{"id":1015,"date":"2025-11-07T02:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T02:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scoutcompanion.com\/blog\/shrine-of-st-luke-takes-shape-under-local-scouts-eagle-project-akron-com"},"modified":"2025-11-07T02:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T02:02:31","slug":"shrine-of-st-luke-takes-shape-under-local-scouts-eagle-project-akron-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scoutcompanion.com\/blog\/shrine-of-st-luke-takes-shape-under-local-scouts-eagle-project-akron-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrine of St. Luke takes shape under local Scout\u2019s Eagle project – Akron.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

A big project is happening in Akron, Ohio! A local Boy Scout is building a special spot for people to pray. This project is for his Eagle Scout award. It honors St. Luke<\/strong>, a very important saint.<\/p>\n

Leo Dasher<\/strong> is the Boy Scout. He is 16 years old<\/strong>. Leo belongs to Troop 388<\/strong>. His amazing work is making a new shrine. It is at St. Sebastian Parish<\/strong>. This beautiful spot is almost done.<\/p>\n

Leo started planning way back in July 2023<\/strong>. He worked hard on every detail. The actual building started on April 13, 2024<\/strong>. He hopes to finish everything by early May<\/strong>. This is truly a quick build!<\/p>\n

The shrine honors St. Luke. St. Luke is known as the protector of many groups. He helps doctors and nurses. He also helps artists and students. Leo’s mom, Lisa Dasher<\/strong>, is a nurse. This made the project extra special for Leo. People can visit the shrine to pray. They can ask for good health and healing.<\/p>\n

Building St. Luke’s Special Place<\/h2>\n

Leo’s project is a huge effort. It needs a lot of planning and teamwork. He leads other Scouts and helpers. This shows his strong leadership skills. That is a big part of becoming an Eagle Scout.<\/p>\n

The shrine will be a quiet place. It sits near the south side of the church<\/strong>. It is close to the school entrance. This spot used to be just a grassy area. Now it will be a peaceful haven.<\/p>\n

What does this new shrine include? It has a few main parts:<\/p>\n

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  • A big statue of St. Luke<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • A nice walkway leading to the statue.<\/li>\n
  • A comfy bench for sitting and praying.<\/li>\n
  • A special sign that tells about the shrine.<\/li>\n
  • Pretty plants and flowers around it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The statue is already in its spot. It is made of sturdy limestone<\/strong>. The statue itself is 3 feet tall<\/strong>. It sits on a base that is also 3 feet tall<\/strong>. So, St. Luke stands tall at 6 feet<\/strong>. The base is also limestone. It came from Indiana.<\/p>\n

    The concrete for the walkway was poured. Workers smoothed it out. The bench is also ready to use. It is made of strong granite<\/strong>. A special plaque will explain the shrine. This plaque will also be made of granite. It will tell visitors about St. Luke.<\/p>\n

    Teamwork Makes the Dream Work<\/h2>\n

    Leo didn’t build this alone. He got lots of help. His family worked alongside him. His dad, Paul Dasher<\/strong>, helped a lot. His mom, Lisa, also pitched in. Many other Scouts from Troop 388 joined too. About 10 to 12 Scouts<\/strong> volunteered their time. Parish volunteers also gave their help. Local businesses supported the project, too.<\/p>\n

    Leo had to raise money for the shrine. He wrote letters to get donations. The project costs about $10,000<\/strong>. Many people helped him reach this goal. St. Sebastian Parish gave him full support. This shows how much the community cares.<\/p>\n

    Leo felt inspired by other projects. He saw a rosary garden at St. Hilary Parish. Another Boy Scout built it. He also liked a statue garden at St. Nicholas. These ideas helped him think of his own special project.<\/p>\n

    The project shows what an Eagle Scout does. An Eagle Scout must plan a project. He must get it approved. Then, he must organize it. He needs to lead other people. And the project must help the community. Leo has done all these things and more.<\/p>\n

    The parish pastor is Father Stephen L. Kresak<\/strong>. He thinks Leo\u2019s project is wonderful. It gives people a new place to pray. It also makes the church grounds more beautiful. It is a gift that will last a long time.<\/p>\n

    This new shrine means a lot to St. Sebastian Parish. It gives everyone a calm spot for prayer. It helps people remember St. Luke. It also celebrates Leo’s hard work. What a great way to serve his community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Project Detail<\/th>\nInformation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Scout’s Name<\/td>\nLeo Dasher<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Age<\/td>\n16 years old<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Boy Scout Troop<\/td>\nTroop 388<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Location<\/td>\nSt. Sebastian Parish<\/strong>, Akron, Ohio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Project Cost<\/td>\nAbout $10,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Statue Height<\/td>\n6 feet<\/strong> (3 ft statue + 3 ft base)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Want to learn more about Boy Scouts of America? You can find information here. Find out what an Eagle Scout project means to the community on Wikipedia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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