Silver Rose Visit to St. Thomas Apostle

Fr. Emil Gerlich Council 10930 was fortunate to be able to host the presentation of the Silver Rose at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Fort Worth on November 21, 2021.This was the second time in 2021 we were able to host the Silver Rose at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The Silver Rose was transported from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church to St. Thomas the Apostle by the Knights on Bikes.Several members of the Knight on Bikes are members of Council 10930. The Silver Rose arrived at 11AM and was available for parishioners for viewing after the 10AM Mass. Those who had never seen the Silver Rose were very impressed and asked many questions. Many parishioners were unaware of the significance of the Silver Rose and what it represented. In the future we hope to have the Silver Rose at the 10AM Mass also and explain the significance to the parish. The Silver Rose was presented to the Holy Family at the noon Mass.

The Silver Rose originated in a Knights council in Monterrey, Mexico in the 1960’s. It honors the Virgin de Guadalupe and signifies our commitment to the sanctity of life. Every year the Rose makes its pilgrimage from Canada, thru the United States, down to Mexico. It is typically transported by Knights on Bikes to show the unity between the 3 countries and the strength of our faith.

Council 10930 was honored to be able to host the presentation of the Silver Rose for a second time in 2021.