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PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to several opportunities to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Friday, Oct. 4.
All pets are welcome to attend the 10 Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for late September and October. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. Please be sure your pets are properly secured.
St. Francis of Assisi was known for his love of all of God’s creatures. The Blessing of the Animals remembers Francis’ love by invoking God’s blessing on the animals and thanking God for letting us share the earth. The blessing also recognizes the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts.
Central and western Maine blessins will be on Oct. 6. They are:
Brunswick, 12:30 p.m. new flagpole at St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. Children are invited to bring their stuffed animal “pets.”
Augusta, 1 p.m., playground at St. Michael School, 56 Sewall St.
Bridgton, 2 p.m., lawn of St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St.
Mechanic Falls, 2 p.m., lawn of Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm St.
Norway, 2 p.m., lawn of St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St.
