Local pets had their day at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Natick this past Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. With Rev. Becky under the weather, lay ministers ably stepped in to bless the critters.

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I wish I knew about this
Looks like Oct. 4 is the day to mark on your calendar, for St. Francis day, then check with the local churches as to when they will have services