Bring your furry, feathered, or finned friend for a blessing at our annual pet blessing, honoring our patron saint, St. Francis. The service will be held outdoors and all animals are welcome. If your animal is not happy around other animals, you are welcome to bring a photo so we can bless your pet “from a distance”! Treats for pets and humans will be offered!

And then stay for our 50th Anniversary Celebration St. Francis Cookout! More information below.

Our beautiful adobe church was dedicated in 1975, 50 years ago. Come for this anniversary celebration as we welcome all friends and neighbors for food, fun, and hospitality! Explore the lovely grounds, learn about our history, and dream with us for our common future!

Burgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers and their fixings will be on offer. Bring something to share or just come and enjoy!

We’ll finish off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with worship and feasting on our patronal feast day. Honoring the 800th anniversary of St Francis himself and the 50th anniversary of our church, we’ll give thanks for our forebears and their hard work building up this church in Pauma Valley. Stay for a special 1970s-era lunch following the 10:00 service, with stories, video, music, and more!