 
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.
| Adrian |
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St. Mary's Church
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Contact:
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305 Division St.
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Parish Office
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(517) 263-4681
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Brenda Runyon
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Roman Catholic
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Peace to our Brothers and Sisters! Call the parish at the phone number above during regular business hours with questions or for more information. Pets and their people are welcome! Please help us by making sure your pet(s) are properly leashed or contained.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
7:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmarysadrian.com |
| Ann Arbor |
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King of Kings Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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2685 Packard Rd.
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Church Office
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(734) 971-1417
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Pastor Michael Ryan
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Lutheran
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In order to maintain our peaceable kingdom please make sure that your pet is properly leashed or contained.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.kingofkingslutheran.org |
| Brighton |
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St. Mary Magdalen Church
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Contact:
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2201 S. Old US 23 Highway
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Parish Office
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(810) 229-8624
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintmarymagdalen.org |
| Charlotte |
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Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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210 E. Lawrence Ave.
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Karen Wheat
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(517) 543-4670
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United Methodist
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This is an interdenominational event co-sponsored by the Eaton County Humane Society.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Farmington Hills |
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Church of St. Colman of Cloy
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Contact:
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32500 Middlebelt Rd.
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Parish Office
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(248) 626-0285
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stcolman.org |
| Farmington Hills |
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St. John Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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23225 Gill Rd.
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Pastor Bill Kirsh-Carr billkc@comcast.net
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(248) 474-0584
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Pastor Lauren Kirsh-Carr
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ELCA
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Everyone and their pets are welcome! Service takes place outdoors, in the back portion of the parking lot. Thank you for restraining your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Those without pets are also welcome.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stjohn-lutheran.com |
| Free Soil |
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Circle Rocking S Children's Farm
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Contact:
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5487 Tuttle Rd.
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Nancy circlerockingsfarm@att.net
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(231) 462-3732
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Interdenominational
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This free event begins promptly at 1pm, rain or shine.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Grand Rapids |
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Millennium Park
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Contact:
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1415 Maynard Ave. SW
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Carol Lyman
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(616) 451-8463
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Interdenominational
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St. Andrew's School will host a Howl-o-ween 5k/run/walk and kids 800m in conjuction with the blessing. Fr. Tom Tavella, CSP, from the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Grand Rapids will bless pets from 10am-2pm. This will be a fun-filled event for the entire family. Please visit our website for additional information or to download an entry form.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.saintandrewsschool.org |
| Kalamazoo |
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St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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2010 Nichols Rd.
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Church Office
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(269) 381-3188
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Rev. Mary Perrin
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmartinepiscopal.org |
| Lansing |
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St. Casimir Church
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Contact:
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815 Sparrow Ave.
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Parish Office
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(517) 482-1346
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Lansing |
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St. Gerard Parish
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Contact:
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4437 W. Willow Hwy
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Parish Office
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(517) 323-2379
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Roman Catholic
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Blessings continue until 3pm. All pets are welcome. Some small farm animals will be there for children to pet!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stgerard.org |
| Livonia |
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All Creatures Universal Life Church
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Contact:
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27911 Five Mile Rd
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Rev. Claudia Barber claudiabarber@lycos.com
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(313) 563-0162
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Rev. Arleen Barber
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Non-denominational
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Check our website for more information as it's available.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.allcreaturesulc.com |
| Ortonville |
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St. Anne Church
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Contact:
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825 S. Ortonville Rd
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Julie Neal
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(248) 627-3965
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: |
| Pontiac |
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All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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171 W. Pike St.
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Rev. Karen Johanns kjohanns@allsaintspontiac.org
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(248) 334-5471
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Lisa Varnier
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Episcopal
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All pets should be properly leashed or contained. If a pet cannot attend, bring its photo to be blessed.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: allsaintspontiac.org |
| Redford |
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Our Lady of Loretto Church
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Contact:
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17116 Olympia
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Sr. Margretta Wojcik
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(313) 534-9000
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.ourladyoflorettoparish.org |
| Saginaw |
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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1501 N. Center
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Priscilla Baumann
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(989) 799-1738
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Episcopal
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Everyone welcome
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: |
| White Lake |
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St. Patrick Church
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Contact:
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9086 Hutchins St.
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Patti
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(248) 698-3100
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Roman Catholic
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This prayer service and blessing celebrated by the Franciscan Friars takes place outside in front of the church. Mass for the Feast of St. Francis follows in the church at 2pm. Sorry, no animals are permitted at Mass.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:15 PM
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| Web Site: www.stpatrickwhitelake.org |
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