“Spirit of St. Francis”

FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010

10 AM – 9 PM

Dinner at 6pm

on the grounds of Saint Francis Church

160 Main Street, Torrington

A Celebration of St. Francis' love of animals, concern for nature & the environment, and desire for world peace & social justice.

in the Heart of Downtown Torrington

Exhibitors, Vendors & Artisans

Ct Humane Society Adopt a Pet Bus

Coat Collection to benefit FISH

and more!

Activities for the kids

Face painting, Pumpkin Decorating,

Pet Contests, Pet Parade, Visit the animals & more!

Refreshments

St. Francis Women's Club Bake Sale

also serving coffee & tea

American Grill serving hamburgers & hot dogs

Festival Schedule

10:00 - Opening Prayer Service on the grounds of St. Francis Church

10:00 - Vendors open

11:00 - Bowwow University Dog Obedience & Dogga

11:15 - Prayers for World Peace

11:45 - Canine Sports Agility Training Exhibit

12:00 - The Life of St. Francis-stained glass window tour

12:30 - East Coast Assistance Dogs Service dogs training

  1:00 - World Youth Peace Summit Presentation

  1:15 - Fidelco Guide Dogs-dogs in training demo

  2:00 - Torrington Police Canine Unit demo

  2:30 - Blessing of the Animals

  3:00 - Rosary for World Peace & special intentions

Evening Events

5:00 - Feast of St. Francis Mass

6:00 - Cash Bar opens serving beer & wine

6:30 - Festival Dinner Served

Baked Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan, Roasted Potatoes, Ziti, Salad & Rolls, Dessert & Coffee.

Adults $15, Children 5-12 years $12, Seniors 65 & over $12, 4 years and under free.

Menu prepared by Bogey's Restaurant & Pub. Dinner tickets on sale now at the Pastoral Center.

8:00 - Raffle Drawing

presented by the Saint Francis Building and Grounds Committee

for more info call the Pastoral Center at 860-482-4433