Many people bring their pets to the church to be blessed on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. On Friday, October 4th at 6:30 PM, Lake Cities will be celebrating a “Blessing of the Pets” in the grassy area in front of the church. There will be a very brief liturgy, then we will line up to have our pets blessed and to thank God for the good gift of these animals. This will be great fun for all ages, so plan now to bring your animal!

Please be sure pets are on a leash, in a cage or in an aquarium.

If you are unable to attend, then you can pray for and bless your pets and animals at home too. A verbal blessing and a can be offered in your backyard, garden or anywhere inside your home.

The following Pet Blessing can be used:

Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures.

You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air, and animals on the land.

You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters.

We ask you to bless this pet.

By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan.

May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation.

Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.