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.