St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton, N.J., celebrated the Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 5 to observe the feast of St. Francis of Assisi the day before. Father Jeider Barraza, pastor, performed the blessings, assisted by Father Joseph DeMarzo, parochial vicar.
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“We at St. Andrew’s believe all creatures are a gift, and today we honored that belief with our annual Blessing of Animals,” St. Andrew’s posted on social media. “We welcomed a fantastic parade of pets and prayed for the health and happiness of these beautiful souls who share their lives with us. Every wag, purr, and chirrup was a reminder of God’s amazing creation.”
