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Saturday, April 12, 2014, Mystic Valley Lodge opened its doors for the annual open house. Guests were invited to explore historic artifacts from Mystic Valley’s past. See the full post for a video of the event.

Bro. Jon Hindmarsh and Bro. Alex Patterson were recognized as the Model Masons of May, 2014 by Wor. Phil Privitera.

Wor. Phillip J. Privitera unveiled a statue of St. Thomas More at his alma mater, Boston College Law School, on May 2, 2014. The statue, a gift of the Privitera family and sculpted by Gloucester sculptor Pablo Eduardo, is dedicated to the memory of Phil’s late mother, Jennie “Jean” Privitera (1936-2009).

Sir Thomas More was councillor to King Henry VIII of England, and a lawyer, philosopher, author and statesman.

Wor. Privitera recognized Wor. Bruce Wedlock and Wor. Al Bird as April’s “Model Masons”.

Installation of the Officers for the 2013-2014 Masonic year. Congratulations to all, especially the new “pillar officers”, Wor. Philip J. Privitera, Bro. Jorge Aquino and Wor. Walter Wedlock!

The 2012-2013 officers are retired.

Bro. Philip Privitera takes upon himself the obligations of the Worshipful Master.

Bro. Privitera receives the Charges of his new office.

The elected officers for the 2013-2014 Masonic year recite their obligations.

The appointed officers recite their obligations.

Wor. Privitera receives the Charter of Mystic Valley Lodge from the hands of the outgoing Master, Wor. Russell Wright.

Wor. Privitera takes his place in the Oriental Chair.

Marshal Wor. Jonathan Buck declares that the new line of officers has been installed.

Wor. Privitera is joined by his proud father and sisters…

…and his even prouder wife and children.

Dr. D. Saluti, President, Greater Boston Sons of Italy, presents Wor. Privitera with the Legionnaire’s Sword.

The Legionnaire’s Sword.

After the installation, members and guests danced the night away “under the stars”.