Blessing of the Animals
October 6 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am
On October 6, St. Francis will be celebrating the feast day of our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis saw in all creation – animals, plants, stars, people – the evidence of God’s handiwork. We are honored to share in the name of this beloved saint, and we continually strive to be worthy of his name. On this day, people are invited to bring their animals to church for a personal blessing. Our pets will be welcomed and blessed at both the 8 am and 10:30 am services. It is a sweet moment, and a moving experience, to have our dog, cat, turtle, canary, etc. blessed and honored.
Our special guest that morning will be Kara Griffey, from Dove Lewis Animal Hospital. She will speak at the 10:30 service about the programs that Dove Lewis offers, including pet therapy. We are very excited to have her with us!!
Pictures will be taken, and after a time on the bulletin board, they will be yours to keep. Animals also receive treats during the coffee hour. Enjoy this day with all its spirit and joy. We hope to see you and your 4-legged and 2-legged friends!
