Blessing of the Pets in Honor of St. Francis

An annual tradition, this is a short, outdoor prayer service, celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for animals. Following the service, The Rev. Lauren T. McLeavey, Rector of St. Stephen's Church, will offer an individual blessing of your pet - even stuffed animals or photos of your pets. Live animals need to be properly restrained - ie. leashed, crated, caged, tanked, etc. Please join us! All creatures - 2-legged, 4-legged and no-legged - welcome!