There will be a blessing of the animals in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 5, 1-3 pm, on the library patio in front of Clark Library, University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. The tradition is honor of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is Oct. 4. Fr. Tyler Kreipke will offer blessings of pets.…