Are you running on empty when it comes to raising your kids? Is sibling rivalry taking a toll at your home? PEP can help. . . 
Does your teen suffer from self-esteem issues? How about you? Has family life become so hectic you don't know how to cope any more? PEP can help . . .
Could you use some good ideas for keeping kids on track? PEP can help . . .

What is PEP? 
PEP (Parents Encouraging Parents) is a new group with a very definite agenda-- to provide an arena in which families can learn and share with the help of speakers and events that target the joys and challenges of family life. We are excited about all the possibilities that PEP can bring to the St. Patrick community through this adult education organization.  PEP's primary goal throughout the year will be to offer support, education, and inspiration to today's Christian families. We hope to laugh, learn, and become better parents and individuals along the way. We will have speakers, community service projects, and get-togethers that promote family life at its best.

As this is a new venture at St. Pat's (there are some other parishes which already have a PEP group in place), we are starting from the ground up. That means we need to establish ourselves and position PEP in a manner that will be most appealing to the St. Patrick community. This cannot be done without the assistance of several creative, energetic, and innovative people. WE NEED YOU! Some of the specific areas for which we will need help are:

• Marketing/Communication
• Speaker/Event selection
• Finance
• Correspondence/Scheduling

Please note that this is a school and parish-wide organization. If you know of any parish members who might be interested in being part of this group, please pass along this information and have them call us at (847) 395-4565 (Elvia Strutzel).