Posts Tagged ‘Prayer’

To Make a Difference in Someone’s Day | Michael Kitt


Date of Talk:  July 15th, 2013
Location:   ST. Mary’s Episcopal - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Michael Kitt
Work Listing(s):   Deacon, Financial Consultant
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Michael Kitt, Episcopalian Deacon and financial consultant, will share a story of bringing the sacred into the everyday.Hear this touching story of making one life better thru an unexpected offer.Hear Michael’s daily review of trying to make a difference in a person’s life.Hear tips on bringing light and faith into the everyday.


Religious freedom | Michele Bungum


Date of Talk:  July 11th, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Michele Bungum
Affiliated Group(s):   Catechist, Ministers of Care
Work Listing(s):   Evangelist
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Michele Bungum, Evangelist,in this episode will paint a picture of a day in her life with two stories. In this episode, hear a tender union form around Holy Communion. Feel the power of the Eucharist in her voice and demeanor as she explains a choice to be what you eat. Hear the second story which demonstrates true religious freedom thru freedom of choice.


The Power of Suffering | Michele Bungum


Date of Talk:  July 11th, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Michele Bungum
Affiliated Group(s):   Catechist, Ministers of Care
Work Listing(s):   Evangelist
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Michele Bungum, Evangelist,in this episode will tell us two stories about a power of suffering.Hear how to experience the power of suffering by offering the suffering to join Christ’s passionate suffering with our own as an oblation of mercy for those for whom we pray.


Knock And You Shall Find | Christe Roknich


Date of Talk:  July 10th, 2013
Location:   St. Edward the Confessor - Dana Point CA
Presenter(s):   Christe Roknich
Affiliated Group(s):   Faith In Action
Work Listing(s):   Real Estate
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Christe Roknich has been marketing and selling residential real estate since 1989 in Southern California. She feels fortunate and happy to call St. Edward her parish. A cradle Catholic, she was voluntold to attend Catholic 101 (aka RCIA) upon the birth of her first child. This became the springboard for a faith journey that has impacted her family life, her work, and leads her to find ways to evangelization and ministry that she could not have predicted.


Evangelist | Michele Bungum


Date of Talk:  July 9th, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Michele Bungum
Affiliated Group(s):   Catechist, Ministers of Care
Work Listing(s):   Evangelist
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Michele Bungum, evangelist, in this episode will paint a picture of a day in her life as a minister of care.Hear this story of a power of prayer between a mother and daughter who were distanced, and then united one special day. Hear why Michele believes all things are possible with prayer.


A Retreat Gift of Faith! | Tom O’Connor


Date of Talk:  May 28th, 2013
Location:   St. Peter - Volo IL
Presenter(s):   Tom O’Connor
Work Listing(s):   Consultant, Teacher
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Tom O’Connor, a consultant, will tell us a story of healing.Hear his journey upon returning from retreat to learning of his own cancer, that he believes was healed thru prayer.Hear his deep trust in God. A simple Hail Mary may be more powerful than any earthly request. Hear tips from this man of faith.


Our Little Corner of the World | Mary Jo DiRe


Date of Talk:  April 11th, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Mary Jo DiRe
Affiliated Group(s):   Sunday Night Suppers
Work Listing(s):   Coordinator
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Mary Jo DiRe, Volunteer, Co-coordinator of the Sunday Supper Program, will tell a journey of how an attempt to establish a PADS homeless shelter in Park Ridge led to the formation of a community-wide effort to feed the hungry. Hear the story of how a challenging time in our community led to creation of a positive and thriving ministry that serves the less fortunate and how her own faith journey became intertwined with that process. Mary Jo will speak about being open to God’s will and the goal of bringing compassion and love to “our little corner of the world.


Divine Guidance | Raymond Pusczan


Date of Talk:  February 22nd, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Raymond Pusczan
Affiliated Group(s):   Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Structural Engineer
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Raymond Pusczan, structural engineer and veteran of 45 years in engineering projects, now retired, will tell us a real life story of workplace intimidation and his response as a Catholic. Hear this unique story of God at work in his heart and its effective outcome. Hear God’s blessings of faith throughout his career in a field of high turnover and never missing a paycheck. Hear wisdom tips: staying current in an ever changing field, working the hours you want vs. the hours needed to meet a deadline, and taking advantage of the sacraments especially mass.


A Chaplains Gifts | Brian Brown


Date of Talk:  February 1st, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Brian Brown
Affiliated Group(s):   Lectio Divina, Ministers of Care
Work Listing(s):   Chaplain, Teacher
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Brian Brown, a chaplain, will tell us what it takes to be a lay chaplain. Hear about a hospital patient and the trust she placed in Brian. Hear how grace permeated that encounter. Hear tips on being a good listener that we all can use. Hear tips on dealing with the home bound. Hear how Brian felt a tender part of his heart touched by God through his ministry.


Finding More Than Work | Matthew Petrash


Date of Talk:  January 7th, 2013
Location:   Mary Seat of Wisdom - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Matthew Petrash
Affiliated Group(s):   Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Sales and Marketing Director
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Matthew Petrash, a sales and marketing director, will tell us his family story of faith together. Transitioning from a job in California to moving his wife and new child back to Chicago hear Matt’s story of deep faith until he found work. Hear Matt tell us firsthand about challenges that don’t seem to be able to be overcome. Hear where Matt finds Christ.


Faith In Work | Thomas Schippers


Date of Talk:  December 3rd, 2012
Location:   Santa Maria Del Popolo Mundelein IL.
Presenter(s):   Thomas Schippers
Work Listing(s):   Judge
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Thomas Schippers, a judge, will present a defendant’s comeback story. After many transgressions, following depression and drug violations, a psychological report indicated the defendant’s low self worth. Hear the judge’s surprising answer. See how rehabilitation can work in the court system. Hear tips on living a life that makes a difference, and tips on making work fulfilling.


Divine Mercy Outreach | John Koch


Date of Talk:  July 30th, 2012
Location:   Divine Mercy Outreach - Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   John Koch
Affiliated Group(s):   Martial Arts
Work Listing(s):   Master Martial Arts Instructor
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John Koch tells us about Divine Mercy Outreach. Open to all denominations, this devotion offers incredible graces to all who staff and visit the Divine Mercy Image, an image of Christ with blue and rose streams of light, as given by Christ in a vision to St. Faustina.


Theology of the Body Learnings | Richard Grebenc


Date of Talk:  May 30th, 2012
Location:   Our Lady of Ransom - Niles IL
Presenter(s):   Richard Grebenc
Affiliated Group(s):   Bible Study, Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Teacher
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Richard Grebenc, a teacher and graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, will talk of an experience he had while teaching Theology of the Human Person. Hear his story of a student who was taking his class and her thoughtful response. Hear why Rich above all appreciates class participation that fosters openness and respect for each other, while he seeks to present the Church’s teaching in a true light.


One Day | Constantine Thalassinos


Date of Talk:  April 24th, 2012
Location:   Divine Mercy Outreach - Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Constantine Thalassinos
Affiliated Group(s):   Greek Orthodox
Work Listing(s):   Security Officer
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Constantine Thalassinos, a visitor to the Divine Mercy Project and member of the Greek Orthodox Church, will share with us his faith journey. His father was a priest in the Greek Orthodox Church. Hear Constantine’s faith journey that may yet lead him to becoming a priest like his father. However, it is more important to Constantine to live a good Christian life every day that may be seen by his love of others in humility.


Capture, Not Conquer | Vince Ross


Date of Talk:  February 15th, 2012
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Vince Ross
Affiliated Group(s):   Eucharistic Adoration
Work Listing(s):   Division President
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Vincent Ross, chemical executive, will talk of his experience with a turnaround plan as a division President at a chemical company. Hear his unique story of how, through the influence of the Holy Spirit, he was able to handle the humbling responsibility to save jobs and how prayer guided him to involve co-workers by sharing plans, results and rewards. Hear how his Faith inspired him to “capture people and not conquer them.”?