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| Tom Donnelly and Gary Wolfer displaying the Silver Rose |
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| The Silver Rose in front of the Alter |
Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
On Wednesday October 30, the Knights of Columbus, Council 10208, sponsored the Silver Rose program to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe. The devotion is part of the KofC Silver Rose program and honors Our Lady as the patroness of the Americas and affirms the sanctity of all human life. The Silver Rose is carried by Knights from city to city, district to district, and council to council from Canada to the Cathedral in Mexico City. The Silver Rose will arrive in Mexico City on the Feast Day of the Lady of Guadalupe. The rose symbolizes one of the roses that fell from Juan Diego’s cloak when he delivered the Virgin’s message to his Bishop on December 12, 1531. The program included a Rosary, Mass, and additional Prayers.
The rosary began at 8:30 a.m. Tom Donnelly and Gary Wolfer escorted and posted the Rose at the front of the alter. Fr Bill presided at the rosary and the mass. Bob Bowman coordinated the “Silver Rose” rosary, mass, and hospitality breakfast.
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| Silver Rose |
