According to the providence of the Creator, many animals have a certain role to play in human existence by helping with work or providing food and clothing. Thus when the occasion arises, for example, the feast of some saint, the custom of invoking God’s blessing on animals continues in the practice of the Church. Our parish continues this custom on Sunday, October 3 at 3pm. You are invited to bring your dogs and cats, rabbits and snakes, birds and horses, whatever pets you may have at home. In the main parking lot of the church, weather permitting, we will ask God’s blessing upon them through the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, the great patron saint of animals.