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The Blessing of the Animals in 2023 is scheduled to occur on October 8th. THANK YOU to all of our Pet Friends who came

Bring your pets (under restraint please) for a special blessing held prior to both Sunday Services, generally on the Second Sunday of October, which contains the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi which is October 8th.

The 2022 Blessing of the Animals was held on Sunday, October 9.


The 2023 Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sunday, October 8th 
Monday, September 4, 2023
At BOTH Sunday morning services