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Animals receive blessings at Rehoboth churches
Westminster Presbyterian, St. Edmond’s partner for annual event
Carol Pillsbury, left, and Deb Norton hold a sign advertising the Blessing of the Animals. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
October 13, 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church and St. Edmond Catholic Church partnered up Oct. 7 and invited everyone to bring pets to receive blessings, and to celebrate the bonds of love and respect that link animals with humans. Organizers also accepted donations for Humane Animal Partners.
Chelsea Cichocki brought Bones to the blessing.
Ginger is accompanied by her owner Elizabeth Waickman.
Frank Cole arrives at the Blessing of the Animals with his dog Hank.
Humane Animal Partners representatives (l-r) Lona Crist, Leigh McKinley and Jacqui Lytle are on site to provide information about the nonprofit’s services and programs.
Mack Cryne and Hobie wait their turn for the blessing.
Makeba Waddles Grimes was the only parrot in attendance at the Blessing of the Animals.
The Rev. Eddie Jusino of Westminster Presbyterian Church blesses Maggie.
The Rev. William Cocco of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church offers his blessing.
Gathered at the animal blessing event are (l-r) the Rev. William Cocco of St. Edmond Catholic Church, the Rev. Eddie Jusino of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Leigh McKinley of Humane Animal Partners and Deb Norton.
