Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500

Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 and A. M. of Connecticut.

Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 is an Observant, European Concept Lodge, located in New Haven, Connecticut, under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. The brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 believe very strongly that the foremost purpose of Freemasonry is to provide an atmosphere where good men can unite together in a common pursuit of virtue in service to God. The work

of a Colonial Concept Lodge is not to focus on the mechanics of the business meeting, but rather to create an atmosphere where the brothers can learn the lessons of Freemasonry and how they can be inculcated into their daily lives. Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 practices European Concept Masonry through a strict adherence to the practice of the Festive Board, a limited number of communications, a high standard of dress and a requirement for ritual excellence. In short, Quinta Essentia Lodge gives Freemasons the opportunity to partake in a ritual and sociability that they cannot find anywhere else. Colonial Concept Lodges allow Brothers to move their minds from the mundane to the Fraternal, away from life's petty particulars to focus on its transcendent meaning.

Let us, today, remember the heavy silences between in the war stories and the gentle smile and the words “that’s a story...
05/25/2026

Let us, today, remember the heavy silences between in the war stories and the gentle smile and the words “that’s a story for another time.” Let us keep in our hearts and gratitude gratitude, the heroes who live in those pauses, those deep silences and those “stories for another time.” May we all strive for a day when heroes no longer dwell in silences and pauses. A day when the drums of war become the drums of joy. Let us endeavor to ensure their ultimate sacrifices were not in vain.
To our Brothers who had the honor to serve, you are in our minds today and we continue to pray for those who gave the last full measure.

A wonderful time last night, the brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 and guests gathered at The Elm City Club for ...
05/17/2026

A wonderful time last night, the brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 and guests gathered at The Elm City Club for our May Stated Communication and Festive Board! Joined by WB Allyan Lopes of Friendship Lodge No. 33, he led the group assembled in a lively and educational discussion - The Flame of Truth: An Introduction to Zoroastrianism. Great food, fellowship, and conversation!

Congratulations to RWB Jason, who received his 20-year pin from his mother lodge of Cosmopolitan 125.  Thank you for 20 ...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to RWB Jason, who received his 20-year pin from his mother lodge of Cosmopolitan 125. Thank you for 20 fruitful years of service to the Craft.

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge, Jonathan and David, had the pleasure, along with Most Worshipful Grand Master Shane D...
05/15/2026

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge, Jonathan and David, had the pleasure, along with Most Worshipful Grand Master Shane Dufresne and brothers from across Connecticut, of visiting Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania last night. Pictured here with Good Samaritan’s Worshipful Master.

Congratulations to Brother Cyril Embil, Worshipful Master of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500, on being elected and install...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to Brother Cyril Embil, Worshipful Master of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500, on being elected and installed last night as Thrice Potent Master for the Scottish Rite Valley of New Haven’s E.G. Storer Lodge of Perfection!

Connecticut Freemasons Magazine March 2026
04/30/2026

Connecticut Freemasons Magazine March 2026

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 last night out on the town enjoying good food and great fellowship following o...
04/25/2026

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge No. 500 last night out on the town enjoying good food and great fellowship following our April Stated Communication! /G

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge with Most Worshipful Grand Master Shane Dufresne at last night’s gala held in his hono...
04/19/2026

Brothers of Quinta Essentia Lodge with Most Worshipful Grand Master Shane Dufresne at last night’s gala held in his honor.
Congratulations to Brother Shane!

Congratulations to the Brothers of QE500 for this Outstanding Trestleboard Award. Special recognition to WB Jonathan Gla...
04/11/2026

Congratulations to the Brothers of QE500 for this Outstanding Trestleboard Award. Special recognition to WB Jonathan Glassman for his diligent work.

A happy and meaningful Easter holiday to all brothers, family and friends celebrating!
04/03/2026

A happy and meaningful Easter holiday to all brothers, family and friends celebrating!

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