10.01.09

‘All God’s critters’ invited to service

Posted in Uncategorized at 12:08 am by kentonbird

St. Mark’s will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of the Animals during its service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 4.) The Children’s Choir, under the direction of William Wharton, will perform a bluegrass anthem, “All God’s  Critters Got a Place in the Choir.”

“The service celebrates of the whole of God’s creation, as we honor Francis, the patron saint of animals, nature and the environment,” said the Rev. Robin Biffle, rector of St. Mark’s. “Many churches invite families to bring pets for blessing to symbolize how we value all God’s creatures, and how we cherish the web of creation.”

Members of the congregation and visitors are invited to bring a donation of pet food, toys, cat litter, etc., for donation to the Moscow Food Bank or Latah County Humane Society. The loose plate offering will be used to purchase pet food for the two organizations. Last year, almost $200 worth of pet food was donated.

At St. Mark’s, small animals should be kept in carriers or cages; dogs should be leashed. Arrangements for home blessing of animals that would not do well in the animal-rich environment of the church may be made by contacting the church office at 208-882-2022. St. Mark’s is located at 111 S. Jefferson, across from the Moscow-Latah Public Library.