Sunday, Oct. 12, 3:00 pm in the meditation garden. Facilitators: Marci Blum OSF & Marie Cigrand OSF St. Francis and St. Clare had a great love for creation, respecting animals as God's creatures. Come with your pet to a ritual blessing for your animal friend and you as caretaker. Free will offering. Refreshments will be served. Call Shalom at 563-582-3592 to register by Thursday, Oct. 9 so we know how many to plan for.