mita Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) World Animal Day is on October 4, which is the Feast of St Francis, patron saint of animals. Blessings of the Pets events are usually held on the day or the nearest Sunday. Two so far planned in SE Qld. 1. Blessing of the Pets Sunday October 3 at 3pm In the grounds of All Saints Anglican Church, Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills, Brisbane. 4054 (Opposite Arana Hills Library). All sorts of pets & owners invited. You don't have to be an Anglican (we're not & always go.) Nor do your pets. Our tibetan spaniels are Buddhist! Just roll up. They put on a sausage sizzle afterwards (& usually ice-creams for the children), out of the goodness of their hearts. (Story from a last year's blessing. Little girl arrived with fish to be blessed. Kind vicar asked its name. "Daddy calls him Sushi", she replied.) 2. Blessing of the AWL Qld Animals Sunday October 3 from 5pm. AWL Qld Education & Rehoming Centre, Shelter Rd, Coombabah. It's the AWL animal residents that will be blessed at this event, by local Buddhist monks. Following this, there'll be canapes, drinks and live entertainment. Bookings are essential to attend at a cost of $40. 07 5509 9033 or [email protected] Edited September 12, 2010 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Found one in NSW. In Mosman. But not until 24 October. Environmental Fair & Blessing of the Animals Sunday 24 October 2010 Time12:00pm - 4:00pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cardinal Street Bring your pets to a Blessing of the Animals at the Environmental Fair, from 12pm on Sunday 24 October at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. There will be fabulous stalls, pony rides, shows and activities for the kids such as Mickey the Magic Horse and Insektus, the wonderful Bug Show. Free entry. Enquiries: (02) 8969 3200. http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events/2286/e...-of-the-animals Edited September 12, 2010 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 3 at 9.15am. St Peter's Palmyra (details on Anglican Parish of Fremantle website below). They say all animals & their carers welcome (a past guest was a kangaroo). Refreshments for animals & people after the service. http://anglicanparishoffremantle.com/?p=494 Edited September 18, 2010 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 VICTORIA Animal Blessing and Holy Communion Trinity College Chapel, The University of Melbourne Animal Blessing and Holy Communion to mark St Francis' Day, Tuesday, 5 October, 5.30pm on the College Green at Trinity College, The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3055. Guest speaker: Father Michael Elligate, Parish Priest of St Carthage's Roman Catholic University Parish, Parkville. All are welcome, with and without animals. For further information contact Philip Nicholls, Chaplaincy Administrator, on: (03) 9348 7495, or visit: http://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/chapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) 17th Annual Blessing of Animals St James the Great 435 Inkerman Street, East St Kilda (Melway Ref 58 G10) Sunday October 3, 2010 (2 pm, Church doors open at 1 45 pm) Special welcome to John-Michael Howson OAM Patron of this community festival Also featuring . Individual Blessing of Pets Presentation of St Francis medals and a treat bag .“Animals on the Move” mobile animal nursery . Refreshments, sausage sizzle etc. Come and enjoy a party afternoon with your pets! Free entry but donation appreciated Proceeds distributed to St James’ Community and animal welfare Enquiries: 9527 8083 / 9527 1017 www.stjamescommunity.org.au Edited September 18, 2010 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Blessing of the Animals Service 3 Oct 10 St Clement's Anglican Church Cnr Main North Road & St Clement's Street, Blair Athol, SA, 5084 Contact: The Anglican Parish of Broadview and Enfield [email protected] 83445456 Bring along your pets for a special blessing at 10am. A short sung Eucharist will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Blessing of the Pets Ceremony 03 Oct 10 12.00noon Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Cameron St Launceston Tasmania Cost No charge 03) 6331 7187 Website http://holytrinitylaunceston.org Owners are invited to bring their pets to a traditional Blessing of the Pets Ceremony on Sunday, October 3 in the grounds of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Cameron Street, Launceston. (In case of rain, it will be held inside the church). Owners are asked to leash their pets or place them in an appropriate carrier. Pets unable to come may have their pictures blessed. Pets will receive a 'Blessing Certificate" and free food samples will be available. A free BBQ for owners will follow the ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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