Fr. Efren(EJ) Jimenez, OFM blesses a dog during St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day last Oct. 4. The blessing of pets is an annual tradition of the parish. A procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony called the Blessing of Pets.Continue reading “Blessing of Animals from americancatholic.org by Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M.”
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St. Francis of Assisi Celebrated By Edmund Lim
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the SSAP community organized Triduum masses from Oct. 1-3, blessing of pets on Oct. 4 and the praying of the Franciscan Crown Rosary at the main church. The Franciscan Crown (or Seraphic Rosary) dates back to the year 1422. A young novice in the FranciscanContinue reading “St. Francis of Assisi Celebrated By Edmund Lim”
Santuario de San Antonio Parish 