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Today, Freemasonry is defined as "an organized society of men symbolically applying the principles of operative Masonry and architecture to the science and art of character building." This means applying Masonic principles will make you a better person. Freemasonry is not a secret society, but we are a society with secrets. Our secrets are very few in number and deal mostly with the obligations and modes of recognition, Freemasonry is not a religion. We do do ask that you state that you believe and trust in a supreme being. We do not require that you belong to a church. although many Masons are very active in their churches, Members have the right to belong to any church they want, and Freemasonry does not infringe on that right, Members should not attempt to substitute the teachings of Masonry or membership in a lodge for their church. Masonry seeks only to unite men for the purpose of brotherhood - not religion. The Grand Lodge of Illinois was formed on April 6. 1840 at a convention held in Jacksonville, Illinois. Royalton Masonic Lodge #1047 A. F. & A. M. was chartered on October 12. 1920 with the following principal officers: Worshipful Master - C. M. Thorton Senior Warden - L. E. Humphreys Junior Warden - Howard Lovel Among the many famous men who are Masons include thirteen (13) former Presidents of the United States and labor leaders John L. Lewis and Samuel Gompers. As Illinois Masons we contribute toward: 1. Masonic Home in Sullivan 2. Masonic Childrens' Home in LaGrange 3. Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Chicago 4. Masonic Drug Awareness Program 5. Masonic Blood Sharing Program 6. Masonic Academic Bowl The current principal officers of Royalton Masonic Lodge Are: Worshipful Master - James Walker Senior Warden - Lester Perrine Junior Warden - Dave Cosimi   |