Saint Francis of Assisi was known for his love of creation and his relationship with animals. The Catholic Church has the custom of blessing animals in early October around the time of the Feast Day of St. Francis.
A blessing of animals took place at St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point. A cheerful group of St. Mary’s School families gathered their dogs, cats, turtles, rabbits, and other critters in the field on the south side of the school.
The blessing was led by Deacon Bill Grimes. Among the blessing was a read scripture, offered petitions, imparted a prayer of blessing, and sprinkled the animals (and their owners) with Holy Water.
Some of Mrs. Wysocki’s class pets received a blessing.
Assistant Principal Bea Kozlowski and her family pooch, Mackey, receive a blessing.
Teddy Perez (Labradoodle) receives a blessing from Deacon Bill while owners Rosie and Diego look on.
Sophia Del Real’s dog Finn received a dousing of Holy Water.
The Berns girls, Jessica (with Rocky the Cockapoodle) and Audrey (with Buster the Russian Tortoise).
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point was opened in 1872. The school offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three-year-olds) through grade eight. St. Mary’s faculty teaches a rich curriculum supported by cutting-edge technology with faith as the cornerstone. To learn more about St. Mary’s School or schedule a tour, call 663-0676 or visit school.stmarycp.
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