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St. Roch Day - Blessing of the Animals

St. Roch is the Patron Saint of dogs and those who love them; a blessing of the animals, all dogs in this case, was celebrated at St. Paul's on August 16th. Most of the dogs were well behaved, but the Rector's pair of Goldens acted up like typical PKs, even auditioning for the choir. Despite this cacaphony, it would be safe to say that a good time was had by all and everyone, especially the dogs, received a blessing.

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DW with Angel Grace
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Why is everyone looking at her?

Angel and Max say hello
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Wary poodles ask:
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That's an angel?

She's down!
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Quick, bless her ...

... and the happy girl.
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Meanwhile, a more sedate crowd ...
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Rex and Stephen.

Max with Ava Sue and Laurance
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Cocoa Lee and Blondie
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with Janet and John

John and Lindy
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Ron and Joshua George
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- behaving for a moment.

And, the blessings
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Max

Rex
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Blondie
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Cocoa Lee
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Lindy ...
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and that's a wrap!