Animal Ministry

The Animal Committee is committed to assist our parish and the greater Whidbey Island community to recognize animals are also creations of God to be respected and treated as equals. We act to better the lives of all animals including them in our spiritual lives and our liturgy.

We need as in St. Basil’s prayer, “…realize that they live not for us alone, but for themselves and for thee, and that they too love the sweetness of life..."

Contact Us About Animal Ministries

Condolence Cards

Pet condolence cards are sent to parishioners and members in the community at large
Blessing of the Animals

Offer to the Whidbey Island community blessing by function of their animals on St. Patrick’s Day Sunday
Animal Expenses Assistance

We assist members of the Whidbey Island community with help paying their vet bills and other expenses.
WAIF Food Donations

Donations are collected each Sunday and given to Waif for use there and to send home with adopted animals
Pet Ashes Spreading

We provide an area which the community may use, with an appointment, to spread their pet’s ashes