Come meet with us! You are always welcome to stop by.

We will be delighted to answer any questions you would have about Freemasonry.

How to join us, top of page:

In Illinois, to become a Mason, you must:

• Be a man
• Believe in a Supreme Deity
• Be 18 years old
• Be able to read and write English
• Have resided in Illinois for at least six months

Our ceremonies involve no hazing, horseplay or physical mistreatment of any kind. Candidates find the initiation ritual a solemn, beautiful and moving experience. Every word is spoken from memory, as has been our practice from Masonry's earliest days. The ritual itself has remained virtually unchanged for nearly three centuries. And finally, every man in the lodge is a friend -- and will be a brother.

Contact Us

Schedule, top of page:

King Oscar Lodge meets every second and fourth Friday of any month of the year at 6:30 pm.

Map & Address, top of page:

We meet at Jefferson Temple, 5418 Gale Street, Chicago, IL 60630.

 2008 OFFICERS' SLATE, top of page

King Oscar Lodge #855

2008 Officers

Michael Fortunatio- Worshipful Master

Jimmy Dakof- Senior Warden

Joe Silverton- Junior Warden

Sheridan Ostrander PM.  – Treasurer

Russell E. Johnson PM.  – Secretary

Joel McCloskey – Chaplin

Michael Dakof – Senior Deacon

Gary Hardesty– Junior Deacon

Barry Alpern – Senior Steward

Miguel Chavez  – Junior Steward

Milan Savich –Marshall

Earl Hepner   - Tyler

Robert Harvey – Organist

Craig Stewart PM.  – Correspondent / Webmaster

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WHO TO CONTACT, top of page:

If we can answer any question on our Lodge  email our Secretary (Russell Johnson). He will be pleased to either answer your questions or put you in touch with someone who can. Excellent literature and audio-visual materials are available to tell you more about who we are and what we do. If you prefer, you can also call him at 847-966-2471.

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