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.

Maryland


Baltimore
St. Vincent de Paul Church Contact:
120 N. Front St. Anne Gibson  annefgibson@hotmail.com
(410) 962-5078
Roman Catholic
St. Vincent's is located several blocks east of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, directly across from the main post office. We'll meet on the parking lot.  
Saturday, October 10, 2009
12:00 PM 
Web Site:  

Baltimore
St. Casimir Church Contact:
2736 O'Donnell St. Parish Office
(410) 276-1981
Roman Catholic
We ask those attending to bring some non-perishable food for the poor. For more information please call the parish number listed above.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM 
Web Site: www.stcasimir.org 

Bowie
St. Pius X Church Contact:
14720 Annapolis Rd. Ruth Shea  spx_liturgy@yahoo.com
(301) 262-2141
Roman Catholic
The blessing takes place rain or shine on the steps of the church. All pets are welcome. Please bring them on leashes or in cages.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM 
Web Site: www.stpiusXbowie.org 

College Park
Holy Redeemer Church Contact:
49th Avenue and Berwyn Road Mary Anne Denevan
(301) 474-3920
Rev. George A. Wilkinson, Jr
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place on the lawn following the conclusion of the 5pm Mass. Some folding chairs will be available for seniors. Families or singles may want to bring blankets or their own lawn chairs.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
5:45 PM 
Web Site:  

Crofton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Contact:
1800 Seton Dr. Parish Office
(410) 721-5770
Ann Shepherd
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place following the conclusion of the 12:30pm Mass.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM 
Web Site:  

Denton
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Contact:
100 S. 5th Avenue Church Office  stlukes@goeaston.net
(410) 479-2171
Rev. Ray F. Graham
United Methodist
The blessing takes place in the 5th Avenue Courtyard area.  
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
4:00 PM 
Web Site:  

Easton
St. Simon Peter Church Contact:
29383 E. Kennedy St. Fr. Attillio Zarrella  attillio@hughes.net
(410) 770-3826
Fr. Thomas Vece  tom.vece@verizon.net
Anglican Church in North America
Blessings continue until noon.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:30 AM  
Web Site:  

Elkton
Immaculate Conception School Contact:
452 Bow St. School Office
(410) 398-1100
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place on the parish athletic field before the 5pm Mass.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
4:00 PM 
Web Site: www.icschoolweb.org 

Germantown
Mother Seton Parish Contact:
19951 Father Hurley Blvd Keith D'Anna  MSPps@aol.com
(301) 924-3838
Roman Catholic
Please join us for a special St. Francis Feast blessing. All animals and their families are welcome. A number of local animal rescues and veterinary hospitals will attend, providing information about fostering or adopting pets, and their care. We'll have snacks for all our guests-—two legged, four paws, fins, feathers, scales, and more.  
Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM 
Web Site: http://www.mothersetonparish.org/ 

Severna Park
St. John the Evangelist Church Contact:
689 Ritchie Highway Parish Office
(410) 647-4884
Roman Catholic
Blessing takes place in front of the church.  
Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM 
Web Site: www.stjohnsp.org 


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