“We thank you for giving us these pets who bring us joy. As you take care of us, so also we ask your help that we might take care of those who trust us to look after them.” With that, in the name of St. Frances of Assisi, Holy Innocents Church in Highland Falls held a Blessing of the Animals service on October 4. At it, Rev. Daniel Smith-Toven, priest-in-charge, blessed Riley, Milo and Addison in person, and Flash, Jordie and Maggie virtually. The various pet owners are shown here with Father Daniel inside the church; as he has said previously, “all are welcome here”.