Pioneer Lodge A.F. & A.M.
Instituted March 9th 1863
Constituted March 21st 1864
145 Pleasant Street - Somerset, MA 02726
Worshipful John H. Bell, Master
This page was last updated: January 13, 2026
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
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
Upcoming Events
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 - February 2, 2026 7 -9 PM. Dinner at 6:15 PM. We will be Initiating our newest Entered Apprentice into 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
The official schedule is for 2026 will be posted as soon as it's available.
Official Visits
Done
Lodge of Instruction (LOI)
Done
** All LOIs are on Wednesday except for November and December - Friday
Grand Lodge Quarterly
Done
Past Music Mondays!
Church of Our Savior 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 Savior, 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
March 28 Breakfast
April 25 Breakfast
September 26 Breakfast
November 14 Breakfast
Please arrive at 7:30 AM
Pioneer Lodge Paint Night
February 6, 2026 at 7 PM (social hour at 6 PM)
Tickets are $40 per person and limited - so don't waiting order yours. Click here to buy tickets.
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(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
