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In honor of St. Francis of Assissi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, churches across the country will bless dogs, cats, turtles, birds, horses and other critters in his honor next month.

St. Francis Day is Oct. 4 this year and The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will have a Blessing of thet Pets on Oct. 7 at its 10:30 a.m. service.

Wesley Arai pushes down on the batons with his fists, and presses the pedals with the tips of his toes — delicately manipulating the 49 cast iron bells, which have made their home in the South Hill skyline.

Below, on the south lawn of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, dozens sit on lawn chairs or blankets and listen to the patriotic tunes wafting from Bishop Cross Tower, waiting for the fireworks to begin.

The St. John the Evangelist carillon in Bishop Cross Tower is one of the finest in the world and one of very few in the Pacific Northwest.  The carillon consists of 49 cast bells, cast and installed by John Taylor and Sons of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.

On Saturday, The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will host a festive dinner and dance following the 5:30 p.m. Eucharist service.