St. Francis Day

Source: Site Page (Ministries), GUID page-3157157. No publication date given.

Key facts

Annual Blessing of the Animals on the first Sunday of October, celebrating St. Francis of Assisi.
Free to attend: described as the parish's "gift to the community."
Page opens with a thank-you to all who attended; a link to event highlights/photos is provided.
Program: pet parade around campus, then a short Episcopal liturgy celebrating creation with a blessing of all living things.
Also: petting zoo and pony rides.
Festival site: vendors (pet sitting, day care, boarding), a veterinarian on site for questions, and local adoption/placement groups with adoptable pets.
Includes a prayer thanking God for pets and asking help in caring for them, tied to the Prayer of St. Francis tradition.