“Making Good Men Better” is a phrase associated with Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that aims to help men improve their character, morality, truth, and justice.

 

South Hills (Bethel) Lodge No. 761 was constituted October 7, 1949. Since then, our brothers have been a be force for good in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. We live in Bethel Park, Upper Saint Clair, Mt. Lebanon and beyond and serve our communities in various and meaningful ways. Our brothers are teachers, first responders, doctors, lawyers, tradesmen, elected officials, and business leaders. In the Lodge, and in the eyes of our creator, we are all equal and call each other brother.

 

You can usually spot one of our brothers from their strong moral character and respect for truth and justice. You can find them hosting blood drives, sponsoring youth sports teams, cleaning up local parks, collecting food donations or serving as scout leaders. These community service projects, as well as random acts of kindness, are everyday reflections of who Freemasons are and the values for which they stand.

 

The term “lodge” comes from the structures the stonemasons built against the sides of the cathedrals during construction. In winter, when building had to stop, they lived in these lodges and worked at carving stone. Today, a Masonic lodge means two things: a group of Masons coming together in fellowship and, at the same time, the room or building in which they meet. No two Masonic lodges are the same; all have unique personalities driven by their members. The lodge typically consists of a room where official business and Masonic rituals are conducted, as well as several additional areas for brothers to share meals, spend time together and host social and charitable events.

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Our stated meetings are held at 761 McNary Place, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102 on the first Saturday of each month (except for July and August). The meeting will start at 10:00 A.M. and a breakfast will be served at 8:15 A.M. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the breakfast.