The Rev. Michael Fry of All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City blesses Hannah Jones’ cat “Stella” at the annual observance of St. Francis Day and the Blessing of The Animals on Oct. 4. Some 40 parishioners accompanied by various dogs, cats and hamsters turned out for the event. The brief service included prayers, hymns, Bible readings, and the individual blessing of each animal by Fry. Photo/Special.