Churches To Bless Animals

Two area churches are planning to hold Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., will hold a Blessing of the Animals on its front lawn at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The church is located on West Main Street. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Alleghany Humane Society in White Sulphur Springs. Call (304) 586-3320 for more information.

Another Blessing of the Animals will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church near Clifton Forge.

Dogs brought to the church must be on a lead and cats must be in a carrier.

A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit Alleghany Highlands All-Breed Rescue.

St. Stephen’s is located on 108 Turner Rd., just north of Interstate 64 Exit 27. Call 862-1440 for more information.