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Pet blessings abound for the Feast of St. Francis

October 9, 2017 No Comments

The feast of St. Francis of Assisi was this past Wednesday, and was commuted by many parishes to Sunday. As the saint is associated with animals, many churches hold a “blessing of the pets,” when parishioners can bring in their pets, or symbols of their pets, such as a collar or favorite toy, for blessing.

Embodying Peace

October 4, 2017 No Comments

Even as we are plunged into a time of overwhelming sorrow, there is power in knowing that together we grieve, but then we can choose to honor those who have lost their lives by this time not turning back to our own concerns.

Speaking to the Soul: Taking on poverty

October 4, 2016 2 Comments

by Maria Evans Feast Day of Francis of Assisi Psalm 148:7-14 Jeremiah 22:13-16 Galatians 6:14-18 Matthew 11:25-30 As much as any of

Churches are returning to the Diocese of San Joaquin

June 10, 2013 3 Comments

Sue Nowicki of the Modesto Bee writes: The knock echoed loudly Sunday afternoon through the sanctuary of St. Francis Episcopal Church. It was the Rev.