Notice of regular communication of St. Alban's Lodge No. 6 will be held at 363 Hope Street, Bristol RI 02809.
Wednesday, December 11th, 7:00 PM
A vote will be held to determine whether candidate Kevin Manuel should be received by the lodge to receive the degrees of Freemasonry.
Hello Brothers!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s crazy to think that 2024 is almost over, but as I type this “message from the east” for the month of December, it really hits home! This year has flown by, and this month is a busy one, not just Masonically but also for all of us in general. With that being said, I’d like to “finish” off 2024 with the “start” of someone’s Masonic journey.
What does that even mean? You may ask…well, the SAL6 Degree team has been working very hard to prepare for our 3rd and last degree of the year. On the night of our stated meeting, December 11th, we will be conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on our newest candidate! I strongly encourage/hope that you can make it out and support the team but more importantly, we have a strong showing for our newest candidate! Nothing is more exciting in Masonry than making new Masons!
We will be opening in Master Mason and dropping down to EA for the program/degree. A consent agenda is being put together now to hopefully move along the business part of the meeting. Dinner this month is Pot Roast and side salad, catered, and will be at 1730 (5:30 pm). The price per plate is around $20 I believe. If you would like to attend but the holidays have your finances a little tighter than usual, PLEASE reach out to me directly! No one will know but I’d rather have you next to me at the dinner table than not attend because of cost! Also, please get your reservations into WB Secretary ASAP! You can reply right on the website or notify an officer. I can’t think of a better evening to end the year and I couldn’t be more proud of this entire group of Men. From the Stewards putting together meals each month to the Past Masters getting the 3rd-floor temperature just right! Everyone has been doing their part and our lodge is thriving because of it!
In conjunction with that, WB Benn has asked for an all-hands-on-deck meeting to plan for the future of SAL6. I asked a few months ago if there were any Past Masters interested in place-holding until our newer members got a little less green behind the ears. So this is just to give Brother SW a better idea of where we stand to help him (and the lodge)out next year. That meeting will be on Monday, December 9th after our last EA rehearsal. All members are encouraged to attend.
Almost done…I promise…To all those who have signed up, purchased, and dropped off gifts for the Adopted Family this year…thank you…thank you…THANK YOU!
To me, this is what Masonry is about, bettering our community so our community produces better men. This family is in need and the members of SAL6 are “contributing as liberally as they can (hopefully without injury to themselves)” and it truly warms my heart! There are a few items left so check the list, check it twice (I’m on a roll) and if you can, please consider helping out. The list is posted on the website and the Discord server. Items can be placed upstairs on the 3rd floor in the lodge room. Utilize the benches on the north side of the lodge. The deadline is December 14th and we can discuss a “wrapping party” before we drop them off to the ladies auxiliary!
Lastly, if you haven’t already, RSVP to the Holiday Party ASAP! It is this weekend, Saturday the 7th at 3 pm. If you would like to participate in the Yankee swap, please bring a gift! Somewhere in the $20-$30 range, nothing crazy. The idea is to have a great day with our Brethren and Families then go out and enjoy the Bristol Lighting Festivities! That being said, WB Danny has left a list at the lodge for some last-minute cleanup in preparation for the party, so if you have any spare time I ask that you swing by the lodge and see if there’s anything you can do to make sure we are ready to rock (around the Christmas tree, yes we have a tree this year).
Thank you for taking the time to read this novel, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From my Family to yours! Hope to see you all soon! Much love and stay safe!
Yours in the Craft,
Manuel J. Benevides
As another year passes since you were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. May your dedication and commitment to the craft lead you to a fulfilling and enlightened journey ahead.
R. Andrew Benn 18 years
David Sartrys 24 years
Raymond Sartini 34 years
Edwin McClure 35 years
Peter Iacobucci - 12/1
Barry Fontaine Jr. - 12/6
David Sartrys - 12/7
Renato Ramos - 12/14
Raymond Murray II - 12/24
Jason Nystrom - 12/31
December 3, 2024: DDGM Visitation Adelphoi No. 33 |
December 10, 2024: DDGM Visitation Washington No. 3 |
December 16, 2024: Installation / Annual Communication St. John's No. 1 |
January 7, 2024: Annual Communication Adelphoi No. 33 |
January 11, 2025: Grand Master Visitation …. Central District Ionic Lodge No. 28 |
January 15, 2025: Annual Communication St. Alban's No. 6 |
January 25, 2025: Annual Communication St. Paul's No. 14 |
February 3, 2025: DDGM Visitation St. John's No. 1 |
February 11, 2025: Grand Master Visitation …. Southern District Franklin Lodge No. 20 |
March 1, 2025: Grand Master Special Visitation to Logia Libertade No. 50 |
March 11, 2025: Grand Master Special Visitation to Pythagorean Lodge, Marion MA |
March 12, 2025: DDGM Visitation St. Alban's No. 6 |
April 7, 2025: Grand Master Visitation …. Mother Lodge St. John's Lodge No. 1 |
May 7, 2025: DDGM Visitation / Officer Forum St. Paul's No. 14 |
May 19, 2025: Annual Communication |
St. Alban’s Association, Inc.
NEXT MEETING: January 5, 2025
The Board of Directors of the Association generally meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. All members and initiation Masons associated with St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6 are welcome as visitors.
Grand Lodge Officers
M∴W∴ Andre H. Faria MW Grand Master | R∴W∴ Brandt Evans RW Grand Marshall |
R∴W∴ Mazen Alsabe RW District Deputy Grand Master East Bay District | W∴ Anthony M. Amaral W Grand Master of Ceremonies East Bay District |
R∴W∴ Rory A. Hanmer RW Associate Grand Chaplin East Bay District | R∴W∴ Andrew M. Giovannini RW Assistant Grand Lecturer St. Alban’s No. 6 |
St. Alban's Lodge Officers
2024
W∴ Manuel J. Benevides Worshipful Master |
W∴ R. Andrew Benn Senior Warden | W∴ Robert N. Hopkins Jr. Junior Warden |
R∴W∴ Rory A. Hanmer Treasurer | W∴ Danny S. Cordeiro Secretary |
Christian M. DiSarro Senior Deacon | Brian M. Boyle Junior Deacon |
Jason Flick Senior Steward | Barry Fontaine Jr. Junior Steward |
W∴ Andrew C. Daigle Chaplin | W∴ Jason M. Nystrom Marshall |
Roger Belmore Sentinel | Abdala Soufan Tyler |
Albert A. Ferri & R∴W∴ David C. Lavery Co-Historians | R∴W∴ Andrew M. Giovannini Ritual Advisor |
Living Past Masters
Leonard P. Sanford III 1971-1972 2002-2005 | Rory A. Hanmer 2013-2014 |
Edward M Wiacek 1981-1983 | Andrew M. Giovannini 2014-2015 |
Edwin A. McClure 1996-1997 | José J. DaSilva 2015-2016 |
Raymond C. Sartini 1997-1999 | R. Andrew Benn 2016-2017 |
Edward C. Boyd Jr. 2005-2007 | Jason M. Nystrom 2017-2018 |
Jeffrey R. Howlett 2007-2009 | Manuel J. Benevides 2018-2019 2024- |
William D. Stephens 2009-2011 | Andrew C. Daigle 2021-2022 |
Scott S. Crawford 2011-2012 | Danny S. Cordeiro 2022-2023 |
Timothy A. Pray 2012-2013 2019-2021 | Robert N. Hopkins Jr. 2023-2024 |
Committees of St. Alban’s Lodge
Special Charities Committee
W. José J. DaSilva, W. Timothy A. Pray & W. Jason M. Nystrom
Lodges Named for St. Alban Committee
Members: Master, Wardens, and Past Masters
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