Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - Blessing of the Pets

Immaculate Conception Church, Melbourne Beach, Florida - October 4th, 2008

By Reverend Joseph A. Nolan, Pastor

                                                         Our Music Director Gretchen & Barkey               This young lady brought her frog which                                   Gretchen, Barkey & Donna
                                                                                                                                          she raised from a tadpole

                                                         More Animals arriving for the blessing                            This young man brought his turtle - right by his fingertips

                                  This little doggy is 14 years old      Sharon S. brought her 4 cats to be blessed                          More arriving

                                                  This lady brought her 'talking' parrot                                      A close-up of the colorful bird       

                                          Terri D and her puppy                         Kathleen, Gretchen & Tim                  Tim our Property Manager

                                             Father begins the blessing ceremony                                  The prayers continue....

                                                                      Father sprinkling all gathered, including pets, with Holy water

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