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In what has become a favorite Immanuel autumn tradition, we gather near the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), in remembrance of his love of all creatures, to bless the animals who bring us joy.

All creatures are welcome to receive the blessing (in baskets, containers, or on leashes as needed to protect them from other nearby animals).

“All praise to you, O Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”

Prayer for my Pet

In your infinite wisdom, Lord God, when You created the Universe, You blessed us with all living creatures.
We especially thank You for giving us our pets who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life.
Their presence very often helps us get through trying times.
Kindly bless my pet.
May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me of Your power.
May we realize that as our pets trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us, and in taking care of them we share in Your love for all Your creatures.
Enlighten our minds to preserve all endangered species so that we may continue to appreciate all of Your creations.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.



Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

Episcopal/Anglican


3606 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(703) 370-6555
​office@icoh.net

  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • Accessibility and Assistance
    • Contact Us
    • Clergy & Staff >
      • The Rev. J. Randolph Alexander, Jr.
      • The Rev. Susan Parsons
      • The Rev. Sam Sheridan
      • Dr. Jane Tavernier, D.M.A.
    • Vestry, Administration, and Annual Report >
      • 2022 Parish Meeting
      • Previous Vestries
      • Annual Report
    • Parish Directory 2022
    • Virginia Theological Seminary
    • Valley Drive Cooperative Preschool
    • Scouts BSA Troop 131
    • Annual Pumpkin Sale >
      • Pumpkin Patch Volunteers
    • History >
      • 75th Anniversary
      • Coronavirus Response >
        • Community Reflections on the Pandemic
    • Memorial Garden
  • WORSHIP
    • Holy Week and Easter 2022 >
      • What is Holy Week?
    • Lent at Immanuel 2022
    • Worship Schedule
    • Lectionary
    • Sermons
    • Worship service bulletins >
      • Service Bulletin Archive
    • Music at Immanuel
    • Worship Ministries
    • Blessing of the Animals
  • GIVE
    • 2022 Every Member Pledge
    • 2022 Online Pledge Card
    • 2022 Downloadable Pledge Card
    • Testimonials
    • Ways to Give
    • Online Giving >
      • Legacy Online Giving
    • Easter Flower and Music Dedications
    • Practical Matters & Faithful Giving
    • Tax Questions
    • Planned Giving
    • Trust Funds
    • Amazon Associates
    • Tithe.ly
  • SERVE
    • Outreach
    • Pastoral Care
    • Creation Care Ministry >
      • Celebrating Trees
      • Immanuel's Solar Project >
        • Blessing of the Solar Panels
    • Senior Adult Ministry and Fellowship
    • Social Justice Ministry
  • LEARN
    • Children, Youth, and Families >
      • PYM & Shrine Mont Camps
    • Adult Education >
      • Breakfast Bible Study Brochure
      • 2022 Lenten Retreat
      • Forum Hour Videos
    • Benedictine Community
    • Lay Committee for Seminarians
    • Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
  • CALENDAR
  • Almond Tree Quarterly & In Brief
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    • Simple Gifts Archive
  • Episcopal News Service
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