 
Pet Blessings 2009
Around the United States (partial
list)
This is our 14th annual
Web listing of pet blessings and it's growing! Pet blessings are
happening around the world on or near October 4, the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi. If you know of a blessing that is not on this
list please enter your
listing online or e-mail us at StAnthony@AmericanCatholic.org
We will post updates until October 4.
| Bethlehem |
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Church of the Nativity
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Contact:
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48 East St.
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Parish Office
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(203) 266-5211
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.churchofthenativity-ct.org |
| Hamden |
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Mt. Carmel Church
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Contact:
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3284 Whitney Ave
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Rev. Douglas House
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(203) 248-7408
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United Church of Christ
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Rain or shine! The service takes place in the church courtyard and
pets of all denominations are welcome. Visitors are encouraged to bring used towels and blankets as well as animal food, all of which will be donated to a local animal shelter.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.mccucc.com |
| Litchfield |
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Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine Grotto
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Contact:
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50 Monfort Rd.
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Shrine Office
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(860) 567-1041
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Interdenominational
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.shrinect.org |
| Litchfield |
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St. Anthony of Padua Church
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Contact:
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43 South St.
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Parish Office
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(860) 567-5209
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in front of the church.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Middlebury |
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St. George's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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393 Tucker Hill Rd.
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Church Office
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(203) 758-9864
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Episcopal
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Blessings continue until 2pm.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| New Haven |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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397 Ferry St.
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Parish Office
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(203) 777-5356
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the rectory yard.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Norfolk |
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Church of Christ Congregational
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Contact:
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12 Village Green
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Church Office
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(860) 542-5721
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Church of Christ
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In case of rain the service will be rescheduled for Oct. 11.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
5:00 PM
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| Oakville |
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All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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262 Main St.
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Church Office
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(860) 274-2352
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Shelton |
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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25 Church St.
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Church Office
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(203) 929-1722
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Nancy
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Episcopal
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Blessings continue until noon in the parish parking lot. We bless all animals–-fur, feather, fin! Treats available for the pups and kitties.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Southington |
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St. Dominic Church
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Contact:
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1050 Flanders Rd.
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Mary Anne Plourde
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(860) 628-0349
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Roman Catholic
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This blessing takes place outdoors behind the rectory, weather permitting.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintdominicchurch.com |
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