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Blessing of the Animals

The Blessing of the Animals honors the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. A celebration of the Eucharist will take place at the Chapel of Our Lady of Atonement (Pilgrim Hall) at 11:00 am.  At 2:00 pm a procession of animals and their human friends will begin at the Chapel, arriving at the St. Anthony Shrine for brief  blessing.  All animals, large and small, must be on leashes, leads or in carriers while on the premises.  Photos of pets unable to be transported can be blessed as well.

Graymoor is located on Route 9 in Garrison, NY, five miles north of Peekskill and thirteen miles south of I-84.  For more information, call the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center at (845) 424-3671, ext. 2111, e-mail GraymoorCenter@AtonementFriars.org,  or visit AtonementFriars.org.  

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