Wednesday
May 10th – 7:00 PM
The Lodge will open at 7:00 PM for the transaction of such business as shall regularly come before it, and the conferral of the Fellow Craft degree on eligible candidates.
Those wishing to gather for dinner are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 pm in order to assure time for a pleasant meal. We will meet downstairs at Leo’s Ristorante. Ordering is no-host, off the menu. Friends and family are encouraged to join us.
There is considerable interest in having dinners in our social hall on the second floor in the future. Bro. Jim Wilson is working on this, and the W. Master is still interested in hearing from others who are interested in helping promote this.
Greetings Brethren,
Last month was another busy month for the brothers of St. Alban’s, as we continued to travel around Rhode Island. The month started with a visit to Logia Libertad, for their DDGM visitation. Then we traveled to Harmony Lodge No. 9 for the MWGM’s visitation to the Central district. We also had the pleasure of visiting Roger Williams Lodge No. 32 for the MWGMs visitation to his mother lodge. It’s been a real treat to visit these other lodges within the state.
For our April communication, we hosted the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Eric E. Grist and Bro. John W. Kent, Worshipful Grand Master of Ceremonies on their official visit to St. Alban’s No. 6. The evening kicked off with the affiliation of Bro. Renato Ramos, who has already joined the brothers for some of our visits to other lodges around Rhode Island. The program about the history of the United States Secret Service was very informative and enjoyable and generated many questions. Thankfully, the speakers stayed for the collation to continue to answer questions. It was a wonderful evening.
We are looking forward to continuing our travels around Rhode Island. The following visits are on my calendar:
Tues, 02 May, DDGM visitation to St. Paul’s No. 14 (East Bay district) in Middletown.
Thurs, 04 May, DDGM visitation to Morning Star No. 13 (Northern district) in Woonsocket.
Mon, 08 May, Semi-public annual communication at Redwood No. 35 (Metro district) in East Providence.
On Thurs, 25 May, I will be traveling to Unity Lodge No. 9, in Valatie, NY, about 2.5 hours from Bristol. This visit will be to return a past master’s jewel that had been my great-great-grandfather’s, and handed down through the family. He was Master in 1909-1910, and it is time for the jewel to go back home. If you are interested in accompanying me, just let me know. Would love to have brothers join me on the trip.
A few reminders:
Our June communication will be a joint communication with Hope No. 25, in Wakefield, RI. Brothers, this is a perfect time for you to cross the bridges and get your passports stamped.
The Poker Table raffle is underway. Please see any St. Alban’s brother for tickets, or visit our webpage (https://www.stalbans6.org) and click on [Poker Table Raffle] for more info and to purchase tickets. The drawing will be at our June communication.
Fraternally,
Robert N. Hopkins, Jr.
Years of LIGHT
As another year passes since you were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, we thank you for your service to the cause of good and wish you well as you continue your quest for light.
8 yrs on 5/29 Bro. Matthew P. (Doc) Perry | 13 yrs on 5/12 Bro. Kyle E. Boyd |
9 yrs on 5/3 W∴ M.J. Benevides | 13 yrs on 5/12 W∴ Jason M. Nystrom |
9 yrs on 5/3 Bro. Brendan H. Ledsworth | 20 yrs on 5/16 R∴W∴ Rick Baccus |
10 yrs 5/20 Bro. Robert N. Hopkins, Jr. | 27 yrs 5/11 M∴W∴ Peter Iacobucci |
54 yrs 5/14 Bro. Steven W. Baker |
Years of LIFE
As you celebrate another birthday, we wish you many more, with fraternal love and happiness always.
5/4 R∴W∴ Rory A. Hanmer |
5/5 W∴ Edwin A. McClure |
5/28 W∴ Edward C. Boyd |
Upcoming Events
7:00 pm each Wednesday – officer’s or degree rehearsal & social hour
May 2nd – St. Paul’s No. 14: Visitation of R∴W∴ Eric E. Grist, D. D. G. M. for the East Bay
May 4th – W∴ Master and members travel to DDGM visitation, Morning Star No. 13 (Northern District)
May 6th – 6:00 pm Alpine Country Club, Cranston: Grand Master’s Testimonial Ball (tickets $50/p at https://roger-williams-lodge-number-32.square.site/)
May 7th – 6:00 pm St. Alban’s Association, Inc., Board of Directors
May 8th – W∴ Master and members travel to Semi-public Annual at Redwood No. 35 (Metro district)
May 10th – 7:00 pm St. Alban’s No. 6: Stated Communication
May 22nd – 9:00 am Grand Lodge: Annual Communication; all Master Masons welcome
May 22nd – 6:00 pm Grand Lodge: Annual Banquet at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet $40/p by 5/10 at G.L.
Jun. 14th – 7:00 pm St. Alban’s No. 6: Joint Communication with & at Hope No. 25, in Wakefield, RI.
Sep. 30th – Glow Ball Charity Golf Tournament – play golf in the dark!
Oct. 13-15 70th International Gathering of Masonic Lodges Named for St. Alban, Rockville Centre, NY
St. Alban’s Association, Inc.
The Board of Directors of the Association generally meets at 6:00 pm on the first Sunday of each month. All members and initiated Masons associated with St. Alban’s Lodge No.6 are welcome as visitors.
Masonic Lodges Named for St. Alban
The 70th Annual International Gathering of Masonic Lodges Named for St. Alban will take place on the weekend of October 13th – 15th in Long Island, New York. Stewart Manor-St. Albans Lodge #56, F. & A. M. in Rockville Centre, NY, will host the gathering. They are planning to have the Indian degree team from Oklahoma perform their Third Degree. Everyone who has seen this has been very impressed.
From the Secretary’s Desk
Assistance is needed for the functions of the Secretary. W∴ Assistant Secretary Daigle is helping with the membership functions, but W∴ Secretary Pray needs assistance with those remaining. Please contact W∴ Master Hopkins, W∴ Secretary Pray, or W∴ Bill Stephens for more information.
Notices of membership fees were mailed in January. The fee for 2023 is $150.00 and is now past due. Thank you to those who have made their payment. If you have not yet done so, please pay your share of the expenses of the lodge now. If you have an issue with paying your dues, please let either the Secretary or the Master know so we can make the necessary arrangements. We are happy to make any needed arrangements, but we must know when help is needed. Your lodge depends on you, and we are here to help anyone needing some assistance.
Upon hearing of the illness or passing of a member or a Special Lady, please contact the Master or Secretary as soon as possible. Also please advise us if you know of someone in need of assistance or even just a ride to the lodge. Do not let the stairs be an obstacle; remember that we now have a stair lift.
Special Charity Fund Committee
The committee is looking for a new member to replace W∴ Bro. Stephens who is retiring. As the fund has investments, having an interest in this would be beneficial. The purpose of the fund is to help members and families when they need some assistance. All assistance is kept strictly confidential. Please let any member of the committee (W∴ Bros. DaSilva, Pray, or Stephens) know of your interest in serving in this capacity. It is not necessary to be a Past Master.
Grand Lodge Officers
M∴W∴ Robert A. Palazzo MW Grand Master | R∴W∴ Brad Ripley RW Grand Marshall |
R∴W∴ Eric E. Grist RW District Deputy Grand Master East Bay District | W∴ John W. Kent, III 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
2023
Robert N. Hopkins Jr. Worshipful Master |
W. Manuel J. Benevides Senior Warden | W. Jose J. DaSilva Junior Warden |
R.W. Rory A. Hanmer Treasurer | W. Timothy A. Pray Secretary |
W. R. Andrew Benn Senior Deacon | Christian M. DiSarro Junior Deacon |
James R. Wilson, III Senior Steward | Robert S. Hamel Junior Steward |
W. Andrew C. Daigle Chaplin | W. Danny S. Cordeiro Marshall |
Steven H. Jennings Sentinel | Brian M. Boyle Tyler |
W. William D. Stephens Assistant Secretary | R.W. Andrew M. Giovannini Ritual Advisor |
Albert A. Ferri & R. W. David C. Lavery Co-Historians | |
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 |
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- |
Committees of St. Alban’s Lodge
Special Charities Committee
W∴ William D. Stephens, W∴ José J. DaSilva, & W∴ Timothy A. Pray
Lodges Named for St. Alban Committee
Members: Master, Wardens, and Past Masters