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.

Our Staff

Reverend Fr. Rayanna Pudota

Linda Antunez

Secretary

Linda 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.

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.

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.

Liturgical Ministries

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    First Communion

    Rosana Valdez

    (559) 696-1301

  • Colorful stained glass window with a dove at the center, surrounded by radiant yellow, blue, purple, and pink patterns, with small stars.

    Confirmation

    Silvia Delgado

    (559) 281-7708

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    IT Technician

    Leonel García

    (209) 675-4403

  • Group of people standing in a line praying with their eyes closed and hands cupped in front of them.

    Grupo de Oración

    El Grupo de Oración tiene sus reuniones cada miércoles comenzando con la Santa Misa a las 7:00 p.m. Seguido por el Grupo de Oración.

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    Oración Nocturna

    Oración y Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento cada tercer sábado del mes de las 7:30 pm– 10:00 pm.

  • Image of the Virgin Mary with a blue and white robe, with a halo of stars around her head, arms open in a welcoming gesture.

    Grupo Legión de María

    Están todos cordialmente invitados a asistir al Grupo de La Legión de María todos los lunes a las 6:00p.m. En el salón de conferencias de St. Joseph

We are seeking volunteers and would value your assistance