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Paul · 02-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Hello, my name is Paul and I'm new to this whole thing. I'm a Pittsburgh based criminal defense attorney who is just now getting involved in freemasonry. With any luck I should be raised on February 26th at Corinthian lodge 573. The journey has been great so far--fine gentlemen in the lodge and really great fellowship. The whole deal promotes a real feeling of unworthiness which seems to be good for the soul. Nice group here and thanks for having me!

Paul

scooterstrats · 02-17-2010, 02:23 PM

Welcome Paul ! Lafayette #652 here in Carnegie. Wher is Corinthian located, i forgot? Hope to cross paths one day!

kcraig1011 · 02-17-2010, 04:34 PM

Hello, Paul. Good to see more Pittsburgh based Brothers are starting to find this site. I am at the North Hills Lodge # 716. I am also a recently raised Master, as of December 17, 2009. It has been a very interesting experience. I have really enjoyed being as active as possible, but the weather conditions held me from going to this months meeting. I hope you will enjoy the experiences as much as I have.

I am looking to start traveling to other Lodges in the near future. Perhaps I will stop by the Corinthian for your raising.

Paul · 02-17-2010, 09:31 PM

Wow, lot of Pittsburgers around here! Definitely cool. Thanks for the welcome. Corinthian is out at the Masonic center, located on Cemetary Lane off the Perrysville exit of I-279 North. The Masonic Center is worth a visit in and of itself. Impressive building.

Again, many thanks for the welcome!
Paul

kcraig1011 · 02-18-2010, 11:07 AM

I have been trying to get to the Corinthian for floor officer training, but have been having transportation issues. I recently made the mistake of buying an expensive puppy rather than putting that money towards a reliable car. Anyways, I will definately be spending two days at the Corinthian in April during the Scottish Rite degree days. My grandmother lives near Cemetary Lane, so I always drive by the Corinthian and get depressed that I have not been able to check it out yet. Paul, do you happen to know what day of each month the stated meetings are at Corinthian? I would love to attend a few.

Addy · 02-19-2010, 10:57 PM

I am very interested to be freemason, I need more information. I am in California.

**BG_TRBL** · 02-20-2010, 01:22 PM

Paul,
Welcome to the forums, and also to the fraternity. Happy to hear you are enjoying your journey so far. It is definately a moving experience, and the use of it's principles in everyday life, it will assist you with all of your future endeavours. I too am from Pennsylvania, and currently located in Central PA. Hope you enjoy your stay with us here.

Paul · 02-21-2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks again for the kind welcome, gents. To kcraig...that puppy will give you more pleasure than any vehicle could ever bring, so don't beat yourself up about it!

As for masonry helping out in life, I'm already noticing how true that is--not professionally, but personally. I'm not entirely sure my ashlar is stone (seems more like a lump of mill slag to me); I think I have more flaws than most. Just the thought of what I've sworn to be has slowed the rising gorge of anger and made me more circumspect in speech. If this keeps up, by extreme old age I might be allowed out in society!

Paul

Paul · 02-28-2010, 09:30 AM

Well, I was raised the 26th. An incredibly moving experience and one which will take a long time to digest. I'm very greatful to those brothers that showed up in a blizzard, and to the gaotu that no one was injured on the roads.

Paul

Ashlar2006 · 03-01-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Addy

I am very interested to be freemason, I need more information. I am in California.

Addy , please start a new thread with your questions and we will do our best to answer your questions and point you in the right direction .

02-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#1
Paul Fellowcraft Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greater Pittsburgh Posts: 4 Lodge: Corinthian 573	New member Hello, my name is Paul and I'm new to this whole thing. I'm a Pittsburgh based criminal defense attorney who is just now getting involved in freemasonry. With any luck I should be raised on February 26th at Corinthian lodge 573. The journey has been great so far--fine gentlemen in the lodge and really great fellowship. The whole deal promotes a real feeling of unworthiness which seems to be good for the soul. Nice group here and thanks for having me! Paul

02-17-2010, 04:34 PM	#3
kcraig1011 32° Scottish Rite Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 34 Lodge: North Hills Lodge No. 716	Hello, Paul. Good to see more Pittsburgh based Brothers are starting to find this site. I am at the North Hills Lodge # 716. I am also a recently raised Master, as of December 17, 2009. It has been a very interesting experience. I have really enjoyed being as active as possible, but the weather conditions held me from going to this months meeting. I hope you will enjoy the experiences as much as I have. I am looking to start traveling to other Lodges in the near future. Perhaps I will stop by the Corinthian for your raising. __________________ "Live each day prepared to die, and die as a man prepared to live forever." - Allen E. Roberts

02-18-2010, 11:07 AM	#5
kcraig1011 32° Scottish Rite Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 34 Lodge: North Hills Lodge No. 716	I have been trying to get to the Corinthian for floor officer training, but have been having transportation issues. I recently made the mistake of buying an expensive puppy rather than putting that money towards a reliable car. Anyways, I will definately be spending two days at the Corinthian in April during the Scottish Rite degree days. My grandmother lives near Cemetary Lane, so I always drive by the Corinthian and get depressed that I have not been able to check it out yet. Paul, do you happen to know what day of each month the stated meetings are at Corinthian? I would love to attend a few. __________________ "Live each day prepared to die, and die as a man prepared to live forever." - Allen E. Roberts

02-20-2010, 01:22 PM	#7
BG_TRBL Watcher of the posts Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,124 Lodge: LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232	Paul, Welcome to the forums, and also to the fraternity. Happy to hear you are enjoying your journey so far. It is definately a moving experience, and the use of it's principles in everyday life, it will assist you with all of your future endeavours. I too am from Pennsylvania, and currently located in Central PA. Hope you enjoy your stay with us here. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

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02-17-2010, 02:23 PM	#2
scooterstrats Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Lodge: Lafayette 652 Carnegie PA	Welcome Paul ! Lafayette #652 here in Carnegie. Wher is Corinthian located, i forgot? Hope to cross paths one day!

02-17-2010, 09:31 PM	#4
Paul Fellowcraft Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greater Pittsburgh Posts: 4 Lodge: Corinthian 573	Wow, lot of Pittsburgers around here! Definitely cool. Thanks for the welcome. Corinthian is out at the Masonic center, located on Cemetary Lane off the Perrysville exit of I-279 North. The Masonic Center is worth a visit in and of itself. Impressive building. Again, many thanks for the welcome! Paul

02-19-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
Addy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1 Lodge:	I am very interested to be freemason, I need more information. I am in California. Last edited by Addy; 02-20-2010 at 04:39 AM..

02-21-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
Paul Fellowcraft Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greater Pittsburgh Posts: 4 Lodge: Corinthian 573	Thanks again for the kind welcome, gents. To kcraig...that puppy will give you more pleasure than any vehicle could ever bring, so don't beat yourself up about it! As for masonry helping out in life, I'm already noticing how true that is--not professionally, but personally. I'm not entirely sure my ashlar is stone (seems more like a lump of mill slag to me); I think I have more flaws than most. Just the thought of what I've sworn to be has slowed the rising gorge of anger and made me more circumspect in speech. If this keeps up, by extreme old age I might be allowed out in society! Paul

02-28-2010, 09:30 AM	#9
Paul Fellowcraft Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greater Pittsburgh Posts: 4 Lodge: Corinthian 573	Well, I was raised the 26th. An incredibly moving experience and one which will take a long time to digest. I'm very greatful to those brothers that showed up in a blizzard, and to the gaotu that no one was injured on the roads. Paul