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​St George’s
Anglican Parish of Gate Pā
All who enter here be reconciled
SPCA Animal Blessing Service
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Nest Service Sunday ..... October 2020
In October people all over the world celebrate the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. It's customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony called the “Blessing of the Animals.”    In Tauranga, St George's Gate Pā teams with the Tauranga SPCA for this special not to be missed service.  Animals lovers from all walks of life bring their animals for this blessing.
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St Francis Blessing for the Animals


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Saint Francis of Assisi abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment.   
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St George's Anglican Church, Gate Pā, Tauranga
+64 7 578 7916 | stgeorges.gatepa@xtra.co.nz | www.stgeorgesgatepa.com
1 Church Street, Gate Pā, Tauranga, New Zealand
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​Services: Pew sheets | Podcasts | Baptism | Weddings | Funerals | Commemorative | SPCA pet blessings
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Community: Centrepoint | Whānau Aroha
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History: ​Battle of Gate Pā | The Apology | Pukehinahina Cross | Tukutuku panels | The font | Plaques & banners | History links | Historic names
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  • HOME
    • About us
    • Our people
  • SERVICES
    • Catch up Pew sheets
    • Podcasts
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • Commemorative
    • Animal Blessing Service
  • WHATS ON
  • COMMUNITY
    • Centrepoint
    • Whānau Aroha
  • VENUE HIRE
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • OUR HISTORY
    • Battle of Gate Pā >
      • The Apology
    • Pukehinahina Cross
    • Tukutuku panels
    • The font
    • History links
    • Historic names
  • TALKS & TOURS
  • CONTACT
    • Anglican links