St. Francis Blessing of the Animals | St. George's by the River

We will hold our annual Blessing of the Animal Service on Sunday, October 6th, at 2:00 p.m., at St. George’s by the River in Rumson, NJ.

Every year, this very popular event brings an increasing number of animals and their owners to be individually blessed by the clergy of St. George’s.

Bring your dogs (leashed), cats, parrots, fish, turtles, hamsters or whichever pet you choose to the church. EVERYONE IS WELCOME, ESPECIALLY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

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Welcome to the online home of our parish! It is our prayer that you will find St. George's to be a place of hospitality, of spiritual growth, and especially of God's presence.

This website will provide you with a glimpse into our parish life. Take a look around! If you are in any way seeking to know and be known by a loving God and serve your neighbors, there is a place for you here.

Faithfully,
The Rev. Jeffrey Roy, Rector

Saturdays -
5:00 PM: "Come As You Are" Worship Service in the Nave (Main Church)

Sundays -
8:00 am: Rite 1 Worship Service with Holy Eucharist in the Chantry (Smaller altar, south side of church)
10:00 am: Rite 2 Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and Full Choir in the Nave (Main Church)

Wednesdays -
12:00 Noon Rite 2: Worship with Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers in the Chantry (Smaller altar, south side of church)

In addition to these regular services, we have a Pet Friendly worship service at 5:00pm on the second Saturday of the month, September – May.

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