Categories Happenings Now St. Francis’ Day Blessing of Animals Post author By vicar Post date October 3, 2010 Ben Harrington, Connor Houghton and Ryan Compagna read stories of St. Francis and the animals as Henry and Henriette the chickens await their blessing in their box. Officer Kelly and the new Weare K9 dog were a special hit at the blessing. The dog, presently just designated 26, showed a special interest in Tom Beland's rabbits. So criminal bunnies better watch out around Weare! Baronness, Martha Peterson's horse, gets her blessing. Chamois (Shammy?), John Heckman's new puppy, probably won the cuteness award. A great turn-out of human animals came for the blessing. Bonnie the goat, with Holy Cross treasurer Yvette Desmarais. Shannon Tolley of Holy Cross and Shannon Camaro of the S.P.C.A. made it happen! Tags animal blessing, St. Francis ← Pentecost 19/St Francis Day October 3, 2010 → Pentecost 20 October 10, 2010