Animal lovers will be in for a heavenly treat this weekend at St. LukeB次元官网网址檚 Church.
The Saanich church (located at the corner of Cedar Hill Road and Cedar Hill Cross Road) is holding a Blessing of the Animals service Sunday morning.
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You could say St. LukeB次元官网网址檚 resembles a modern-day NoahB次元官网网址檚 Ark for the service, which runs about 30 minutes, beginning at 9:15 a.m. and geared towards children, families and pet lovers of all ages.
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Last year, 69 people attended the service, along with 12 dogs, three cats and a bearded lizard. She said even the cats and dogs put aside their differences for the service, knowing they need to be on their best behaviour in church.
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Everyone is encouraged to bring their pets for a blessing during the service. You can also bring a picture of a pet (living or deceased) so that the pet can be blessed or remembered. For more information about St. LukeB次元官网网址檚 Blessing of the Animals service, call 250-477-6741 or visit .
