Christ Church Preschool holds ‘Blessing of the Pets’

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Students, teachers and parents from Christ Church Preschool gathered Wednesday, Oct. 4 for “Blessing of the Pets.”

Mother Caroline, along with other members of the clergy of Christ Episcopal Church, conducted the official blessing of the pets. In addition, the preschool’s annual community service project concluded, with goods that were donated throughout the month of September presented to Carol Holland, the ministry leader for St. Francis Ministry for Animals at Christ Episcopal Church (SFMCEC). SFMCEC is devoted to the support of local nonprofits that rescue, rehabilitate and adopt homeless pets.

The collected items will be distributed to BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry), Katz 4 Keeps, First Coast No More Homeless Pets, The Mission House and River City Community Animal Hospital.