Animals receive blessing
Courtesy photo
Father Studenny gives Alicia the dog a blessing during the Blessing of the Animals held Oct. 1.
The Van Zandt County Humane Society participated in the annual "Blessing of the Animals" Oct. 1.
Carol Whatley, president of the organization, was in attendance. "We had such a great time, and the weather was gorgeous. There were quite a few dogs, and a horse named Easter was there for a blessing too. Father Studenny seems to enjoy the celebration as much as we do. He blesses the group and then each animal separately. We took a deaf puppy, Alicia, and the picture shows how she feels. I think we all wanted to kiss his forehead."
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of all animals; his life is celebrated each year during the first week of October.
"Carolyn Davis, of St. Justin the Martyr Episcopal Church, organizes this event every year, and she does a great job. Thank you to Carolyn and Father Ron," said Ms. Whatley.
For information about VZCHS, call 903 962 5700, or visit vzchumanesociety.org.
