Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’

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
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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
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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
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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.


It all comes back to trust. | Daniel N. Briggs


Date of Talk:  December 3rd, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Daniel N. Briggs
Website:  www.brotherrice.org
Affiliated Group(s):   Cantor, Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Music Teacher and Director
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Daniel N. Briggs, Music Director and Teacher, will tell us of a touchy situation at a new job at Brother Rice High School. Listen how music offered an amazing, cultural, and psychological impact on the community by singing athletes. Hear what it means to put your reputation on the line, for God. Find out how he built trust by listening, not condemning.


Guardians of Liberty | Tom Cline


Date of Talk:  September 13th, 2013
Location:   St. Daniel the Prophet - Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Tom Cline
Affiliated Group(s):   Holy Name Society, Lector
Work Listing(s):   Author, Ethics Trainer
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Tom Cline, law enforcement trainer and head of the International Association of Ethics Trainers, will share his story as a retired police officer and how faith affects his work. Hear about Tom’s belief in Natural Law and how it affects everyone.He’ll describe the two selves inside every person and how knowing these selves leads to less tension as they merge.Hear of a policeman who told Tom the importance of his classes.Learn what police learn in his classes about responding to crisis.


Faith | Joseph Schmidt


Date of Talk:  September 11th, 2013
Location:   St. Patrick High School Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Joseph Schmidt
Work Listing(s):   Educator
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Dr. Joseph Schmidt, President of St. Patrick High School, will tell us of his faith journey.Hear his deep loss upon his wife’s, Lynn’s, death.Hear Lynn’s message to Joe, and to all, at Lynn’s funeral.


Prayer at Work | Rick Biagi


Date of Talk:  September 3rd, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Rick Biagi
Website:  https://www.nealmcdevitt.com
Affiliated Group(s):   Knights of Columbus, Park Ridge District Board
Work Listing(s):   Attorney, Intellectual Property Attorney
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Rick Biagi is an attorney at Neal and McDevitt, a law firm, specializing in intellectual property and marketing law. Hear how his Catholic faith brings greater peace to him and increases his effectiveness in his practice.


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.


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.


Coming Home | Joseph Schmidt


Date of Talk:  May 10th, 2013
Location:   St. Patrick High School Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Joseph Schmidt
Work Listing(s):   Educator
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Dr. Joseph Schmidt, President of St. Patrick High School, will tell us of his faith journey. Hear how he joined, and remained at St. Patrick’s for 46 years, under providential circumstances. Hear of his St. Pat mentors, including his greatest mentor, his wife Lynn. Hear his deep loss upon Lynn’s death. Hear Lynn’s message to Joe, and to all, at Lynn’s funeral.


If You are Honest, You can Sell | Sean Bourke


Date of Talk:  March 19th, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Sean Bourke
Work Listing(s):   Retail Sales Strategist
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Sean Bourke, a Retail Sales Strategist, will tell us of his journey back to God over the last two years. Hear the effect that his wife, Rene’e, had on Sean. Hear Sean tell us of his formation and his desire to give back for all that he has received. Hear the turn Sean’s professional journey has taken that opens his heart. Hear practical tips on opening up a retail establishment.