My Worthy Brothers
With January now being in the books, and having conferred the Fellowcraft degree on the five SJ1P candidates, we can forward focus to the pinnacle point of any Mason’s journey, completing the third degree in Blue Lodge Freemasonry. It’s probably safe to say that all who receive this communication fondly remember the very night that they became Master Masons. From there we commence on our own Masonic journey and the activities associated with being a Mason. Invariably, we will also count the years that pass, often with incredulousness at how many we’ve tallied.
Keeping that in mind, what if YOUR Masonic journey began circa 1975! What might that look like? Surely, many who will read this were just born, or perhaps, yet to be born. For
me, I was just out of high school and soon to start my own family. Where has the time gone? That’s an age-old question that inevitably anyone and everyone will ponder at some point in their own life.
At SJ1P, in February, we may get some heartfelt answers to what happens in the passage of Masonic time. During our stated communication, we’ll get to meet and hear from several of the five SJ1P Brothers eligible to receive their 50-year Grand Lodge service medal. Appropriately, R∴W∴DDGM Mazen Alsabe will have the distinct pleasure of bestowing this honor on them.
The eligible 50-year recipients are:M∴W∴PGM Ralph J. DiScuillo, R∴W∴Kenneth B. Phillips, W∴Mohamed Hassan Hussein, Br. Jackson L. Jennings, and Br. Daniel F. Nungesser. Please join us and them for this milestone event.
Also planned for the February meeting, W∴Raymond Aznavorian will illustrate for us a brief overview of usage of an AED Unit and CPR basics. I don’t have to tell you the number (too large frankly) of dear Brothers that ascended to the Celestial Lodge above during the December/January timeframe and how potentially critical it could be for any one of us to implement life-sustaining actions on a stricken individual, more especially a worthy Brother.
Lastly, my plea to sustain the flow of donations to SJ1P’s My Giving Page, aptly named “SJ1P for Dana-Farber & The Jimmy Fund.” which funds Dana Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund (DFCI) research. To date we have funneled $3,149.52 to the cause and I graciously thank each and all of you who already donated. I’m asking for more to inch closer to my ambitious goal of $10K and I’m not bashful about doing so. All donations, however big or small, make a tangible difference.
The URL and/or QR code to access this page is: https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/SJ1P
Please note the scrolling option as seen on the My Giving Page, which lists previous donations. Donors can identify themselves and personalize any messaging associated with their contribution to be visible on the scroll. You can also remain anonymous if so desired.
Dinner for the February 18th stated communication will begin @ 6:00 PM and will once again offer a warm and hearty winter meal. Lodge will open @ 7:00 PM to conduct our business and then commence with the work of the evening.
Per the customary requirement, dinner reservations are required and can be made by calling 401-861-1757 or by email at SJ1prov@gmail. com no later than the Friday preceding the stated meeting. For February, that date is Friday the 13th which of course is purely coincidental. Beware March, it will be the same.
Further, just barely a short month from now, in March 2026, we’ll once again experience the honor of making Master Masons, the culmination of SJ1P’s degree work for this Masonic year and for the Lodge Officers who play an important part in these solemn ceremonies. Without a doubt, for SJ1P’s newest Brothers, this will bookend their Masonic year and their accomplishments.
As always, objective and constructive feedback is welcomed.
Fraternally,
W∴Robert James Larrabee
Robert James Larrabee
Master, St. Johns No. 1 Providence
