Blessing of riders and bikes slated at Ansonia church

ANSONIA - Christ Episcopal Church, 56 S. Cliff St., will co-host a Blessing of Riders and Bikes May 5 after the 10 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist.

At about 11:30 am, riders and passengers (and other interested persons) will gather in the parking lot around the Holy Water Pot and participate in a Liturgy to prepare for the Blessing of Riders and Bikes.

 
Blessings will be offered by the Rev. Dick Beattie, Interim Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, and Chaplain of Star Touring & Riding Chapter 293, New Haven.

Participants are encouraged to wear Chapter Colors for the event. It will run until 3 p.m.

Riders are welcome to attend the Celebration of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m.

There will be coffee and light refreshments available.

This information is taken from a press release.