Blessing to help out pets

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, located at 1510 Escambia Ave., Brewton, will partner with Paws Crossed Rescue, Inc., of Brewton, to host a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, behind the parish hall at the church.

Free hotdogs and hamburgers will be available, with donations accepted and appreciated for Paws Crossed. Brewton Animal Hospital Veterinarian Dr. Hal Noble will also be on hand to give free wellness checks for dogs and cats. All pets must be on a leash.

David Chatel, pastor of St. Stephen's, will conduct the blessings of...