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.

North Dakota


Bismarck
St. George’s Episcopal Church Contact:
601 N. 4th St. Church Office
(701) 223-1942
Fr. Mike Horn
Episcopal
We'll gather with our pets on the lawn north of the church. All pets and their families will receive a special blessing. In the event of inclement weather, we'll gather in George House, just north of the church. There will be edible treats for dogs and cats. All pets must be leashed or caged. Everyone is welcome. For more information or directions, check the church website or call the church office at the phone number above.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM 
Web Site: www.stgeorges-bismarck.org 

Casselton
St. Leo's Church Contact:
211 Langer Ave., North Parish Office
(701) 347-4609
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place outside the church's main entrance.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM 
Web Site:  

Devils Lake
St. Joseph Church Contact:
517 4th St., N.E. Parish Office
(701) 662-7558
Roman Catholic
Blessings take place in the alley in front of the garage.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:15 PM 
Web Site:  

Fargo
Holy Spirit Church Contact:
1420 7th St., North Parish Office
(701) 232-5900
Roman Catholic
Msgr. Jeffrey Wald will offer the blessing in front of the rectory garage.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM 
Web Site:  

Fargo
Cathedral of St. Mary Rectory Contact:
679 Sixth Ave. Parish Office
(701) 235-4289
Roman Catholic
Blessings take place on the rectory lawn following the conclusion of the 5pm Mass and continue until 7pm.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
6:00 PM 
Web Site:  

Fargo
Nativity Church Contact:
1825 11th St., South School Office
(701) 232-7461
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place in the courtyard between the church and the school.  
Friday, October 02, 2009
2:30 PM 
Web Site:  

Grand Forks
Holy Family Elementary School Contact:
1001 17th Ave. South School Office
(701) 776-9886
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place on the school playground.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:15 PM 
Web Site:  

Grand Forks
St. Michael's Parish Contact:
504 5th Ave., North Parish Office
(701) 772-2624
Rev. Bill Gerlach
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place on the front lawn between the school and the church. An additional blessing service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3pm.  
Thursday, October 01, 2009
8:00 AM 
Web Site:  

Minot
Our Lady of Grace Church Contact:
707 16th Ave., SW Fr. Bruce Krebs
(701) 852-3002
Roman Catholic
 
Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM 
Web Site: ourladyofgraceminot.parishesonline.com 

Wahpeton
St. John's School Contact:
122 2nd St., North School Office
(701) 642-6116
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place on the school's front steps. In case of rain the location will be the school gym.  
Friday, October 02, 2009
2:40 PM 
Web Site:  


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