Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 3 at 9 am and 5 pm

Each year, in observance of the Feast of St. Francis, we celebrate the beauty of God’s creation and bless the creatures who provide joy and companionship in our lives. Join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals! Bring your (properly restrained!) pets to church for a blessing.  

Photos of animals (printed or on your smartphone) may also be blessed if you cannot bring your pet to church.  

Recognizing that not everyone is ready or able to return to in-person worship, we are offering a virtual blessing as an option.  We’ll incorporate a slideshow of our beloved animal friends at the end of our 11 am livestream service, as well as during the Virtual Coffee Hour. Please submit a photo of your pet to: central@stbarts.org.

Bishop Dean Wolfe and Kylie invite you to the Blessing of the Animals: