Blessing of the Animals events are planned in metro area
Numerous metro-area churches have planned “Blessing of the Animals” events in conjunction with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, on Oct. 4. The following churches are hosting Blessing of the Animals events in the coming days:
● Christ the King, 8005 Dorset Dr., Blessing of the Animals, 9 a.m. Oct. 2, church’s north parking lot. Information: https://www.ckokc.org.
● St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 5024 N Grove, Warr Acres,
Blessing of the Animals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, on the breezeway between the church and the activity center along Grove Street. All animals welcome, but they must be firmly held, caged or leashed. Children may bring favorite stuffed animal toys for blessing. Information: 405-789-2595, https://stcharlesokc.net.
● All Souls’ Episcopal Church, h 6400 N Pennsylvania, Blessing of the Animals, 5 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Christian Family Life Center veranda. Information: 842-1461, https://allsoulsokc.com.
● St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 14700 N May, Blessing of the Pets and Eucharistic Evensong, 5 p.m. Oct. 3. Information: 405-751-7874, https://www.sacokc.org.
● St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 127 NW 7, Drive-thru Pet Blessing, 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 7 on NW 7, between Broadway and Robinson avenues. Information: https://www.stpaulsokc.org/.
● St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 NW 18, Blessing of the Animals, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 9. Park and meet in front of the church. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash. Information: https://stfrancisokc.com.