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The community is invited to bring their pets to Hilo’s Church of the Holy Apostles for the church’s Annual Feast of St. Francis Animal Blessing Services 7:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 6.

“Pets show us unconditional love. The Feast of St. Francis gives us an opportunity to honor that and to honor our pets that give us comfort, satisfaction, and peace,” Church of the Holy Apostle Rector, the Reverend Moki Hino said.

“I love how incredibly open the Church of the Holy Apostles is to all people as well as to all animals; not just cats and dogs, but goats, pigs, chickens, sheep and horses too. If you can bring it, it’ll get blessed,” church member Kim Arakawa said.

The church is located at 1407 Kapiolani Street.

For further information about the Animal Blessings, call the Church of the Holy Apostles at 935-5545.