The Feast of Saint Francis will be celebrated Thursday, October 4th, 2018. See the schedule below. Wednesday, 10/3 at 7 p.m: The Celebration of the Transitus of Saint Francis. Thursday, 10/4 at 12:05 p.m: The Mass for the Feast Day Celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order and Patron of Animals.
Despite the rainy weather, Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought plenty of pets and humans to the Prado on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar of the Old North Church, gave readings from scripture and prayers. New Read More…
Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought dozens of pets and humans to the Prado despite the drizzly weather on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar, and Rev. Matt Kruger, Asst. Vicar, of the Old North Church gave Read More…