he Silver Rose Prayer Service held last evening was a resounding success, with nearly 60 people in attendance. The event showcased a powerful demonstration of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, with almost 30 Brother Knights from the Elder Council and Councils in the Cincinnati Archdiocese actively participating.
Brother Mark Kosobud began the evening with an impactful introduction, setting the tone for the service. Subsequently, Brothers Jim Swift, Phil Motz, Bill Shefcik, Kevin Graham, Rick Bissonnette, and John Leventis guided the parishioners in praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. Finally, Brother John Mullan engaged the congregation in reading the New Testament.
Fr. Luke and Br. Gregory upheld reverence throughout the prayer service. Fr. Luke delivered a powerful homily about ‘two lives in the wombs’, Our Lord Jesus and the Forerunner, John the Baptist, who changed the world. Christopher Holman’s musical contribution, particularly the rendition of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was truly magnificent.
Lastly, several Knights from other councils who attended the event commended the participation of the priests, a deacon, and the music director. The Silver Rose was a focal point, with numerous attendees taking pictures with it. Several parishioners considered the event inspirational and thanked our council for hosting it.
We want to express our sincere gratitude to all the Brothers who played a vital role in guiding the parishioners before and after the service and then stayed to clean up afterward. A special thanks to Denise Motz and Barbara Swift for their invaluable contribution in cutting and serving the cake during the social gathering that followed the service. Lastly, a big thank you to Worthy Brother Ed Geiser, who generously spent the evening photographing the event and humbly declined to be in any of the pictures. Brother Ed, you truly captured this special evening.
