Holy Ghost & St. Bernadette crown 2025 "Women of the Year" Honorees!
We are proud to recognize two extraordinary women whose lives are shining examples of faith, service, and dedication to our parish family!
🌟 St. Bernadette’s Woman of the Year: Jodi Ronnfeldt
Jodi Ronnfeldt is a proud mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother to thirteen. Service has always been a guiding principle in her life. A devoted member of St. Bernadette’s Parish since 1969, Jodi has also been actively involved in numerous community service organizations.
Her commitment to others is reflected in her role with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, where she provides spiritual and practical support—offering prayer, groceries, and financial assistance to those in need.
Jodi has volunteered at the pantry and has also served her parish in many other ways:
- ChristLife team member
- Parish Council member
- Volunteer at Mater Filius, parish festivals, and spaghetti dinners
- Eucharistic Minister
- Coordinator for the “Banner Rosary” for the Nation
- Past President of the Altar Society
During her presidency of the Altar Society, Jodi helped launch a fundraising brunch and brought back the tradition of the “Honor Guard” to honor the passing of parish women. Her dedication to bake sales, raffles, and countless behind-the-scenes efforts have touched many.
Despite the challenges life has brought her way, Jodi remains a strong woman of faith, finding strength in prayer and continuing to serve with grace and compassion.
🙏 Congratulations, Jodi Ronnfeldt – St. Bernadette’s 2025 Woman of the Year!
🌟 Holy Ghost Woman of the Year: Pam Nowak
A Holy Ghost parishioner for over 60 years, Pam Nowak is the friendly face many encounter first at church. When asked to serve as a Greeter, she joyfully said “yes”—and now welcomes everyone with the warmest smile and spirit imaginable.
Pam shares the love of Jesus in everything she does. Her ministry includes:
- Serving with the Holy Ghost Women’s Club (HGWC)
- Sending Christmas cards to the homebound
- Creating tags for the Advent Angel project for Bethlehem House
- Serving beverages at funeral luncheons with a smile
Pam received her First Communion and Confirmation later in life after attending special classes and was a student at Madonna School before graduating from Omaha Public Schools. She and her mother attended daily Mass together for many years until her mother’s passing.
The third of seven siblings, Pam is a loving aunt to eleven nieces and nephews, who now care for her as she once helped her mother babysit them. She shares a special bond with her goddaughter Kimberly—and she even helps keep her sister in line at Mass!
Pam is a light in our parish family—dependable, positive, and deeply faithful.
🙏 We are proud to honor Pam Nowak as Holy Ghost’s 2025 Woman of the Year!
Check out our photo gallery below!
A HUGE thanks to Maria Blakeman of Planned & Plotted Photography and our parishioners for capturing some great photos of the fun evening!
