Have your pet blessed
On Saturday, October 8, Saint Philip’s will host a variety of events for children and adults.
Clergy and staff look forward to welcoming you!
8:30am
The Blessing of the Animals worship service will begin outside near the pet memorial and move inside the church. Last year’s service welcomed lots of dogs, some cats, a turtle, and a rabbit. (Stuffed animals will be available for children who would like to participate but don’t have a pet.) Masks will be optional this year.
10:00am-2:00pm
* Coffee truck
* Food truck
* Sno-cones
* Free Saint Francis pet medallions to put on animal collars
* Face painting in the Murphey Gallery
* Create your own animal from clay to take home
* Meet cats and dogs available for adoption
* Enjoy some magic performed by the roving magician
* Commemorative bricks to remember your beloved pet
* Free microchip clinic
* “Our Creatures Great and Small” art exhibit and sale featuring local, professional artists
11:00am
* Watch a demonstration by the Sheriff’s department to learn how the K-9 team works
12:00pm
* Meet and learn about therapy animals with representatives from Pet Partners of Southern Arizona and Gabriel’s Angels
* Learn how to draw a roadrunner with guided help from professional designer and parishioner, Jeanine Colini
1:00pm
* Meet Citan, a Harris’s hawk, and his handler, Alan.
There are different opportunities to volunteer and demonstrate a spirited Saint Philip’s welcome to the greater Tucson community. Two examples include keeping water bowls for pets filled with water and offering directions to visitors.
Email Mtr Mary at Mary.Trainor@StPhilipsTucson.org to sign up as a volunteer or get more information.
Donations to support Saint Philip’s food pantry are welcome. The following items are especially needed:
canned fruit, vegetables, and soup
cereal
granola bars
pasta and pasta sauce
peanut butter in plastic containers
ramen noodles
spam
Contributions can be dropped off on the benches outside the East Gallery throughout the day’s activities. Thank you!