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Historical data here in is derived from a 1972 pamphlet authored by Dr. Barton Baker, Service Bureau President in 1954. More recent data has been collected from Bureau meeting minutes and Directories by Jay McCullough, Bureau Chairman/CEO in 2000 and 2001.

Dr. Baker’s description notes that “symbolic Masonry deals in ritual memorizing, the teaching of moral and geometric precepts, reverence for God, encouragement of brotherhood and ecumenism.” He declares, “some act as though ritual and rote were almost all-important.

"The Masonic Service Bureau unites all the diverse views as to the relative importance of the facets of Masonry by acting as an efficient aid to promote service and charity, which all true Masons agree is laudable in a world preoccupied with competition and material pursuits. It does countless works of brotherhood and charity which no single lodge or group of lodges could provide. The Bureau acts as a clearinghouse for Masonic relief and information for all Masonic families, and assists in many community-wide projects. The Bureau has proved to the world that Masonry as a way of life means devotion to the common cause of brotherhood.”

The Bureau continues into the 21st century as sponsor of general Masonic events, acts as dispenser of news about the Craft, primarily through its role as publisher of the Masonic Times, and continues to be true to its original tenets of service and charity along with special elements such as its Education Assistance Program, loan closet of sick room equipment (free to the public), handling hundreds of requests each year for information and service, and managing the 16-acre Camp DeMolay site in the Village of Sodus Point, New York.

The Masonic Service Bureau serves Masonry in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties. The Bureau Office is located in the Damascus Shrine Center at 979 Bay Road in Webster, NY. 14580-1736

Phone: (585) 671-9730

Fax (585) 671-8390

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