Redeemer celebrates Feast of St. Francis

The Church of the Redeemer hosted its annual pet blessing to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 10:49 a.m. October 2, 2017
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It was a four-legged frenzy outside the Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1. 

Parishioners and community members gathered outside the church with their four-legged companions for the celebration of the feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. 

After a short service, congregants filed one-by-one with their pets to receive a blessing from parish clergy. 

Charlie the bichon frise waits to receive his blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1.
Charlie the bichon frise waits to receive his blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1.
Sherrie and Dan Starowicz with dog Abby.
Sherrie and Dan Starowicz with dog Abby.
Winston waits to receive his blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1.
Winston waits to receive his blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1.
Sharon Farmer and Elle Broadway with dogs Molly and Tia.
Sharon Farmer and Elle Broadway with dogs Molly and Tia.
Kate Prugh passes out treats to dogs waiting to receive their blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct.1.
Kate Prugh passes out treats to dogs waiting to receive their blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct.1.
Mila Villaveces pets Tadler before the pet blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1
Mila Villaveces pets Tadler before the pet blessing at Church of the Redeemer on Oct. 1
Rev. Charleston David Wilson prepares to bless parish pets.
Rev. Charleston David Wilson prepares to bless parish pets.
Elle Broadway dog Tia during the Church of the Redeemer's pet blessing service.
Elle Broadway dog Tia during the Church of the Redeemer's pet blessing service.
Rev. Charleston David Wilson blesses Bodi during the Church of the Redeemer's pet blessing.
Rev. Charleston David Wilson blesses Bodi during the Church of the Redeemer's pet blessing.

 

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