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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals &#8211\\; The Feast of St. Francis of Ass
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 Church Invites the Community to a Blessing of the Animals POUGHKEEPSIE\\,
  N.Y. — Christ Church Poughkeepsie will hold a community Blessing of th
 e Animals on Sunday\\, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. under the tent at 20 Carro
 ll Street. The gathering is held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi\\, who
 se love for animals and creation has made this one of the most beloved tr
 aditions in churches around the world. People are invited to bring dogs\\
 , cats\\, rabbits\\, birds\\, guinea pigs — really\\, all creatures gre
 at and small. Each animal will receive an individual blessing\\, a blessi
 ng certificate\\, and a St. Francis medal to take home. “Animals have a
  way of becoming part of our families\\,” said the Rev. Tommy Dillon\\,
  Interim Rector of Christ Church. “They bring us joy\\, comfort\\, comp
 anionship\\, and sometimes a little chaos too. This is just a joyful way 
 to give thanks for them.” Those who cannot bring an animal are welcome 
 to bring a photograph. There will also be an opportunity to remember pets
  who have died. And you do not have to be a member of Christ Church — o
 r even much of a church person — to come. “Just come as you are and b
 ring the creature you love\\,” Dillon said. The event is free and open 
 to everyone. For safety\\, animals should be leashed\\, harnessed\\, or b
 rought in carriers. Blessing of the Animals Sunday\\, October 4\\, 2026 a
 t 12:30 p.m. Christ Church Poughkeepsie 20 Carroll Street\\, Poughkeepsie
  For more information contact Fr Tommy Dillon at tommydillon@mac.com    [
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