The community is invited to bring their pets to Hilo’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles for the church’s annual Feast of St. Francis Animal Blessing Services at the 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, Oct. 5. The church
The community is invited to bring their pets to Hilo’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles for the church’s annual Feast of St. Francis Animal Blessing Services at the 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, Oct. 5. The church is at 1407 Kapiolani St.
“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,” said the Rev. Moki Hino.
“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,” said church member Kim Arakawa.
Since 1903, Holy Apostles has been serving the Hilo community with open arms and a firm belief that all are welcome.
In July of this year, the church opened a labyrinth as a meditation tool the public can use to reflect on the mysteries and wonders of life.
For more information about the animal blessings and the open and affirming community of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, call 935-5545.
