Posts Tagged ‘Acceptance’

Deidra Buckingham | Mary’s Quiet Gentle Whisper


Date of Talk:  September 30th, 2014
Location:   ST. Giles - Oak Park IL
Presenter(s):   Deidra Buckingham
Work Listing(s):   Montessori Teacher, Pastoral Counselor, Shoe Sales Person
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Deidra Buckingham | Mary’s Quiet Gentle Whisper

Deidra Buckingham,
Pastoral Counselor, will share a story of her spirituality at work, her journey to peace. Hear her poem that frames and transports her soul into her faith experience. Walk with her on her journey back to her faith.

 


Maudette Carr | Hope For the Good Death


Date of Talk:  September 30th, 2014
Location:   ST. Giles - Oak Park IL
Presenter(s):   Maudette Carr
Work Listing(s):   Hospice Caregiver, Social Worker
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Maudette Carr | Hope For the Good Death

Maudette Carr, Hospice Caregiver, will share a story of her faith at work, being called to something she feared. Hear how Maudette overcame her fear. See the care and respect given to two lives soon to end as Maudette embraced her calling with open loving arms of Jesus made real.


Coming Back | Rick Piwowarczyk


Date of Talk:  July 30th, 2014
Location:   ST. Giles - Oak Park IL
Presenter(s):   Rick Piwowarczyk
Work Listing(s):   Software Management
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Coming Back | Rick Piwowarczyk

Hear Rick tell us his conversion experience. As one of our catholic speakers, listen to this real life story of gratitude toward friends who showed Rick the way.  Hear Rick’s own path of  prayer, faith and conversion, thru humility.


Love what God has called me to | Rev. John Chrzan


Date of Talk:  June 23rd, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Rev. John Chrzan
Work Listing(s):   Associate Pastor, Pastor, Priest
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Love what God has called me to | Rev. John Chrzan

ev. John Chrzan, will tell us of his spirituality at work  as a parish priest. Hear how this happy priest relates to celibacy.


Mary Untying The Knots | Rev. John Chrzan


Date of Talk:  June 23rd, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Rev. John Chrzan
Work Listing(s):   Associate Pastor, Pastor, Priest
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Mary Untying The Knots | Rev. John Chrzan

Rev. John Chrzan, newly appointed Pastor of St. Gilbert parish in Grayslake, Il., will tell us of his spirituality at work  as Associate Pastor at St. Paul of the Cross. In our high volume, vibrant, energetic parish, he had to let some things go while remaining welcoming, gracious, and inviting. Hear what this happy priest says about Our Lady, Mary, Untying knots. Hear this tip we all can use turning our knots over to God thru the intercession of Mary.


One Priest’s Experience | Rev. John Chrzan


Date of Talk:  June 22nd, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Rev. John Chrzan
Work Listing(s):   Associate Pastor, Pastor, Priest
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on One Priest’s Experience | Rev. John Chrzan

Rev. John Chrzan, newly appointed Pastor of St. Gilbert parish in Grayslake, Il., will tell us of his spirituality at work as Associate Pastor at St. Paul of the Cross. In our high volume, vibrant, energetic parish, he had to let some things go while remaining welcoming, gracious, and inviting. Hear how this happy priest learned to be more expeditious, attentive to personal details, ever more looking into souls, like Christ did, and being shaped for his new assignment not yet known. Hear tips we all can use about taking better care of ourselves.


Network of God | John Nicolau


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Glenview IL
Presenter(s):   John Nicolau
Affiliated Group(s):   Eucharistic Minister, Kiwanis
Work Listing(s):   IT Consulting
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Network of God | John Nicolau

John Nicolau, IT Consultant and VP of Business Development for ZLan Partners, will share a work faith connection story. Hear his George Bailey-esque experience of how one person can impact another’s life, helping foster years of “paying-it-forward”.  Hear what John’s mentor said that makes him so dedicated to both his clients and those he comes in contact with that may need a helping hand.  See God’s presence at the heart of real connections.  Hear tips that take being a man for others to a whole new level.


Me, Gas Station Boy. | Greg Kirschner


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast-Park Ridge IL, South Park Church - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Greg Kirschner
Affiliated Group(s):   Medical Mission, Small Groups
Work Listing(s):   Medical Doctor, Teacher
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Me, Gas Station Boy. | Greg Kirschner

Greg K. Kirschner, M.D., a family practice doctor and medical teacher, will share a story of being called to serve all people. Hear this inspirational speaker tell us how God worked within him and his wife, Carolyn Kirschner M.D., a gynecologic oncology surgeon.  Hear their life’s work, helping to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Hear their amazing journey, back and forth, from Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, America, for years at a time in medical missions including in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in West Africa. Hear full circle of God’s mysterious plan for them and their 4 children.


All Grace! | Greg Kirschner


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast-Park Ridge IL, South Park Church - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Greg Kirschner
Affiliated Group(s):   Medical Mission, Small Groups
Work Listing(s):   Medical Doctor, Teacher
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on All Grace! | Greg Kirschner

Greg K. Kirschner, M.D., a family practice doctor and medical teacher, will tell us how to discover your purpose. He will share a story of being called to serve all people. Hear how God worked within him and his wife, Carolyn Kirschner M.D., a gynecologic oncology surgeon.  Hear their life’s work, helping to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Hear their amazing journey, back and forth, from Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, America, for years at a time in medical missions including in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in West Africa. Hear full circle of God’s mysterious plan for them and their 4 children.


To Jos (Nigeria Medical Mission) and Back | Greg Kirschner


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast-Park Ridge IL, South Park Church - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Greg Kirschner
Affiliated Group(s):   Medical Mission, Small Groups
Work Listing(s):   Medical Doctor, Teacher
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on To Jos (Nigeria Medical Mission) and Back | Greg Kirschner

Greg K. Kirschner, M.D., a family practice doctor and medical teacher, will share a story of being called as a Christian speaker to serve all people. Hear how God worked within him and his wife, Carolyn Kirschner M.D., a gynecologic oncology surgeon.  Hear their life’s work, helping to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Hear their amazing journey, back and forth, from Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, America, for years at a time in medical missions including in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in West Africa. Hear full circle of God’s mysterious plan for them and their 4 children.


Sacred Architecture | David Kuhlman


Date of Talk:  April 15th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   David Kuhlman
Website:  www.jnka-architects.com
Affiliated Group(s):   Facilities Committee
Work Listing(s):   Architect, Religious
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Sacred Architecture | David Kuhlman

David Kuhlman, Architect, will share his “how to discover your purpose”  story. Dave is President of Jaeger Nickola Kuhlman & Associates (JNKA), an architecture firm that specializes in serving churches and faith-based clients. Hear his  inspiration and reflection on the design of beautiful new chapel space.  Hear how Dave worked with this client to achieve a design that reflected their desire to emphasize the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Catholic faith.  Observe how Dave balances his faith while serving his clients. Understand the role his wife, Kimberly, played in getting a business close to home, and understand Dave’s fervent desire to always hear God’s call within.


Challenged | Stephanie Teresi


Date of Talk:  January 27th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Stephanie Teresi
Affiliated Group(s):   Youth Group
Work Listing(s):   Teacher
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on Challenged | Stephanie Teresi

Stephanie Teresi, a student and Catechist Volunteer, will share a story of a young person who confided not believing in God to her.  Hear what the same student said at the end of the year. Hear the empathy she feels towards her students who are not much younger than her. Hear tips we all can use, especially teaching CCD, a religious education program.


CCD for Me and Evan | Alex Ellyin


Date of Talk:  January 27th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Alex Ellyin
Work Listing(s):   Teacher
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on CCD for Me and Evan | Alex Ellyin

Alex Ellyin, a student and Catechist volunteer, in his first full year of teaching CCD, a religious education program,  will share a story of peer pressure that all young people face today.  Hear how he brings what goes on outside of church into the CCD classroom.  Hear how repetition of important messages and getting interested in students gets results.


God in My Heart! | Lenora Teresi


Date of Talk:  January 18th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Lenora Teresi
Affiliated Group(s):   Catechist
Work Listing(s):   Legal Assistant
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on God in My Heart! | Lenora Teresi

Lenora Teresi, Catechist Volunteer, and Legal Assistant: Foreclosure Defense and Bankruptcy, will share a teaching experience as a volunteer catechist teaching CCD, a religious education program.  Hear about a student who began with an “attitude” and turned the “attitude” for Christ. Grasp the effects on a class that one student can make and the deep sense of humility Lenora felt. See faith integration as Lenora lives out at work the principles she teaches in class.  Hear tips we all can use in dealing with 8th graders. Understand why she loves teaching CCD.


That’s Why We Pray! | David Donovan


Date of Talk:  July 23rd, 2013
Location:   ST. Mary’s Episcopal - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   David Donovan
Affiliated Group(s):   Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Soup Suppers, Vestry
Work Listing(s):   Insurance Broker
Faith Enrichment:  , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments Off on That’s Why We Pray! | David Donovan

David Donovan, insurance broker, will tell us of a real life story about an accident that informed and continues to inform David how to live his faith life where his work meets his faith.Hear tips from this veteran insurance man that we all can use, for example, helping others to help themselves, living faith life as a total commitment, not a onetime event,