 
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.
| Austin |
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St. Martin's Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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606 West 15th St.
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Pastor Craig Sommer
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(512) 476-6757
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Lutheran
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An additional blessing takes place at 11am.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
8:45 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintmartins.org |
| Austin |
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St. Austin Church
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Contact:
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2026 Guadalupe St.
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Ana aarista@staustin.org
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(512) 477-9471
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Roman Catholic
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All are invited to the Blessing!
Father will bless the animals and each pet will receive a medal to put on its collar or cage. There will be a special “guest appearance” by St. Francis. See our website for a parking and campus map. For the safety & protection of the animals, all pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. St. Francis of Assisi, Italy, has been an important figure in the history of Christianity since his death almost 800 years ago. He was born into a prosperous family, but lived his life in poverty and made charity towards others a priority. He saw God’s hand in all creation and is known for his love of all God’s creatures.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.staustin.org |
| Austin |
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Menchaca Elementary School
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Contact:
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12120 Manchaca Rd.
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Rev. Margaret Waters margaret@stalbansaustin.org
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(512) 282-5631
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Interdenominational
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This event, sponsored by St. Alban's Episcopal Church, continues until 5pm. Please call the church at the phone number above for more information. Special guests scheduled to appear are: Uno, winner of Best in Show at Westminster 2008; Snoopy, courtesy of MetLife Insurance; Town Lake Animal Shelter; Austin Hound Rescue; veterinarians and other organizations who care for pets and their owners. All pets will receive a calligraphy certificate of blessing. There will be music, food, face painting and door prizes.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stalbansaustin.org |
| Bonham |
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Church of the Holy Trinity
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Contact:
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623 Star St. at 7th
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Fr. Bill Dalton
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(903) 583-8184
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Pat Ward
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.holytrinitybonham.org |
| College Station |
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Peace Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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2201 Rio Grande Blvd.
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Pastor Steve Rieke
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(979) 693-4403
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ELCA
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: peacelutheranbcs.org |
| Cypress |
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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15415 N. Eldridge Parkway
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Church Office
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(281) 370-8000
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Cindy Wingfield
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
5:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmaryscypress.org |
| Dallas |
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Central Christian Church
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Contact:
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4711 Westside Dr.
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Norm Stolpe
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(214) 526-7291
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Nondenominational
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Blessing takes place during the Sunday Service! We're inviting Paws for the City to attend to bless the shelter dogs and cats!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.cccdt.org |
| Denton |
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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1200 N. Elm St.
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Michelle Rose stbarn01@verizon.net
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(940) 382-2748
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Rev. Donald K. Johnson
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Episcopal
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Please meet in the church's front yard. Also we'll be selling dog and people treats to benefit the Denton Humane Society.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbarnabas-denton.org |
| Dripping Springs |
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Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
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Contact:
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301 Hays Country Acres Rd.
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Church Office
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(512) 858-4924
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Rev. Nancy G. Coon
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place during the Sunday Worship Service.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
10:45 AM
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| Web Site: www.dsholyspirit.org |
| El Paso |
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St. Francis on the Hill Church
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Contact:
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6280 Los Robles
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Cathy Nava
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(915) 584-5967
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Fr. Felix Orji
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Episcopal
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The St. Francis Day Festival is an invitation to celebrate the blessings of God in our church and community. The day also celebrates the lives of our beloved animals. Last year's festival was attended by approximately 300 people and 300+ pets. The morning begins with a blanket blessing and individual animals are blessed by our clergy throughout the day. The festival includes a food court, raffle, booths for the Rescue Mission, Humane Society of El Paso, and the Feral Cat Program, Country-Western Gospel music, and a second-hand store. Admission is free and it continues until 3pm.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:00 AM
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| El Paso |
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Our Lady of the Valley School
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Contact:
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8600 Winchester Rd.
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Sr. Caroline Vasquez, OSF
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(915) 859-6448
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings continue until 3pm. Prayer service begins at 1:45pm.
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Friday, October 02, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Fort Worth |
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St. Barnabas the Apostle Church
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Contact:
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8425 Parkwood Hill Blvd.
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Church Office office@stbarnabas.us
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(817) 938-7131
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Julia Smead
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbarnabas.us |
| Fort Worth |
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Broadway Baptist Church
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Contact:
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305 W. Broadway
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Claudine Marion cmarion@broadwaybc.org
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(817) 336-5761
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Baptist
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This blessing is open to everyone. Please be sure all pets are leashed or in a carrier. Each pet will be given a St. Francis of Assisi medal. The event will be rescheduled in case of rain.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.broadwaybc.org |
| Garland |
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Christ the Redeemer Church
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Contact:
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4125 Broadway Blvd., A-100
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Church Office
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(972) 240-0181
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Anglican
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.DallasAnglicans.org |
| Grapevine |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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861 Wildwood Ln.
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Parish Office
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(817) 481-2685
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisgrapevine.org |
| Henderson |
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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214 College Avenue
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Michaelle Green
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(903) 657-3154
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Rev. Patsy Barham
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Episcopal
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Rev. Barham will preside over a short interdenominational service followed by the blessing. Each animal/pet will receive a St. Francis pet medal, prayer card, and certificate of blessing. All animals are to be on a leash or contained.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Houston |
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St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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14301 Stuebner Airline Rd.
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Cristina McDonald
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(281) 440-1600
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Episcopal
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The church is located ¼ mile north of FM 1960 West. Dress your pets for complimentary photo opportunity. We'll collect donations of wet or dry pet food for dogs or cats to benefit aniMeals on Wheels. This program is sustained by donations and deliveries are made entirely by volunteers.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Houston |
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church
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Contact:
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18300 Upper Bay Rd
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Church Office
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(281) 333-2384
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Episcopal
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
5:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stthomasepiscopalchurch.org |
| Houston |
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St. Paul's United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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5501 Main at Binz/Bissonnet
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Donna V. Adair dadair@stpaulshouston.org
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(713) 528-0527
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Rev. Terry Thompson
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United Methodist
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The annual blessing takes place on the Jones Plaza and adjacent lawn. The worship service features music by the St. Paul’s Children’s Choirs. The Houston Police Department’s mounted patrol division and K-9 division have been invited. Rev. Terry Thompson will begin the service with a pet processoinal and conclude with an opportunity for each pet to receive an individual blessing. The blessing service celebrates the important place that pets hold in the lives of our families. It reminds us of the wonder of God’s creation and our role as stewards of the earth and all of its creatures. Those whose pets don't travel well or don't get along well with other animals are asked to bring a photograph of their pet. All pets should be held or remain on leashes, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, children may bring stuffed animals for a blessing. Photographs from previous years’ services are in the News and Events/Newspaper section on St. Paul’s website. St. Paul’s UMC is located across from the Museum of Fine Arts. Free parking is available across Fannin Street from the church, and Museum District MetroRail stops are within walking distance of the church.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stpaulshouston.org |
| Houston |
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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1015 Holman
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Church Office
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(713) 528-4100
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Episcopal
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Blessings continue until 6pm on the Francis Street lawn side.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.trinitychurch.net |
| Lago Vista |
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St. Mary Our Lady of the Lake Church
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Contact:
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6100 Lohman Ford Rd.
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Msgr. Joseph Schmitt
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(512) 267-2644
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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
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.home.earthlink.net/~stmarylago |
| Lakeway |
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Emmaus Catholic Parish
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Contact:
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1718 Lohman's Crossing
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Sharon Perkins sharon.perkins@emmauslakeway.com
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(512) 261-8500
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Roman Catholic
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Join parishioners and our pastor, Father Samuel, on the Emmaus hillside under the large white cross. For the safety of both animals and people, pets should be on a leash or in a carrier. Lakeway is in the Austin area.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.emmauslakeway.com |
| Lancaster |
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St. Francis Church
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Contact:
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1537 Rogers Ave.
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Deronda Bailey
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(972) 571-3723
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Liberty |
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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2041 Trinity St.
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Brother James Sterling
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(936) 336-5464
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Episcopal
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The church is located just off the Court House Square. Last year, we had lots of "wee beasties," including a horse, rooster, lizard, fish, some kittie cats, and the proverbial dogs.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
5:00 PM
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| Livingston |
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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836 W. Jones St.
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Sherry Foster kkids_stlukes@yahoo.com
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(936) 327-8467
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Thelma Barry
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Episcopal
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Please bring animals in containers or on a leash. All blessed animals will receive a certificate and a bag of homemade snacks prepared by St. Luke's Kreative Kids. Fr. Ricardo Sotomeyer also will bless photos of sick or deceased animals.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:30 AM
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| Lockhart |
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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117 N. Church St.
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Laurie Bell
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(512) 398-9942
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place Wednesday evening in the garden.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Lubbock |
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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1706 Slide
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Church Office gloriadei@nts-online.net
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(806) 795-2283
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Lutheran
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Blessings continue until noon. We are asking for donations to benefit the pets of Meals on Wheels clients.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.gloriadeielca.com |
| Odessa |
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St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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4141 Tanglewood
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Church Office
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(432) 362-3881
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Rev. David Mossbarger
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbarnabasodessa.org |
| Orange |
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community
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Contact:
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4300 Meeks Dr.
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Donna Scheer dscheer@gtbizclass.com
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(409) 883-9153
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the gathering area between the church and the canticle building.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisorangetx.org |
| Prairie View |
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St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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240 Dooley St.
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Frederick V. Roberts stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net
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(936) 857-3272
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Episcopal
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Join us for the special blessing service with the
Rev. Lacey Largent, chaplain of All Saints Chapel at Camp Allen in the Diocese of Texas. We'll celebrate the Feast of St. Francis at 3pm on Sunday.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Prairie View |
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St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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300 Dooley St
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Church Office
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(936) 857-3580
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Helen
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Episcopal
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Rev. Lacy Largent will preside over a short service followed by individual animal blessings. Each animal/pet will receive a certificate of blessing. All animals are to be on a leash or contained.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Round Rock |
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St. John Vianney Church
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Contact:
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3201 Sunrise Rd.
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Parish Office
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(512) 218-1183
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place next to the Marian Garden. In case of rain, the event will be canceled.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.sjvroundrock.org |
| Round Rock |
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St. William Church
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Contact:
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620 Round Rock West Dr.
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Parish Office
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(512) 255-4473
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the outdoor Stations of the Cross.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:15 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintwilliams.org |
| San Antonio |
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St. Mark the Evangelist Church
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Contact:
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1602 Thousand Oaks Dr.
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Theresa Crow
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(210) 494-1606
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the St. Francis Circle. All pets are welcome; please have them on a leash or in a carrier.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmarkevangelist.com |
| Sherman |
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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401 S. Crockett St.
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Fr. Martin Yost
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(903) 892-6610
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
5:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.saintstephenssherman.org |
| Victoria |
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Our Lady of Victory School
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Contact:
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1311 E. Mesquite Ln.
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School Office
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(361) 575-5391
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place near the end of the school day.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Waco |
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco
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Contact:
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4209 N. 27th Street
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Joy Hayes joy.uuwaco@yahoo.com
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(254) 366-3663
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Nathan Stone
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Unitarian Universalist
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The blessing takes place outside.
Please bring cats or other small pets in crates to keep them safe.
Please keep dogs on leashes.
If you do not want to bring your pet- you can bring a photo of him/her. We will still do a blessing for them.
If you want to remember a pet that has died, you may bring a photo for the altar table
We will do a special blessing for them.
Please email me if you have any questions. ALL are welcome!
uuwaco.org
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
10:45 AM
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| Web Site: www.uuwaco.org |
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