Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-12
HONOR THEIR
PATRON SAINT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAY
TRIBUTE TO HIS NAME
BISHOP CONATY POINTS OUT
LESSON OF HIS LIFE
Discovery Day VIII Be Observed with
Entertainment This Evening to
Be Held at Ebell Club
House

October 12, 1892, Christopher Colum-
bus discovered the American conti-
nent, and 1t was in commemoration of
that event by their patron that the
Knights of Columbus of Los Angeles
attended a special vesper service last
night at the Cathedral of st. Vibiana.
This service is an unusual event, and
aside from hundreds of Knights and
their friends, who completely packed
the large cathedral church, two bish-
ops and a number of prominent priests
took part in the ceremonies.
Bishop Conaty of the diocese of Mon
terey and Los Angeles preached the
sermon, and Bishop J. A. Glorieux of
the diocese of Idaho was present at
the service.
Rev. Francis j. Conaty was celebrant
of the vesper service, assisted by Rev.
Paul Dillon as deacon; Rev. Joseph
McManus as sub-deacon, and Rev. p.
]. McGrath as master of ceremonies.
Very Rev. DR.. ]. s. Glass, G. NJ, and
Rev. p. H. Mcdonald, c. NJ, assisted
Bishop Conaty, while Rev. William
Hughes and Rev. James O'Neil assist
ed Bishop Glorieux. Others in the
sanctuary were Right Rev. Mgr. Har-
nett, Revs. Donahoe, Molony, Clifford
and Gay.
The Knights of Columbus choir sang
the service with organ accompani-
ment.
Bishop Conaty preached an eloquent
sermon on Discovery day and the les
son to be derived from the life of Co
lumbus. He said:
~ Dominated by Faith
"The world owes a debt of gratitude
to the great navigator whose science
dominated by faith led to the discovery
of the western comment, which was
destined, in the providence of God,
to be the home of happy and prosper
out peoples. His name and deeds are
particularly dear to the Catholic, whose
faith is one with his, and to the Knight
of Columbus, who is proud to bear his
name"
The bishop proceeded to teach a
strong lesson upon the apostolical zeal
which should characterize every Cath
Ollie and in particular every Knight Of
Columbus. 1--WE are all called to the
service of God" he said, "and faith
in him, which is the soul of character,
Is Gods best gift to US.
"a body of Catholic laymen like the
knights Of Columbus is something
more than a social organization, it Is
a band of Catholic gentlemen proud OF
their religion and their church, and
Jealous to win back those who have
neglected. LnelT uuly dllQ ~ Iilobl oSI
those who seek for the truth. We
need the zeal of apostolic men know
ing their faith and loving 1t, and
anxious to lead others into the knowl-
edge and love of Christ. What a tre-
mendous force for good in body of
men of faith, who feel it a duty to
strive and restore all things in Christ.
The individual life is the unit of
strength or weakness. Make it good
with the goodness of Jesus Christ, be
true Catholic Knights in word and
deed, and the church is glorif1ed and
the state bulwarked against impend-
ing danger. Zeal calls us all to do
the brave deeds of a 'virtuous life,
and to intelligent service to God and
to our fellowmen."
The Knights of Columbus will give
an entertainment in honor of Discov-
cry day this evening in the Ebell club
house. The following will be the re-
ception committee: w. ]. Hanlon, Jo-
seph D. Minister, George Graham, John
p. Coyne, DR.. w. r. Molony, James
Walsch. M. J. McGarry, J. G.. Mott,
John Alton, c. c. Desmond, Leo j.
Bergin, C. H. Coffey, Frank Dunn,
James Breen, P. J. Mcdonald, Rich
ard Sedwell, A. I. Mccormick, J. w.
Kays, H. c. Limbrock, J. G. Dolan,
P. w. Croake. Walter Walsh and A.
w. Herwig.