Abundant blessings

Saint Philip’s collected some random photos of pets and people from its annual blessing service, and they are published on the website. Click here.

The church held its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday afternoon, October 10. Fr Mark Schultz and Mtr Taylor Devine offered special blessings to each pet brought forward, while also handing out holy cards and collar tags. The priests visited several pets in the congregation who, for whatever reason, could not come forward.

The blessing service, offered annually in remembrance of St. Francis, was held inside the main church. As people arrived for the service, many dropped off pet food and treats for Pawsitive Pantry.