St. Francis Day Celebration with Blessing of the Animals

1245 10th Avenue East,Seattle WA 98102

02 October, 2021

Description

All creatures great and small are welcome to Saint Mark's on Capitol Hill for its beloved outdoor St Francis celebration! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. THIS EVENTBRITE EVENT IS OFFERED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ONLY. On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Saint Mark's will once again offer its beloved Saint Francis Day tradition. A few years ago this offering was moved from Sunday morning to Saturday afternoon, and the outdoor celebration has a truly festive community atmosphere. Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, ponies, chickens, and all creatures great and small are welcome! The event will again feature contributions from acclaimed Seattle musician James Falzone, and this year, music will also be offered by the young choristers of Choir School. The service will include prayers for healing humanity’s relationship with the earth, and for all the creatures who share the earth with us. Following the service, animals can receive an individual blessing from a priest if desired. All are invited to attend, with or without their animal companions. Stuffed animals are also welcome to be blessed, as are photographs of pets who would not find attending the event a blessed experience. Animals should remain leashed or kenneled. Following current recommendations regarding outdoor events with crowds, all attendees must remain masked at all times, and are requested to maintain social distance as much as possible. This service will be livestreamed.