St. Paul's Episcopal Church

     St. Paul's first annual
     pet blessing ceremony
     was held on the bright 
     sunny afternoon of
     October 4 in celebration
     of the feast of St. Francis.

     Fourteen dogs and a
     cockatiel were blessed by
     the Reverend Gwynne Wright. 

     The dogs and the cockatiel
     all enjoyed dog biscuits
     while their humans enjoyed
     lemonade and cookies.

     Pet blessing celebrations
     have been held in many
     churches through the centuries
     on or near October 4, the
     Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi,
     who loved all God's creatures.

     The service was free and open
     to all. Thank you to all who
     participated and helped.
     We hope you join us next year.
     Date and time TBA.

     Thanks to all who shared their
     photos. 
    
     A special thank you to Bob Lastick
     & Rochelle Cripe for their on the
     scene photography.