3/15/2023 0 Comments Ark 2 creatures![]() ![]() Francis of Assisi’s feast day, included a reading from the Book of Genesis. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. The Blessing of the Animals is a tradition conducted in remembrance of St. “They have a place in our lives,” Father Cherubini said of the animals just before giving them his blessing. The church welcomed all animals to the blessing, “whether they are furry, feathered, scaly or hairy.” Apparently, the cats stayed home, though. Joseph’s Parish Center at 44th Street and Central Avenue were well-behaved, other than the occasional growl or loud bark. Stan Lesniak, a Sea Isle resident who also has a place in Clearwater, Fla., holds his dog, Babe.įor the most part, the approximately 30 dogs that waited in the parking lot at the St. He enjoys being with other animals,” Lesniak said of Babe. Lesniak, who has homes both in Sea Isle and Clearwater, Fla., brought his dog, Babe, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu and terrier mix, for the blessing. Joseph’s traditional Blessing of the Animals, but there were plenty of dogs and one seemingly brave hamster that were gently sprinkled with holy water by Father Perry Cherubini, the church pastor. There was no Noah’s Ark-like procession of creatures during St. “Floodlights,” he said, while delivering the punchline. “Do you know what kind of lights Noah had on his boat? Lesniak asked an amused bystander. Stan Lesniak couldn’t resist the temptation of telling a corny Noah’s Ark joke while taking part Saturday at the Blessing of the Animals at St. Joseph Catholic Church, blesses the animals with holy water. ![]()
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