 
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.
| Brainerd |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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9th and Juniper Sts.
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Tim Richardson, SFO
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(218) 822-4040
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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This blessing is sponsored by the Fioretti Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Chaska |
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Guardian Angels Parish
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Contact:
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218 W. Second St.
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Fr. Paul Jarvis pjarvis@gachaska.org
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(952) 227-4000
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Randy Symanitz
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Roman Catholic Christian
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This is our first blessing in honor of St. Francis. It takes place in the Franciscan Friary Gardens directly behind the church. The entrance is in the alley next to the church. The service is 20 minutes, presided over by Deacon Gregg Sroder, Fr. Conran Schneider, OFM, and Fr. Paul Jarvis, parish pastor. The children's choir will sing as well. Please bring plastic baggies for clean up. To find Guardian Angels, take either Hwy 212 or Hwy 169 to Hwy 41 (which goes north and south). Head to downtown Chaska near the Minnesota River. When in downtown, simply look for the tallest steeple in town. We're on Second Street, west of Hwy 41 or Chestnut Street.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.GAchaska.org |
| Cologne |
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Church of St. Bernard
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Contact:
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212 Church St., E.
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Sue Bigaouette
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(952) 466-2031
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Roman Catholic
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You're invited to bring your pet large or small to the church parking lot for this blessing by Fr. Martin Shallbetter. If you can, bring a donation for the Carver Scott Humane Society. Items most in need are unopened dry kitten food and clumping litter. Donations of puppy chow, dog and cat food, and treats also will be accepted!!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.st-bernard-cologne.org |
| East Grand Forks |
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Sacred Heart Church
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Contact:
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200 Third St., N.W.
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Parish Office
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(218) 773-0877
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Roman Catholic
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Anyone may bring a pet to this Mass. If you can't bring your pet, bring a picture of your pet to be blessed.
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Friday, October 02, 2009
9:40 AM
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| Web Site: www.sacredheartegf.net |
| Edina |
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Good Samaritan United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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5730 Grove Street
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Becky Sechrist becky@good.org
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(952) 929-0049
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United Methodist
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Bring your pet for a blessing in our outdoor amphitheatre.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.good.org |
| Edina |
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St. Stephen's Church
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Contact:
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4439 W 50th Street
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Molly Wanstall webmaster@ststephens.com
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(952) 920-0595
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Episcopal
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Time zone for this service is Central Standard Time. Reduce, Reuse, Bless--Come on down to St. Stephen's with your pet large or small for a blessing and bring a donation for the Minnesota Animal Humane Society. Items to be collected include old newspapers, shredded office paper, empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls, old blankets and towels.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.ststephens.com |
| Jeffers |
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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202 N. Deaver Ave.
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Pastor R. Mark Swanson
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(507) 628-4855
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Interdenominational
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Blessing takes place at the city park west of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Marshall |
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Holy Redeemer Church
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Contact:
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503 S. Lyon
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Lisa Kremer, SFO
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(507) 532-5711
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Roman Catholic
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This blessing is sponsored by the Little Portion Secular Franciscans of the Marshall area. Meet us in the Holy Redeemer parking lot. All animals and their favorite people are welcome!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Minneapolis |
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Salem English Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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2822 Lyndale Ave. South
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Pastor Jen Nagel jnagel@discoversalem.com
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(612) 872-4650
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Lutheran-ELCA
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At the Feast of St. Francis, Salem Lutheran will bless pets during each of our morning worship services: 8:30am, 10:30am Traditional Service and 10:30am Jazz Service. We are located in the Intermedia Arts building and will be worshiping in the gallery on Sunday. Bring your pet of whatever size and kind. All animals and all people are welcome.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
8:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.discoversalem.com |
| Minneapolis |
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Folwell Park
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Contact:
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Dowling Ave. N & Humboldt Ave. N
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Br. John Kerr, TOR
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(612) 529-7779
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Interdenominational
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The Province of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular will participate in the ecumenical Dog Daze Celebration at Folwell Park sponsored by the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board. For more information contact Brother John Kerr, at the phone number above, extension 311.
The Friars also will celebrate Transitus on Oct. 3 at 7pm, and the Solemnity of St. Francis on Sunday at 9:30am at the Church of St. Bridget, 3811 Emerson Avenue North, in Minneapolis.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbridgetnorthside.org |
| Sauk Rapids |
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Church of the Sacred Heart
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Contact:
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2875 10th Ave., NE
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Fr. Ron Weyrens parish@sacredheartsaukrapids.org
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(320) 251-8115
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Sarah Woeste
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the church grounds. All pets are welcome. Leashes and carriers encouraged. Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.sacredheartsaukrapids.org |
| Thief River Falls |
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St. Bernard Church
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Contact:
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105 Knight Ave., North
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Parish Office
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(218) 681-3571
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Roman Catholic
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Friday, October 02, 2009
8:35 AM
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| Web Site: www.stbernardstrf.org |
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