Blessings of the Animals

All CREATURES

GREAT and SMALL   

Who

The entire community is invited!  All of God’s creatures are welcome!

Please be sure they are leashed, in carriers, and other animals are safely secured.  

Where

St Patrick Church - south of Atchison, about 10 acres for trailer parking available

19384 234th Road, Atchison KS (gather at the south west side of church)

When

Sunday, October 1, 2017

2pm – Gathering of animals & owners for a group blessing, followed by individual blessings for all other animals by Father Jeremy.

The Blessing of Animals originated in the thirteenth century in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, who believed that all animals should  be treated with dignity and respect. 

                                        St Benedict Catholic Parish Event – call 913 367-1055

St. Benedict Parish Realities

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You may also want to read the Pentecost Sunday Homily which was posted last week and is also located at "From the Pastor"

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