Parish Staff

Learn about the dedicated parish staff at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Firebaugh. Discover our team committed to serving the community's spiritual needs. The staff support the pastor in managing daily operations, sacramental life, and ministry, ensuring a welcoming, organized community. Key roles include administrative work, religious education, liturgical coordination, and facility maintenance, often involving collaboration with volunteers. Staff handle records, pastoral care, and parish communication.

Reverend Fr. Rayanna Pudota (Pastor)

Fr. Rayanna serves as the spiritual leader and shepherd of the parish community. He is responsible for the celebration of the sacraments, preaching, pastoral care, administration of parish operations, and fostering the spiritual growth of parishioners in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Hermelinda Antunez (Secretary)

Hermelinda provides administrative, clerical, and organizational support to the parish staff and clergy. This role serves as the primary point of contact for parishioners and visitors and helps ensure the smooth daily operation of the parish office in alignment with the mission of the Catholic Church.

David Lopez Ledesma (Maintenance)

David is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of parish facilities in support of the mission of the Catholic Church. This role ensures that the church, parish offices, classrooms, and grounds are welcoming, functional, and properly maintained for liturgical celebrations and parish activities.