Spring 2025 Issue Out Now: 175 Years
In this issue of California Freemason, we’re celebrating 175 years of incredible Masonic history in this state.
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Making true friends,
improving ourselves, having an impact
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
La Mesa Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and La Mesa Lodge No. 407, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
La Mesa Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usMay 5, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
May 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
May 8, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 2, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
June 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
June 12, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
June 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 14, 2025
City of La Mesa Flag Day Parade
June 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
White Shirts and Ties for Masons. Lunch for Participants to be held at the Lodge for the end of the parade.
June 26, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
June 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
July 7, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
July 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
July 10, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
July 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 24, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
July 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 4, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
August 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
August 4, 2025
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
August 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
August 14, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
August 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 14, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
August 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
August 28, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
August 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 1, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
September 1, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
September 1, 2025
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
September 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 4, 2025
Bethel Line Officer Mtg
September 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 9, 2025
Job’s Daughters Meeting
September 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 10, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
September 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 11, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
September 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 11, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
September 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 23, 2025
Job’s Daughters Meeting
September 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 25, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
September 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
September 29, 2025
Lodge Executive Meeting
September 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
September 29, 2025
Hall Association Meeting
September 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October 6, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
October 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
October 6, 2025
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
October 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 9, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
October 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 9, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
October 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 23, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
October 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 27, 2025
Hall Association Meeting
October 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
November 3, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
November 3, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
November 3, 2025
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
November 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
November 11, 2025
Job’s Daughters Meeting
November 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 12, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
November 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 13, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 13, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 24, 2025
Lodge Executive Meeting
November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
November 24, 2025
Hall Association Meeting
November 24, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
November 25, 2025
Job’s Daughters Meeting
November 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
November 27, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
November 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
December 1, 2025
Stated Meeting Dinner
December 1, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
December 1, 2025
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
December 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
December 11, 2025
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
December 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 11, 2025
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
December 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 23, 2025
Job’s Daughters Meeting
December 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 25, 2025
931 District Officer School of Instruction
December 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
December 29, 2025
Lodge Executive Meeting
December 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
December 29, 2025
Hall Association Meeting
December 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
January 5, 2026
Stated Meeting Dinner
January 5, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
January 5, 2026
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
January 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 8, 2026
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
January 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 8, 2026
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
January 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 14, 2026
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 22, 2026
931 District Officer School of Instruction
January 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
January 26, 2026
Hall Association Meeting
January 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
February 2, 2026
Stated Meeting Dinner
February 2, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
February 2, 2026
La Mesa Lodge Stated Meeting
February 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 10, 2026
Job’s Daughters Meeting
February 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 12, 2026
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
February 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 12, 2026
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
February 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
February 23, 2026
Lodge Executive Meeting
February 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
February 23, 2026
Hall Association Meeting
February 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
February 24, 2026
Job’s Daughters Meeting
February 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 26, 2026
931 District Officer School of Instruction
February 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
March 2, 2026
Stated Meeting Dinner
March 2, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
March 11, 2026
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
March 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 12, 2026
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
March 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 12, 2026
Job's Bethel Council Meeting
March 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 26, 2026
931 District Officer School of Instruction
March 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
April 6, 2026
Stated Meeting Dinner
April 6, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dress is coat and tie, blues and grays; dinner to be determined.
Please RSVP to the Lodge 619-464-4340
April 9, 2026
East San Diego Lodge Stated Meeting
April 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 23, 2026
931 District Officer School of Instruction
April 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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