 
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.
| Altamonte Springs |
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Annunciation Parish
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Contact:
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1020 Montgomery Rd.
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Parish Office
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(407) 215-7669
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Sr. Mary Schoberg
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Apopka |
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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Contact:
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834 S. Orange Blossom Trail
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Parish Office
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(407) 886-4602
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Edna Miro
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Avalon Park |
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Avalon Park Doggy Park
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Contact:
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Avalon Park East Blvd. and Tanja King Blvd
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Deacon Miguel Pagan
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(407) 446-5974
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Interdenominational
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This blessing service sponsored by St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish takes place at the Doggy Park across from Publix.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Barefoot Bay |
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St. Luke Church
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Contact:
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5055 Micco Rd
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Alex Colletti ajco@netscape.com
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(772) 664-9310
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Deacon John Dunlap
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Boca Raton |
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St. Joan of Arc Parish
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Contact:
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370 SW 3rd St.
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Parish Office
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(561) 392-0007
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Victoria Farrington
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the school athletic field, rain or shine. Animals must be controlled and supervised by their owners: dogs on leashes, birds in cages, cats and other pets in carriers. Refreshments for humans and beasts will be served at the gazebo immediately following the blessing. Call the number above, extension 2942, for more information.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Casselberry |
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St. Augustine Parish
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Contact:
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375 N. Sunset Dr.
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Parish Office
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(407) 695-3262
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in front of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Celebration |
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North Village Pavilion
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Contact:
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225 Celebration Blvd. at Reeves St.
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Jim Seigel jim.siegel@celebration.fl.us
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(321) 939-1491
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Bobbi Govanus
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Interdenominational
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This is the 4th annual blessing sponsored by Corpus Christi Catholic Parish. In addition to the blessing for all pet lovers, activities include a demonstration by the Police Canine Officers, collections of food and pet items for no-kill shelters and food for humans too.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.celebrationcatholic.org |
| Clearwater |
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St. Matthias Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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2751 Sunset Point Rd.
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Church Office
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(727) 796-2200
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Lutheran
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stmatthiaslutheran.org |
| Daytona Beach |
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Basilica of St. Paul
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Contact:
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317 Mullally St.
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Dawn Smith info@basilicaofsaintpaul.com
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(386) 252-5422
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place rain or shine in the North Parking Lot.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.basilicaofsaintpaul.com |
| Deland |
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St. Peter Parish
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Contact:
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359 W. New York Ave.
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Fr. Thomas Connery
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(386) 822-6000
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on New York Avenue in front of the church.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stpeterdeland.com |
| Delray Beach |
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First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach
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Contact:
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33 Gleason St.
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Paula Hare administrator@firstdelray.com
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(561) 276-6338
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Presbyterian USA
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Join us in our courtyard area for this blessing to raise money for the Deacon's Scholarship Fund. Bring your pets for this special service and blessings led by Rev. Janklow. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, container or cage. If your pet can't make it, bring a photo of him or her. Children's stuffed animals are also welcome.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.firstdelray.com |
| Deltona |
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St. Clare Parish
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Contact:
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2961 Day Rd.
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Candace Nile
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(386) 789-9990
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintclare.com |
| Eustis |
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St. Mary of the Lakes Parish
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Contact:
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218 Ocklawaha Ave.
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Parish Office
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(352) 483-3500
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Jackie Smart
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
5:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Fort Lauderdale |
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Humane Society of Broward County
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Contact:
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2070 Griffin Rd
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Fr. Joe Spina, OSF frjoe@stsfrancisandclare.org
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(954) 731-8173
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Ecumenical
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12th annual blessing sponsored by the Parish of Sts. Francis and Clare. No pet too large or too small. Medal of Francis of Assisi given to all. Pet should be on a leash.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stsfrancisandclare.org |
| Inverness |
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Our Lady of Fatima Church
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Contact:
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550 US Hwy 41 South
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Debbie Sosnicki
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(352) 726-1670
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in front of the church vestibule.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Lakeland |
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St. Anthony Church
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Contact:
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820 Marcum Rd.
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Parish Office
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(863) 858-8047
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place by the statue of St. Anthony, between the church and the Faith Development Center. Each pet will receive a certificate of blessing.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stanthonyparish.com |
| Melbourne |
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Ascension Parish
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Contact:
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2950 N. Harbor City Blvd.
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Parish Office
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(321) 254-1595
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Fr. Eamon Tobin
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the school grounds.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Milton |
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St. Rose of Lima Church
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Contact:
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6451 Park Ave.
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Nikki DelaBruere
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(850) 623-3600
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings continue until 3pm. No snakes, please!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Mt. Dora |
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St. Patrick Parish
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Contact:
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6803 Old Highway 441 South
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Parish Office
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(352) 383-8556
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Eileen Mullany
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Naples |
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St. Agnes Church
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Contact:
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7775 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
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Ivy O'Malley ivy@stagnesnaples.org
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(239) 592-1949
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Roman Catholic
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The blessing in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi takes place rain or shine under the canopy of the main church. We ask that pets are appropriately secured, controlled, and supervised by their owners: dogs on leashes, birds in cages, cats and other pets in carriers.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stagnesnaples.org |
| Navarre |
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Navarre First Assembly of God
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Contact:
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9594 Navarre Parkway
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Pattie med90@bellsouth.net
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(850) 939-3333
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Beverly
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Assembly of God
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Pet blessings take place between 10am and 1pm at the church outdoor enclosed area. Please have your pets on leashes or carriers as needed. A certificate of blessing will be given to each pet. Donations will be accepted to help animals in need in the Navarre community, but are not required.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.navarrefirst.com |
| Ocala |
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Queen of Peace Parish
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Contact:
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6455 S.W. State Rd. 200
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Parish Office
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(352) 854-2181
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
1:15 PM
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| Orlando |
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St. Charles Borromeo Parish
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Contact:
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4001 Edgewater Dr.
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Parish Office
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(407) 293-9556
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Orlando |
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St. James Cathedral School
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Contact:
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505 E. Ridgewood St.
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Parish Office
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(407) 422-2005
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Nancy Moist
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Orlando |
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Blessed Trinity Parish
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Contact:
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4545 Anderson Rd.
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Parish Office
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(407) 277-1702
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place by the statue of St. Francis.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Web Site: blessedtrinityorlando.org |
| Ormond Beach |
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St. Brendan the Navigator Church
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Contact:
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1000 Oceanshore Blvd.
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Parish Office
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(386) 441-1505
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the outdoor shrine to St. Francis.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbrendanbythesea.com |
| Pembroke Pines |
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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7150 Pines Blvd.
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Pastor Keith Spencer
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(954) 989-1903
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Lutheran
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All are welcome!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Pensacola |
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Nativity of Our Lord Church
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Contact:
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9945 Hillview Dr.
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Matt Zeni, Pastoral Associate
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(850) 477-3221
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Sanford |
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All Souls Church
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Contact:
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3280 W. 1st St.
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Parish Office
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(407) 322-3795
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Mary Lou Fess
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Roman Catholic
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Families and pets will gather in the plaza area in front of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: |
| Sarasota |
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Unity Church of Sarasota
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Contact:
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3023 Proctor Rd
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Rev. Amy Zehe unitysarasota@juno.com
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(941) 955-3301
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Eugenia LaFleur
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Unity
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Animals and their owners of all faiths are welcome to come until 5pm and be blessed by our chaplains.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.unityofsarasota.com |
| Sarasota |
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St. Andrew United Church of Christ
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Contact:
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6908 Beneva Rd
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Dawn Swain, A.A. st.andrewucc@verizon.net
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(941) 922-7595
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Rev. Phil Garrison, Pastor
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United Church of Christ
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.standrewucc.org |
| Summerfield |
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St. Mark the Evangelist Parish
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Contact:
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7081 S.E. Highway 42
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Parish Office
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(352) 347-9317
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Ann Esposito
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: |
| Tallahassee |
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St. Peter's Anglican Church
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Contact:
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901 Thomasville Rd.
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Church Office
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(850) 701-0661
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Anglican
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Please call the church at the phone number above for directions.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saint-peters.net |
| Tampa |
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St. Lawrence Church
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Contact:
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5225 N. Himes Ave.
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Parish Office
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(813) 875-4040
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place outside Higgins Hall.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.StLawrence.org |
| Tampa |
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St. Paul Church
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Contact:
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12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
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Parish Office
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(813) 264-3315
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Deacon John Alvarez jalvarez@stpaulchurch.com
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Roman Catholic
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The blessing takes place outside by the statue of St. Francis of Assisi near Stall Road. St. Francis preached a message of peace among all peoples and love for all of God’s creation. This year we will participate in a celebration of God’s creation and the peace to which it calls us. Although we love our pets and as a result tend to think the best of them, please remember that we will be bringing together natural predators and animals with strong territorial instincts. Consequently we ask that you make sure that your pet is appropriately secured. Please direct all questions to Deacon John Alvarez at the email address or phone number above.
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Friday, October 02, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Tampa |
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Tampa Catholic High School
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Contact:
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4630 N. Rome Ave.
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School Office
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(813) 870-0860
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the lawn in front of the Administration Building; dogs, cats, and small pets only. Pets must be on a leash or caged.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
3:15 PM
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| Web Site: www.tampacatholic.org |
| Tarpon Springs |
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All Saints Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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1700 Keystone Rd.
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Church Office
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(727) 937-3881
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Rick Pugh
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Episcopal
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The blessing takes place in our outdoor chapel. We're planning additional activities such as a picnic lunch and a demonstration by the Tarpon Springs Canine Unit.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Viera |
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St. John the Evangelist Parish
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Contact:
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5655 Stadium Parkway
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Parish Office
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(321) 637-9650
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Robert McBride
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in front of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Wellington |
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St. Michael Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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1925 Birkdale Dr.
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Donna Tagg
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(561) 762-3185
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Pastor Marjorie Weiss
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Lutheran
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The PetMobile from Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will be on site for adoptions. The service takes place outside. Please leash pet or have pet contained in a carrier.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Winter Haven |
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St. Matthew Church
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Contact:
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1991 Overlook Dr.
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Parish Office
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(863) 324-3040
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Helen Telep-Gonzalez
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Roman Catholic
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Our pastor Fr. Charles Viviano will preside at the blessing, which takes place in the courtyard around our St. Matthew Statue. Treats are always there for our animal friends! As in years past we expect to have birds, cats, dogs, gerbels, snakes, lizards and maybe a farm animal or two. Our largest number of attendees is usually from the canine family.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: |
| Winter Park |
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San Pedro Spiritual Development Center
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Contact:
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2400 Dike Rd.
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Carol Stanton
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(407) 671-6322
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Interdenominational
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: |
| Winter Springs |
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Unity Spiritual Life Center
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Contact:
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855 E SR 434, Ste 2201
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Rev. Coco Ramos
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(407) 542-3972
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Unity
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Blessings continue until noon. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Water and treats will be provided. Small love offering will be appreciated.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.unitychurch.com |
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