All Creatures Great and Small Invited to Sunday Service

MEREDITH — For many years, Meredith has had an ecumenical ‘Blessing of the Animals’’ service, which is usually held on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Francis. This year it is being held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 7, in the Memorial Garden at 1:30 p.m.

People are invited to come and bring their favorite animal or pet. (This would include doggies, kitties, hamsters, birds, fish, teddy bears, etc.)

A donation of pet food, cat litter, etc. for the Humane Society would also be very welcome. The service normally lasts for less than half an hour, and includes some Bible readings, prayers, and blessings for all the animals. This is also an opportunity for outreach and people are urged to invite their friends and neighbors and to be sure their pets are leashed, caged, or otherwise under control.

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Lucy Schmidt is wondering if she might wear this to the Blessing of the Animals, and thinks the event will be absolutely "purrfect". The kitty belongs to us, Paul and Sue Schmidt of Moultonborough. (Courtesy photo)