T
he officers and brethren of King Oscar Lodge offer warm and hearty greetings to you. We are grateful and honored that you are exploring our website to learn about us.
King Oscar Lodge meets formally at 7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month at the Jefferson Masonic Temple, located at 5418 W. Gale St. in Chicago, IL, preceded by fellowship and dinner in the dining room hall. The officers and brethren of King Oscar Lodge meet informally at our many events and activities to support our local community, our Masonic community, and each other. Regardless of whether we are meeting formally or informally, we are a group of dedicated students and teachers of our craft and close friends who always find a moment of laughter and joy in each other’s company.
Our calendar of events, which is regularly updated, is available on our website. We also invite you to explore our Facebook page (the “Facebook” link is in the upper right corner and footer of our website) where you can view many photos of our recent formal and informal events, including photos which were skillfully taken by our Brother Rommel Quinto of our most recent 2026 Installation of Officers.
You are welcome to join us at any of our 6:30pm dinner hours which precede our two formal meetings each month. We look forward to sharing a meal with you and having a chance to get to know each other. If you are also member of the Fraternity, we look forward to sitting with you in our lively lodge meetings. If you are a visitor and not yet a member of Freemasonry, we are ready to support you and join you in exploring your potential membership.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Gary Hardesty
Worshipful Master, King Oscar Lodge No. 855
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