Because animals provide food, such as eggs; clothing, such as wool; protection, such as watch dogs; therapy, such as seeing-eye dogs; and companionship, such as our pets; it is a pious custom for a priest or deacon to pronounce a special blessing over them for the occasion of St. Francis day. Please join us on October 3 rd with your pet in the parking lot closest to the water tower! For the protection of all our furry friends, we ask that all pets be leashed or caged.