This page was last updated: February 15, 2026
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Worshipful Master John H. Bell
781-630-1057
jhullbell1969@gmail.com
Brother Michael Rezendes, Secretary
508-320-0407
pioneerlodgesecretary@gmail.com
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For Failing to Prepare, is Preparing to Fail
- Brother Benjamin Franklin
Preparedness and survival are not just a fad – they are a mindset from our not so distant past. All we are doing is trying to make up for the time lost when we started relying on technology and government for our daily needs. Let’s use today’s technology and blend with the skills of the past to achieve a greater level of preparedness.
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2025 -2026 Dues
It's that time of year once again. Please take a few minutes to pay your Pioneer Lodge dues. The cost this year is $181 for a Regular member. You can send a check, bring cash to the meeting or pay via PayPal on the website.
REGULAR DUES $181
PIONEER DUES $90
GL DUES $91
Dues for 2025 - 2026 have increased to $90 for Grand Lodge, plus $1 for the George Washington Memorial Fund and $90 for Pioneer. Total dues now $181 per year.
Regular Monthly Communication - Monday - March 2, 2026 7 -9 PM. Dinner at 6:15 PM. We will be welcoming new District Deputy Grand Master RW James Fontaine for his first Fraternal visit to Pioneer Lodge.
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Preparedness Corner
Is your "bug-out" bag ready to go? Click here for a complete list of items that should be in your bag - as a start.
R.W. James Sutherland Fontaine
District Deputy Grand Master
16th Masonic District
2026 Official Schedule (as available)
Fraternal Visits
01/20 Bristol Lodge
01/21 Ezekiel Bates Lodge
02/10 King David Lodge
02/11 Eastern Star Lodge
03/02 Pioneer Lodge
03/03 May Flower Lodge
Lodge of Instruction (LOI)
01/28 Bristol Lodge (masonic jeopardy)
** All LOIs are on Wednesday except for November and December - Friday
Church of Our Saviour Volunteer Schedule
The Brothers of Pioneer Lodge are volunteering at the Annelle Delorme-Hagerman Food Pantry, Clothing Boutique, and Rev Alden Burhoe Meal Ministry. It is located at the Church of Our Saviour, 2112 County St. Somerset, MA. Here is the schedule for 2026. if you would like to help out those less fortunate. Please click here to enter in when you can be there to serve your community.
January 31 Breakfast Volunteers - 5
March 28 Breakfast
April 25 Breakfast
September 26 Breakfast
November 14 Breakfast
Please arrive at 7:30 AM
(L-R) Wor. John Bell, Dighton Veterans Agent Ray Hague, Wor. Tom Gallucci, and Bro. Mark Guillmette, presenting Stop and Shop gift cards for veterans in need.
(L-R) Wor. Manny Ferreira, Wor. Tom Gallucci, Fundraising Coordinator Chris Mitchell of Homes for our Troops, Bro. Mark Guillmette, Wor. John Bell presenting a donation check to Homes for Our Troops hfotusa.org
On December 30, 2025, members of the Pioneer Lodge Hall Association presented donations to the Dighton Veterans Agent, Ray Hague as well as Christopher Mitchell of Homes for our Troops. This is part of our commitment to fundraising for veterans services in our local communities.
Pioneer Lodge - Giving a Helping Hand
Ritual Workshop - February 28, 2026 8 AM - Light Breakfast - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop (2nd Degree). If participating Lodges are willing to donate, Bristol Lodge is willing to host a breakfast. If no contributions are offered, it will be coffee and donuts. To assist with cost, please reach out to the Worshipful Master of Bristol Lodge @ fanuc219@gmail.com.
Serving at Church of Our Saviour Breakfast
Even though the thermometer was at a balmy -2 degrees on January 31st 2026, five brave Masons headed to the Church of Our Saviour to help with serving breakfast to those less fortunate. Why not sign up to join us on March 28th? Click picture to enlarge
Annual Golf Tournament - July 11, 2026 $100 - Please contact Bro. Richard Cunha for sign-up information at rrcunha@comcast.net
Exemplification - March 12, 2026 - 7 PM Exemplification will be held at Ezekiel Bates Lodge on the Second Degree. All officers are required to attend. Dinner (6 PM) will be held prior to the Exemplification.
Cigar Night - Tuesday May 12, 2026 at 6 PM - The Annual Cigar Night will be held at Portas DaCidade restaurant in Westport, MA. Tickets are $100 which includes dinner and premium cigars. Contact Bro. Jim Keighley at j.keighley@comcast.net
2026 Member Survey - Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2026 Member Survey by clicking here. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will help to serve our members.
Wor. John H. Bell
Worshipful Master of Pioneer Lodge
