St. Joseph’s Home for the Poor, Auckland

New Zealand Tablet, 15 September 1921, Page 31

St. Joseph’s Home for the Poor, Auckland

VISIT OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. (From our own correspondent.) , On a recent Sunday afternoon the members of the St. Vincent do Paul Society Conferences of Auckland and the suburban districts, assembled for their annual visit at the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The body of the church was filled by the members in attendance, while the inmates occupied seats conveniently adjacent. Led by the chaplain (Rev. Father Golden), the Holy Rosary was recited, followed by the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, offered by the members of the society. A short discourse by the chaplain touched on the life and labors of St. Vincent de Paul, the Apostle of Charity. The society represented by those present was engaged in the same charitable'work, feeding and "clothing the poor and bringing back to the fold many a stray sinner. On Jxehalf of the good Sisters and their inmates and oil his owii Behalf- he heartily thanked the visitors for the great favor of their presence and their inspiring example; f and he - begged God’s choicest bjessing on themselves and the noble work they were doing in the Church. Benediction of ;the Blessed Sacrament followed immediately, and the visitors formed an efficient choir for the impressive ceremony. This annual pilgrimage is greatly • appreciated; by the whole House, as it brings a very strik- ' ing variety on the usual routine. Moreover, the visitors go around the whole building, having a kind and thoughtful word for all. The sick receive much and deserved attention, and express their. gratitude for many acts'arid! words of kindness and charity. ' . v The interesting proceedings of this delightful Sunday closed with a cheerful and chatty entertainment by the | gooc; Sisters. May all who were present fitness - another A such day. It will be memorable at the Little Sisters of ; ; the Poor. • ' ; •. ,' -t