Alpha Lodge, AF&AM

12/15/2025

Wishing our Jewish Brothers, friends, families, and neighbors a very happy Hanukkah from Alpha Lodge.
May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, and hope to you and yours.

11/16/2025

At the Threshold — November at Alpha Lodge

This month, Alpha Lodge reflects on the idea of the threshold — that meaningful space between where we stand and where we aspire to go. A threshold invites us to pause, consider what we carry with us, and prepare for what lies ahead.

As part of our annual theme “The Masonic Journey,” we turn our attention to the moment where preparation meets possibility — the quiet space between the inward and the outward, the familiar and the unknown. Whether facing inward or outward, the threshold reminds us that transformation often begins in the pause between the two.

Our upcoming meeting will explore how we cultivate intention, create meaningful spaces, and use the threshold as a guide for the journey both within the Lodge and beyond.

To read more and make dinner reservations visit https://alphalodge.org

10/29/2025

Recognition of Service — Alpha's first Master as an observant lodge — Wor. Donald W. Crookes, Jr.

At the Regular Communication on October 28, 2025, Alpha Lodge was honored by a visit from R.W. Drayton Hanna, District Deputy Grand Master of the 15th Masonic District and his suite of officers. During the evening, he presented Wor. Donald W. Crookes, Jr., Past Master, with a Testimonial for Meritorious Service signed by M.W. George Forest Hamilton, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts — himself a proud member and Past Master of Alpha Lodge.

As Master, Wor. Bro. Crookes led Alpha Lodge through a thoughtful program on Observant Masonry, guided by “Eight Steps to Excellence: The Observant Lodge” by R.W. Andrew Hammer. With the support of Wor. Shawn Eyer, a long-time mentor and friend to the Lodge, Wor. Bro. Crookes and his officer line helped further Alpha’s transformation into a Lodge devoted to intentional, contemplative practice.

Now serving as Senior Warden, Wor. Bro. Crookes continues to guide the Lodge as it enters its second year under Wor. Adam C. Marks, whose annual theme — “The Masonic Journey” — builds upon the foundation laid during Wor. Bro. Crookes’ time in the East.

We congratulate Wor. Bro. Crookes and thank him for his enduring leadership, dedication, and service to the Craft.

Read the full story on our website
https://alphalodge.org/?view=article&id=152:recognition-of-service-wor-donald-w-crookes-jr&catid=17

09/25/2025

ALPHA LODGE PUTS NEW MASTER AT THE HELM

On September 22, 2025, Alpha Lodge installed Worshipful Adam C. Marks as Master of the Lodge for the 2026 Masonic year.

Wor. Marks, returning for a fourth term, noted this is his first year leading Alpha Lodge as an observant lodge—an approach to Masonry that emphasizes intentionality, ritual excellence, deeper reflection, and living in accordance with the teachings of the fraternity. “Every lodge has its own character,” he said. “Ours seeks to create a solemn, spiritual experience rooted in philosophy, tradition, and fellowship.”

He explained that this observant approach includes reverence in ritual, dignity in dress and conduct, careful mentoring of candidates, study of the esoteric teachings, and striving to live Masonic principles both inside and outside the Lodge.

Marks concluded, “Alpha Lodge is open and welcoming. We invite all Masons to visit and experience our observance of Masonry. For men not yet Masons, we welcome conversations with anyone curious about the Craft.”

Alpha Lodge meets the fourth Monday in Hopkinton, MA. Learn more on our website: https://alphalodge.org

04/14/2025

Members of Alpha Lodge Adam Marks (right) and Mario Alvarez (left) marching behind the Grandmaster of Masons in Massachusetts (also a member of Alpha Lodge) and his suite in Washington D.C.

One man can make a difference. But you can discover the impact of Brotherhood and how you can amplify the impact of the good things you're already doing!

12/25/2024

May the light of wisdom guide you this holiday season, illuminating paths of charity, truth, and unity.