Sr. Katherine (Kit) Gray is a long time educator, facilitator and administrator with experience in education and health care. Sr. Kit describes how her faith led her to develop systems for mentoring many hundreds of health care professionals in ethical, patient-centered service. She discusses the Catholic underpinnings of health care, and the values that Catholic health care provides to patients, families and the community.

Kim Thress is co-owner of a small business. Kim manages the business as she leads her life, in a faith-filled manner. Her faith guides her in treating employees and clients with the same respect and trust, and ensuring that there is fairness over profit. Kim manages in a way that all who work with her know that they are part of the process of success and that decisions are formed by input from all. Kim abandons herself, and her company, to her faith.

Brian Fergus, a sale representative will tell us of an experience he had helping science teachers inspire students to explore the world.” He received a large order from a teacher at 1 pm and working together with other divisions, he shipped the order complete by 4:30 pm. Hear how the corporate culture, which makes no distinction between inside clients and outside clients, helps make his job easier and more fulfilling. Hear how his deep Catholic faith reinforces him at work to avoid gossip, help new employees, and build a strong work ethic within his supportive work community.

Eleanor Reily, Soapmaker and entrepreneur, will tell us how her grandmother showed her how to make and use natural home remedies. Hear how the Holy Spirit guided her from self-care to helping others, by creating soaps, and body products with no chemicals, perfumes or artificial ingredients. Hear this deeply intuitive Eucharistic Minister blend God’s abundance in a balanced spiritual and worldly way.

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.

Caroline Hopkinson, a multi media editor for Vision, a top ranking vocation magazine, will share a personal experience of gratitude. Hear how her involvement participating in, and not just covering an assignment in Rochester, N.Y., led her to insights she might not otherwise have received. Hands on and full of ideas, hear this recent college graduate talk about vocation not just to the religious life, but each to our work, and how to make a difference.

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.”?

Thomas Kashul, Director of Telecommunications at American Medical Association, will talk of transitioning into this job and a role that faith played. Hear an example of the kind of work he does with telephone systems. Hear an inspiring life changing story of a desire to travel to Medjugorje which was placed in his heart and which came to fruition thru faith and prayer. Hear tips to grow your faith from this experienced practitioner.

Betsy Kass, a high school Math teacher, will tell the story of a series of small steps by one student that resulted in increased confidence and better grades. Hear why she chose this profession. Hear how turning her math talent into tutoring, led to her own fulfillment. Hear tips that any parent with a struggling math student needs to know. Hear what Betsy loves about her Catholic faith.

Marion Friel, Funeral Director, tells the story of a mother-to-be, making funeral arrangements for her own mother, when an unexpected event occurred. Because of Marion’s closeness to the mother-to-be, Marion was invited into her life. Hear why Marion felt a sense of humility while sharing an intimate moment. Hear tips every person facing death of a loved one should know.

Mark Miller, Audio Engineer and St. Paul of the Cross Head Usher, will talk about his audio avocation and volunteer usher work. Willing to audio record from bands to children’s Christmas Programs, Mark will tell us what people say about his work and why he loves it. Hear a real day-in-an-usher’-life story of a church goer collapsing and tips we all should know from this head usher of 16 years experience.

Linda Burk, Parish Nurse of 18 years experience at St. Paul of the Cross, will share a dramatic story involving human health and compassionate caring. Hear her real life story of danger and ministry. Learn her role as our parish nurse and some inspiring tips.

Claudia Graham is a distributor for Lighthouse Catholic Media. Hear Claudia speak about a faith enlivening story that one of her clients told her. Hear the power of a CD that can change lives. Hear Claudia’s spiritual enrichment regarding her work.

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 and faith at work in his profession. 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.