We are the Geilenfeldt’s (pronounced Guy-Len-Felt), Rodney and Bessie. We are ​originally from San Diego and were married in May of 2000. We have three ​grown children and our youngest, Otto, lives here in CDA. We moved to CDA in ​the Fall of 2020 and have been parishioners of St. Thomas ever since.

Rodney is a Division Chief for the Kootenai County EMS System and has been in ​the Fire/EMS services for over 30 years. Bessie coordinates the Walking With ​Purpose women’s bible study program at St. Thomas and together we lead St. ​Thomas’ OCIA program which is such a complete joy for us.

We are both passionate about service and walking with people on their faith ​journeys...we love serving our community and our parish family! After many ​years of public service, Rodney heard the call to become a Deacon. This calling ​came a few years ago while serving on the OCIA team and it became very clear ​during a Cursillo weekend. We are currently in Diaconate formation with the ​Diocese of Boise and, God willing, ordination will be in the spring of 2026!

Please pray for us as we are praying for you!