Mourne Masonic Lodge No. 696 Annalong.

The Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Mourne Masonic Lodge No. 696 welcome you to their website.

 

Lodge 696 is warranted on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in the Province of Down.

 

We hope you enjoy your visit here and look forward to you visiting us on a regular basis.

 

 

The accompanying Memorial for a Warrant.

The accompanying Memorial for a Warrant was laid before Lodge 144, Lodge No. 142, Lodge 377 at their stated communications held on 26th day of March 1945, 13th day of March 1945 and on the 17th day of April respectively.

 

When it was resolved that the same be recommended to the favourable consideration of Grand Lodge.

Annalong Fish Night.

The Lodges' October communication plays host to the annual "Annalong Fish Night".

 

This is a spectacular feast of seafood that is donated by the members of the Lodge. "Annalong Fish Night".

 

This event has become well renowned in the local Masonic calendar and is looked forward to with great anticipation by members and visitors alike.

 

CHARITY.

Helping to relieve poverty and distress amongst Brethren and their families is one of the 'foundation stones' on which Irish Freemasonry is built. Unfortunately in this new millennium it is still necessary for this work to continue. However in recent years, due to increased generosity of Irish Freemasons, the 'charitable work' we engage in has been extended. The various charity committees within our Order now actively assist several very worthy 'non masonic' causes thus allowing Society as a whole to benefit from "the labours of Irish Freemasons". Below are some of the masonic charities.
         

Victoria Jubilee Fund

This fund which was established in 1887, provides Annuities for distressed Freemasons and their spouses from all parts of the Irish Constitution.
 
Masonic Welfare Fund
A fund established in 1995 to relieve cases of poverty, hardship, sickness and distress among Freemasons, their wives, widows, children and other dependants who may not be eligible under the criteria of other schemes.
         
Down Masonic Widows Fund
Founded in 1893. to assist deserving, destitute or indigent widows and families (including mothers and sisters) of Freemasons who have been subscribing members of a Lodge in the Province of Down, outside a 6 mile radius of Belfast.
 
Margaret Elizabeth Daniel Respite Fund
Established in 2007, to provide assistance towards the cost of temporary respite care, for Freemasons or their immediate family members.
 
Masonic Boys Benefit Fund
Give provision for the cost of maintenance, education, advancement and benefit of sons of deceased Freemasons or financially distressed Freemasons.
 
Masonic Girls Benefit Fund
Give provision for the cost of maintenance, education, advancement and benefit of daughters of deceased Freemasons or financially distressed Freemasons.
         
Masonic Orphans’ Welfare Fund
Provides grants to the children of Freemasons to assist with educational expenses.