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St. Ann's Annual Blessing of the Pets

Posted on September 22, 2023 in: General News

St. Ann's Annual Blessing of the Pets

Our Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th! We love to honor this great Saint by celebrating and blessing our beloved pets! Join us on Sunday, Oct. 8th at 4:30pm for the St. Ann's Annual Blessing of the Pets. Feel free to bring your cat, dog, bird, iguana, fros, or horse! Knowing that we will have a menagerie of pets, we ask you to please keep your pet on a leash or in a crate or carrier where they will feel more comfortable. PLEASE NOTE: If you have an animal that is not easy to transport or may have difficulties being around other animals, please feel free to bring their photo to the blessing!

We will gather in front of the Church where Fr. Jim will offer an opening prayer before you line up to have your pet blessed. There will be treats, St. Francis medals and prayers and more! 

We hope to see you there!

 

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