🐾 Blessing of the Animals! The Neighbourhood’s Favourite Tradition Returns! 🐾
📅 Saturday, October 4
🕥 10:30am
📍 Cathedral’s West Lawn
☀️ Outdoors – Weather Permitting
🙏🏻🕊️ Join us for the Blessing of the Animals, a beloved tradition that brings together our community each year in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and all creation.
❤️🌿 This meaningful service invites people of all ages to bring their pets -furry, feathered, scaled, or hooved-, to receive a blessing as we give thanks for the special role animals play in our lives and in God’s creation.
🤗🐾 A joyful celebration that brings our neighbourhood together, full of wagging tails, warm hearts, and the shared love of God’s creatures.
👏🏻 All are welcome: pets and people alike.
✨ This year’s highlights:
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Jana Seymour, proud owner of Who’s Walking Who. Jana has been making training fun since 1989, offering a fresh, compassionate approach that supports both ends of the leash.
👏🏻 Sheila McNaughton: Certified First Aid Instructor for Equine, Canine & Feline care. Visit her station for helpful information and answers to your pet health questions.
🛍️ Pet Valu: Back by popular request! Their station will feature treats, essentials, and expert advice on pet nutrition.
🐎 Police Mounted Unit: A neighbourhood favourite! Come meet the horses and officers.
❤️🐶🐱🐰 Whether companion, comfort, or working animals, all creatures great and small are welcome to receive a blessing.
📸🐴🐕 Bring your pets (or a photo of them) and be part of this special moment of faith, love, and community.
🙏🏻🤗 Open to all. Invite your friends and join us for this joyful celebration at St. James!
