Loading...Chris Rasco, the sexton at Christ Church Cathedral, is known to many tenants and visitors as the go-to guy if help is needed in arranging a room for a meeting, changing a light bulb or assisting with some other building and grounds need. In June, however, he gained recognition for his other, lesser known work there.
To his surprise, Rasco was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for his outstanding community volunteerism and service. Once homeless, Rasco has organized a special holiday meals ministry since being hired by the cathedral. With the help of donations and volunteers from the cathedral congregation, residents of Cathedral Commons and the diocesan staff, Rasco serves from 150 to 300 homeless men and women in downtown Louisville on each holiday.
To celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, he plans to serve that many at a cookout in the cathedral parking lot on Saturday, July 3. That way, he said, his volunteers may spend the Fourth with their families this year.
