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Danny Cordeiro- May 7
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Notice of Regular Communication of St. Alban's Lodge No. 6 will be held at 363 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809.
Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 PM
Greetings St. Alban’s Brothers,
May brings us a flurry of Masonic activity, starting with our Association BoD meeting and Bylaws Committee meeting on May 1st. Followed by our DDGM last visitation to the East Bay on Tuesday, May 6th at St. Paul’s #14 in Middletown at 7:15pm. This is a GL Officer’s Forum, as well as a GM Award event, so all line officers please attend.
We will then have a FC degree rehearsal on Thursday, May 8th. And we’ll have a special communication on Saturday, May 10that 8:30pm to perform the degree, proceeded by candidate EA proficiency.
On Wednesday, May 14th, we’ll have our regular communication. The program will be: Early Judaism and Connections to Masonry, presented by WM Benn. On Monday, May 19th, we have the Grand Lodge Annual. The top three officers are required to attend or send proxies. I cannot attend due to work commitments and will need a proxy. The Grand Lodge Annual Banquet will be later that evening, with our own Rick Baccus installed as our new RI Grand Master.
Finally, on Saturday, May 24th, we will be holding a CPR certification class at our lodge at 10:00am in coordination with the Bristol Fire Department.
St. Alban’s #6, “We are small, but we are mighty!”
Fraternally,
R. Andrew Benn, WM
Brothers,
Thank you to all who have already submitted your dues for the year—your continued support keeps our Lodge strong and active. As we approach midyear, I will begin making friendly calls to those who still have an outstanding balance. These are just reminders, and I truly appreciate your time and attention. If you are experiencing any hardship or difficulty in making your dues payment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. Your presence and participation matter far more than any payment.
Looking ahead, I’m beginning to gather names of those interested in helping organize our annual Holiday Dinner. This is one of our most cherished traditions, and it takes a team effort to make it special. If you have ideas or time to lend, I’d love to have your help. We’re also beginning early discussions for hosting a Glow Ball event later this fall. If you're interested in helping bring that to life, please let me know. Many hands make light work, and your involvement, no matter how big or small, helps make all the difference.
Danny Cordeiro
Secretary
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.
MJ Benevides 11 years
Robert Hopkins Jr. 12 years
Jason Nystrom 15 years
Kyle Boyd 15 years
Rick Baccus 22 years
Peter Iacobucci 29 years
Steven Baker 56 years
Rory Hanmer 5/4
Edward Boyd Jr. 5/28
May 7, 2025:
DDGM Visitation / Officer Forum
St. Paul's No. 14
May 19, 2025: Annual Communication
St. Alban’s Association, Inc.
NEXT MEETING: June 5, 2025
The Board of Directors of the Association will generally meet at 6:30 pm on the first Thursday 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
2025
W∴ R. Andrew Benn Worshipful Master |
W∴ Andrew C. Daigle Senior Warden | W∴ Timothy A. Pray Junior Warden |
R∴W∴ Rory A. Hanmer Treasurer | W∴ Danny S. Cordeiro Secretary |
Roger Belmore Senior Deacon | Jason Flick Junior Deacon |
Abdala Soufan Senior Steward | Renato Ramos Junior Steward |
Barry Fontaine Jr. Chaplin | W∴ Jason M. Nystrom Marshall |
Robert Stahl Sentinel | Albert Ferri Tyler |
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 |
Raymond C. Sartini 1997-1999 | José J. DaSilva 2015-2016 |
Edward C. Boyd Jr. 2005-2007 | R. Andrew Benn 2016-2017 2025- |
Jeffrey R. Howlett 2007-2009 | Jason M. Nystrom 2017-2018 |
William D. Stephens 2009-2011 | Manuel J. Benevides 2018-2019 2024-2025 |
Scott S. Crawford 2011-2012 | Andrew C. Daigle 2021-2022 |
Timothy A. Pray 2012-2013 2019-2021 | Danny S. Cordeiro 2022-2023 |
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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