Mission Statement

The mission of the Masonic Service Bureau of the Erie Districts is to promote Masonry in the Erie Districts and support the Grand Lodge Officers and Lodges in the District. The Service Bureau is to publish The Masonic News newspaper at least five times a year containing a calendar of activities of Masonic Lodges and Concordant bodies, articles on Masonic activities and Masonic education. Publish a directory containing name and addresses of the Grand Line, officers in the Master's and Warden's Associations, School of Instruction, Erie County Masonic Foundation and Chairman of the Masonic Board of Relief. The directory also includes a listing of all Masonic Lodges and Concordant bodies, their meeting location, meeting dates and officers. The Service Bureau maintains a mailing list of members of supporting lodges and Concordant bodies to assist these organizations in mailing communications. The Service Bureau also assists with the preparation and printing of bulletins, post cards, invitations, programs, tickets, etc. The Service Bureau also maintains an inventory of Ritual Books, Bibles, aprons, and books of interest to Masons. The Service Bureau also supports the School of Instruction.