Hope Lodge No. 145 F&AM

05/09/2026

Dear Masonic Family, Friends, and Supporters,

For generations, the Lafayette Masonic Cemetery has served as a sacred place of remembrance, dignity, and respect for our brethren, sisters, families, and neighbors who came before us.

Today, we are asking for your help to preserve and maintain this historic resting place for future generations.

Donations directly support:
• Grounds maintenance and mowing
• Preservation of headstones and memorials
• Beautification and upkeep of the cemetery
• Protection of our shared Masonic heritage

Every contribution — large or small — makes a meaningful impact.

$250 funds one full mowing and maintenance cycle for the cemetery grounds.

If you are able, please consider supporting this important mission and helping us honor those who have passed to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-support-the-lafayette-masonic-cemetery

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Fraternally,

Bro. Dez Gallien - Committee Chairman
Lafayette Masonic Cemetery
[email protected]

04/29/2026

Brothers, friends, and family —

Due to the forecast of severe weather and high winds expected Saturday morning, we have made the decision to cancel the Crabbing & Sh*****ng Trip + Seafood Boil scheduled for May 2.

This wasn’t an easy call, but safety on the water and at the refuge has to come first.

We appreciate everyone who planned to attend and participate, and we’ll work on rescheduling this event for a later date when conditions are safer and more favorable. Once a new date is set, we’ll share the details.

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

04/20/2026

What a great time and great company we had at Grand Lodge this past weekend! Many thanks to the brothers who were able to attend and those who joined us for two nights of great food and drink. Congratulations to our new Most Worshipful Grand Master, Steve Jennings, Rite Worshipful, Keith Gates, and to all the brethren installed as officers and committee members of the Louisiana Grand Lodge F&AM! Hope Lodge #145 is well represented!!!!

03/22/2026

We had a great day cooking Jambalaya and Corn Maque Choux for the Grand Lodge DDGM/DGL Quarterly!

03/20/2026

All,

We don’t want to miss an opportunity to highlight the incredible progress of our Children’s Dyslexia Program and recognize the dedication of our instructors and brethren who are helping kids learn to read and thrive despite their challenges.

Many may not be aware that our fraternity offers free tutoring for children and youth with dyslexia. Dyslexia affects language processing, making reading, spelling, and comprehension more difficult—but it has nothing to do with intelligence. With the right support and strategies, these children can succeed.

In partnership with Exemplar Lodge No. 471, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana F&AM, and local education professionals, we launched our local dyslexia program last year—and the results have been remarkable.

📊 In just 3 months, participating students improved their reading capabilities by 33%.

More importantly, we are seeing real, life-changing impact. One parent shared:

“I am so incredibly grateful for the dyslexia tutoring program and for the difference it has made in my son’s life. He looks forward to going each time and has so much fun learning. It has become a place where he feels capable, supported, and proud of his progress.

Before starting, reading often felt frustrating and discouraging for him. Since then, I have seen his confidence and self-esteem grow tremendously. He is now excited to read—and even sneaks books at night. For a child who once avoided reading altogether, this is a huge win.

His spelling and vocabulary have improved, and his progress in reading has carried over into other subjects. Even his math has improved thanks to better comprehension.

This program has turned something overwhelming into something empowering. It has given my son confidence and belief in himself.”

This is why we do what we do. Learn more at https://la-mason.com/dyslexia-program-information/

Thank you to everyone involved in making this program a success—and for continuing to invest in the future of our nations children.

Dyslexia Training Program The Dyslexia Training Program is a multi-sensory program of instruction that emphasizes phonics. It is taught by a teacher/facilitator, who is certified to teach in Louisiana, to classes of limited size using several teaching aids, including workbooks, three-dimensional let...

02/19/2026

Congratulations, Brethren!!

On February 14, 2026, Crowley’s Masonic Lodge Number 243, F&AM hosted the Louisiana 11th Masonic District meeting. Officers for 2026 were nominated, elected, and installed during the event.

The attached picture includes the following 11th Masonic District Officers for 2026.

The first row:
Rite Worshipful Butch Clark (District Deputy Grand Master and Grand Steward), Worshipful Brother Don Sonnier (District Deputy Lecturer), Worshipful Brother Jack Daigle (Grand Master Aide)

Second row (beginning with maroon shirt):
Brother Aaron Dowis (Junior Steward), Worshipful Brother Scotty Broussard (Senior Deacon), Worshipful Brother Marty Dear III (Senior Warden), Worshipful Brother Calvin Rigsby (Worshipful Master), Worshipful Brother Robert Buford (Junior Warden), Brother Mike Jagneaux (Tyler), Worshipful Brother Micah Fabacher (Marshall), Worshipful Brother Russell Bertrand (Junior Deacon)

Third row:
Brother Tommy Bush (Treasurer), Worshipful Brother Bradley McDonald (Senior Steward), Worshipful Brother Jason Rigsby (Master of Ceremonies), Worshipful Brother Jimmy Broussard (Chaplain), Worshipful Brother Jay Hartley (Secretary)

We extend our sincere congratulations to all newly installed officers and express our appreciation for their commitment to the continued success and integrity of the 11th Masonic District of Louisiana.

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

May the warmth of Brotherly Love,
the spirit of Relief,
and the clarity of Truth
guide our hearts and bring us
peace, harmony, and fellowship
in the year ahead.

12/15/2025

A little delayed but I finally got all the pictures together! We had a fantastic evening last meeting with family and friends for Officer Installation night! Many thanks to everyone who were able to attend despite the bitterly cold weather!

On behalf of the Worshipful Master, I am pleased to announce the Brothers elected and appointed to serve in the 2026 officer line.

Worshipful Master: Brandon Stelly
Senior Warden: Allex Bertrand
Junior Warden: Dez Gallien
Treasurer: Russell Bertrand, P.M.
Secretary: Robert Jarred, P.M.
Chaplain: Scotty Broussard, P.M.
Senior Deacon: Tommy Bush
Junior Deacon: Shayne Owens
Tyler: Chad Norris, P.M.
Master of Ceremonies.: Merrit Arnold
Senior Steward.: Mike Jagneaux
Junior Steward.: Lincoln Fruge

Installing Officers:
Worshipful Master: Don Sonnier, P.M.
Chaplain: Donald Bush, P.M.
Marshal: Stuart Averitt, P.M.

Also, a heartfelt congratulations to Brother Merrit for earning Mason Of The Year 2025! His dedication to our lodge, and the Fraternity is so very much appreciated!

Lastly, a most special thanks and congratulations to Worshipful Brother Jarvis Hebert for his leadership during 2025 and on achieving his Past Masters apron!!

12/15/2025

Behold, how great and pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity!

On behalf of the Lafayette Masonic Cemetery Committee, we deeply appreciate the Brethren that were able to help clear and repair the cemetery chain link fence! We made a staggering amount of progress this weekend that wouldn’t have been possible without these fine men’s help.

I think it is safe to say that our beloved Brothers and Sisters at rest in our humble cemetery, and even those that are not, were smiling big from above this weekend.

11/27/2025

Dear Brethren,
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, we extend to you warm fraternal Thanksgiving wishes. May the Great Architect of the Universe continue to guide your steps, bless your home with peace, and fill your table with abundance. Let us take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we share—brotherhood, harmony, and the privilege of laboring together in the quarries of our Craft.
May this day bring you joy, rest, and renewed strength for the work ahead.
Happy Thanksgiving, my Brothers.