-in process as smooth as possible so all can enjoy the fellowship.
As a reminder:
Attire for the event is business attire
Cocktail (attitude adjustment) Hour begins at 6 PM – Cash Bar
Dinner about 7 PM
Please ensure if you purchased a ticket, either print the ticket or show it on your phone. Your ticket would have been emailed to the email you supplied when purchasing the ticket. It will look like the image below:
If your Lodge has purchased a Table, please see the attendants at the door that will have lists for each table. If you name is not on the list, you will need to contact your Lodge Master or Secretary to correct any mistakes prior to entry.
Brethren and families! It is with permission from the Worshipful Master; William Friedman that we announce the Master Mason Celebration for the “class of 2026”.
Join us in celebrating the work and devotion these brothers have put in over the last few months.
We do request you RSVP as soon as possible so we have an accurate headcount- it’s truly a big undertaking the committee has in front of them and it’s imperative we plan accordingly.
Please see the link below for more information
Brothers,
The 2026 Suffolk District Dinner is quickly approaching on April 17th. This is the premier event for all Masons in the Suffolk Masonic District and beyond. This year, we have made many adjustments to the event, including the menu and the quality and quantity of meals, as well as the program for the evening.
This year, as it should be, it’s all about the members of the Suffolk Masonic District and all the hard work we do as a District in the Jurisdiction.
Please join us for a celebration of all the Brothers of the Suffolk Masonic District and enjoy the Fellowship.
Tickets for the District Dinner will go on sale soon, and while you wait, you can put your name on the list and be notified first when the ticket sales open.
We ask all in the Suffolk Masonic district to purchase a ticket or a table for the event and fill the Polish Hall and show your Suffolk Masonic District pride.
Individual tickets are $60 and a table of 10 will be $600. If purchasing a table, the purchaser and/or secretary of the Lodge will receive and attendance sheet after purchase that will need to be returned to collect all names of table ticket holders.
Click here for the Suffolk District Dinner flyer -> 2026 Suffolk District Dinner Flyer
Free and Accepted Masons
114 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton, NY
100 Years of Spreading Friendship, Morality, and
Making Good Men Better Men!
In 1922, twenty-three merchants, tradesmen, and civic leaders took to Flanders Road twice a month to attend the Masonic Lodge in Riverhead. Traveling during the winter months was arduous. The cold weather and rutted roads re-inspired those dedicated Westhampton Masons to Petition the Grand Lodge of NY to Charter a new Lodge.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York issued a Warrant to those petitioning to form “Potunk” Masonic Lodge to be numbered as the One Thousand and seventy-first Lodge in the Jurisdiction of NY. The area of influence the new Lodge would have was from the West at “The Mastics” to the East as “The Ponquogue Road” in Good Ground (later to be known as Hampton Bays), and to the North adjoining the borders of Riverhead Lodge.
The presentation of the Charter, dated May 6th, 1926, by the Grand Master on 5 June 1926, was long remembered by the over 400 brothers who were royally entertained at the famous Banquet Hall at the Howell House.
On April 11th, 2026, we will have a rededication ceremony at our building at 114 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton at 12 noon, followed by a Gala dinner at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches at 6 PM. As part of this historical event, we are offering listings in a commemorative journal to businesses and friends. Please find attached a list of the available options. Should you wish to purchase individual tickets at our gala dinner, you can do so via this link> Potunk Lodge 100th Gala
You can download the printable Journal Ad request here -> Potunk Lodge Journal Ad request
Or purchase Journal Ads online at: https://potunklodge.org/100th
Please note that we have a due date of March 15th, 2026, for journal ads.
Brothers:
As the holiday season is officially here, I want to wish happy holidays to all the Brothers and their families, and take a moment to reflect on what this time of year truly means. As we get busy with family, shopping, parties, and all the festivities, let us also remember those Brothers who may need a bit of brotherly love—a phone call, a visit, or simply a friendly check-in with someone we haven’t seen in a while. Our Fraternity is rooted in charity, support, and the bonds we share, and during the holidays it’s important that we not forget those among us who may need a helping hand or a warm reminder that they are not alone.
As we look ahead, I wish each of you a healthy and prosperous New Year. Let us take this time to reaffirm and re-acquaint ourselves with the timeless Tenets of Freemasonry—Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth—so that we may continue to grow both as men and as Masons in the year to come.
W:. William Vasilios Mountzouros
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As we roll into December we see the bulk of 2025 quickly receding from view behind us and the
holiday season fast approaching. To me, the Brotherhood experienced during our recent
Thanksgiving collation helped clearly mark the start of the season (a “shout-out” to W:.Matuszak
for his fine culinary expertise!). And with three newly minted Brothers joining our ranks in
Smithtown 1127 as EA, I am truly looking forward to seeing them advance through their degree
work during the coming year on their way to becoming Master Masons.
Fraternally,
Dominic J. Ciardullo (JW)
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Congratulations to our new entered apprentices and with the younger people coming in, we could start building the bottom half of our line. It’s always nice to see younger people coming into the craft and brightens up the future of our Lodge. Also congratulations to the effort that was put out on our Thanksgiving feast and hopefully everyone had a great time.
S W Stu Smith
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