The Peru Gazette

Photo: Christa Reyell, Rev. Alan Shnob and Dorothy Chauvin who accepted the Golden Rose Award on behalf of her husband Donald Chauvin who is undergoing therapy at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh

Rev. Alan Shnob, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, presented the Golden Rose Award to parishioners Donald Chauvin and Christa Reyell on Sunday, March 18, 2012.  The award recognized Chauvin and Reyell for their roles in bringing the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas to the parish. In 1979 Donald Chauvin was the Charter Grand Knight of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. In 2008 Christa Reyell was the Charter Regent of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2598 in Peru. Both organizations have become vibrant, vital members of St. Augustine’s Parish and the Peru community.

The Golden Rose Certificate presented to Donald Chauvin and Christa Reyell read: “On this Fourth Sunday during the Holy Season of Lent, the Pastor, the Pastoral Council and the People of the Parish present the Golden Rose Award for service given to God’s People and for God’s Honor and Glory.  ‘Well done good and faithful servants!’ Matthew 25:21.”

Father Shnob explained that popes presented the Golden Rose Award in past centuries as a sign of respect and appreciation. Recipients have included churches, royalty, military figures and governments. Father Shnob grew up as a member of St. Anne’s Parish in Mooers Forks where his pastor, Rev. Msgr. George Philips, presented the award during each Lenten Season. Rev. Shnob thought it was a wonderful tradition and has followed Msgr. Philip’s example.