 
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.
| Bayville |
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St. Barnabas Church
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Contact:
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33 Woodlawn Dr.
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Very Rev. Kevin J. Keelen VF
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(732) 269-2208
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Rev. Alberto Tamayo
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place after the Noon Mass.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:15 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbarnabasbayville.com |
| Beach Haven |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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4700 Long Beach Blvd.
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Parish Office
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(609) 494-8813
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.lbisaintfrancis.org |
| Butler |
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St. Anthony Church
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Contact:
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71 Bartholdi Ave.
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Parish Office
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(973) 838-0031
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Chatham |
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Chatham United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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460 Main St.
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Rev. E. Richard Knox
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(973) 635-7740
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Methodist
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Blessing takes place during the 9am service.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.chathamumc.com |
| Dunellen |
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St. Francis Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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400 New Market Rd
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Fr. Jack Zamboni contactus@stfrancisdunellen.org
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(732) 968-6781
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Pam Maiolo
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Episcopal
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In the event of rain the blessing will take place in the church hall. Otherwise it will be outdoors on the front lawn. All animals are welcome. Please ask your owners to join us.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisdunellen.org |
| Freehold |
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Grace Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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200 Park Ave at Main St.
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Church Office
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(732) 462-5122
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Rev. Kim Krogstad
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Lutheran
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Blessings take place outside the church. In the event of rain, we'll gather in the Fellowship Hall.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Garfield |
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Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church
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Contact:
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188 MacArthur Ave.
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Parish Office
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(973) 772-2295
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the parking lot after the 11:30am Mass.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.mountvirgin.com |
| Hackettstown |
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Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
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Contact:
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217 Mountain Ave.
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Rev. Dr. Cathy Deats
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(908) 500-2463
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Interdenominational
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Blessings sponsored by St. James Episcopal Church continue in the Lowe's parking lot until 3pm. Part of “Hackettstown Community Day” with vendors, food and fun; look for the St. James’ tent.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Hasbrouck Heights |
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St. John the Divine Church
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Contact:
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229 Terrace Ave.
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Rev Joseph Pickard church@saintjohnthedivine.com
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(201) 288-0002
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Gale Sharron
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Episcopal
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Pets are encouraged to attend the 11am Sunday Service as is our long-standing custom. There is a coffee hour afterwards.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintjohnthedivine.com |
| Hoboken |
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St. Ann Church
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Contact:
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704 Jefferson St.
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Parish Office
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(201) 659-1114
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Fr. Vincent Fortunato, OFM Cap.
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.st-annchurch.com |
| Kearny |
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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575 Kearny Ave.
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Church Office
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(201) 991-5894
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Rev. Rose Hassan
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Episcopal
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The 10am blessing will be in English. An additional blessing en espanol will be offered at 1pm.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Little Falls |
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Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church
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Contact:
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465 Main St.
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Parish Office
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(973) 256-5200
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place after the 11:30am Mass.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.holyangelscommunity.org |
| Long Valley |
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St. Luke Parish
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Contact:
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265 W. Mill Rd.
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Deacon Ray
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(908) 876-3515
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings take place after each of the Sunday Masses, which begin at 7:45am, 9:30am, and 11:15am.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
8:45 AM
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| Web Site: www.stlukelv.org |
| Montclair |
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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73 S. Fullerton Ave.
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Church Office
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(973) 744-6220
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.slechurch.org |
| Mountain Lakes |
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St. Catherine of Siena Parish
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Contact:
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10 N. Pocono Rd.
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Parish Office stcatherine@optonline.net
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(973) 334-7131
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Fr. Thomas Mangieri
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Passaic |
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St. Anthony of Padua Church
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Contact:
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101-103 Myrtle Ave.
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Parish Office
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(973) 777-4793
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stanthonypassaic.com |
| Paterson |
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St. Bonaventure Church
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Contact:
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174 Ramsey St.
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Parish Office
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(973) 279-1016
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place near the prayer garden on the Upper Great Lawn.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Perth Amboy |
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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183 Rector St.
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Arletta Reno
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(732) 826-1594
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Piscataway |
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Our Lady of Fatima Church
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Contact:
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50 Van Winkle Pl.
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Parish Office
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(732) 968-5555
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Pompton Lakes |
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Our Lady of the Assumption Church
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Contact:
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17 Pompton Ave.
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Parish Office
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(973) 835-0374
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org |
| Rutherford |
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Grace Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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128 W. Passaic Ave.
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Church Office gracechurchrutherford@verizon.net
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(201) 438-8623
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Rev. Alan C. French
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place rain or shine. We invite people to donate a new stuffed animal to be blessed and given to the children at the Bergen County Shelter for abused women and children. Please note all stuffed animals must be new.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Sayreville |
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Our Lady of Victories Church
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Contact:
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42 Main St.
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Rev. Michael Krull
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(732) 257-0077
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the front steps of the church. Treats will be provided for all pets.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.olvsayrenj.com |
| South Plainfield |
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
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Contact:
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149 S. Plainfield Ave.
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Rev. John P. Alvarado
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(908) 756-0633
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Roman Catholic
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We'll gather on the front steps of the church with family and friends to share the Lord's blessing for all God's creatures.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.churchofthesacredheart.net |
| Tuckerton |
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Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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220 E. Main St.
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Church Office holyspiritepiscopal@verizon.net
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(609) 296-9618
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Mary Lou Malone
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Episcopal
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Join us in the St. Francis Garden in the Horseshoe for the blessing. Please have pets caged or leashed. Refreshments for pets and people will follow the service. If you can't bring your pet, bring a photo.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.holyspirittuckerton.org |
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