On Sunday, Oct. 1, St. George’s Episcopal Church at 2425 S. Germantown Road will hold a traditional Blessing of the Pets in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis. It will include a communion service with music by contemporary ensemble Exultemus! Weather permitting, the service will be held on the Garth (front lawn) at 5:30 pm. Friends and visitors are invited to come and bring their pets (on a leash or appropriately restrained, please) and lawn chairs.