The Brethren are respectfully invited to attend the Ceremony of Installation and Investiture of Officers, a solemn and dignified occasion marking the transition of leadership within the Lodge.

This year’s ceremony holds particular historical significance. For the first time in the history of Templum Fidelis, the Worshipful Master to be installed was initiated, passed, and raised within this Lodge. Bro. Chris Mackey’s investiture stands as a testament to the Lodge’s enduring legacy, the strength of its mentorship, and his dedication to the Craft.

Brethren are encouraged to attend in proper formal attire and join in honoring the officers who will be entrusted with the governance and stewardship of the Lodge for the coming year.

The ceremony will be followed by our traditional Agape

First Course

Mixed Green Salad with Blueberry Strawberry Red Onion Toasted Pecans and our house vinaigrette.

Second Course (choice of)

Option 1 - Pacific Salmon baked with orange butter sauce placed onto of a bed of Seasoned Brown rice with Mirepoix served with a side of roasted turnip and carrot

or

Option 2 - Scottish Steak Pie with puff pastry on a bed of Garlic Mashed Potatoes with a side of Roasted Turnip and Carrot

Third Course‍ ‍

Scottish Cranachan served in a glass (please note, this dessert contains alcohol, please let us know if you require an alternative)

To attend please RSVP with your choice of menu by January 14, 2026 to secretary@templumfidelis.com.

The cost of the meeting is $100 which can be sent to accounts@templumfidelis.com

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.