On Sunday, July24th, 2011 members of the Knights of Columbus gathered at the 11:00 AM at Good Shepard Church in South Surrey as part of the Silver Rose Relay Run celebration. A 4th Degree Honour Guard processed into the church ahead of the Worthy State Deputy, Wil Wilmot, who carried the Silver Rose icon. Silver Rose Relay Chairman Kevin Kirkwood then addressed the parishioners by giving a brief history of the Silver Rose. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Stanley Galvon, parish priest, assisted by Fr. James Fagan and Deacon Pablo Santa Maria.
Following Mass the Knights along with spouses, Squires & Squirettes boarded a bus to travel to the International Peace Arch. After assembling, the Honor Guard marched to the Peace Arch where they were met by their counterparts from Washington State accompanied by their Colour Party of the 4th Degree. A symbolic relay run was performed by five Squires & Squirettes around the park, which concluded with the handing over of the Silver Rose icon by Wil Wilmot to Washington State Secretary George Czerwonka
An inspirational prayer by Fr. Edwin Kulling, assistant pastor of Star of the Sea Parish, invoked the blessings of Our Lady of Guadalupe upon the efforts of the Knights of Columbus of North America.
This concluded the Silver Rose Relay Run for the BC/Yukon Jurisdiction. The State Deputy & District Deputy expressed gratitude for all brother Knights who were involved in the planning of this significant event.
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