R:.W:. John Paniccia, District
Deputy Grand Master Welcome
to District 26 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons of Florida. Masonry is the
world's first and largest fraternal organization. It is
a body of knowledge and a system of ethics based on the
belief that each man has a responsibility to improve
himself while being devoted to his family, faith,
country, and fraternity. The mission of Freemasonry is
to promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in
a worldwide Brotherhood that transcends all religious,
ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences;
by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love,
Relief and Truth; and, by the outward expression of
these, through its fellowship, its compassion and its
concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family,
country, neighbors and self.
As Masons, we lead by example, give back to our
communities, and support numerous Masonic
philanthropies. We invest in children, our
neighborhoods, and our future. The aim is to build a
better world by building better men to work in their
own communities.
Freemasonry does not solicit membership. All of its
members have asked to become members by seeking out a
member and asking for a petition to join. If you are
considering petitioning a local Lodge and are hoping of
coming into the Lodge with the expectation that
membership will provide social or business gain, you
will be disappointed. That is not its purpose, though
Freemasonry is known as a worthy organization and
membership carries with it a great amount of prestige.
Freemasonry is a fraternity that has existed for
hundreds of years throughout the free world.
Friendship, morality and brotherly love are practiced
daily to allow good men to live in harmony with family
and friends. Our charities are available to all in need
and doors of our Lodges are always open to those that
inquire or seek admission.
Fraternally,
R:.W:. John
Paniccia
District Deputy Grand Master
The THUNDERING 26th Masonic District
E-mail: jpsec318@aol.com
Cell: 321-537-0113
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Welcome
to District 26 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons of Florida. Masonry is the
world's first and largest fraternal organization. It is
a body of knowledge and a system of ethics based on the
belief that each man has a responsibility to improve
himself while being devoted to his family, faith,
country, and fraternity. The mission of Freemasonry is
to promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in
a worldwide Brotherhood that transcends all religious,
ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences;
by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love,
Relief and Truth; and, by the outward expression of
these, through its fellowship, its compassion and its
concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family,
country, neighbors and self.