Inaugural all motorsports ‘Blessings’ for the safety and joy of all riders

 The warm weather means the thrilling sound of motorcycles on

Massachusetts roadways and country sides. For members of St. Paul’s

Church of Palmer it means kicking off an annual day of prayer and blessings

for riders’ safety. St. Paul’s ‘Blessing of the Bikes’, Motorcycle and

Motorsports event is Saturday August 27th at 10 a.m. It includes a gift of an

embroidered ‘Blessings of the Bikes’ motorcycle jacket patch for each rider.

Local non-profit Cycle groups will be represented and will share their unique

rider’s charities. The event is free and open to the public.

“Prayer is powerful,” Rev. Steven Sousa, minister of St. Paul’s Church God

said. “It’s an act of faith, but it is also an act love and support when we pray

for one another. Each rider and their bikes will have prayers offered for them

for safety, joy and companionship of the road and trail. We invite all

motorcycle and motorsports enthusiasts out to our blessing. Come as you are,

leave blessed.”

The first 100 attendees will receive a free Blessing of the Bikes’ embroidered

patch. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

St. Paul’s ‘Blessing of the Bikes’, Motorcycle and Motorsports event will be

held Saturday August 27th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s . The rain date is Sunday

August 28 th at 10 a.m. . St. Paul’s Church is located at the corner of Park and

Central Streets.