The Saint Clare Secular Franciscan Fraternity of Ave Maria cordially invites you to share Franciscan joy by participating in The Blessing of the Animals in front of Ave Maria Catholic Church on Saturday, October 2 at 11am.  The event will be held on the Piazza where Deacon Bob Kronyak will individually bless your pet.  All animals will be in a pet carrier or on a leash and no snakes please.  Families will be given a St. Francis of Assisi medal blessed by our pastor, Father David Vidal.  Attendees are encouraged to bring soap, toothpaste, dish detergent, dry black beans, or rice for The Mary and Mercy Center Immokalee Outreach Food and Household Goods Drive to aid needy Immokalee families.  For more information email Beatrice Sanford at bsanfordSFO(at)gmail.com