Love your pets? Show them your love with a special blessing! Christ Church on 59 Church Road will offer the traditional Blessing of the Animals upon “all creatures great and small” on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. The annual blessing is in recognition of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th Century mystic, poet, and founder of the Franciscan Order of Priests.
St. Francis of Assisi is remembered every October for his love toward — and devotion to — all of God’s creatures. Visiting Priest the Rev. Marcus Halley will bless all animals in attendance, including stuffed animals loved by children of all ages. Snacks for dogs and cats will be provided.
The Parish of Christ Church recognizes it occupies the ancestral lands and traditional territory of the (Aspetuck River Valley dwelling) Paugussett people.
