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DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 3\,  we will hold a special Blessing of 
 the Animals service. This tradition honours St Francis of Assisi\, the pat
 ron saint of animals and the environment\, whose feast day falls on Octobe
 r 4. It celebrates the joy and comfort animals bring to human lives\, the 
 work they do to sustain our common life\, and emphasizes humanity's duty t
 o care for God's creation.\nAnimals should be leashed or crated\, and unde
 r the control of their handlers at all times.\nIf you have larger animals\
 , such as horses\, cows\, pigs or goats that may be too big to transport\,
  you can simply bring a photo of your beloved fur family member\, to be bl
 essed.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T105020
LOCATION:Outdoors\, weather permitting\, or in the Parish Hall
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals
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