Downingtown, Pa.
by Web Admin
The Annual Blessing of the Animals took place on Sunday afternoon, October 2 in the side churchyard of St. James’ Church.
The blessing of pets and animals is often celebrated on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, or on a Sunday near that date.
409 E. Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-269-1774
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday: Closed
There are a number of Saint Jameses in the New Testament – Saint James the brother of Jesus (‘St. James the Just’), Saint James the son of Zebedee (‘St. James the Great’) and Saint James the son of Alphaeus (‘St. James the Less’). The shells that adorn the outside of the parish hall (a symbol of St. James the Great) suggest that our parish is named for this St. James.
This site was made possible by, and is dedicated to, the Loving Memory of Judy Dress.
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