HENDERSON — The Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 South Chestnut St., will hold a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 11 a.m. Locals are invited to bring pets of all sorts — within reason, and no snakes, joked Rector Rev. Robert Beauchamp. Photos of pets work as well. The event is part of the Feast of St. Francis, observed each year. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.