Since Corpus Christi’s School of Religion began 10 years ago, three men who are husbands, fathers and businessmen have also given a decade of service as teachers. The three, Ben Gross, Bob McKinnon and Syl Schulte, have helped plan courses for the Stone Mountain parish, aided in the Stone Mountain parish, aided new teachers and remained as teachers themselves with the adolescent age level from the 7th to the 12th grades.

They were honored recently, as the parish also marked the anniversary of its School of Religion.

Ben Gross works for the federal Department of Labor and travels frequently. He is the father of eight children, ages 13 to 25. He is an avid jogger and has run in the Boston Marathon and is deeply involved in youth sports. He is a lector and Eucharistic Minister.

Bob McKinnon has his own business which grew out of his hobby as a magician – Eddie’s Trick Shop. He is the father of seven children, ages 13 to 29. He uses magic not only in religion classes but entertains for parties for underprivileged and parish groups. Bob is a lector at Corpus Christi.

Syl Schulte is president of Future Adhesives and Chemicals and is the father of nine children, ages 8 to 23. He is a member of the choir and is interested in music and gardening. He and his wife Betty have opened their home for four years for the Search Extension weekly Monday night meetings.

Plaques honoring these three men were presented to them by Father Thomas Kenny, pastor, at the annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner.