The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-27
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
Annual Visit of the Society to the
Boys Orphanage.
Addresses by Archbishop Riordan and Mayor
sanderson Indorsing the Work Of the
Institution.

boat from the city yesterday morning
Soon after the arrival of The party at the
destination the bell from the church adjoin-
ing the oTphanage summoned all worshlpers
to mass, which was celebrated by Rev.
Father Cottle, rector of st Bridget's.
Among the clergy who occupied seats in the
sanctuary were the Most Rev. Archbishop
Rordan, Rev. Father McKinnon, President
of the orphanage; Rev. Father Seanlon of
st. Joseph's Church, Rev. Father Nugent
of ST. Brendan's, Rev. Father ByTne of
Santa Clara and others. The church was
crowded during the service, prominent
among the invited guests being Mayor San
derson and Supervisor Burling. The musi-
cal service was beautifully rendered by the
boy chOristers of the orphanage.
HIS GRAcE's SERMON.
Archbishop Riordan read the epistle and
gospel for the day, and afteTward delivered
brief but eloquent sermon based on the
parable Of the PhariSee and the publican.
The main lesson TO be deduced from the
parable for those who are occupied with
coed works" said his Grace. " is realza-
ton Of the dangers Of self-complscency.
with which our minds are apt TO be instilled.
Our lesson deals with the representatives of
two classes. The one was a type of the re-
ligious life of the jews, a careful observant
Of all the minute details of the Mosaic laws
good to the poor, generous in charity, fire.
Quent in his attendance at the temple, gave
tithes OF all he possessed, tasted twice in the
week, mortified his flesh and was Scrupu-
lousy exact in his demeenOr. Who among
US, able TO Law claim to such 4 record, would
not, ike the Ph8TiseP, stand confidently be-
fore Gods tribunal, feeling sure OF receiving
his approval
THE REPENTANT SINNER.
1.-The other man belonged to a class noto-
efrr fT,1 IINl ~ a4,n1,
the ordinances prescribed by the law and
the church. He was conscious that he was
not living up 10 the requirements of his
God ard, when dictated Oy the conscience
which IS aroused at times in the heart of
every man: he went up into the temple to
pray; Il was with a full consciousness of
his shortcomings. He felt he had been so
long from God that il was hazardous TO ap-
DToach his house, and so he stood afar off
and humbled himself as he prayed. The
Pharisee thanked God that he was not like
The publican, and vet the latter left the tenn
pie with the Justification which was not
granted TO the other. The sinners soul was
comforted for his iniquities though many
were forgiven.
This is characteristic of the Christian
religion and OF all true riety. We are all
sinners. having nothing Of ourselves in
which 10 place our boast. No matter what
heights of sanctity we attain We owe all to
the redecmlng graces Of the Savior. We
have been saved, not of ourselves, but by
the reQeemlng blood OF Christ
THE PHARIsEE CONDEMNED.
the Pharisee speaks not of God, but of
himself. His eyes are complacentiY turned
inward, not upward. He stands before
God, expressly denying the merit which be-
longs entirely TO God. He is condemned
because he did not acknowledge his de-
pendenCe upon God. The publican had not
performed good works like the PhariSee,
but all at once he turns his gaze toward the
Savior. pleading and penitent This spirit
II the sinner i alone effectual, no matter
how great mis- charity or how fervent his
prayer.
And 50, brethren of the Society of st.
Vincent de Paul, as we 20 about miniSterng
10 the poor, letting in the sunshine to the
dark places, furnishing physical and
spiritual food to the needy, let us not take
credit to ourselves, but let us thank God
that we are the instruments to perform his
WORK, aud let US do il with deep humility.
Let Us 10 his work faithfully, pTayerfuliy
and well, feeling that our charity has been
inspired, not of ourselves but by the grace
Of God, to whom We owe all that we are
permitted to do. And may we ever praise
God, giving glory To him who is all males ty,
grace and power eYermOre. Amen"
REPORTS RECEIVED.
Al The conclusion of the service the quar-
teTy meeting of the society, of which J. NJ.
Burnett IS President, was read. Reports
were received fIom the conferences OF ST.
Francis, St Patrck's, ST. DominIc's St.
Sacred Heart, St. Budgets, ST. Brendan's,
ST. Peters. St. Paufs, St Theresa's and ST.
Roses, showing that the members of these
various branches of the society are daily
visiting and relieving the wants of the
needy within parOehial bounds.
he annual report Of the \ outh's Direc-
tory, presented by Rev. Father Crowley,
was read, showing tina: the total number Of
boys in that institution during the past
twelve months was 462, for the major part
of whom situations have been obtained.
The report stated that the older boys desire
10 learn trades, and if the directory pos
sessed additional Accommodations this
Woald be possible while The boys remained
under the fostering care of the institution
An additional officer is desired in the direc-
tory to manage the employment department
The collection for the funds of the So
ciety, which was offered at the meeting
amounted to S122 in coin, with check from
Mayor Sanderson for S25 and a similar doc
- umeDt bearing Supervisor Burling's sigma
tLre for $40.
WORK OF THREE YEARS
The Archbishop, in referring to the work
of ST. Nincenfs Orphanage during the past
three years, publicly thanked Rev. Father
Mck!nnOn, the President for his able ad-
minIstTatiOD, his devotion, tact and efficient
work. His Grace had inspected the orphan
age and had found the boys well cared for
happy and contented. During the last year
or two 5000 fruit trees and 10000 vines had
been planted, from which returns will prob
partments are now established, and he
hoped that they would be the nucleus of a
thoroughly equipped school, with a per-
maneBt endowment The boys now make
all the shoes and clothing worn by the $50
inmates of the orphanage, and also make all
the harness used on tile farm. The boys
are BOW prepared to receive orders for
harness, and the Archbishop asked all pres
ent to encourage this effort TO make the in
stitution TO this extent self-supporting by
patrODiZDg the harness department as OPP
pOrtunity offered.
Mayor Sanderson, being called upon, ex-
pressed his cordial approval of the work
and methods OF the orphanage. particularly
commencing the work of the Sunday
school, where he knew from experience
boys learned lessons of truth and equity
which Influenced their entire after lives.
Good was being done by St Vincents Or
phanage, the Youths Directory and the So
clety of ST. Vincent de Paul. He wished
them all God-speed in their efforts to make
the world better.
THE PROGRAMME.
The visitors then repaired to the main
Classroom, which was decorated attract
lively with floral emblems and wreaths of
evergreen. An Interesting and attractive
programme was rendered by the boys as
follows:
Address, NJ. Mahtr; song, Little Walters. %
Juveniles; dumb-bell din, select class; medley,
stleei chorus; recitation. elOeutiOn class; part.
ing song, by the school.
The address Of welcome was graceful and
eloquent, and was well delivered The
songs and medeys were tasteiuily rendered,
and received loud and nerited applause, the
anvil chorus Ia the dumb-bell drill being
especially good.
bountiful luncheon was then served in
the boys dining-room, where all were en-
tertained in the most hosDitabIe manner.
AT the conclusion of the meal the visitors
inspected the orphanage and the industrial
roOms, departing late in the afternoon all
expressing cordial approval Of the manage
ment Of every department connected with
the institution.
INVITED GUESTS.
The following is a list OF the guests in
vited TO attend the meeting aud reception,
most OF whom were present:
Governor Markham, Private Secretary Hig-