Dr. Paul Meyer, a parish-wide Family Practice Medical Doctor, will share a real life example of his work including end of life issues. Hear his holistic -mind, body, and spirit- approach to medicine. Hear how we all can benefit from commitment to community through faith, family, and friends.

Mary Kowal will speak on faith as a bridge. Hear how her faith helped her care for her late husband, Bob. Inspired by the Little Flower, hear how her faith leads her as a volunteer to daily small works of charity.

Mary Kowal will speak on faith as a bridge. Hear her familys inspiring war time faith journey as survivors of the holocaust. She said:”Only through faith did we make it.” Inspired by the Little Flower, hear how her faith leads her as a volunteer to daily small works of charity.

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 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.

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.

Gerda Weitzel, a 30 year teacher with a Masters in Learning Disabilities, will tell how another teacher’s love of the Blessed Mother inspired Gerda to become a teacher. Hear Gerda’s touching story of Marilyn, a 9 year old, and a class that honored hard work. She said: “God works in mysterious ways and it is so important to accept it.”

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 Kay Bochenek, with 17 years experience in the senior services field, speaks on retirement lifestyles and continuing care. Hear how her faith affects her profession in a meaningful story of transitions for one person moving from one stage of life to another. Hear about timeless transition that we may all go through.

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.

Steve Bachert speaks about how his faith influences his profession in the health care software and medical records industry. Hear how his mentoring and coaching techniques build loyalty, as well as business management techniques we all can use.

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.