Mrs. Mulvanerty's Update
August 18, 2024
October 19, 2025
Dear SKS,
For years I swore that I would never own a dog!
All of my friends can attest that I was petrified of them! I was the person who froze when even the friendliest little puppy with a wagging tail came bounding toward me. Dogs were simply not for me. However, they say "never say never," and the saying rings true!
One of my children was going through a really tough time, battling depression. He begged me for a dog. I told him absolutely not—at least at first. But then I started reading. Study after study showed the benefits of dogs in helping people manage anxiety and depression. The companionship, the routine, the unconditional love—all of it offered hope. So, I caved.That was seven years ago, and Eddie (named after a combination of Edward Scissorhands and Edgar Allan Poe)—a black-and-white Frenchie with big eyes and an even bigger personality—became part of our family. (Thanks to Susan Hodgens...it's a long story!!)
Eddie helped my son through a dark time, but what I didn’t expect (besides A LOT of hair on my clothes) was how much he would help me. He forced me to get over my ridiculous and irrational fear of dogs. I began to see what so many pet owners already know—that animals can be instruments of healing, comfort, and love. They don’t just live with us; they live for us. It’s no wonder St. Francis of Assisi saw animals as reflections of God’s goodness!
At SKS, the annual Blessing of the Animals has become a fun tradition. The schoolyard fills with dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, snakes, and even some stuffed animals to receive a special blessing. Please join us this Sunday to have YOUR pet blessed by Monsignor Brouwers and to
thank God for the furry, feathered, and finned companions who bless us every day. (See details below!)
After all, sometimes the best examples of God’s love don’t speak a word—they simply wag their tails. 🐾
Eddie and I will see you there!
G.B.Y.*
Mrs. Mulvanerty
*God Bless You!
