On October 1st, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM, we will host the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s. This is a community event, and there is no cost involved. Bring your pets, big or tiny, to receive a special blessing, and you will also receive a St. Francis medallion that you can place on collar or in a Continue reading
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2019 Annual Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals
On October 6, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church will again host the Blessing of the Animals, which coincides with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th (he died October 3, 1226). During his life, St. Francis developed a deep love of nature and animals, and is known as the patron saint of the environment and animals. Each Continue reading
2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 6
On October 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. until Noon, St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church will again host the Blessing of the Animals. this event coincides during the first week of October with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th (he died October 3, 1226). During his life, St. Francis developed a deep love of nature and animals. Because of this, he is known as the patron saint of the environment and animals. Each October, all around the world, animals are blessed on or near this feast day. Continue reading