Blessing of the Pets Saturday in Arlington Heights
Deacon Don Grossnickle of Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Arlington Heights will conduct a blessing of pets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Gathering Place, 434 W. Park St. in Arlington Heights.
"The Church believes every creature is important," Grossnickle said. "The love we give to a pet, and receive from a pet, can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to our Creator."
The ceremony called the Blessing of Pets is taking place this weekend at churches and elsewhere across the country in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. The celebration of St. Francis' feast day is Oct. 4.
All pets are welcome to the blessing. For more information, call (847) 253-5353.
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