This popular community event returns on Sunday, October 4, at 4 p.m. The brief service and pet blessing will take place out-of-doors (moved to the adjacent social hall in case of rain).
Simply load your dog, cat, bird, turtle … whatever! … into your car and drive to the church parking lot at 5625-24th Street (about a mile south of Sacramento City College near the corner of Fruitridge Road). There will be music and a special message to enjoy while you wait your turn for your pets to receive a personal blessing.
If you can’t get your pet into a car, bring a photo!
Kids: bring your favorite “stuffie” for a blessing!
2026 marks 800 years since the death of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in Umbria, Italy in the 12th century, he died October 4, 1226 and was pronounced a saint in 1228.
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.” —St. Francis of Assisi
