Celebration of St. Francis Assisi October 2, 10:30am Sunday Mass followed by the Blessing of the Animals October 3, 7:00pm Transitus Service, commemorating the death of St. Francis. Blessing with the relic of St. Francis and procession to St. Peter's Chapel Reception to follow in Grassmann Hall. October 4, 8:30am Mass for the Feast Day of St. Francis, with Blessing the relic of St. Francis in St. Peter's Chapel