Blessing of the Animals!

[Die Fledermaus]

woodstocksanctuary.org/2012/04/blessing-of-the-animals-2/

Tomorrow!


>>Imagine dozens of companion animals like dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, rodents, plus 200 rescued farm animals, all in one location on one day and you have our 2012 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS.

WFAS celebrates World Farm Animal Day, St. Francis of Assisi Day, as well as Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday. This year our celebration will be held on Sunday, September 30th, at 2pm. This is the one day we welcome well-behaved companion animals like dogs and cats (on leashes or in carriers, please).

Interfaith Minister Naomi Fay of Ceremonies of Light and Love will be officiating the ceremony with some inspirational words.

WFAS Jenny Brown will speak about the connection of farm animals to all the other animals on the planet… and we’ll have music by:

Prana, who sing as a group in their unique overtone style, creating beautiful rising harmonies, shimmering vocal textures, and high arcing melodies.

Robin Gager, who, when she’s not rocking out for the cows, is writing cookbooks.

and iGen, composed of the Rev. Dr. George M. Garin, Jr. and his musical ensemble from the Christ Church United Methodist in Troy.

There will be refreshments, and plenty of face time with all the farm residents (although dogs who are freaked out by farm animals may need to take a “time out”).

Feel free to bring an item or a photo of a departed friend(s).

EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE (We have a tent).
See our VISIT PAGE for directions.<<

[pinky]

I think I've read that a church in this area does a blessing too.

[Hamsters82]

That's cool, you should take some of your cats there. We had one today at our church and Luke was blessed. Lots of dogs came.

[Die Fledermaus]

Me? It is nowhere near me.

Have not heard about local churches doing this. Will ask though, but I have checked notices inside churches on bulletin boards and saw nothing.

[Hamsters82]

We have one every year, I just couldn't do it for the last two. I took Sophie there years ago; it's always in our church bulletin.

[Die Fledermaus]

Nice new avatar!!

[Hamsters82]

Thank you. There are some cat breeds that are cute and the Snowshoe is one of them. I have one in my story named Stardust.

[Die Fledermaus]

OK. Is that on RR?

So much I'd like to read. . . Maybe some day.

[Hamsters82]

No. It's not a story on RR, it's a Star Wars story actually. Yes, I have Earth pets in the galaxy far far away....

[Die Fledermaus]