October 4th is the Feast Day of St. Francis. In honor of St. Francis, we are going to have a blessing of animals. We are doing it a week later because of the Diocese of Harrisburg's priest retreat being the week before. On Oct. 11th at 1:45 P.M., families are invited to bring their pets to the breezeway (cafeteria doors) to be blessed by Father Mowery. Your child will be able to meet you there for the blessing. Any animal is welcome on a leash, crated, or held. A stuffed animal may also be brought if your child does not have a pet, or is unable to bring a pet. You are welcome to take your child home with you after the blessing.