Press Photos by Alexis Bove Parishoners and their pets were welcomed Oct. 4 to a special service for the blessing of the animals at St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave. ABOVE: Rev. John S. Pendzick, pastor and his dog, Dusty Rose join Rev. Giuseppe Esposito, assistant pastor and chaplain at Allentown Central Catholic High School and Carmelo, a parishioner's dog, for a photo at the blessing of the animals service at St. Thomas More Church Oct. 4.