 
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.
| Atlanta |
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St. John's Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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1410 Ponce de Leon Ave.
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Pastor Bradley Schmeling
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(404) 378-4243
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Myrna Lance
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ELCA
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:30 Am
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| Web Site: www.stjohnsatlanta.org |
| Atlanta |
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Virginia-Highland Church
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Contact:
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743 Virginia Ave.
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Anna Hall
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(404) 348-4830
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United Church of Christ and Alliance of Baptists
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We welcome all animals inside the church, but the second half of the service will be outside for those who prefer to remain outside with their pets.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.vhchurch.net |
| Atlanta |
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All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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634 W. Peachtree St.., NW
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Church Office
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(404) 881-0835
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Episcopal
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Pet blessing will take place at Ellis Hall.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.allsaintsatlanta.org |
| Carrollton |
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
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Contact:
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210 Old Center Point Rd.
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Norma Rothschadi
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(770) 832-8977
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Roman Catholic
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
7:00 PM
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| College Park |
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St. John's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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3480 Main St.
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Church Office
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(404) 761-8402
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Carl Cheely
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Episcopal
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Join us for the free, fun-filled, family-friendly annual Fall Festival from 10am-2pm. Animals of all shapes and sizes are invited to come to be blessed, petted, and loved! This event commemorates St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, and coincides with World Animal Day. It's a wonderful way to remember our connection with nature and give thanks for the animals that enrich our lives. All furry, feathery, leathery, slimy, or stuffed animals are encouraged to attend the blessing service. Animals should be properly restrained on leashes or in boxes. Recently departed pets and pets in absentia also can be blessed using pictures. The festival includes raffles and prizes, barbeque and bake sale, flea market, a bounce house, face painting, and more. Urban Pet Supply, the Brake Pad, Noodle, the Alliance Theatre, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Movies ATL have generously donated the raffle prizes. Make sure to visit the flea market to find untold treasures for early shopping opportunities. Delicious barbecue, bake sale goodies, and Bishop's Blend coffees--dark roasted, organic, shade-grown, and certified Fair Trade also will be available for sale.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Decatur |
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University Heights United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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1267 Balsam Dr.
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Church Office
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(404) 636-6602
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Methodist
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All are welcome to join us on the front lawn under the big tree. If you're unable to bring your pet, you may wish to bring a pictue.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.uhumc.org |
| Douglasville |
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St. Julian's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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5400 Stewart Mill Rd.
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Rev. Stewart Tabb
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(770) 949-9949
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Susan Hook
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saintjulians.org |
| Grovetown |
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St. Teresa Of Avila Church
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Contact:
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4921 Columbia Rd
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Parish Office
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(706) 863-4956
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Wendy Colbert
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Jonesboro |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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199 N. Main St.
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Fr. Mike Stranz, OSF friarmike@comcast.net
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(770) 472-8888
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Anglican Province of America
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Blessings continue until 1pm. Join us Saturday evening at 7pm for the Transitus Service of St. Francis.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.anglicanstfrancis.org |
| Lithia Springs |
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St. John Vianney Church
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Contact:
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1920 Skyview Dr.
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Parish Ofice
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(770) 941-2807
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
7:00 PM
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| Rome |
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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101 E. Fourth Ave
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Church Office
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(706) 291-9111
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Rev. Janice Bracken Wright
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Tybee Island |
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All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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804 Jones St.
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Church Office allsaintstybee@gmail.com
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(912) 786-8862
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Jane Bridges
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place in the churchyard. In case of rain it will be held in the parish hall. The Savannah Children's Preparatory Choir is scheduled to sing.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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