On October 4, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Kimberling City will join with other churches around the world in celebrating The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Every year, during this service, St. Mark’s celebrates God's great and diverse world filled with so many beautiful creatures. This service is an opportunity to thank God for the blessing of your pet(s).
To let your pet know what a special member of your family they are, bring them to St. Mark’s, located at 3 Northwoods Dr. (at James River Rd.) in Kimberling City at 5:30 p.m. on October 4. The service will be held in the parking lot of the church, and we ask that pets be in a carrier or have their humans on a leash. The Reverend Anne Cheffey will deliver a special service that humans can follow in their bulletin (a memento of the service) and then each pet, and their human, will receive a special blessing just for them.
Even though this is a serious service with a long tradition, it is a fun event with lots of tail wagging and socializing. For more information, call 417-338-5488.
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