Brad, a volunteer, will share his real life story of providing a gift at Thanksgiving for the less fortunate. Hear how the words of a seed planted in his heart sprouted into action, became nourished by an offer of a matching gift, and ultimately blossomed into significant help for many. Hear tips on being a volunteer.

Kathleen Jacobs, a first grade teacher at our school, will share her insights on how a child gets grounding for life. Take advantage of her grief counseling training to learn how to deal with death with children.

Kathleen Jacobs, a first grade teacher at our school, will share her insights on how a child gets grounding for life. Hear inspirational Catholic education faith stories of little children. Hear the effects that 22 years of 6 and 7 year olds have had on her life. Take advantage of her grief counseling training to learn how to deal with death with children.

Dr. Dan Hogan began his dental practice with outreach principles he has carried throughout the years. Hear challenges to some practices that Dan overcomes thru his Catholic faith. Gain a deeper understanding of dental health in relation to total body health.

Mary Kay O’Rourke, deceased, was Principal of an inner-city grade school, St. Angela, with record enrollment growth. Hear her own and other’s stories about families that sacrifice for their education. Hear life changing family dynamics in a setting of discipline, yet inspired by God’s unconditional love for us and by extension to those we serve. While living she sought providential growth for St. Angela’s.

Dr. Mark Cichon, Director of Emergency Medical Services at Loyola University, will tell us his experience in what patients most desire in their last moments on earth. He will share with us a real life story of an end stage cancer patient admitted to his Emergency Department. Hear why he feels humble and grateful for our Park Ridge community and tips any user of an Emergency Department needs to hear.

Danny Smith, author of his book “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department”, will share with us insights he gets as a freelance journalist and author. Hear an unexpected story of one of his profiles that got to the heart of Danny’s faith and a police officer’s defining moment. Hear the author’s tips on how to get a story.

Tom Swoboda, former acting police chief of Park Ridge, will share with us insights on comforting others who face grieving moments at a sudden loss of a loved one. Hear Tom’s personal story of losing his wife and how it affected faith at work. Hear his charism of stepping forward, trusting, ever trusting, in the Lord for what to say and how to act. Hear tips that every parent can use in law enforcement issues.

Walter Cwik is a veteran engineer turned quality control director. Hear how his faith influences his profession in how he treats people. Hear motivational secrets he uses in quality control that we all can use.

Mary Larkin is an accounting clerk. She tells us how her acceptance of her job brings her “peace beyond all understanding.” Hear how her deep Catholic faith, put into practice, makes all the difference. Hear how she integrates her spiritual life into her work life.

Luma Naim, DDS. We learned what she knows that may go on in your mouth that you do not know. As interviewed by Relevant Radio, we heard how her Catholic values lead her to treat everyone like family in her dental practice.

Gene spoke about how his mother influenced his life, and how through her, his faith influenced his profession in his rise from electrician to emissary for his company to states throughout America.

Fr. Britto, our pastor at St Paul of the Cross in Park Ridge, IL, spoke on his experience as pastor and shared the challenges that pastors face everywhere. Drawing from his time as pastor (here and elsewhere) he reflected on the rewards and difficulties that he encounters. His gift to us was a description of top points to be excellent Parishioners.

P.J. Naughton, an Internet Marketing Specialist, spoke about small business tools to promote products and services ethically and directly using search engine marketing, e-mail marketing, and website optimization.

Gerard D. Haderlein – Attorney/Counselor, will speak about adoption and the role of an attorney as an advocate and as a counselor. He will discuss the opportunities which the attorney/counselor has to be an effective Christian advocate in a secular society.