Blessing of the Animals, St. Francis' Sunday, at Trinity Lime Rock -- 2009
We've held an annual blessing of the animals every year for more than a decade now.
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On this page, we've gathered some photos from our 2009 blessing, held on October 4 during the 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist. Yes, we do it right in the church, during a Holy Eucharist.
Also, don't miss the sermon for St. Francis' Sunday, by the Rev. Heidi Truax!
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Early arrivers get comfortable in their pews |
A familiar dog arrives |
Stopping in Walker Hall for a treat before the Holy Eucharist |
Another scene in Walker Hall beforehand |
Choir and dogs, outside, before the procession |
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Tenor and standard poodle |
A choir dog visits the crucifer |
Administering a blessing |
Another blessing |
Blessing a turtle |
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Blessing another dog |
Blessing the smallest dog of the day |
Guinea pigs receive a blessing |
And another dog is blessed |
Afterward, in Walker Hall, at coffee hour |
 Another coffee hour scene |
 A favorite stuffed animal also received a blessing |
 While most were quite calm, a few of the dogs found the proceedings very exciting |
 For most, it was nothing to get excited over |
 A close-up of the turtle |
 Only one cat this year! |
 Relaxing a bit |
 The smallest dog, again |
 Even the most active dogs eventually ran out of steam |
 "See you again next year!" |
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