Pet blessing ceremony set to take place in Louth church
All creatures great and small can be blessed at the ceremony in St Mary’s Church, Ballymascanlon
The Dundalk Group of Parishes are having their annual Pet Blessing Service this Sunday, 5th July at 3pm in St Mary's Church, Ballymascanlon, Co Louth.
This special community event celebrates the companionship and joy that animals bring to our lives.
Everyone is warmly invited to attend, whether bringing a pet, a photograph of a beloved pet, or simply joining the congregation for the service.
Pets of all kinds are welcome, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses and other “well-behaved animals, with appropriate safety measures in place”.
The service will include prayers of thanksgiving and a blessing for the animals, and is open to people of all ages and backgrounds.