A day of blessings for the animals

The Rev. Paula Robinson blesses Gertie Littleton during St. Francis of Assisi Day at Calvary Episcopal Church, where members of the congregation brought their pets to receive blessings. Gertie was brought to the blessing by her owner's aunt, Connie Schenk.   ¦  CHELSEA GOODWIN

Wednesday was St. Francis of Assisi Day. And the Rev. Paula Robinson and the Rev. Amy Chambers Cortright of Calvary Episcopal Church bestowed blessings on pets and their people on this special day as the church usually does.