 
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.
| Allegany |
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St. Bonaventure Church
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Contact:
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95 E. Main St.
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Parish Office
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(716) 373-1330
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbonasparish.org |
| Bayside |
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Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church
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Contact:
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3424 203rd St.
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Rev. Robert Whelan
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(718) 229-5929
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Roman Catholic
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Pets will process to the church beginning from the north side of the auditorium on 203rd Street. Pets can wear their best Sunday attire. Elephants must be on a leash.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.olbschurch.org |
| Bronx |
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St. Ann Church
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Contact:
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3519 Bainbridge Ave.
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Parish Office
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(718) 547-9350
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Rev. Francis Scanlon
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Brooklyn |
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St. Edmund Church
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Contact:
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1901 Avenue T
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Deacon Ron Rizzuto rrizzuto@stedmundprep.org
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(718) 743-0102
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James Quitoni echoecho6@aol.com
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Roman Catholic
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Combination blessing and pet adoption opportunity with local animal rescues: puppies; dogs; kittens; cats. Again this year with song and prayer, we celebrate our pets and reaffirm our role as caretakers of God's creatures and creation. This service is a time of thanksgiving for unconditional love between animals and humans. All pets and their caretakers of whatever denomination are welcome.
Pet adoptions continues until 5pm. Location rain or shine is St. Edmund's Grotto--parking lot next to the church on Avenue T between East 19th Street and Ocean Avenue. Enter by way of the driveway on Avenue T. All well behaved animals are invited; all pets must be accompanied by their owners and human friends. Please have control of your pets!!! Children may bring their stuffed animals if they don't have a live pet. If an animal is unable to attend, photos or an article attached to the pet may be brought to be blessed. Prayers also will be said for deceased pets. Each pet and caretaker will receive a memento of the blessing to bring home. Each person will receive a ticket for a free raffle. A beautiful statue of St. Francis, patron and protector of animals, will be on display for all to see along with 1st and 2nd class relics of St. Francis. Light refreshments will be served for all pets and their caretakers. We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 3. Come have your pet blessed and see the pets available for adoption.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saintedmunds.com |
| Brooklyn |
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St. Francis of Paola Church
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Contact:
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219 Conselyea St.
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Deacon John P. Orlandello
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(718) 387-0256
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AnnMarie Glaser sfpbulletin@yahoo.com
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Brooklyn |
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Mary Queen of Heaven Church
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Contact:
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1395 E. 56th St.
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Sr. Joan Holmberg
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(718) 763-2330
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place outdoors at the gazebo.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Brooklyn |
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Blessed Sacrament Church
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Contact:
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198 Euclid Ave.
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Rev. Francis Shannon
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(718) 827-1200
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the garden next to the church.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Brooklyn |
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St. Bernard's Church
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Contact:
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Avenue T & E. 69th St.
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Parish Office
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(718) 763-5533
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Brooklyn |
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St. Thomas Aquinas Church
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Contact:
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1550 Hendrickson St.
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Rev. Thomas V. Doyle
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(718) 253-4404
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the outdoor crucifix shrine.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saint thomasaquinasbrooklyn.com |
| Brooklyn |
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Our Lady of the Rosary-Pompeii
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Contact:
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225 Seigel St.
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Parish Office
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(718) 497-0614
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings continue until 3:30pm in front of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Buffalo |
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St. Clare Church
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Contact:
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193 Elk St.
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Parish Office
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(716) 823-2358
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Roman Catholic
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An additional blessing takes place at noon on Oct. 4.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Callicoon |
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Holy Cross Church
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Contact:
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9719 Rte. 197
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Parish Office
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(845) 887-5450
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Forest Hills |
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church
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Contact:
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110-06 Queens Blvd.
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Parish Office
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(718) 268-6251
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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
3:00 PM
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| Garrison |
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Graymoor Spiritual Life Center
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Contact:
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Route 9
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Center Office
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(845) 424-3671
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Roman Catholic
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Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi
"Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures" Join us for 11am Sunday Eucharist in Pilgrim Hall. From noon to 3pm see the exhibits, enjoy the food, visit with the vendors. At 2pm the procession of animals and blessing takes place. Meet animal organizations and more!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.graymoorcenter.org |
| Gouverneur |
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Trinity Anglican/Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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30 Park St.
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Rev. Greg B. Bailey, Dcn. Vicar Bgregbailey@hotmail.com
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(315) 287-0755
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Anglican/Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 P.M.
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| Harrison |
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St. Gregory the Great Parish
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Contact:
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94 Broadway
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Parish Office
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(914) 835-1278
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Maria Gaudelli
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing is sponsored by the parish religious education program.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Henrietta |
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Church of the Good Shepherd
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Contact:
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3318 East Henrietta Rd
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Nancy DeRycke
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(585) 334-3518
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Roman Catholic
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Our parish pet blessing is open to all creatures, with encouragement to have safe containers or "homes" to keep them safe when you bring them. Blessing will be offered by Deacon Tony Caruso.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Holbrook |
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Church of the Good Shepherd
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Contact:
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1370 Grundy Ave.
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Ann Hernandez
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(631) 588-7689
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.goodshepherdonline.com |
| Holland |
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St. Joseph Church
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Contact:
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46 N. Main St
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Parish Office stjholland@roadrunner.com
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(716) 537-9434
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Rev. Dennis Fronczak
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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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| Lancaster |
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St. Mary's Church
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Contact:
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1 St. Mary's Hill
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Parish Office
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(716) 683-6445
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place under the red tent.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stmarysonthehill.org |
| Larchmont |
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Sts. John & Paul Parish
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Contact:
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280 Weaver St.
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Parish Office sjpchurch@verizon.net
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(914) 834-5458
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Roman Catholic
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The blessing takes place in the lower parking lot. The Girl Scouts helped organize this event.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Lewiston |
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St. Peter Church
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Contact:
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620 Center St.
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Rev. Sebastian Pierro sibbystpeters@roadrunner.com
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(716) 754-4118
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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Join us in praising God for the gift of our pets in the St. Peter School parking lot.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:15 AM
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| Web Site: www.stpeterlewiston.net |
| Lockport |
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St. Mary Parish
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Contact:
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5 Saxton Street
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Marcia Seibel
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(716) 434-6316
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Eleanor Wascovich
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Roman Catholic
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Treats are provided for pets AND their owners (animal crackers!).
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmaryslockport.org |
| Loudonville |
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Siena College
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Contact:
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515 Loudon Rd.
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Diana King
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(518) 783-2322
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings take place until 3pm on lawn of Standish Library.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.siena.edu |
| Nesconset |
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Parish of the Holy Cross
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Contact:
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95 Old Nichols Rd.
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Fr Jim McNamara
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(631) 265-2200
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Nancy Harris
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Roman Catholic
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Please have our companions leashed or in a safe container. Blessing takes place outdoors.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.pothc.org |
| New York |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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135 W. 31st St.
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Parish Office
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(212) 736-8500
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing participants will receive a commemorative prayer card and St. Francis medallion for your pet to wear.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisnyc.org |
| New York |
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St. Anthony of Padua Church
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Contact:
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154 Sullivan St.
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Franciscan Friars stanthonychurch@aol.com
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(212) 777-2755
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Fr. Joseph Lorenzo, O.F.M.
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Roman Catholic
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Our annual pet blessings takes place in honor of our founder, Saint Francis, on his Oct. 4 feastday. Join the Franciscans as we bless and honor God's creatures, great and small.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stanthonynyc.org |
| New York |
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine
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Contact:
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1047 Amsterdam Ave.
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Church Office
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(212) 316-7490
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Episcopal
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This is a special year for St. Francis Day as the entire length of the cathedral is available again at last, ready to accommodate all animals and their caretakers, friends, and families. Thanks to Dawn Animal Sanctuary, visitors can expect to see a great variety of animals process up the nave, including a yak, a tortoise, baby swans, and a macaw. Animals can be blessed on the Close, where the Cathedral’s annual St. Francis Day Fair begins at 1pm. The Fair’s themes-–celebration of the natural world, compassion, and stewardship–-align with the vision and work of this important saint. NB: Friends and members of the public please be advised that there are no more advance tickets for the 11am service. Howeveer tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis beginning Sunday at 9am; one pass per person. Please call the phone number above for more information.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stjohndivine.org |
| New York |
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St. Bartholomew Church
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Contact:
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325 Park Ave. at 51st St.
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St. Bart's Central central@stbarts.org
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(212) 378-0222
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Roz Dimon
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Episcopal
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"Come one, come all, and bring your beloved creatures with you!" says St. Bart's, church of the radical welcome located in the heart of the city. And, if you want a memento for your furry friend, we will have St. Francis of Assisi medals available for purchase. An additional blessing takes place at 5pm.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stbarts.org |
| New York |
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Epiphany Church
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Contact:
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E. 22nd St. & Second Ave.
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Msgr. Leslie J. Ivers
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(212) 475-1966
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.epichurch.us |
| New York City |
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Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua
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Contact:
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154 Sullivan St.
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Parish Office
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(212) 777-2755
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stanthonynyc.org |
| New York City |
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St. Stephen of Hungary Church
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Contact:
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414 E. 82nd St.
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Parish Office
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(212) 861-8500
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Roman Catholic
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An additional blessing takes place at 1pm.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.ststephenofhungary.org |
| New York City |
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Holy Name of Jesus Church
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Contact:
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207 W. 96th St.
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Parish Office
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(212) 749-0276
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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
12:00 PM
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| Niagara Falls |
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Prince of Peace Parish
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Contact:
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1055 N. Military Rd.
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Parish Office
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(716) 283-2715
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Fr. Bob Hughson
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the site of St. Vincent de Paul Church on Military Road.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Niagara Falls |
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St. Vincent de Paul Church
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Contact:
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1055 N. Military Rd.
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Parish Office
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(716) 283-2715
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Rev. Bob Hughson
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Roman Catholic
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Site of the blessing for Prince of Peace Parish.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Ridgewood |
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St. Matthias Church
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Contact:
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58-15 Catalpa Ave.
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Parish Office
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(718) 821-6447
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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
4:00 PM
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| Rochester |
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St. Stanislaus Church
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Contact:
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34 St. Stanislaus Street
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Fr. Adam Ogorzaly rststani@dor.org
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(585) 467-3068
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings of our wonderful pets takes place at the church's flower garden near the Rectory. You are welcome.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Ronkonkoma |
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St. Joseph Church
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Contact:
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45 Church St.
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Mike Keller
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(631) 588-8456
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Shelter Island Heights |
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Our Lady of the Isle Church
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Contact:
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3 Prospect Avenue
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Maureen Johnston
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(631) 749-0001
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place across the street from the church. All God's creatures are welcome.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Somers |
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St. Luke's Church
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Contact:
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Route 100
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Father Sandy
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(914) 277-3122
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Ellen
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Episcopal
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The service starts in Firemans Field and continues to the church for the blessing.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saintlukes-somers.org |
| South Glen Falls |
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St. Michael the Archangel Church
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Contact:
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80 Saratoga Ave.
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Fr. Tony Childs GAC5400@aol.com
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(518) 792-5859
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Roman Catholic
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WELCOME pets and owners! All household pets are welcome on this special day to offer them God's blessing, marking too the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Blessing takes place on the lawn between the rectory and the school building. All pets must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Call the phone number above for details.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Tonawanda |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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150 Broad St.
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Rev. Michael Uebler
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(716) 693-1500
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Joe Macielag
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the grotto area!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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