The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals, was celebrated on October 4th, but you can still have your pets blessed at area churches.
Here are four to choose from:
Christ the King Episcopal Church
October 6th at 10 AM (outdoors)
4109 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
757-865-7227
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
October 7th at 11 AM (River Pavilion)
Accepting donations for Go Pet Rescue
405 Talbot Hall Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
757-423-6715
Trinity Episcopal Church
October 7th at 4 PM
500 Court Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
757-393-0431
Historic St. Luke’s Church
October 14th from 2-3 PM
“Lili of St. Luke’s” book for sale in gift shop
14477 Benns Church Boulevard
Smithfield, VA 23430
757-357-3367
A Blessing for Animals
Blessed are You, Lord God, for all living creatures You have made.
You keep them in Your care and not one of them is lost without You knowing.
They glorify You, each in its own way, and speak to us of Your beauty and love.
Bless them and keep them from harm. They unquestionably accept their place in the rhythm of Your creation.
May we respect them and cherish them for they are Your gift to us; through them may we come to know You better and praise You, their Creator.
Blessed be the love and joy that they bring to us.
Amen.
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