Public Invited: Blessing of the Animals
All are welcome to join with your amazing pets on Saturday September 25 at 9 a.m. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the Annual Community Blessing of the Animals.
certificate and can pose for photos. (Photo: Lucelle O’Flaherty)
Alexandria, VA – Each year Christians all over the world honor the patron saint of animals, St. Francis of Assisi near October 4. Trinity United Methodist Church at 2911 Cameron Mills Road always celebrates the last Saturday in September.
All are welcome to join with your amazing pets on Saturday September 25 at 9 a.m. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the Annual Community Blessing of the Animals.
This event is free, and social distancing will be observed. Masks are requested for those unvaccinated. There is complimentary parking on the street and in two adjacent lots.
For information or if you have any questions, please call or text Lucelle O’Flaherty, 703-408-4008.
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