132 East 2nd Street
Irving, TX 75060
Second Tuesday of the Month
Light meal served at 6:15pm
Meeting begins at 7:00pm
Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 was chartered on December 5th, 1924 by the Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. and A.M.
From a petition signed by thirty-one Master Masons in 1924 to more than a century of brotherhood, charity, and service to the City of Irving.
The Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M., granted a charter to thirty-one Master Masons living in or around Irving, forming Irving Lodge #1218.
The first meeting of the new Lodge, a Called Meeting, was held to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree — conducted as a courtesy by visiting officers of Trinity Valley Lodge #1048 of Dallas.
At the first Stated Meeting, J. M. Popplewell was elected and installed as the first Worshipful Master of Irving Lodge, alongside the Lodge’s founding officer line.
Brother George Walter Story was raised a Master Mason on this date and became the first Master Mason raised as a member of Irving Lodge.
The first Christmas Relief Committee was appointed to care for the Masonic widows of Irving Lodge — a tradition of fraternal kindness that continues to this day.
The Building Committee reported the purchase of Lots 23 and 24 of the original Town Site of Irving from the City — the future home of Irving Lodge.
Worshipful Master Harlan T. Goode presided as 104 Master Masons gathered to break ground for a new Masonic Temple at the corner of Second and Jefferson Streets.
Most Worshipful Hugh M. Craig, Grand Master of Masons in Texas, laid the cornerstone of the new Irving Masonic Temple before approximately 250 Brethren and guests.
Irving Lodge held its first meeting in the new Masonic Temple at 132 E. 2nd Street, installing Brother Verner A. Taylor as Worshipful Master for the 1950–51 Masonic Year.
With the building fully paid for, Worshipful Master John P. Shafer welcomed Grand Master W. G. “Bill” Proctor as the mortgage note was ceremonially burned in the Lodge Room before 231 Brethren.
With the raising of Brother Charles Randall Goolsby, Irving Lodge reached its highest recorded membership: 1,089 Master Masons.
Brother William B. Tinsley purchased the first Endowed Membership in Irving Lodge, beginning a long-term effort to secure the Lodge’s financial future.
Worshipful Master Phillip D. Baker dedicated the newly remodeled downstairs as “Memorial Hall” — in memory of those Brethren who have gone to the Celestial Lodge Above.
Irving Lodge celebrated seventy-five years of Masonic labor. Past Master and Secretary Dean Alexander compiled and read the Lodge’s history, which forms the basis of this timeline.
Irving Lodge #1218 marked its Centennial — one hundred years of fraternal brotherhood, service to the City of Irving, and the enduring work of Freemasonry.
Freemasonry offers an opportunity to grow as a man through tradition, education, brotherhood, and service to others.
Time-honored ceremonies, performed for centuries, that mark each step of a Mason's progress through the degrees.
A lifetime of study in the symbols, history, and philosophy of the Craft, supported by experienced mentors.
Genuine fellowship among men of every walk of life, united by shared values and mutual respect.
Opportunities to give back to Irving and the surrounding community through lodge charities and outreach.
Becoming a Mason is a personal decision and a deliberate process. Here is how it begins at Irving Lodge #1218.
The first step is to get to know us. Freemasonry is not for everyone, and we want you to be sure that the Lodge is the right fit for you. Reach out to the Secretary or visit on a meeting night to meet the Brethren.
No man is invited to become a Freemason — he must ask of his own free will. Once you have come to know some of our members, simply ask one of them for a petition.
Submit your completed petition to the Lodge. An investigation committee will meet with you to talk about your interest, and the Lodge will then vote on your petition.
The elected and appointed officers serving Irving Masonic Lodge #1218.
Those who have served Irving Lodge #1218 as Worshipful Master since its founding in 1924.
Brethren who served as Worshipful Master of another Lodge before affiliating with Irving #1218.
Stay up to date with stated meetings, degree work, and lodge events.
Browse photos from lodge events. Click an album to view its photos.
Common questions about Freemasonry and how to become a member of Irving Lodge #1218.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest fraternal organizations, tracing its roots back to the stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of medieval Europe. Today, it is a society of men bound together by a shared commitment to moral and personal development, mutual support, and service to others.
Masons meet in lodges to share fellowship, participate in time-honored ceremonies, study the symbolism and philosophy of the Craft, and work together on charitable endeavors in their communities.
To petition a Masonic lodge in Texas, a man must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and profess a belief in a Supreme Being. He must come of his own free will and accord — no one is ever asked or recruited to join.
Freemasonry welcomes men of every race, religion, occupation, and background. What unites Masons is not where they come from, but the shared values they practice.
Masonry requires only that a candidate profess a belief in a Supreme Being. It is not a religion and does not favor one faith over another. Men of all faiths meet as equals within the Lodge, and religious discussion is set aside so that Brethren may focus on what unites rather than what divides.
The first step is to get to know us. Masonry is a lifelong commitment, and we want you to be certain it is the right fit. You are welcome to contact the Secretary, visit on a stated meeting night for dinner, or meet a current member for coffee.
When you are ready, ask a Mason for a petition. Once you submit it, an investigation committee will meet with you, and the Lodge will vote on your application.
There is a one-time fee for the three degrees, which covers the cost of your initiation, degree materials, and Grand Lodge assessments. After that, members pay annual dues that help maintain the Lodge building and support its charitable work.
Exact amounts change from time to time. Please contact the Secretary for current fees and dues.
There are three degrees in Masonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. Each degree includes both a ceremonial initiation and a period of study and memorization of a proficiency.
Depending on how quickly a candidate learns his work and the Lodge’s calendar, the full journey from petition to Master Mason typically takes several months to a year.
No. Masonry is often described as “a society with secrets” rather than a secret society. Our buildings are clearly marked, our members are openly known, and our charitable work is public. What we keep private are the specific modes of recognition and ceremonial traditions that have been passed down for centuries — details that every Mason promises to safeguard.
Regular Freemasonry, including the Grand Lodge of Texas, is a fraternity for men. However, there are several related Masonic-family organizations that welcome women, including the Order of the Eastern Star, which is open to Master Masons and their female relatives. Young people also have opportunities to participate through DeMolay International (young men) and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 holds its Stated Meeting on the second Tuesday of every month. A light meal is served at 6:15 PM, followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM. Additional called meetings are held throughout the year for degree work and special events.
Prospective members are warmly welcome to join us for dinner before a stated meeting. Please see our Calendar for upcoming dates.
Questions about Freemasonry or interested in visiting Irving Lodge #1218? We’d love to hear from you.
132 East 2nd Street
Irving, TX 75060
P.O. Box 170936
Irving, TX 75017