"Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters... Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures!"

Welcome to St. Andrew's J2A first ever Photo Fundraiser! As Episcopalians, we have a tradition of honoring St. Francis on or near his feast day in early October with a service of Blessing of the Animals. This year you can also celebrate your pets by entering them in our photo contest. All photos submitted will be used to create a colorful, full-sized calendar that shares, as St. Francis did, our love and appreciation for all of God's creatures – including yours!

To enter, submit a photo of your pet to be featured in the 2016 calendar. Photo submissions and votes require a minimum tax-deductible donation. All money raised will support the 2016 J2A Pilgrimage trip to Oregon, the culmination of two years of education, spiritual growth and commitment. Please see Rules for complete participant guidelines and eligibility requirements and About to learn more about J2A and St. Andrew's.

All photo entries are guaranteed inclusion in the calendar; your pet will be a star! Calendars will be available to purchase in plenty of time for the holidays. You can also win special Prizes, including a calendar, by encouraging friends and family to vote for your pet! The top vote recipient will be eligible to have their pet featured on the cover and a full month page.

Other questions? Please contact Allison Shea at 814-867-2995 or aliesen@aol.com.