William Parkman Lodge AF & AM, Woburn, MA • Public Page

10/18/2026

William Parkman Lodge has four (4) new Master Masons that attended the Grand Master’s One Day Class held at the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts (October 17, 2026).

Please welcome:

Bro. Liam MacNeil
Bro. Gordon Kit Kwok
Bro. Namrud Tshai
Bro. Carmine Bordonaro

A special thank you to Master of The Wi******er & Burlington Lodge, William Parkman Lodge A.F. & A.M., Bro. Steve Dukas, Bro. David Jacques, Bro. Mark Townsend, Bro. Pedro Gonzalez and Bro. Bernard Gallant for mentoring these Brothers and making this a very special day.

09/05/2026

Let’s support the 13th Masonic District of Massachusetts LOI Master to be Wor. Paul DeLuca

08/15/2026

It was a promise to yourself!
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07/26/2026

A Past Master’s Thoughts

Have you ever stopped for a moment to think about the Tyler?
Most of us see him sitting outside the Lodge room with a drawn sword, and if we're honest, we don't give him much thought beyond that. But who is the Tyler? What are his duties? And perhaps the more interesting question is this: Is the Tyler's work meant to stay at the Temple, or is there a lesson we should carry into our everyday lives?

The Tyler is the guardian of the Temple. His duty is to keep off all "Cowans and Eavesdroppers." In simple terms, anyone who has no right to be there—or anyone whose purpose is to disrupt the harmony of the Lodge—is stopped by the Tyler.

He also has another important responsibility. Visiting Brethren present their dues card or other proof of membership to him. The Tyler verifies that they are Masons in good standing from a recognized Lodge and jurisdiction before introducing them through the Senior Deacon. His role is one of protection, but also one of preserving the integrity of the Lodge.

In my Lodge, the Tyler is usually the Junior Past Master. It's often said we give him "something to do" after his time in the East. I say that with a smile, but it also reminds me of something else. You'll notice I never refer to a Master's time in office as "his year." It is never his year. It is the Lodge's year. Every officer, including the Master, serves the Lodge—not the other way around.

The importance of the Tyler is so great that his office is actually reflected in the Ancient Landmarks:
"The necessity that every lodge, when duly congregated, should be tyled."

Without a Tyler, the Lodge cannot truly be protected. The Temple must be guarded so that the work inside may be carried on in peace and harmony.

But here's where I think the symbolism becomes far more interesting.

What if the Tyler isn't left outside the Lodge when the meeting ends?
Think about your own mind.
Who stands guard over your thoughts?

Every day we allow ideas, opinions, fears, anger, resentment, and distractions to enter our minds. Some of those thoughts help us grow. Others quietly chip away at our peace, our confidence, and our character. Just as the Tyler determines who may enter the Lodge, shouldn't we be just as careful about what we allow to enter our own consciousness?

Perhaps each of us should become the Tyler of our own Temple.
That doesn't mean ignoring difficult emotions or pretending life is always positive. Quite the opposite. It means honestly examining what we're allowing to take up residence in our minds. Are our thoughts building us into better men and women? Or are they acting as Cowans and Eavesdroppers—uninvited guests disrupting the harmony within?

This also brings me to something that deserves to be said more often.
Mental health is real.

Sometimes the thoughts we struggle with aren't ones we can simply dismiss. Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other challenges can become overwhelming. If you find yourself in that place, there is absolutely no shame in asking for help. In fact, recognizing that you need support and reaching out for it may be one of the strongest acts of courage you will ever perform. We all need a helping hand from time to time.

So perhaps the Tyler teaches us two lessons.
He guards the outer door of the Lodge, ensuring that only those who belong may enter.

And symbolically, he reminds each of us to guard the inner door of our own minds, allowing in those thoughts, ideas, and influences that help us build the spiritual Temple we are each called to erect.
Maybe the Tyler isn't the officer we think about the least.
Maybe he's the one we should think about every single day.

I love you and may we govern ourselves accordingly

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William Parkman Lodge AF & AM, Woburn, MA • Public Page

07/26/2026

DON’TS FOR WORSHIPFUL MASTERS

A Masonic Reflection on Leadership, Duty, and the Master’s Responsibility

Source: The Canadian Craftsman, March 1891

The following admonitions, written more than a century ago, remain a timeless guide for every Worshipful Master. The Master’s chair is not a throne of privilege but a station of service, responsibility, and trust.

A Worshipful Master Should Not:

1. Do not be a parrot.
Do not merely repeat what others say. A Master must think, study, and understand the principles he teaches.

2. Do not be a part of a man, but a whole one.
Develop yourself completely—your character, judgment, knowledge, and virtues.

3. Do not allow pride to overcome you.
The Master’s jewel is not a crown. It is a symbol of duty.

4. Do not be careless in dress, speech, or manners.
Your conduct reflects not only yourself but the dignity of the Lodge.

5. Do not be lazy or habitually late.
A Lodge cannot remain active under inactive leadership.

6. Do not sleep while expecting your Lodge to be awake.
The energy of the Lodge follows the example of its Master.

7. Do not sacrifice the Lodge for personal ambition.
The Master serves the Craft; the Craft does not serve the Master.

8. Do not teach virtues that your own life contradicts.
A Mason leads best by example.

9. Do not tolerate careless and indifferent officers.
Train them, guide them, and hold them accountable.

10. Do not labor with poor foundations.
Seek quality in membership. A strong Lodge is built on good men.

11. Do not perform your duties half-heartedly.
The work of Masonry must be understood, felt, and lived.

12. Do not mistake the office as only an honor.
It is a sacred trust entrusted by your Brethren.

13. Do not imagine yourself a king.
The Worshipful Master is the servant of the Lodge.

14. Do not assume you are always the wisest.
Every Brother has knowledge and experience worthy of respect.

15. Do not forget that your reputation affects your Lodge.
The community judges the Lodge through the character of its Master.

16. Do not forget the initiate watches you.
Your actions teach louder than your words.

17. Do not neglect proper preparation and communication.
A Master must continually improve himself.

18. Do not delay the Lodge’s business unnecessarily.
Efficiency shows respect for the time of your Brethren.

19. Do not claim authority on Masonic law without study.
Consult the Constitution, Edicts, and Regulations before giving judgment.

20. Do not forget courtesy, kindness, and brotherly love.
A true Master governs with fairness and compassion.

21. Do not keep inactive members merely to increase numbers.
Quality strengthens a Lodge more than quantity.

22. Do not sacrifice standards for popularity.
A great Lodge is measured by its character, not its roster size.

23. Do not seek attention or applause.
Dignity, humility, and wisdom are the marks of true leadership.

24. Do not diminish your predecessors.
Honor those who served before you and build upon their work.

25. Do not forget that you are always under watch.
Every decision should serve the best interest of the Lodge.

26. Do not forget to bring intelligence and preparation to the East.
Leadership requires thought, study, and vision.

27. Do not neglect the proper delivery of Masonic work.
Stand with dignity, speak with confidence, and teach with sincerity.

28. Do not forget to remain alert.
The Worshipful Master must be awake, attentive, and ever ready to serve.

The True Lesson

The Worshipful Master is not the ruler of the Lodge—he is its guardian.
He does not stand above his Brethren—he stands among them.
He does not seek honor—he accepts responsibility.
He does not command respect—he earns it through humility, wisdom, and service.

“The strength of a Lodge is not measured by the brilliance of its Master’s title, but by the quality of his example.”

A timeless charge for every Brother who enters the East.

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06/08/2026

Happy Birthday to M.W. Richard Maggio, Past Grand Master and current Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Portrait by Travis Simpkins

06/08/2026

Brethren, Family, Friends, and Guests,

As I prepare to conclude my year as Master of William Parkman Lodge, I would be honored by your presence at my final meeting in the East tomorrow evening, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Our schedule for the evening is as follows:

• Lodge opens at 6:00 PM
• Open to the public at 6:45 PM Bring a GUEST)
• Receive the District Deputy Grand Master at 7:00 PM
• Annual BBQ immediately afterward

I hope you can join us for this special evening of fellowship as we reflect on the past year and celebrate together.

Fraternally,
Wor. Pedro O. González
Master
William Parkman Lodge

05/14/2026

Brethren,

Below is a link to the photos taken at Tuesday’s WPL monthly meeting honoring Bro. Paul F. Gleason with his 50-year Past Master’s Certificate.

https://pauldeluca.smugmug.com/MASONS/William-Parkman-Lodge/MW-Paul-Gleasons-50-yr-PM-Cert

📸: Paul DeLuca Photography
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05/07/2026

Success! The new parking lot at the Woburn Masonic Apartments is complete. 🤩

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04/30/2026

A Masonic Reflection on Work and Harmony

True labor is not merely the exertion of effort, but the continuous shaping of one’s character through virtue, discipline, and the leveling of passions and prejudices. In the quarry of self-improvement, a man proves his worth not by title, but by the integrity of his work.

Likewise, to agree is not to surrender conviction, but to uphold respect for differences, to value peace above pride, and to preserve harmony among brethren. Agreement rooted in mutual respect strengthens the bonds that unite us.

Work without harmony breeds discord, while harmony without labor leads to stagnation. Only through their union can true progress be achieved.

Let this principle guide our actions, in our homes, our communities, and within the Lodge, that we may be diligent in our duties, peaceable in our dealings, and steadfast as builders of a better society.

In unity, charity, and brotherly love, may we live these teachings daily.

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