H appy Anniversary to King Oscar Lodge #855 in Chicago, Illinois that was chartered on October 5, 1898 by the Grand Lodge of Illinois. It is part of District 5-NE
Our 125th Anniversary!
Category: Events
4 New MMs on Autumnal Equinox Eve
It was a long night at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. but before the arrival of the new Autumnal Equinox we raised 4 new brothers to the sublime degree of MM! CONGRATS to each and one of them and thank you to all the brethren in attendance (guests and members) who joined us at the Jefferson Masonic …
2 New EAs and the letter G above the Master’s Chair
Tonight at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. we passed 2 of our EAs to the Fellowcraft degree who are now ready to work as the hewers in the mountains. During the Middle Chamber lecture delivered by our guest, PM Frank Della, he directed their attention to the newly installed neon letter G above the Master’s chair explaining …
A regular stated meeting before the storm
It was a pleasant and peaceful evening at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M.’s second meeting of the month right before the big storm hit Chicago last night. Our Bro. Marshal and LEO John Marquardt enlightened us on a topic regarding Masonry and Scoutism taken from the Short Talk Bulletin of the Masonic Service Assn. of N.A. We …
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July Brethren! Have Fun, Be Safe.
Jefferson Masonic Temple Outdoor Spring Cleanup
On Saturday, May 13th, a group of King Oscar Lodge volunteers showed up to put their operative skills to good use by cleaning up and beautifying the Jefferson Masonic Temple’s outdoor premises. At the end, we flew up a new set of flags, the U.S, flag and the Masonic flag, in front of the building. As usual we have made …
1st Degree Conferral for 2 EAs
Congrats to our newest 2 EAs at KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. who were initiated yesterday evening to the 1st degree of Freemasonry during our 2nd meeting of the month of April. We had the pleasure to welcome 2 visiting Brethren from Czech Republic, WM Joseph V. and Bro. Aaron from a lodge in Prague. At the …
2023 DDGM Official Visit
How good and pleasant it was to have gathered together and come to order on Friday, March 10, to welcome our DDGM RW Bro. Elliott Velez on his Official Visit at our 1st meeting of the month. It was a great evening of brotherhood and fellowship as we saw a few familiar faces join us at Lodge after some time. At dinner we broke bread …
Welcome From the East
Brethren! I am proud to serve as Worshipful Master of King Oscar Lodge No. 855 AF & AM for the year of 2023, our 125th year as a Chartered Lodge. I am thankful to the Brethren for this honor- It is not only my year, it is OUR YEAR! Come join me for this year at King Oscar Lodge. This …
Newly Installed 2023 Lodge Officers
HEAR-YE, HEAR-YE! On January 29, 2023 a new slate of Lodge Officers of KING OSCAR LODGE No. 855 A.F. & A.M. was installed for the ensuing year in which we celebrate 125 years of Masonic light! In his closing remarks, our outgoing Wors. Master Bro. Brett Barnes presented 2 awards in recognition to their specially dedicated service to the betterment of our …