 
Pet Blessings 2009
Around the United States (partial
list)
This is our 14th annual
Web listing of pet blessings and it's growing! Pet blessings are
happening around the world on or near October 4, the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi. If you know of a blessing that is not on this
list please enter your
listing online or e-mail us at StAnthony@AmericanCatholic.org
We will post updates until October 4.
| Hayward |
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United Church of Hayward, UCC
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Contact:
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30540 Mission Blvd
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Rev. Kathryn Schreiber haywarducc@earthlink.net
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(510) 471-4452
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United Church of Christ
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Well-behaved or kenneled animals of all sorts, and their human escorts, are warmly invited to our sixth annual Blessing. Again this year our service includes a time to give thanks for companion animals, as well as other animals upon whom we are dependant. There will be a memorial area on our altar and prayers will be said for deceased pets. Participants are invited to bring framed photos (that won't blow away) of animals being memorialized or those who are unable to attend. Following the service light refreshments will be served to all attendees. From 3:30-4pm drive-by blessings will be conducted on Vanderbilt Avenue in front of the church for pets and owners who are less socially inclined. This blessing is traditionally held on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4. We offer this rite on the first Saturday of October in his honor. Francis, patron saint of animals and ecology, was a great lover of all of God’s creatures.
Our event is free and open to the public, however attendees are encouraged to bring donations of new, unopened pet food that will be given to South Hayward Parish’s Food Bank for distribution to our pet-owning neighbors who qualify for food assistance though rarely receive pet food. South Hayward Parish is now a distribution point for Feeding Pets of the Homeless: www.petsofhomeless.com/members.htm
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.haywarducc.org |
| Lake Elsinore |
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Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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30400 Grand Ave.
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Church Office
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(951) 678-1561
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Pastor Chuck Aden
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Lutheran
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.shepherdoflife.net |
| Lakewood |
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St. Pancratius Church
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Contact:
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3519 St Pancratius Pl. at Downey Ave
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Elaine Thorpe stpanrectory@sbcglobal.net
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(562) 867-4340
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Roman Catholic
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In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, this blessing takes place on the lawn in front of the church, with Msgr. Joseph Greeley blessing the animals. Animals need to be on leashes or in carriers. Animals that bite or could cause any danger to those in attendance should not be brought. Water and animal treats will be provided. For more information please call Ms. Thorpe at the phone number above or send an email to the address above.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Los Angeles |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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1523 Golden Gate Ave.
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Parish Office
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(323) 664-1305
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Roman Catholic
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Join us for the celebration of the Transitus at 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 3, and the celebration of the feast of St. Francis at noon Mass on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Transitus celebration 8pm 10/3/09
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisla.org |
| Los Gatos |
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Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
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Contact:
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16575 Shannon Rd.
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Rev. Mark Burnham
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(408) 356-6156
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Presbyterian Church USA
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In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the blessing takes place on the lawn in front of the church, with the Rev. Mark Burnham leading the service. Animals need to be on leashes or in carriers. Animals that bite or could cause any danger to those in attendance can be represented by photos.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.pclg.org |
| Newark |
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St. Edward Church
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Contact:
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5788 Thornton Ave.
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Parish Office
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(510) 797-0241
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in St. Edward's Schoolyard.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Oakland |
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St. Leo the Great Church
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Contact:
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176 Ridgeway Ave.
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Norah Hippolyte, Pastoral Assistant stleo@pacbell.net
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(510) 654-6177
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Rev. Timothy K. Johnson, Pastor
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the garden. A certificate of blessing with the pet's name is provided following the blessing.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Palo Alto |
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St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
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Contact:
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1095 Channing Ave.
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Parish Office
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(650) 494-2496
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Susan Clingingsmith
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Roman Catholic
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We are one Catholic community in the city of Palo Alto with three worshipping sites. This year the blessing takes place at the St. Albert the Great site on Channing.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Pinole |
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Christ the Lord Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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592 A Tennent Ave.
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Church Office
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(510) 724-9141
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Episcopal
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Rancho Santa Margarita |
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St.. John Chrysostom Church
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Contact:
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30352 Via Santa Clara
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Rev. Lisa Rotchford-Golden
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(949) 888-4595
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Episcopal
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stjohnsrsm.org |
| Redlands |
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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419 S. Fourth St.
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Linda Apmaodc
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(909) 792-9414
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Episcopal
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All animals are welcome. Following the service cookies and punch will be served in the garden.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.trinityepiscopal.com |
| Sacramento |
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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Contact:
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1066 26th St.
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Parish Office
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(916) 443-8084
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Roman Catholic
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The Franciscan Friars invite you and your animal companions to our annual blessing in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, our founder and the patron saint of animals and ecology. To protect and respect the church and all creatures, please make sure that your animal companions are secured and that any "spontaneous offerings" are cleaned up. Thank you!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisparish.com |
| San Diego |
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St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
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Janine Morrow office@stpetersbythesea.org
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(619) 224-2894
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Lutheran
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This service takes place outdoors with individual pet blessings.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| San Francisco |
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St. Boniface Church
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Contact:
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133 Golden Gate Ave.
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Parish Office
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(415) 863-0111
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Roman Catholic
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18th annual blessing begins after the 12:15pm Mass with additional blessings at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, and 3pm. You and your animal companions are invited to this free event. The SPCA will attend and cats will be available for adoption. Please call the number above for more information. See you then.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
12:45 PM
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| Web Site: www.stbonifacesf.org |
| San Francisco |
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First United Lutheran Church
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Contact:
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1187 Franklin St.
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Church Office
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(415) 359-1025
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Orion Pitts
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United Lutheran
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This address is also the church home of the First Unitarian Universalist Chapel.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
5:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.fulc.com |
| San Jose |
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Foothill Presbyterian Church
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Contact:
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5301 McKee Rd
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Peg Nickl foothillpc@gmail.com
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(408) 258-8133
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Presbyterian
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Join us for a pot luck BBQ. Bring an item to BBQ and a dish to pass around. We'll also have games for dogs.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.foothillpc.org |
| San Mateo |
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St. Bartholomew Church
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Contact:
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600 Columbia
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Cris Mack cris@cimack.net
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(650) 347-0701
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.barts.org |
| Santee |
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Guardian Angels Church
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Contact:
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9310 Dalehurst Rd.
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Parish Office
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(619) 448-1213
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Mary Potter
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the 'barking' lot by the church. Call Mary at the phone number above, extension 310, for more information.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.guardianangelssantee.org |
| Scotts Valley |
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St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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5271 Scotts Valley Dr.
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Anita Dilts office@stphilip-sv.org
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(831) 438-4360
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Pastor Mary Blessing
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Episcopal
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Blessing takes place as part of the 10am worship service. The service is scheduled to be held outdoors so please dress accordingly. In case of rain it will move indoors.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Vacaville |
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St. Mary's Church
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Contact:
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350 Stinson Ave
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Parish Office
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(707) 448-2390
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Fr. Humberto Gomez
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stmarysvacaville.com |
| Vista |
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Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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Contact:
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1600 Buena Vista Dr.
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Church Office
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(760) 941-4319
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Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson
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Unitarian Universalist
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Join us for this intergenerational, interspecies service. All well-behaved companion animals are welcome to attend. People can also bring pictures of their animal friends.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.vistauu.org |
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