If you can't find a pet blessing near you, then you aren't looking hard enough! Churches across the Diocese of Texas are taking to their lawns, parks and parking lots to bless some of the most spoiled animals on the planet. Check the list below for a blessing near you or see the same list in the...
Jayne McCurry, of St. Cyprian's, Lufkin wrote to us, sharing new ideas and lessons learned over several years of pet blessings. Read her note below:
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This is our third year to have a blessing of the animals where we have invited the Lufkin Community. The response has been...
Watch this video to learn about this Saint, who has inspired pet blessings around the world:
St. Matthew's, Henderson will hold their annual pet blessing on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. Bishop Jeff Fisher will join the Rev. Patsy Barham to perform the animal blessings. St. Matthew's is also known for their pumpkin patch that they host on campus during the same time...
St. Mark's is asking people to bring pets, and join the St. Mark’s community for the Blessing of the Animals, on Sunday, October 6, at 10 a.m. On that morning, amid the barks, howls and meows, St. Mark's will share in a liturgy and offer a blessing to each animal and his or her...
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin is planning a Blessing of the Animals on October 6 at 4 p.m. They created the advertisment below:
Despite replacing the carpet just a couple weeks prior, St. Andrew's, Pearland, held their annual pet blessing inside, as is the tradition. Cats, dogs, a ferret, a guinea pig, a bird, and a hermit crab tooks their seats in the pews, and some were even present for Sunday school.
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Good question! People bring all kinds of animals to pet blessings. Chickens, horses, hedgehogs, you name it. For a taste of what a few events looked like last year, click here to visit our facebook photo album of photos from around Texas.
Or you can look below at the BARC Houston pet...
Jennifer Leclercq of St. Mary's, Cypress, recently wrote in to share her ideas for their Pet Blessing coming up. From Jennifer: We have doggie paw-printed cello bags with handles (like mini shopping bags). The Junior Daughters of the King chapter baked dog treats and...
Thursday, October 4, is the Feast Day of Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis was an eleventh-century Italian friar who founded the Franciscan Order for men and the Order of Saint Clare for women, and he is also widely known for his love of nature and animals. Because of his dedication and ministry...