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The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi A Blessing of the Animals ~ October 4, 2008 Lord, You looked upon all of Your creation and declared that it was good; we thank You for the animals, with whom we share this earth, and particularly for those that You have given into our care. We pray that You will guard them, tend to their necessities, relieve their suffering, protect them from exploitation and let each of us see in them the beauty and glory of Your creative hand. As You raised up Your servant St. Francis, help us to be instruments of Your loving care for Your creatures, that we, with Your whole creation, may sing Your praises to the honor and glory of your Name. Amen

The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Funk, Rector and Pete Strader, Crucifer

Big and small, the Lord God made them all.

Is it time to go yet?	Some were calm...	...Some were not.

	Keeping a watchful eye.	Hey! Let's get this show on the road!	We're game... do they serve food here?

	I brought my own bodyguard.	I brought my own chariot.	Absolutely everything is new to me.

	Attendance is great!	Happy owners, happy pets!	The Gospel is read.~ Genesis 1:1, 20-25

	I'll just stay up here, if you don't mind.	Are we done yet?	So, they call this socializing, do they?

	Canticle 12: A Song of Creation	Sit...Stay...good dog!	He's really, really big, isn't he?

Let us go forth in the world, rejoicing with the whole of God's glorious creation. Amen