The morning call., 1893-07-10

a. a crush was expected holders Of tickets
we're given preference of seats, but the
people who were not fortunate enough to
get Invitations were satisfied with stand
ing in the aises or perching themselves
on sides of pews tht oughOut the long ser
vice from 10:30 to l O'Clock.
Archbishop Rlordan performed the cere-
. iaany of dedication in which he was as
sisted by several PRIESTS. Immediately
after the blessing MonsigDor Satolli cele-
b-ated a pontifcal mass, and at the close
d. O'Gorman of the Catholic University,
Washington, D. c.. preached doctrina!
sermon, very appropriate to the occasion.
Before the church was rObed in sanctlty
by the power Of prayer people admired the
gothic altar-a creation in white marble
ard brown onyx that stands out some
distance from the back wall of the semi
circular sanctuary. The imposing proper
tons of transept, nave and ceiling were
also striking features of the interior. al of
them blending tremendously into an effect
al once devotional and natural.
Fbe affairs whiteness was softened by
the presence of clusters of evergreens. 81.
.Jeseph's lilies and tea roses and warmed
with glow of Pickering candle flames.
Beneath on the floor rich brown carpet
lent some color to the sanctuary.
Shortly after the appointed hour pro-
eession of altar boys. headed by cross
bearer and two youths carrying lighted
torches. came from the sacristy. Follow
ing them were the priests and Archb bishop
Rlordan. They moved down the middle
aisle, out through the front door and
around the church. The Archbishop
blessed the edifice. and on returning reclted
the dedicatOry prayers. responses t. which
were given by the clergy. AT the altar
they chanted a litany and then went
around the church inside.
Monsignor SatOlli, the Papal ALLOCATE,
came upon the scene attended by deacons
and sub-deacons of honor. He was clad in
white and gold vestments. a white inter
was upon his head and white satin Slip
pers, embroidered in gold, encased his
feet. He celebrated a pontifical mass,
while Archbishop Riordan sat at the oppo-
site side without participating.
Bishop Grace sat at his right and Rev.
NJ. King of Oakland at his left. Immed-
ately in front were Rev. Thomas Kirby.
who acted as deacon, and Rev. Joseph
Byrne, the sub-deacon. They faced the
Monsignor's throne, around which were
gathered Rev. P. Seaman of St. Joseph's.
assistant priest; Rev. Father McCue and
Rev. P. McNally, deacons of honor.
Rev. Thomas insolvency, pastor of
the church. and Rev. George Montgomery,
were masters of ceremonies and stood a
little distance off.
After the Gospel, Archbishop Riordan
assembled the pulpit 10 congratulate the
people and spoke briefly in his official
capacity. 1t was then the name of the
generous donor who built the new church
at.an outlay of $4,000 was made public
for the first time. The archbishop con-
graduated the pastor and parishioners on
the completion Of st. Francis church.
'Y on owe debt OF gratitude, good peO-
de-" said he, ''to the donor who gave you
this beautiful edifice in which to worship,
and trust you will hold in grateful re-
,t,av Of To-,
ming, who gave this sacred edifice in which
to-day you are worshipers."
Turning to the distinguished prelate
who was listening, he said in earnest
tones:
In my own name and the name of the
people uf this diocese l return thanks to
the Papal ablegate who participates in
these services"
Mrs. Canning occupied a seat in the
front row of pews during this sh Ort adj
dress. She is lady of mature years, long
and well known in Oakland as devOut
and generous Catholic and esteemed in
private life. 1t will be remem bered that
her niece was married some years ago to
Michael Davtt. the Irish patriot.
The "Sanctus" was sung by MonsgnOr Sa-
TOLL In musical ten or voice, and other parts
OF the mass were intoned by him u man.
ner that gave peculiar charm to the
latin words. he gave the papal benedic-
ton to the kneeling congregation and left
the altar.
Rev. Father OGorman, preached the
dedication sermon. He took his text
from the First Eiistle of St. Paul to the
Corinthians, Know ye not that you are
In be temple of God. and that the spirit of
God dwells myou?"
This beNhtiful church." said he. .shas
been dedicated this morning to the service
OF Almighty God. Before the dedication
It differed from other works OF man only
IN sign and architecture. but not in signifj-
canoe.
with song and prayer and blessed water