Knights with Tools

Father Joseph Plummer Council 10872, Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community, has a ministry we call “Knights with Tools”.The ministry has been serving fellow Knights and other members of the Christ the Good Shepherd community for over three years.It is led by Deputy Grand Knight Brother Bryan Steffen.Knights with Tools assists people in need of repairs to their home and/or its contents,yard clean-up, fence repair, etc.Bryan and his group of volunteers have served over 100 parishioners.

Knights with Tools became particularly active the past couple weeks in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.At least 15 Knights/parishioners have been helped with storm debris removal, fence repair, and minor home repairs.The group supplies free labor for all projects.The cost of materials is usually borne by the person receiving the service, but in special cases, our council has a budgeted fund to assist in this way also.Knights with Tools is currently booked through the end of August with additional Beryl-related projects.The group has already dedicated countless hours of service in stressful weather conditions to assist our community.They will continue to do so.

Paralleling the efforts of Bryan and his group is another aspect of Knights with Tools.Our Financial Secretary, Brother Chuck Levesque, comes to the aid of fellow Knights and parishioners in the area of cell phone, internet, security, and cable TV.Members of our community having difficulty negotiating contracts, properly setting up their electronic devices, or choosing services most economically advantageous, receive frequent expert assistance from Chuck.

Knights with Tools ministry of Council 10872 provides tangible valuable help to many members of our community when they most need it. The assistance comes with patience, love, and is all done in the name of Jesus Christ with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.