 
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.
| Aurora |
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Aurora United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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241 N. Aurora Rd.
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Kitty Sicker
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(330) 562-7866
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Methodist
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Aurora |
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Aurora Methodist Church
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Contact:
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241 N. Aurora Rd.
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Church Office
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(330) 562-7866
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Kitty Sicker
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Methodist
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This service is a wonderful opportunity to thank God for the gift of animals and to ask God’s blessing on all that He has made. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the Portage Animal Protective League. Please bring pets on a leash or in a cage. For further information, please contact the phone number above. The church is located off Route 43 just past Route 82.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Bay Village |
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St. Raphael Church
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Contact:
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525 Dover Center Rd.
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Parish Office
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(440) 871-1100
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the parking lot.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
6:30 PM
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| Bethel |
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St. Mary Parish
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Contact:
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3398 State Route 125
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Fr. Mike Leshney
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(513) 734-4041
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the main church entrance. Please, pets should be on a leash or in a pet carrier.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Brecksville |
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St. Basil the Great Church
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Contact:
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8700 Brecksville Rd.
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Parish Office
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(440) 526-1686
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Fr. Douglas Brown
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
3:00 PM
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| Centerville |
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St. Leonard Senior Living Community
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Contact:
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8100 Clyo Rd.
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Sr. Kateri Theriault, OSF srkateri@stleonard.net
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(937) 439-7150
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Roman Catholic
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This blessing is held yearly in St. Elizabeth's Garden between Assisted Living and Pott Hall.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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Beacon of Life
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Contact:
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5701 Murray Ave
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Rev. Linda Ketchum spirit7674@gmail.com
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(513) 218-2128
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United Centers for Spiritual Living
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We'll hold the blessing in the church parking lot until 11am and look forward to seeing all of you. Please bring your pets or pictures of your pets for this blessing.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Clare Convent
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Contact:
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60 Compton Rd.
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Sr. Arlene McGowan. FSP
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(513) 761-9040
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Roman Catholic
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The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor will host this blessing service in conjunction with the dedication of their newly remodelled Centennial Barn. Franciscan Father Bonaventure will preside. St. Clare Convent is in Hartwell on the same grounds as Franciscan Terrace. Any side road in front of Drake Hospital on Galbraith, will take you to Compton Road and the St. Clare property. All pets and pet owners are welcome!
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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Mercy Franciscan at West Park
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Contact:
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2950 West Park Dr.
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Sally Koester
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(513) 347-8236
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Interdenominational
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This event includes a book signing with Franciscan Fr. Jack Wintz, author of the recent publication "Will I See My Dog in Heaven: God's Saving Love for the Whole Family of Creation."
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Francis Seraph Church
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Contact:
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1615 Vine St.
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Parish Office
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(513) 535-2719
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Roman Catholic
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Friar Jack Wintz, author of the recent book "Will I See My Dog in Heaven: God's Saving Love for the Whole Family of Creation," will bless pets along with Pastor Fr. Greg Friedman, as part of the special Streetfair and Parish Jubilee (150 years) Celebration.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisseraph.org |
| Cincinnati |
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Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Contact:
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3547 Clifton Avenue
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Rev. Todd Grogan
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(513) 861-1295
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Dr. Sandra Chakeres
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Roman Catholic
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Our brief (ten minutes) annual Blessing of Pets takes place rain or shine on the front esplanade of the church. All are welcome, with or without pets. Annunciation Parish, celebrating our 100th Jubilee this year, is located in the heart of the Gaslight District of the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati. Directions and further information are available on our web site. Join us on the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi as we give thanks for all of God's creatures, great and small!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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Our Lord Christ the King Church
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Contact:
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3223 Linwood Ave.
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Parish Office
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(513) 321-4121
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place after the 8:15am Mass on the lawn in front of the church.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
9:00 AM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Agnes Church
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Contact:
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1619 California Ave,
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Parish Office
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(513) 242-4747
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Roman Catholic
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Bring your pet, a picture of a pet, or a picture of a pet that is no longer with you. In case of inclement weather the event will be cancelled.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
6:30 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Dominic Church
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Contact:
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4551 Delhi Pike
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Parish Office
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(513) 471-7741
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the parking lot.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish
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Contact:
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4366 Bridgetown Rd.
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Parish Office
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(513) 574-4840
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Rev. Michael Hay
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:30 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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Mercy Franciscan Terrace
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Contact:
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100 Compton Rd.
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Main Operator
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(513) 761-9036
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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St James of the Valley Parish
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Contact:
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411 Springfield Pike
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Deacon Conrad deacon.conrad@juno.com
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(513) 948-1218
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the garden area off the parking lot behind the church building.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stjamesotv.com |
| Cincinnati |
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St. Simon the Apostle Church
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Contact:
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825 Pontius Rd.
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Parish Office
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(513) 941-3656
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Cincinnati |
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St. Clement Church
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Contact:
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4536 Vine St.
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Parish Office
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(513) 641-3176
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Cleveland |
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St. Mark Church
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Contact:
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15800 Montrose Ave.
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Linda Cap
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(216) 226-7577
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Roman Catholic
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Please bring any pets that you would like blessed to the St. Mark Picnic Pavilion.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmarkcleveland.com |
| Cleveland |
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Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
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Contact:
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3649 E. 65th St.
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Fr. Michael Surufka
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(216) 341-9091
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Columbus |
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
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Contact:
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386 Buttles Ave.
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Parish Office
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(614) 299-5781
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
12:00 PM
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| Columbus |
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Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church
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Contact:
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2930 West Broad Street
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Robin Wilson
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(614) 276-5433
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
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The service will be outside. All people and pets are welcome; treats are provided for dogs, cats, and their humans. Come to the hilltop and join us in giving thanks and honoring God with our animals from 1-3pm.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.hogepresby.org |
| Dayton |
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Our Lady of Mercy Church
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Contact:
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220 W. Siebenthaler Ave.
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Parish Office
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(937) 274-2107
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place by the grotto.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Euclid |
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St. Christine Church
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Contact:
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840 E. 222nd St.
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Parish Office
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(216) 261-1410
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Dana Heil
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Green |
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Queen of Heaven Church
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Contact:
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1800 Steese Rd.
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Maggie
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(330) 896-2345
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Parish Office
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place outdoors, weather permitting. Pets should be leashed or in a carrier.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Hamilton |
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St. Julie Billiart Parish
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Contact:
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224 Dayton St.
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Mary Richter
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(513) 856-7327
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the courtyard on the side of the church.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Kettering |
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St. Charles Borromeo Parish
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Contact:
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4500 Ackerman Blvd.
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Parish Office
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(937) 434-6081
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Fr. Ron Haft
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Roman Catholic
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All animals are welcome. Blessing takes place rain or shine on the parish plaza.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
6:30 PM
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| New Carlisle |
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Sacred Heart Church
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Contact:
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209 W. Lake Ave.
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Terri Lewis terrishc@aol.com
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(937) 845-3121
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Rev. Michael Bidwell shsaintsnc@aol.com
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Roman Catholic
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Rain or shine please gather around the front doors of the church in the parking lot for a short blessing. Treats and St. Francis medals available for every pet that attends! Please keep pets restrained at all times. We're asking everyone to bring food donations to be given to our local Humane Society.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
6:00 PM
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| Web Site: http://home.catholicweb.com/sacredsaints |
| New Richmond |
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St. Peter Parish
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Contact:
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1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd.
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Fr. Mike Leshney
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(513) 553-3267
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the church parking lot. Please, pets should be on a leash or in a pet carrier.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Wadsworth |
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Trinity United Church of Christ
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Contact:
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215 High St.
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Church Office
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(330) 334-2536
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United Church of Christ
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.ucctrinity.com |
| Wadsworth |
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Sacred Heart Church
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Contact:
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260 Broad St.
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Deacon Roger
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(330) 336-3049
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.shofjesus.com |
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