September 2026
Upcoming Meetings
Notice of Regular Communication of St. Alban’s Lodge No. 6 Wednesday, September 9th · 7:00 PM
Master’s Message
Greetings, St. Alban’s Brothers,
Welcome back to the lodge from our traditional summers break. I’m sure each one of you enjoyed the rest and relaxation, spending time with family and friends. A brief recap of some summer activities for the lodge since our June communication. In early July many families and masons alike came down to the lodge for our 4 th of July celebrations. I was fortunate to have presided over a special communication of St Albans the morning of the 4 th , opening lodge with use of the Grand Masters special gavel he commissioned for use at the Semiquincentenial lodge no. 250 which was opened in early May by MWGM Gilbert Fontes. Many brothers also attended the Grand Lodge annual picnic at Buttonwoods Park in Warwick. It was a wonderful time and a beautiful day spent enjoying pastimes and renewing friendships. To end the summer we gathered at the Nystroms where they hosted their annual Winefest. What a wonderful way to enjoy friends, and now onto work of the fast approaching fall and winter season.
I hope all will make an effort to come out to lodge this month when we welcome WB Josh Manfredo, Past Master of St Paul’s Lodge no. 14, who will be bringing us our programs for the evening. The first will be Words Matter and how it impacts us as Masons. Josh writes, It is my hope that those listening will examine their own decisions in how they present themselves to the world and how it intersects with how freemasonry is viewed by the profane. His second of the evening will be the mystery program. A little more lighthearted and fun for the entire lodge room. Our third for the evening will be an inhouse discussion on where we are as a lodge, who will be leading the lodge within five years and beyond. I’m hoping for lively discussion on this often overlooked topic.
Advance notice on November stated communication, the program for the evening; Freemasonry in Japan. I will have more to say regarding this and our speaker for the evening in the coming months. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the lodge for this masonic year, I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Y.I.T.C.,
Andrew Daigle, WM
From The Secretary
Greetings Brothers,
As we head into September, we have reached that time of year when one of my least favorite duties as Secretary starts creeping back onto my list: following up on outstanding dues.
Our annual dues were due back in January, and there are still a number of members who have not yet taken care of them. If you are among them, I ask that you please make your payment as soon as you are able. Staying current on dues helps the Lodge meet its obligations and allows us to continue the work, events, and fellowship we all enjoy throughout the year.
More importantly, if there is a reason you have not been able to pay, please reach out. Life happens, circumstances change, and sometimes we all need a little support. The Lodge would much rather hear from you and see how we can help than have a Brother simply fall behind or disappear because of dues.
For everyone who has already paid, thank you. It makes my job a little easier and, more importantly, helps keep St. Alban’s moving forward.
As always, if you have any questions about your dues or your membership, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Fraternally yours,
Danny Cordeiro, Secretary
Years Worth Celebrating
- Christian DiSarro · 5 Years
- Bacary Diatta · 6 Years
- Scott Panella · 6 Years
- Brian Boyle · 6 Years
- Roger Adolphe · 9 Years
- Danny Cordeiro · 9 Years
- Steven Mould · 34 Years
- Robert Hopkins · July 7
- William Stephens · July 24
- Bacary Diatta · July 31
- Roger Belmore · August 22
- Steven Jennings · August 30
- Rick Baccus · August 30
- Danny Cordeiro · September 4
- Charles Booth · September 4
- Christian DiSarro · September 21
St. Alban's Lodge Officers: 2026
W∴ Andrew C. Daigle
Worshipful Master
W∴ R. Andrew Benn
Senior Warden
Roger Belmore
Junior Warden
R∴ W∴ Rory A. Hanmer
Treasurer
W∴ Danny S. Cordeiro
Secretary
Barry Fontaine Jr.
Chaplain
Robert Stahl
Senior Deacon
Jason Flick
Junior Deacon
Abdala Soufan
Senior Steward
Renato Ramos
Junior Steward
W∴ Jason M. Nystrom
Marshall
Kevin Manuel
Sentinel
Albert Ferri
Tyler
R∴ W∴ Andrew M. Giovannini
Assistant Grand Lecturer
Grand Lodge Officers
M∴W∴ Gilbert J. Fontes Jr.
MW Grand Master
R∴W∴ Jason M. Nystrom
RW Grand Marshall
R∴W∴ Daniel Rzewuski
RW District Deputy Grand Master
East Bay District
W∴ Russell J. Johnson
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
Living Past Masters
Leonard P. Sanford III
1971–1972
2002–2005
Edward M. Wiacek
1981–1983
Raymond C. Sartini
1997–1999
Edward C. Boyd Jr.
2005–2007
Jeffrey R. Howlett
2007–2009
William D. Stephens
2009–2011
Scott S. Crawford
2011–2012
Rory A. Hanmer
2013–2014
Andrew M. Giovannini
2014–2015
José J. DaSilva
2015–2016
R. Andrew Benn
2016–2017
2025–2026
Jason M. Nystrom
2017–2018
Manuel J. Benevides
2018–2019
2024–2025
Andrew C. Daigle
2021–2022
2026–
Timothy A. Pray
2012–2013
2019–2021
Danny S. Cordeiro
2022–2023
Robert N. Hopkins Jr.
2023–2024