The Blessing of the Pets

St. Timothy’s Annual Blessing of the Pets

Every year we hold an annual Blessing of the Pets on the first Sunday in October. This is a community event; all are welcome to bring your pets (dogs, cats, lizards, buzzards, etc.) into our Courtyard for this fun and unique service. (Regardless of the denomination of your pet, this is open for everyone). The Courtyard is connected to the church, itself – just look for the line of pets!

Among St. Francis of Assisi’s many reputed spiritual gifts was a special empathy and communion with the animals. It seems appropriate, then, that we ask for God’s blessing on our pets on the Sunday closest to his feast (which falls on October 4 each year). Our next Pet Blessing will be October 3, 2010.

To help keep pet mayhem to a minimum, please bring your pets in kennel crates or on leashes.

The blessing of the pets starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing both you and your furry (or scaley or feathery) friends!

Click here for Photos from the 2009 Blessing of the Pets