DURYEA — Holy Rosary School recently participated in a prayer service and pet blessing to honor St. Francis of Assisi.

Father Jeffrey Walsh and Father John Polednak led the students and faculty in prayer and blessed stuffed animals.

Father Walsh brought along his faithful companion, Sam.

Father Jeffrey Walsh, left, and Father John Polednak bless stuffed animals brought to school during a prayer service and pet blessing to honor St. Francis of Assisi.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_HR-Animals-1.jpgFather Jeffrey Walsh, left, and Father John Polednak bless stuffed animals brought to school during a prayer service and pet blessing to honor St. Francis of Assisi. Submitted photos

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Holy Rosary School kindergarten students brought their favoriote stuffed animals to school to be blessed to honor St. Francis of Assisi. From left, first row, Quinn Kimmel, Ella Roscioli, Cameron Sciandra, Aubree Abplanalp, Devin Traeger, Matthew Welkey, Sophia Matys, Bryce Davis. Second row, Annabelle Schillinger, Maurita Kostiak, Farrah Talarico, Akina Garvey, Troy Papiercavich, Blake Dianese, Liam Peet, Max Taylor, Victoria Ferentino, Benjamin Denisco. Absent at the time of the photo was Cienna Pugliese.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_HR-Animals-2.jpgHoly Rosary School kindergarten students brought their favoriote stuffed animals to school to be blessed to honor St. Francis of Assisi. From left, first row, Quinn Kimmel, Ella Roscioli, Cameron Sciandra, Aubree Abplanalp, Devin Traeger, Matthew Welkey, Sophia Matys, Bryce Davis. Second row, Annabelle Schillinger, Maurita Kostiak, Farrah Talarico, Akina Garvey, Troy Papiercavich, Blake Dianese, Liam Peet, Max Taylor, Victoria Ferentino, Benjamin Denisco. Absent at the time of the photo was Cienna Pugliese. Submitted photos

From left, Mrs. Melisa Skutck, principal; Andrew Francis, Kalli Mahasky, Meghan McDonnell, Abby Lazecki, Lauren O’Brien, Father Jeffrey Walsh and Sam participate in the prayer service to honor St. Francis of Assisi.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_HR-Animals-3.jpgFrom left, Mrs. Melisa Skutck, principal; Andrew Francis, Kalli Mahasky, Meghan McDonnell, Abby Lazecki, Lauren O’Brien, Father Jeffrey Walsh and Sam participate in the prayer service to honor St. Francis of Assisi. Submitted photos

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