St. Mark's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, CA
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      • Nursery ages 0-3+
      • Sunday School ages 4-12
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Welcome to the Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 4, 2020, 5 pm
All in the Santa Ynez Valley region and visitors are welcome to attend St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church free “Blessing of the Animals” event on Sunday, October 4, 2020, gathering for the service at 5 outdoors on the front lawn of the church located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue in downtown Los Olivos. This blessing of the animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures great and small on his feast day.

All ages are welcome to bring pets (on a lead or in a crate) for a special individual prayer of blessing by The Rev. Dr. Randall Day, Priest & Rector of St. Mark’s starting at 5 pm.

The service will be a casual one, held outdoors in front of the church. If a pet cannot be transported or is unable to attend, a photograph can be blessed instead.  Children are also welcome to bring stuffed animal toys for a blessing. 

The Rev. Dr. Randall Day, St. Mark’s Priest and Rector remarked, “These creatures are our companions and friends and we as loving humans can learn from them, especially when it comes to living in the moment. Our pets will never discuss their five-year plans and they will never talk about how they regretted eating that last biscuit. They are here to remind us that we are alive now, to be awake and show us life and unconditional love. We welcome all residents and visitors to join us in this celebration of the gift of the whole creation." 
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2901 Nojoqui Avenue at Alamo Pintado Avenue
Post Office Box 39
Los Olivos, California 93441
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