The Nativity School honored its Patron Saint, St. Francis of Assisi, on Oct. 4 with a traditional “Blessing of the Animals.”
The students brought a family pet to the school and Father Larry Dolan said a short blessing of health and well being for them. The event includes dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and all loved creatures. Every year a collection of donations of pet food to benefit The Helen Woodward Animal Center is also held (the Woodward Center and some of its residents are also invited to the event).Photos/McKenzie Images.