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.

Jerry Spellman, retired Loyola Academy math teacher and father of 7, will talk about marching with Martin Luther King. Hear how then and other times later on he was empowered to not be afraid. In spite of many side jobs to raise his family, Jerry has always felt drawn to social justice causes. Learn how to be aware of the spirit pushing you to observe, judge, and act.

Gerry Ryan, loving mother and homemaker, will share her family’s real life journey through disability with faith. In the beginning, disability can be a terrible shock. You need to work your way through pain, and prayer. She says: “Never give up. Meet disability, yet rely on God.” Hear her family’s blessings today in this inspiring faith journey.

April Pasquale, Administrative Assistant in an independent living and skilled care facility, will tell her own conversion story to Catholicism in 2004. Hear a story of delighting the residents thru her proactive knowledge. She goes to work early, sits with the residents for breakfast and immerses herself in a family like setting. Hear her voice for the dignity of each person in the image and likeness of God that should be honored.

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.