'Blessing of the Animals' set for Oct. 4 at St. Mary's church

St Mary’s Episcopal Church will present the “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
The blessing is an outdoor worship service celebrating the animals with which we share our lives. Even if you are not a pet owner, you are invited to gather to honor all of God’s creatures.
The church blesses animals each fall to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most loved Christian saints. The animals will be blessed as individuals, along with their humans. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Pets who cannot attend may be blessed in absentia at their owner’s request. The service will be held on the brick area in front of St. Mary’s Church. The rain location will be under the pavilion in the back of the parish hall. Refreshments will be served for pets.
The special canine guest of honor this year will be Blossom, a 10-year old Bichon Frise rescue. She lives at the Trowbridge House with Chad Boutte and Steven Mora.
Call 828-0918 for more information. Please leash your pets, and humans must wear a mask.